Activities at Woodhorn Park Care Home

Staff and residents have taken part in Children in Need to raise money for Children in Need.

Children in Need is the BBC's UK charity. Since 1980 it has raised over £950 million for disadvantaged children and young people in the UK. One of the highlights is an annual telethon, held in November and televised on BBC One and BBC Two, and the charity mascot "Pudsey Bear" is as well-known as legendary host Sir Terry Wogan who hosted the telethon for 35 years.

This year staff dressed in vibrant Pudsey Bear t-shirts and two of the homes carers matched in their Pudsey PJ’s , Residents enjoyed seeing the staff raising smiles all around the home and enjoyed fresh cream cakes and a nice hot cuppa!!

Residents of Woodhorn Park spent their Sunday morning joining the Queen at the annual remembrance service at the Cenotaph, spending time thinking of their own experiences when they were in service for their country.

Resident, Marion Hedley shared a picture of when she served with the RAF in 1941 and shared her memories with other residents and staff.   The home have created their own memory tree with their Woodhorn Hero’s displayed to support residents and staff in silent thoughts and prayer of the loss of dear friends.

Woodhorn Park remembered the fallen hero’s but they also remembered our Woodhorn heros who they have sadly lost over the last few difficult weeks.

There is always plenty of fresh fruit for residents to enjoy throughout the day and Residents of Woodhorn Park look their fruity Friday morning breakfasts. Along with the daily breakfast menu Friday is fast becoming known as Fruity Friday when the homes hospitality team prepare platters of delicious seasonal fresh fruit for residents to enjoy.

Residents are very much enjoying sampling the different tastes and textures while enjoying a leisurely chats with their dining companions in their social bubbles.

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.

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.

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.