Activities at North Park Care Home

Across our homes we had a fantastic time joining, Kathryn Delve, Master Florist, for a Valentine’s-inspired live virtual flower arranging demonstration. Kathryn shared brilliant and creative ways to decorate our tables with beautiful flowers that are sure to make your heart swoon!

Those participating in this virtual event put their skills to the test and followed along with some amazing creations of their own.  Residents truly enjoyed the experience.

Across our services residents had a fantastic time during a special live virtual event, led by Emilia from Medical Detection Dogs. Emilia took us on a journey to discover how the organisation began training dogs to support people with complex health conditions, saving their lives on a daily basis.

Using their amazing sense of smell, these dogs can identify odour changes emitted prior an episode and alert the person to take preventative action.

We were introduced to the wonderful dogs and the science behind the sniff.  It was a delightful experience for everyone, especially our canine-loving residents.

Across our homes we got into the Christmas spirit of things by joining a festive live virtual experience, led by Des and Kelly from Performing Pets.

Our residents were thrilled to meet the charming furry friends and get up close and personal with the reindeers.

We certainly learnt some interesting facts about the animals and had a fantastic time.

We love granting wishes here at North Park so when two of our residents said they would like to renew their wedding vows we were only too happy to help.

Team members pulled together, Darlington community got involved and the two couples renewed the vows they had made 58 and 33 years previously in front of their families and friends.

The lounge and reception were decorated with flowers, our best china came into play for the party after with yummy buffet food, sparkling Champaign, and dancing into the night to our disco.

Two couples from North Park Care Centre, in Darlington have renewed their wedding vows at a ceremony held at the Care Centre. Fred and Josie Smith and Keith and Cathy Battey had told staff they would like to renew their wedding vows and the team began arranging the occasion. Locals from the community offered to help when they heard of the plans.e

Although Cathy has been unwell and is on bedrest she insisted the ceremony still go ahead Keith decided they would do their ceremony in Cathy’s room with close family. Surrounded by family and friends Rev Brian Hutton conducted the ceremonies with our grooms in their smart suits and the ladies looking beautiful with their hairs done by Carley Hurton, makeup by Shanice Clarke and nails by Autumn Appleton.

Here at North Park we love getting out and about especially to shows at The Hippodrome. In the last two months we have been to see Johnny Cash tribute and Sixties Gold and are looking forward to the pantomime in December, Oh no we not! Oh yes we are. One of the things we enjoy about the theatre is how cast members always join us in the café after the show for a chat and a photo.