Activities at Station Court Care Home

We were delighted to join Blooming Haus’s Christmas Wreath Making Masterclass, where Master Florist, Michal and his business partner - Michael showed us the best method to create beautiful festive wreaths.

Following the tips and ideas learnt during the amazing virtual experience, we were happy to put our skills to a test and to enter the #BarchesterChristmasWreaths competition.

We all had a wonderful time creating our festive wreath/s.

Thank you @bloominghaus for helping our residents flow into the true spirit of Noel.

We celebrated Remembrance Day with English National Ballet Associate Dance Artist, Richard Bermange, who led a creative dance workshop for our residents followed by a special extract of Akram Khan’s work Dust, premiered in 2014 as part of ENB’s Lest We Forget programme, commemorating the First World War.

ENB company dancers, Erina Takahashi and James Streeter performed the extract and provided some insight into this moving work.

Our residents had a wonderful time as they listened, danced and were able to singalong to famous war time music performed by ENB Associate Musician, Matt Hartley-Stevens.

Celebrations have been in full swing at Station Court Care Home as one of its residents reaches his 101ST in style.

Jacky was joined by his wife, staff, relatives and friends in the home as he celebrated a landmark birthday. A special birthday party was held at the home and everyone enjoyed dancing and singing as entertainer Michael Stevens performed. Jacky commented it was truly special as he had not been able to celebrate his birthday properly in 6 years and was wonderful to have all the family together and have a good sing and dance!

From the age of 14 Jacky started working at Netherton coilery pit before moving on to Ashington Pit. He began going to night school which got him the job he loved, as the local park keeper for Wansbeck council. Tending the gardens in Ashington, Newbiggin and Bedlington. He has always been a keen footballer and runner.

We had a lovely time joining Chef Alex Connell from Vegetarian for Life for a Halloween-inspired virtual cooking demo.

Alex demonstrated how to prepare a few themed dishes, such as root vegetable tagine, roasted butternut squash mac-n-cheese, chocolate pots with piped biscuits and flapjacks.

Our residents were delighted to be a part of this lovely virtual culinary session by tasting the vegetarian dishes from the comfort of our home.

Some of our gentlemen made the most of the Autumn sun this month as we took a trip out on our mini bus along the coast to the beautiful town Amble, as they had requested in our recent resident meeting. They enjoyed reminiscing of fishing and car trips along the way, taking in the views of Amble harbour, and of course a firm favourite at Station Court .. fish and chips!

A huge thankyou to our staff and family members donating to our Harvest Festival collection. Wansbeck Valley, Food Bank where thrilled with the large donation that will sure to help many families a little. A great feeling supporting our local community!