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
Residents Get Pampered
The ladies at Woodhorn Park recently enjoyed a beauty day at the home courtesy of the staff from the home swapping roles for the day to treat residents to hair and beauty treatments. Honouring the women residents at the home, colleagues supported with a range of beauty kits in the salon to pamper and beautify. The hospitality team at the home also served a spread of teas and cakes for all to enjoy to the delight of all!
Julie Bond, General Manager said: “It’s always a lovely treat to be pampered, and our residents deserve it. We do our best to provide a wide range of activities and entertainment at the home as part of the lifestyle enrichment programme for residents, and this one was our most fashionable fun! Living in a care home doesn’t put a stop to celebrating life, and our engaging activities are designed to be enjoyed by all who want to join in.”
The Mother of all Celebrations
Residents at Woodhorn Park, celebrated Mother’s Day with each resident receiving a little gift of bath bombs or sweet treats of chocolates for those chocolate lovers. Staff at Woodhorn came together to celebrate in style with music, sing-a-long and games throughout the day. The homes hospitality team prepared delicious home-made cakes to be served at their afternoon tea.
We all had such a special day. The ladies were really impressed by everything the staff did to spoil everyone rotten! Thank you to everyone for making the day so special.
Residents Go for Gold
Residents and staff at Woodhorn Park laced up their trainers and warmed-up for a fun-filled afternoon of games. Staff and residents showed their friendly competitive streak as they took to their marks in a selection of games, an interactive game of parachutes, and for the gentlemen it was eyes on the bulls eye with a game of darts.
The teams battled it out to be crowned sporting champions waved on by resident, Peggy giving everyone a good old shake and wave!
General Manager Julie Bond said: “We always encourage our residents to keep active. With Spring on the way we had a great opportunity to have some indoor fun before we can get outside to enjoy our gardens. Our residents and their guests really enjoyed today and it was lovely to see so many of them getting involved. It reminded all of us of when we were kids at school!”
Community Spirit Brings Local Delivery
Residents and team members at Woodhorn Park were delighted to answer the door to accept a special delivery from their local pizza delivery outlet, The Old Ash Dene, who were closing their doors temporarily due to the Coronavirus.
The boxes were filled with delicious pizza’s with a variety of topping for everyone to enjoy and in recognition of the homes hard working, dedicated team supporting residents during this difficult period.
On behalf of Woodhorn Park, residents and colleagues would like to pass on their gratitude for being considered at this time of uncertainty and hope everyone stays safe and well. Such a nice gesture thinking of us care homes and everyone joining forces to keep the community spirit together!
Residents and Colleagues Bid a Fond Farewell
It was an emotional day as residents and colleagues bid a fond farewell to ‘our Kelsey’ as she moves to pastures new. Kelsey joined Woodhorn Park in 2013 at the tender age of 21 as a Senior Carer and during that time she has achieved north divisional finalist 2019 dementia champion in Barchester’s Annual Care Awards, become a mother to two beautiful children. Throughout those 7-years she has brought her ‘work family’ sunshine, joy and silliness with her and will be sorely missed by all.
Julie Bond, General Manager said “Kelsey has is a kind and caring lady with a natural flair for connecting with our wonderful residents and will be solely missed by everyone here who knows her. On behalf of the team we wish her all the very best for the future”.
National Nutrition and Hydration Week
Woodhorn Park celebrated National Nutrition and Hydration Week (11th – 17th March) with wholesome food and thirst quenching beverages throughout the week before their finale – fruity Friday to the delight of everyone with their colourful fruit trolley! Colleagues at the home teamed up with hospitality staff to devise an exciting, challenging and fun filled week of activities, talks regarding the importance of nutrition and hydration, something that is key to maintaining and improving a person’s wellbeing.
Julie Bond, Senior General Manager at the home, said “Chefs are trained to meet our residents’ specific dietary requirements as well as all their like and dislikes. In addition to being trained in how to cook delicious and well prepared food, the chefs are trained in nutritional balance and special diets with lots of thought going into menu planning.''
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.
