Activities at North Park Care Home

Our home is always full of life, and we can thank our wonderful Activities Coordinators for this. Dedication to creating a unique and interesting activities programme is what sets us apart from other homes. We always take into consideration that some people would prefer to pursue their own interests, which is why our team strive to incorporative activities that cater to a wide range of tastes and hobbies. Our trips out are always fun and exciting as well, and residents are guaranteed to return with stories to tell their loved ones!

Enriching life
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Life-encriching activities booklet

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 North Park Care Home

Virtual trip to Cornish Seal Sanctuary

A big thank you to the Cornish Seal Sanctuary for the fantastic live virtual event today!

Residents across our services loved seeing the seals up close and learning about the incredible work the sanctuary does to protect them and other wildlife in Cornwall as well.

Everyone truly enjoyed the experience. 

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National Relaxation Day

National Relaxation Day encourages us all to slow down and unwind, at North Park we held a pamper day where residents were treated to relaxing massages, guided meditation and pamper sessions of their choice. Doris who participated in the meditation was overjoyed with her hand massage and nails saying “oh I feel like Royalty”, before falling asleep!

We also had a Reiki practitioner join us who gave short sessions to those who wished to try including family, friends and staff. Carol who sampled the Reiki stated “I have felt amazing since the Reiki. I am now getting a sleep scores around 90 where before I was only getting 70… I feel more positive and less grumpy, a big thanks to the healing hands”.

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Mad Hatters Tea Party

Residents, staff, family and friends came together to have a Mad Hatters Tea Party. The Party began by decorating biscuits to mimic the White Rabbit’s watch which was lots of fun even though the biscuits did not last long. There was a delicious un-birthday buffet created by chefs  Diane and Mark with a plethora goodies for everyone to enjoy followed by a themed quiz ending the day with music and a sing-a-long.

Residents Jean and Cec commented on what an enjoyable day it had been with Michael adding “yes, well they all mad here!

Home applaud young first aiders

Staff and volunteers applauded as eleven year old Isabelle and seven year old Theo Kennedy completed Basic Life Support training. When the two youngsters heard their dad was going into work to do his mandatory training they both asked if they could join in.    

Lisa Frame, General Manager was only too happy to allow them to join in stating “I believe that everyone should have a basic understanding of first aid, no matter how young or old, we have had youngsters and residents alike join us on our training courses and they have come away with more knowledge, understanding and confidence.”

Homes join 100th virtual event

Barchester care homes and hospitals nationwide linked together for a fantastic quiz in celebration of Barchester’s 100th live virtual event.

Residents engaged in a variety of questions ranging from historical trivia to visual puzzles and brainteasers.

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

Art in the garden

Residents at North Park enjoy a diverse life enrichment programme and we can never count on the weather in Darlington. However, when the sun shines everyone likes to go out into our garden and soak up the sun and enjoy being out in the fresh air without a care in the world.

This does not mean we abandon our other activities, we just move them outside and facilitate for those wishing to be active.  We find this gives residents another perspective on life and new ideas emerge. From the arts and crafts outdoors residents have formed a plan for a ‘pool’ in the garden using pebbles and paint! We will keep you updated on how we get along.

Upcoming events

October

We extend a warm invitation for you to join us as we step into October. All welcome.

November

Hello November! we are looking forward to the month of enhanting colours as we enjoy the autumnal changes.

Could you be a Volunteer?

We recognise the impact a Volunteer can make on the lives of our residents, do you have any spare time? For more information we'd love to hear from you.

Emergency Services - Take a break on us!

Calling all emergency services personnel - police, ambulance and fire services, district nurses - come and take a break on us, there maybe a cake or two available....