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!
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
10 Years of Service
On Sunday 23rd July, Rose Griffiths celebrated 10 years at North Park.
Rose registered as a nurse in 1976 and began her career working at St. George's Hospital in Lincoln. After several years, Rose moved to Darlington and became a leading nurse at Darlington Memorial Hospital.
After a short break from work to raise her Children, Rose went back to nursing, where she held several positions in care homes, including Springfield Care Home, The Manor, Trees Park, Ventress and, finally, North Park.
At North Park, she has been a fantastic leader and senior member of the team. She has supported, advised and helped other staff develop over the last 10 years and, most importantly, has shown excellent levels of care, support and compassion to residents, loved ones and other professionals.
For her achievements, Rose has been awarded a £250 gift voucher and a 10 Years of Service pin badge.
Wrong Trousers Day
Staff were asked to wear the wrong trousers to work to raise awareness of dementia - all proceeds will go towards the residents' fund.
Pony Visit
On 21st April, we had a visit from a Shetland pony who visited all the residents. There were smiles and laughs all round.
Easter Entertainment
Over the Easter weekend, we had Derek singing songs to residents and hosting a special Easter raffle. Residents and staff made hats, ate chocolate eggs and reflected on their religious beliefs.
Effie's 100th Birthday
Effie officially became a centenarian on 4th April 2016.
We had an entertainer in from Don's Memories, who sang for Effie and other residents.
She was delighted to receive her card and telegram from the Queen as well.
Therapy Ponies
There was entertainment from two therapy ponies that visited all the residents across the home. There were also cakes, scones and refreshments, as well as a couple of carrots for the ponies too.
Upcoming events
October
We extend a warm invitation for you to join us as we step into October. All welcome.
November
Hello November! we are looking forward to the month of enhanting colours as we enjoy the autumnal changes.
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....
