Activities at North Park Care Home
Our home is always full of life, and we can thank our wonderful Activities Coordinators for this. Dedication to creating a unique and interesting activities programme is what sets us apart from other homes. We always take into consideration that some people would prefer to pursue their own interests, which is why our team strive to incorporative activities that cater to a wide range of tastes and hobbies. Our trips out are always fun and exciting as well, and residents are guaranteed to return with stories to tell their loved ones!
Claire Liddy
Hi, my name is Claire, and I am Lead Activities Coordinator at North Park. I have 15 years’ experience in the role, three years at North Park and absolutely love my job. I like to involve the local community in events within the home, so we have connections with local churches, schools and community groups. We have a PAT dog that visits weekly, so our residents can enjoy pet therapy, and lots of external entertainers, who come into the home regularly as well; in addition to fairs, monthly coffee morning and so much more.
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 North Park Care Home
Return of the mini bus trips
Staff and residents at North Park care home in Darlington were celebrating being able to go on short excursions again as lockdown restrictions ease across the country. Residents are now able to go on a short trip to outdoor spaces without having to isolate on their return.
Residents from North Park care home enjoyed a long-awaited trip to Broken Scar Picnic Area and Redcar Sea Front where they were able to enjoy the lovely views while reminiscing about past outings and enjoying making plans for future excursions.
Lisa Frame, General Manager at North Park commented: “It is absolutely wonderful to be able to take our residents out for trips again. We have all been waiting for this day and we are so thankful it is finally here. Our residents have enjoyed all sorts of different entertainment during lockdown but nothing beats some fresh air and a change of scenery to blow away the cobwebs.”
Cocktail afternoon fun
Residents at North Park Care Centre enjoy the occasional cocktail and mocktail afternoon where they are able to choose from a variety of both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Residents enjoy these regular get togethers for an afternoon of fun with music, dancing, chit-chat and most importantly laughter.
Time for a Cuppa
Residents and colleagues at North Park were delighted to receive lots of scrumptious quiches, pies, fresh cream cakes, cupcakes and fruity flans from Tasty Treats based in Darlington. Residents enjoyed sampling the delights at a their popular coffee morning and afternoon social gatherings whilst families, friends and staff were able to indulge themselves with mouth-watering goodies while raising money to support Dementia UK.
A trip out on the minibus
Residents at North Park have been thoroughly enjoying getting out and about in the homes minibus, taking short trips and visiting favourite places which has been generating many conversations and the sharing of memories, Residents have also enjoyed cups of tea and coffee with delicious home-made biscuits and fruit from the comfort of the minibus as they take in their beautiful surroundings.
Flower Power
North Park residents enjoy being as productive possible around their home. One of the favourite pastimes is re-doing the fresh flower table centres, and much thought and pride goes in to this weekly activity. On completion, all residents then enjoy the colours and fragrances of the posies during mealtimes.
Parachute fun
At North Park movement and fitness are very important to our residents for both physical and mental wellbeing, and we are constantly utilising different media to make our exercises fun and different. One favourite of our residents is using the parachute and this can also cause much laughter and jovial rivalry especially when attempting to keep balls rolling around or guiding to the hole in the centre.
Upcoming events
July
Summer is in full swing! We can't wait for you to see what activities we have to offer in July
Meeting Room for Hire
Are you looking for a venue? Look no further! North Park is also close to local amenities and not far from the A1.
Could you be a Volunteer?
We recognise the impact a Volunteer can make on the lives of our residents, do you have any spare time? For more information we'd love to hear from you.
Emergency Services - Take a break on us!
Calling all emergency services personnel - police, ambulance and fire services, district nurses - come and take a break on us, there maybe a cake or two available....
