Activities at Woodhorn Park Care Home
Activities make up the most important part of all our days at Woodhorn park, so we ensure a variety of social events are available that reflect the interests of all the people we support. In our Memory Lane community, we have group conversations and regularly reminiscence about past experiences, which is something that people living with dementia really enjoy. Many residents love gardening, baking, outings, pet care and gentle exercise, which we provide, along with many other wholesome activities, as it is essential that life at Woodhorn Park is fun and active.
Read our brochure 'Life-enriching activities' for more information about life in our care homes.
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Activities and Events Partnerships
As part of our bespoke life-enrichment programmes, we host a number of live virtual events in the home on a regular basis through a number of partnerships with places of interest and world class performance companies
Life at Woodhorn Park Care Home
Penny for the guy
Woodhorn Park celebrated bonfire night on 5th November. In celebration, the residents enjoyed traditional bonfire night treats, including toffee apples, treacle toffee and parkin beautifully prepared by the homes chefs. They even created their very own ‘guy’ and fondly shared stories of their youth and knocking on doors for asking for ‘penny for the guy’. It was a wonderful day for all.
Home receive gift from Dunelm
Residents and colleagues at Woodhorn Park were delighted to answer the door to accept a special delivery from their local Dunelm store in Cramlington for everyone to enjoy and in recognition of the homes hard working, dedicated team supporting Residents during this difficult period.
National Dog Day
Residents enjoyed celebrations for National Dog Day. Due to being unable to have their furry friends in the home staff and community members sent in pictures and descriptions of their dogs.
Everyone enjoyed watching videos of dogs behaving badly then the judges made very hard decisions in selecting the winners.
Residents judges, Thelma, Alan and Marian – categories;- Most Handsome Hound, Most beautiful Belle, Best trick/pose and Sleeping beauty.
Community winner, 1st place – Most handsome Hound - Molko, 3 year old Alaskan malamute owner Laura Henderson.
Rule Britannia as Residents enjoy the Proms
At Woodhorn Park the show must go on and Residents enjoyed a fun day watching the Last night of the Proms on the big screen and engaging in a rapturous rendition of Rule Britannia, Land of hope and glory and many more.
Residents were mesmerised watching the last night at the proms enjoying canapes, sweet treats and a little glass of bubbly.
Residents go fishing!
Residents of Woodhorn Park enjoyed a spot of fishing in the comfort of their own home at their colourful homemade fishing pond. Residents coloured their own fish and tested their fishing skills in the pond, best catch of the day was Bob who caught a rainbow trout.
After their fishing adventure everyone settled back to enjoy the delightful fish &chips served at lunch time which is a firm favourite of the home.
Bike to Work delight
The Cycle to Work Scheme is a great way for Barchester to help team members purchase a bike, cycle to work, and avoid taking public transport where possible. One of the homes Senior's Mel was so excited to receive her bike through the new bike to work scheme, she is so proud of it bless her she is like a child at Christmas!
Upcoming events
July
Hello July! We extend a warm welcome for you to join us as we look forward to a fun filled month ahead. All welcome.