Activities at Mount Vale Care Home
Our specialist activities staff are committed to organising a mix of activities and events for residents and the local community to get involved in, including trips out to local places of interest in our minibus and visits from PAT dogs, entertainers and musicians. It is important to us that each individual who we support can get as much from these as possible, so we try our best to arrange activities that reflect their interests and capabilities as best as possible, and encourage them to participate in any way they can. We also encourage relatives to join with activities and events as often as they can.
Louise Chapman
Hi my name is Louise I have been working at Mount Vale since 2010. I am the activities co-ordinator, I am here to promote the wellbeing of our residents and ensure they have a variety of activities to get involved in. I love finding new creative ways to engage our residents and involve our local community.
I am a dementia champion for the home and enjoy continuing to learn and find more things I can do to help promote the wellbeing of our residents.
I love spending time with each individual getting to know them so I can add individual needs into our plans. I love building strong relationships with our residents and families.
I am a crafty person and can be found doing diamond arts and lots of other creative things when I am not at work. I love spending time with my family and going for walks with my dog Dottie and cuddling my cat Loki.
Read our brochure 'Life-enriching activities' for more information about life in our care homes.
Read our brochure
Activities and Events Partnerships
As part of our bespoke life-enrichment programmes, we host a number of live virtual events in the home on a regular basis through a number of partnerships with places of interest and world class performance companies
Life at Mount Vale Care Home
Burns capers
We had a special lunch today in honour of Robert Burns. The Residents decorated the Dining Room then enjoyed Haggis, neeps and tatties along with traditional Scottish desserts and tablet. This was all washed down with a glass of Scottish whisky!
Resident celebrates 101st birthday in style!
Celebrations have been in full swing at Mount Vale as one of its residents reached her 101st birthday in style.
Marian was joined by staff and other residents as she blew out her candles on the cake which the homes hospitality team had especially prepared, Marian was delighted with the cake and presents received. The birthday girl had a wonderful day!
A special delivery
Residents of Mount Vale were delighted to receive a very special delivery – a beautiful hamper from their little friend’s from Rosedene Nursery. The little ones presented a hamper to the homes activities coordinator, Rebecca to share with all the Residents.
The children sang lots of Christmas Carols and the Residents were able to hear through the windows. Everyone loved this, and were also singing along with them.
Nurse celebrates Long Service Award
A Registered Nurse at Mount Vale care home in Northallerton has received a prestigious 10 Year Service Award in celebration of working at Barchester Healthcare.
Lynne Stubbs, Registered Nurse, started at Barchester in December 2010 and has worked with residents and their relatives to ensure that their needs have been met over the years.
National Elf Day
Staff and Residents enjoyed a ‘Dress like an Elf’ day to raise money for the Alzheimer’s Society as part of the National Elf Day celebrations. It’s was a fun-filled day ad everyone had a great laugh as the home kick-started their countdown to Christmas and the homes busy festive calendar.
It's beginning to look like Christmas
Residents at Mount Vale are getting into the festive spirit and have been busy decorating the home with their Christmas trees, lights and baubles creating a magical display throughout. The ladies were kept busy and whilst dressing the tree enjoyed the sounds of classics like ‘mistletoe and wine’ before sitting back to enjoy their results. It was a fun filled day for all
Upcoming events
Professionals Lunch
Join us for a light lunch and network with other local professionals.
Countdown to Christmas
Counting down the days to Christmas with a fun filled month ahead and we extend a warm invitation for you to join us - all welcome.
Merry Christmas!
Could you be a Volunteer?
Do you have any spare time and could make a difference? If you are interested in Volunteering we'd love to hear from you.
Community Cafe
We extend a warm invitation for you to join us at our popular community cafe -
Emergency Services - Take a break on us!
Calling all emergency personnel - come and take a break with us! There may be a cake or two available .....
