Activities at Woodhorn Park Care Home

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!

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”.

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.''

Residents enjoyed dressing the ‘Barchester Cart’ in preparation of welcoming the Chinese New Year, The Year of the Rat. As you can see residents enjoyed a crafting afternoon, which included making Chinese parasols from tissue paper, sampling a variety of Chinese foods and ending a fabulous day with a party.

On 18th January, fans of the every-popular children’s book, Winnie the Pooh, celebrated the birthday of author A.A.Milne at Woodhorn Park as part of the home's Open Day.

Residents, some of whom remember reading Winnie the Pooh when it first appeared in 1926, had great fun with staff and reminiscing about their favourite characters.

One Resident said “I read Winnie the Pooh books when I was tiny and my favourite character has always been Eeyore. The appeal of Winnie the Pooh has lasted for 90 years and I don’t see it ever losing its popularity!”

Some of our residents enjoyed a meal at a local food establishment, having a great time with family members, toasting the festivities and enjoying a traditional Christmas menu.