Activities at Station Court Care Home

Gentlemen at Station Court were joined by family members to celebrate father’s day together. They were treated to a live entertainment swinging 60s and 70s show by local young vocalist and guitarist, having everyone singing along and dancing to their favourite hits. Before tucking into a delicious 3 course Sunday roast, prepared by the homes head chef, Washed down with beers, ales and their favourite tipple and chocolate gifts all fathers and grandfathers in the home.

Station Court’s garden was full of fun, laughter and music as residents, staff members, family and friends came together to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day at the homes picnic party event.

A brilliant day was had by all with live entertainment from amazing local artist, Mark McCaan performing rock N roll hits and wartime classics having everyone singing along and dancing before everyone tucked into picnic baskets filled with sweet and savoury treats.

The event raised funds for Station Court care home charity of the month: SSAFA Northumberland – Armed Forces Charity.

Residents, staff and family members have taken part in a sponsored walk and wheel throughout the town to raise money for local charity Mind Active. 

Staff and residents at the home dressed a little silly and embarked on a memory walk and wheel through Ashington town. Reminiscing along the way bringing back many fond memories of times spent at the likes of the Arcade, The Grand Hotel and the bowling greens. The home also held a bake sale and community coffee morning to help raise more funds for this very important cause.

Residents across our services enjoyed a fantastic virtual tour of The Deep, an award-winning aquarium in Hull.

Our residents dived into the underwater world of some fascinating creatures such as sharks, turtles and stingrays.

It was a truly immersive and educational experience that brought the wonders of the ocean right to our screens.

The home held special animal therapy sessions during the week. The comfort and joy of animals was brought to the homes lounge at an indoor petting zoo event with Discovery zoo and Clip, clop feet could be heard throughout the home with farmyard friends visiting from Humbles farm.

The home transported through time for a Best of British themed day partying with live entertainment, memorabilia and took their taste buds on a journey with a special virtual event with Cadbury’s chocolate. Staff brought the seaside into the home for a fun filled day bringing back memories of holidays and family days out with memorabilia, sand therapy, music and themed foods. Residents took a trip down memory lane of Ashington in its Hey-Day sharing memories and enjoyed a wellbeing walk to local pond and high street. Everyone enjoyed dressing like movie stars and reminiscing the good old days at picture halls at the homes movie matinee event. Staff and residents ended the week on a high inviting family, friends and visitors for a special forget-me-not café.

Residents, family, friends and staff came together to commemorate VE day 79th anniversary at Station Court care homes garden party. 

The garden was flooded in red, white and blue as everyone waved their flags, sang along and danced to wartime classic performed live by the brilliant swing entertainer Michael Stevens.

Afterwards the home held a discussion and reminiscing session using memory boxes from Northumberland library packed with wartime memorabilia, newspaper articles and listening to Churchill’s famous speech.