Activities at Station Court Care Home

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.     

It certainly wasn’t a silent night at Station Court Care Home as neon lights and Christmas cheer filled the air at a special festive silent disco event. 

Residents, family members and staff came together with DJ Santa Claus having everyone singing loud for all to hear and dancin’ merrily in the party atmosphere to festive favourites and party classics enjoying merry drinks and festive treats to begin the season and get everyone into the Christmas spirit!   

Station Court Care Home hosts a dementia disco event with a different theme each month, inviting the local community and family members to join for an afternoon of nostalgic hits under the neon lights with residents and staff members.

This month, the home hosted their first karaoke special, bringing the disco fever and good vibes to all who joined. Residents chose their favourite songs and staff selected songs from life history books that hold special meaning, sparking connection, energy and laughter for everyone. From care staff belting out Barbie girl and party anthems having everyone dancing and glow stick waving to heartfelt wedding songs and ballads exercising those vocal chords, it was pure joy from start to finish!

Join us at our next Dementia Disco ‘Carol-oke’ event on Saturday 13th December at 3pm – everyone welcome!        

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.  

Station Court have run a toy drive in collaboration with local charity Scarlett’s Helping Hands to ensure vulnerable and underprivileged children aged 0–18 across the North East receive presents this Christmas morning.

Toys and gifts came flooding into the home from staff members, visitors and the local community to donate to the care homes toy appeal which they have organised since 2022.

Staff were delighted to deliver all the gifts to community-driven charity Scarlets Helping Hands. The first festive toy appeal was launched in 2020 by Ashleigh Duke and her daughter, Scarlett. Inspired to help families after COVID-lockdown and to support families in need.

Family members attended the home’s Halloween party, enjoying monster mashing to Halloween hits performed live by musical memories. Residents headed out on the care home’s mini bus and joined the local community and friends at Full Circle Food Group for a special Halloween-themed afternoon tea and the home hosted a special event inviting local children and their families from the community for a fun-filled day of themed games, pumpkin painting, scavenger hunts and trick or treating around the home.

A big ‘fangs’ to everyone who joined us and made Halloween a spooktacluar time for all our residents!   

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.       

Staff, residents and family members had a blast from the past rocking around the clock at Station Court’s rock n’ roll themed afternoon with live entertainer Mark McCann performing golden oldies, toe-tapping rhythms and plenty of sing along songs having everyone shaking, rattling and rolling!

There were smiles all around as residents clapped, danced and reminisced of their favourite songs. The energy in the room was contagious and it was wonderful to see everyone enjoying an afternoon filled with music and laughter thank you to all who joined us! 
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      External entertainment is a vital and regular part of our life enrichment program at Station Court Care Home bringing a wealth of benefits from boosting mood and connections to increasing movement, balance and coordination.   

It was ‘nacho’ average day at Station Court as residents, staff and family members donned their sombreros and ‘guac & rolled’ to everyone’s favourite hits at the care home’s Mexican fiesta with the fabulous vocalist Michaela performing live. 

Afterwards everyone had so much fun playing themed games such as pin the tail on the donkey and Mexican hat toss before taking armchair adventures across Mexico using VR headsets, scents and themed tastes heightening the experience and we all learned some ‘spec-taco-lar’ facts on the beautiful country.

Travel and Taste themed days are a highlight of the care homes monthly life enrichment programme exploring different countries each month evoking positive memories of holidays, encouraging connections and offering new experiences.