Activities at Station Court Care Home

Residents are overjoyed at Station Court care home in Ashington, as Barchester Healthcare has implemented a visiting suite for residents to continue to spend time with their loved ones for the autumn and winter seasons in addition to the outdoor visiting that has been on offer for those able for many months.

Balancing resident wellbeing and safety is at the forefront of Barchester Healthcare’s thinking and they understand how important it is for residents and their family and friends to be able to spend time together in the safest way possible.

There has been much careful planning and preparation for this moment by Barchester Healthcare, who run Station Court care home. It was welcome news for their residents and family and friends.

Residents got into the festive spirit at the beginning of the month decorating the homes Christmas tress - they have 12 in total!

Everyone enjoyed listening to Christmas songs, rocking around the tree dancing and delicious festive treats were served from the homes hospitality team and the masterpieces were created.  The home looks wonderful, full of sparkle and glitter!

The home have a special remembrance tree this year to add memories and messages for their friends that they have lost during the past few heart-breaking months.

Everyone at Station Court has been overwhelmed with the community spirit and kindness shown to them throughout a challenging year for all and the delicious treats of mince pies and short bread from local Iceland customers, but two huge hampers for everyone to enjoy from generous neighbours. A big thank you from us all!

Staff too would like to give back something and are donating food packages to Wansbeck Food Valley Food bank as it is at times like these communities come together and help one another where we can – we are extremely proud to be from Ashington! 

This year may be different and Residents may not be marching down the street at the parade, placing their wreath on the cenotaph and coming together as usual as part of the community, but residents with the help of the homes housekeeper made beautiful crochet poppy necklaces and everyone wore them with pride.

As they joined the Queen at the annual televised Remembrance service, they applauded the veterans of Station Court and together still thought of those that shall not grow old, they still honoured the service and sacrifice they made, together they still remember them.

Residents of Station Court loved adding a touch of autumn to their doors during their recent arts and crafts session.  Residents came together to make autumn wreaths dressed with pine cones, leaves, berries, woodland animals and some chose to add their initial too.

We have had postcards from all over the country! A lot of our residents have now gained pen pals who write often through this initiative. It is wonderful to read and look through leaflets posted of where people have been sparking many conversations and reminiscing! We are often sent little games and challenges too and as you can see we have a great giggle completing them! everyone looks forward to the postie coming! A big thank you to all who have sent postcards to us it really means a lot during these times