Activities at Station Court Care Home

We had a brilliant morning with the weird, wacky and wonderful animals from Animal Antics, with children from Buzz learning and the mind active team joining us too!

We held all sorts of animals from mice to rabbits to the not so cuddly bearded dragons and hedgehogs and our brave residents even held a python snake! Animals are amazing for bringing comfort and joy and it was a brilliant way for generations to connect with each other

Across our services, our residents were treated to a special virtual sensory storytelling session.  Together with Art Historian Jon Sleigh and the Historic Royal Palaces community team, we explored several royal palaces through the theme of food, dining and celebration!

We enjoyed a fantastic taste-a-long experience from the comfort of our home, from Tudor treats to Stuart sweets. A lovely time was had by all.

Across our services we had a lovely time joining Mark Piesing for an exciting virtual event to discuss his book ‘N-4 Down: The Hunt for The Arctic Airship Italia’.

Our residents were thrilled to find out more about the book and the fascinating story of the world-famous exploring airship Italia, returning from the North Pole on May 24, 1928. The airship was struck by a terrible storm and crashed somewhere over the Arctic ice, triggering the largest polar rescue mission in history.

The virtual book club experience was truly enjoyed by all.

We had a ‘Flip-tastic’ time on pancake day and a barrel of laughs at our pancake flipping competition, before topping them with a variety of delicious treats, the favourites being the classic lemon and sugar or golden syrup and everyone’s favourite part eating them!

We had a very special and unique visit at Station Court from Katy and Taz, the 11 year old leopard spotted appaloosa horse from K L Pony Therapy.

Taz loved showing off her beautiful coat and sparkly hooves, and receiving cuddles, strokes and attention as she trotted around visiting all our residents from their bedsides to the lounge. She brought joy, happiness and priceless moments for us all.

Station Court care home, in Ashington was full of animal mischief on Friday when K L Pony therapy paid a unique visit. Residents at Station Court were pleasantly surprised to meet Taz, the 11 year old leopard spotted appaloosa horse. Who loved showing off her beautiful coat and sparkly hooves. Receiving all the attention, cuddles and strokes from residents of the home from their bedsides to their sitting room.

Activities Coordinator, Carly Chesney said: “Our residents have really enjoyed their unusual visit today. The reactions on everyone’s faces were priceless, Taz the horse has brought much joy and fond memories with her today. We are always looking for new activities for the residents and today we have seen the seen the enjoyment and the therapeutic influence animals can have on people.”