Activities at Woodhorn Park Care Home

We had a lovely time exploring the amazing gardens of Blenheim Palace through a virtual talk, hosted by the Historian - Antonia Keaney.

We enjoyed a virtual look at how the gardens at Blenheim have developed over the past 300 years - from the formality of Henry Wise through to the ‘natural’ landscape created by Capability Brown and beyond.

Everyone was very impressed by the many jewels hidden within the 150 acres of beautiful gardens.

Emma Saunders at Woodhorn Park Care Home in Ashington has been crowned Community Engagement Winner for North Division in the Barchester Care Awards 2021 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 12,000 residents living in Barchester’s 248 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’.

More than 2,900 nominations were received from homes and hospitals across the UK. All entries were a very high standard and Emma Saunders is over the moon to have been named the winner for the North Division beating hundreds of other nominees.

We were able to virtually dive into the impressive wildlife of Dartmoor Zoo.

We explored its grounds and learnt about the unique history of the park from the zoo’s educational team. The culmination of the tour was the live tiger training demonstration, which was wonderful to see and enjoyed by all.

Our residents were delighted to see amazing photos and short videos of the animals and take a peek inside their home.

We took a wonderful virtual trip to Iceland’s Puffin Rescue Centre at the Beluga Whale Sanctuary.

We were able to virtually meet some of the rescued Atlantic Puffins and to learn interesting facts about their care and unique lives. We took a peek into their lives in the wild, the Puffling rescue program in the Westman Islands, and how SEA LIFE Trust Beluga Whale Sanctuary’s team takes care of these charismatic little birds each day.

It was a very exciting experience, enjoyed by all.

Pet therapy helped residents at Woodhorn Park enjoy a ‘paws’ in their week when their new pet therapy pooch, Baxter paid a visit to the home.  Residents were keen to pet and cuddle with their new friend who was only too happy to accommodate and his tail wagged throughout the visit.  Pet therapy is a popular session at the home as part of their life enrichment programme and are looking forward to his return visit.

Residents of Woodhorn Park are gearing up to watch England’s match, the home was specially decorated for the occasion with flags and banners all around. Our residents enjoyed delicious snacks and refreshments as they were placing their bets on their favourite team. The excitement was building in anticipation!