Activities at Woodhorn Park Care Home

We celebrated Last Night of the Proms virtually with members of English National Ballet’s Philharmonic Orchestra, led by Music Director Gavin Sutherland.

We listened and danced along as members of the orchestra took us on a magical, musical journey. English National Ballet Philharmonic is made up of many of the country’s top musicians, and boasts considerable experience in all forms of music-making. With insights and anecdotes into what it takes to conduct an orchestra for a world-class ballet company, this special concert got our feet tapping, arms waving and hearts singing!

It was a wonderful experience, enjoyed by all.

Woodhorn Park care home in Ashington recently received a lovely hamper from a local teenager who had saved her pocket money to show her appreciation to staff for caring through this difficult year.

Woodhorn Park has built up excellent reputations within its local community, regularly holding events and activities for residents and surrounding neighbours. 

Julie Bond Senior General Manager at Woodhorn Park Care home, said: “We are always keen to develop links with the local community and we were humbled that Laila chose to reward our staff with such a wonderful gift.

Residents of Woodhorn Park were delighted to receive a gift from a member of their local community hand-picked from his own allotment, these juicy plums and apples were soon turned into a delicious apple and plum crumble for everyone to enjoy by the homes hospitality team, led by Head Chef – Kevin.

We had a lovely time joining Becca Clark and James Wylie – members of V&A Dundee’s exhibitions team – as they took us on a virtual tour of the museum’s incredible Scottish Design Galleries.

We were introduced to the wide range of unique objects at the galleries from architecture and engineering, jewellery and textiles to theatre and their fascinating stories.

And we were able to learn more about the importance of all objects in telling the rich and varied history of Scottish design.

It was a lovely talk, enjoyed by all.

We are delighted to announce that Woodhorn Park has been named as one of the top 20 care homes in North East England by Carehome.co.uk. A huge congratulations to everyone who has made this possible!

Carehome.co.uk is an online care home directory that collects recommendations about homes across the UK and rates them in order to assist people looking for good quality care services in their search for the ideal care home.

Residents enjoyed a trip to Ashington Camera Club to see their new exhibition as part of the homes celebrations for World Photo Day.  Residents enjoyed browsing the displays looking at the photos and were given the chance to take part in their very own photo shoot before leaving with prints to display at home. It was a great day!