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
Mother's Day
Residents came together for a very special afternoon tea, to celebrate Mothers, mother figures and those who nurture all of creation. We had requests for residents favourite songs and we played them during the Afternoon tea.
Sharing stories of those who nurtured us in many different ways. Residents said they enjoyed coming together and celebrating this special occasion.
St Patrick's Day
We celebrated Saint Patrick's day with good craic, traditional Guinness, lots of dancing and then if that wasn’t enough, we were visited by our own “Jack” from Therapy Dogs nationwide.
“Jack” visited residents dressed in his Irish Bandanna. Visits from “Jack” and other dogs from Therapy Dogs nationwide lifts spirits and stimulates much sharing from residents about their pets. The sensory aspects of stroking therapy pets is much appreciated and adds to wellbeing.
London Ladies
As part of our International Women’s Day celebrations, Residents from across our services were thrilled to join tour guide, Mandy Morrow, for an exciting talk about some Legendary London Ladies.
Mandy shared the fascinating stories of eight ladies with us, from the one of the richest heiresses in the world to the original 'Roaring Girl'.
Everyone who participated truly enjoyed the experience and were delighted to take a walk down memory lane.
Bingo Bonanza
Across the country our homes and hospitals came together to find out which care home or hospital had the best Bingo players as we teamed up for Barchester’s Bingo Bonanza.
Residents were treated to some exciting virtual games of Bingo as part of Barchester’ very own game show series.
Everyone who participate had a fantastic time and enjoyed some friendly competition.
Music from 'A touch of Silver'
A sunny end of February Saturday in Northallerton and we welcomed the Sun, along with A Touch of Silver, a quintet from Northallerton Silver band.
Residents enjoyed a range of new and old favourite tunes , toe tapping and clapping along.
Some residents even tried a seated tango partnered by our Chef.
Thank you to Touch of Silver for bringing joy and Sunshine to our home today.
Community Connection
Residents had a lovely morning at Northallerton Methodist Churches Coffee Pot, a weekly session that brings Community together in a safe and welcoming environment.
Delicious coffee, teas, juices and mouth-watering scones, cakes and other delicacies are provided for a very modest cost.
Residents loved meeting new friends, catching up with past friends and seeing members of the Church who visit our Care home on a regular basis.
Residents commented how good it is to get out and about.
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 .....
