Activities at Station Court Care Home

Across our services we had a lovely time joining Mark Piesing for an exciting virtual event to discuss his book ‘N-4 Down: The Hunt for The Arctic Airship Italia’.

Our residents were thrilled to find out more about the book and the fascinating story of the world-famous exploring airship Italia, returning from the North Pole on May 24, 1928. The airship was struck by a terrible storm and crashed somewhere over the Arctic ice, triggering the largest polar rescue mission in history.

The virtual book club experience was truly enjoyed by all.

We had a ‘Flip-tastic’ time on pancake day and a barrel of laughs at our pancake flipping competition, before topping them with a variety of delicious treats, the favourites being the classic lemon and sugar or golden syrup and everyone’s favourite part eating them!

We had a very special and unique visit at Station Court from Katy and Taz, the 11 year old leopard spotted appaloosa horse from K L Pony Therapy.

Taz loved showing off her beautiful coat and sparkly hooves, and receiving cuddles, strokes and attention as she trotted around visiting all our residents from their bedsides to the lounge. She brought joy, happiness and priceless moments for us all.

Station Court care home, in Ashington was full of animal mischief on Friday when K L Pony therapy paid a unique visit. Residents at Station Court were pleasantly surprised to meet Taz, the 11 year old leopard spotted appaloosa horse. Who loved showing off her beautiful coat and sparkly hooves. Receiving all the attention, cuddles and strokes from residents of the home from their bedsides to their sitting room.

Activities Coordinator, Carly Chesney said: “Our residents have really enjoyed their unusual visit today. The reactions on everyone’s faces were priceless, Taz the horse has brought much joy and fond memories with her today. 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.”

Couples at Station Court care home in Ashington celebrated in style this Valentine’s Day.  Staff at Station Court were delighted to assist 2 married couples who live in the home to a special three course meal complete with decorations, treats, wine and music bringing back memories of good times, wedding days and courting to celebrate Valentine’s day.

Activities Coordinator, Carly Chesney, said: “It was truly heart-warming to assist both couples in having a day as special as all the other Valentine’s they have spent together. To hear their stories and see them together, it shows true love does exist’’

After 62 and 69 years of marriage, when asked the secret to a long happy marriage the couples agreed it was ‘’being their together for the good time and the not so good and being a team through it all… and knowing the wife is always right!’’

Across our services our residents have enjoyed a wonderful live virtual talk about starlings, one of the UK’s most gregarious birds, hosted by Rachel Dowse from The Royal Parks London.

Rachel examined our long history with this bird and the importance of common species to our lives. Our residents had the opportunity to find out more about the great murmuration and why we need to pay special attention to these beauties before it's too late.

The virtual experience was truly enjoyed by all.