Activities at Woodhorn Park Care Home

Across our homes we had a fantastic time joining, Kathryn Delve, Master Florist, for a Valentine’s-inspired live virtual flower arranging demonstration. Kathryn shared brilliant and creative ways to decorate our tables with beautiful flowers that are sure to make your heart swoon!

Those participating in this virtual event put their skills to the test and followed along with some amazing creations of their own.  Residents truly enjoyed the experience.

Across our services residents had a fantastic time during a special live virtual event, led by Emilia from Medical Detection Dogs. Emilia took us on a journey to discover how the organisation began training dogs to support people with complex health conditions, saving their lives on a daily basis.

Using their amazing sense of smell, these dogs can identify odour changes emitted prior an episode and alert the person to take preventative action.

We were introduced to the wonderful dogs and the science behind the sniff.  It was a delightful experience for everyone, especially our canine-loving residents.

All over the country our care homes and hospitals linked up for Barchester’s Big Quiz of the year!

Residents tested their knowledge with a variety of questions, from historical humdingers and musical musings to pictorial puzzlers and connective conundrums.

Everyone who participated had a fantastic time and enjoyed some friendly competition.

Christmas really is the most wonderful time of the year and our fantastic residents love to get festive so we’ve pulled out all the stops. 

It is so lovely to see them all getting into the Christmas spirit, it’s definitely our favourite time of year.”

Residents enjoyed having fun with a photo shoot with props to give to their family members

Woodhorn Park was full of animal mischief when the farm came to visit the home.

Residents were pleasantly surprised to see “Ralph the Pig “roaming around their home from Hilltop Farm. Lizzie the spaniel and Rocko the Pug!

General Manager said: “Our residents have really enjoyed their unusual visitors today.  We knew that having the farm here would be a bit of fun for all our residents, especially as some find it difficult to go on many outings in our minibus. We are always looking for new activities for the residents and today we have seen the seen the enjoyment and the therapeutic influence animals can have on people.”

Christmas party was in full swing with live music and dancing. Family members joined their loved ones to enjoy the afternoon.  Residents enjoyed a feast of festive foods prepared by the home’s chef, Matt.

General Manager, Emma said: “Christmas really is the most wonderful time of the year and our fantastic residents love to get festive so we’ve pulled out all the stops. It is so lovely to see them all getting into the Christmas spirit, it’s definitely my favourite time of year.”