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
Caribbean Fayre
Our team got into the Caribbean spirit and organised a fun filled day including hook a duck, knocking down coconuts and stocks where residents had the opportunity to throw wet sponges at staff and their relatives! Our team and volunteer Trish worked hard to transform the home into a Caribbean paradise.
Lisa our General Manager dressed as a pineapple and Ben our Deputy Manager dressed as a banana! The children who attended thought they looked very funny! "Kev The Care Home Singer" kept us all entertained throughout the day with his amazing singing and music. Jerk chicken was also on the menu!
Maintenance scoops coverted title
Steve Hagan at North Park Care Centre in Darlington has been crowned Head of Maintenance for the North NE Division in the Barchester Care Awards 2023 and is through to the national round of judging.
The Barchester Care Awards celebrate the staff who go the extra mile for the benefit of the 13,000 residents living in Barchester’s 252 care homes and private hospitals across the country. Categories range from ‘Registered Nurse of the Year’ and ‘Carer of the Year’ to ‘Dementia Care Champion’ and ‘Activities Coordinator of the Year’.
Home sleep out for charity
Care home workers from Barchester’s North Park care centre in Darlington spent 24 hours on the streets from 9.00 am on July 13 to 9.00 am on July 14 to raise awareness of homelessness in Darlington and to raise funds for local homeless charities.
Staff and residents at North Park had been discussing what charities they wanted to support. Residents at the home expressed a concern about the number of people sleeping rough in Darlington so staff decided to take part in The Big Sleep Out in order to do their bit to help.
‘Herstory’ of Mayfair
Residents across our services had a fantastic time joining Mandy Morrow for a virtual walking tour to learn about the ‘Herstory’ of Mayfair. The Mayfair of Nightingales may be long gone but it still holds a 20th century charm. Birthplace to the late Queen Elizabeth II, home to one of WWII's most decorated female war heroes and a tale of a wealthy Aristocrat and one of France's favourite designers.
We were delighted to take a walk down memory lane and discover stories from one of London's most iconic areas. The experience was truly enjoyed by all.
Dogs Trust
Residents across our homes had a fantastic time during a special live virtual event, led by Jennifer and Emily from Dogs Trust, the UK's largest dog welfare charity. Jennifer and Emily took us on a journey to discover the rich history of Dogs Trust and their facilities.
Using captivating video and photo footage, our residents were able to explore rehoming centres and learn more about the highest level of welfare offered there. It was a delightful experience for everyone, especially our dog lovers.
Dee's visit to Penshaw Equestrian Centre
One of our residents Dee loves to chat and reminisce about her childhood growing up on a small holding in Lauder in the Scottish Boarders.
Dees father used to break in horses for the farmers and neighbours, when safe to do so Dee and her siblings would then be allowed to ride them. Dee said she wished could be around horses again and perhaps ride one. It was arranged for Dee to visit Penshaw Equestrian Centre.
Dee had a wonderful time there being shown around, stroking and feeding the horses, Dee said the sounds and smells had taken her right back to her childhood and she said "I cannot thank Elsie, Diane and the Centre for making my dream come true. Maybe I will take up riding again!"
Upcoming events
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....
