Activities at Station Court Care Home

The first day of Spring arrived recently bringing with it beautiful warm sunshine, our ladies and gentlemen have been patiently waiting to go into the garden and tidy up the raised beds, sweep away the cobwebs and spruce up the garden furniture.

Weeding, sowing, seeding and generally digging down transforming our outside space preparing it for Summer. It's now time to be patient and watch all of the hard work spring into life
 

Staff, residents and their loved ones had a grand morning of music, laughter, great craic and Irish spirit celebrating St Patrick's Day at Station Court Care Home

Everyone had a fantastic time singing along and dancing to hits throughout the years, with live entertainer, Andy McGowan performing party favourites before enjoying Irish hits and happy hour with the Baileys and Guinness flowing. 

Residents at Station Court are celebrating an incredible achievement after completing the Walk for Hearts Challenge in support of the British Heart Foundation.

The residents set out with a goal of walking 28 miles across the month, but through determination and teamwork they reached an impressive 32 miles combined in both group and individual walks.

The initiative brought residents together supporting one another every step of the way. Encouraging friendship

Station Court Care Home was delighted to welcome members of the local community to join our residents, their loved ones and students from Northumberland College for a fantastic health and wellbeing event to kick-start the year.

The day was all about bringing people together to focus on feeling good and staying active. Throughout the event, everyone enjoyed fun and inclusive seated exercise sessions led by personal trainer Paul, helping to boost cardio fitness and build strength in a way that suited all abilities. Guests tucked into fruit boxes and refreshing smoothies packed with nutrients and vitamins while learning of simple food habit changes that can make a big difference to overall health. We were proud to share our newly launched Health and Wellbeing Guide created by our dedicated team, offering practical advice and tips to support happy, healthy days ahead.

It was wonderful to see everyone coming together supporting one another and celebrating wellbeing. Thank you to everyone who joined us. We look forward to many more opportunities to connect and grow healthier together!              

Celebrations were in full swing on New Year’s Eve at Station Court Care Home as staff, residents and their loved ones put on their blue suede shoes and got all shook up with fantastic Elvis impersonator, Mike Memphis. The Elvis experience show had everyone singing, dancing and enjoying the king of rock n’ roll’s greatest hits, while raising a toast to bid farewell to 2025.  

The celebrations continued on New Year's Day as residents came together for a special social event. Everyone enjoyed party nibbles, prize bingo and competing in a team quiz before raising a glass of their favourite beverage to welcome 2026. A truly wonderful time was had by all as we rang in the New Year together.    

Happy new year from everyone at Station Court. Here’s wishing 2026 is filled with love, health and happiness for us all.     

Residents, staff and family members came together this week to celebrate a special milestone: 15 years of dedicated service from their much-loved Activities Coordinator, Carly Chesney.

The occasion was marked with a heartfelt surprise party in recognition of the joy, creativity and compassion she has brought to the community over the years.

For the past decade and a half, Carly has been at the heart of resident engagement, designing meaningful programs that promote wellbeing, connection and fun. The surprise event was filled with appreciation and included live music, speeches, celebratory cake, and a presentation of long service award. 

Station Court Care Home was filled with love, appreciation and lots of beautiful flowers over Mother's Day weekend. The ladies enjoyed a morning of pampering and feeling fabulous before taking part in a special photoshoot.

The home hosted an extra special Mother's Day afternoon tea event, inviting family members to join celebrations and enjoy scrumptious sweet and savoury delights and glasses of bubbly together and toast to all the wonderful mothers who live at Station Court.  

Residents at Station Court Care Home with the support and encouragement from staff members have proudly taken on the Walk for Hearts challenge and walking 28 miles throughout February to help keep hearts beating and raise vital funds for the British Heart Foundation.

Throughout the month residents have committed to walking a combined 28 miles from enjoying outdoor walks in our local community in the winter sunshine to completing indoor corridor relays when the weather hasn’t been on our side. The challenge has brought on a tremendous sense of achievement and accomplishment among our residents and it has been wonderful to see everyone supporting and motivating one another as the miles add up. We are incredibly proud of their dedication and team spirit as they work towards completing the challenge.

Cardiovascular disease affects 1 in 4 people in the UK, Every step taken and each sponsor supporting this challenge helps the British Heart Foundation continue funding vital research that saves and improves millions of lives. We are truly grateful for the donations so far, thankyou from us all at Station Court.      

Staff, residents and family members at Station Court Care Home had a sparkling afternoon and warmed up their vocal chords at a special sing a long live event.

Talented local vocalist and guitarist, Kieran McAlpine performed favourites such as Buddy Holly, Elvis, Doris Day and feel good classics which brought everyone together singing along, toe tapping and sharing the joy of music with glasses of bubbly flowing.

A lovely afternoon was had by all as familiar tunes brought back fond memories and sparked smiles, laughter and conversation in the relaxing and uplifting atmosphere, thankyou to all who joined us.   

A magical time was had by all at Station Court Care Home’s annual family festive afternoon tea event.
Residents and their family members feasted on a festive-themed afternoon tea, enjoying merry drinks flowing and singing along and dancing to brilliant vocalist Michael Stevens performing golden oldies and festive favourites live.

We believe making memories and having a merry time together is what brings that Christmas magic. It was such a special day and reminds us about what Christmas is all about. A big thank-you to all that made it happen.

Merry Christmas from us all at Station Court Care Home.  

Staff and residents hosted a special Easter Eggs-travagnza event inviting the local community for an ‘egg-citing’ day during the Easter school holidays bringing generations together.

Local children and their families joined residents and staff for a family fun filled Easter day. Enjoying egg hunts with Flopsy the Station bunny, Easter bonnet making, themed games and races and egg-cellent treats.

Residents enjoyed an eggs-tensive range of Easter activities, from hosting a lively Easter Hop event getting all shook up with Elvis impersonator, Mike Memphis performing the king of rock n’ Rolls greatest hits to special deliveries of Easter eggs from the Station bunny proving your never too old for fun, laughter and chocolate! 

Station Court Care home was decorated in themed items, staff dressed up in iconic attire from the 70s band and residents came together and ‘danced, jived and had the time of their lives’ at the care home's Abba themed party. 

Nostalgic hits such as Dancing Queen, Take a Chance On Me and Mamma Mia from the Swedish band filled the home's memory lane floor. The dance floor was soon filled with dancing queens and super troopers laughing, dancing and singing along to Abba’s greatest hits having everyone singing. Thank you for the music!

The event brought great joy and connection to all.    

Station Court Care Home was filled with laughter, joy and love as staff, residents and their family and friends came together to celebrate Valentine’s Day at our special love and friendship ball.

The home was beautifully decorated for the occasion by the residents of the house, creating the perfect setting for an afternoon of music, dancing and cherished moments. The atmosphere was truly electric as live entertainer, Mark McCann, performed his favourite love song throwbacks and toe-tapping tunes, having everyone singing, dancin’ and romancin’!

It was a LOVE-ly celebration of togetherness and connection and gave us the opportunity to reflect on the many forms love can take; friendship, companionship, family bonds and the strong sense of community we share within our home. Thank you to everyone who joined us and made the day so special. Love really is all around at Station Court.       

Residents and their guests at Station Court Care Home had a fabulous time shaking off the January blues with the brilliant Michaela from Musical Memories performing everyone’s favourite 50s and 60s lively hits. The jukebox theme had everyone singing along, clapping and dancing as favourite songs from the decades filled the room. 

It was an afternoon of smiles and memories, with residents reminiscing of their dance hall days while enjoying refreshments and great company.

It was a fantastic celebration of music, memories and togetherness.     

Residents have had a fab-yule-ous time heading out on the care home’s mini bus and joining festive events in our local community.

A tree-mendous time was had by all at Mind Active’s Dementia friendly Christmas party joining the community rocking around the Christmas tree. Ladies checked their lists twice before hitting the shops at Manor Walks shopping centre and others headed to our local pub for a special Turkey & Tinsel event for over 65’s in our community and feasted on a 3 course Christmas lunch and sang along to live entertainment hosted.