Activities at Woodhorn Park Care Home
Activities make up the most important part of all our days at Woodhorn park, so we ensure a variety of social events are available that reflect the interests of all the people we support. In our Memory Lane community, we have group conversations and regularly reminiscence about past experiences, which is something that people living with dementia really enjoy. Many residents love gardening, baking, outings, pet care and gentle exercise, which we provide, along with many other wholesome activities, as it is essential that life at Woodhorn Park is fun and active.
Read our brochure 'Life-enriching activities' for more information about life in our care homes.
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Activities and Events Partnerships
As part of our bespoke life-enrichment programmes, we host a number of live virtual events in the home on a regular basis through a number of partnerships with places of interest and world class performance companies
Life at Woodhorn Park Care Home
Virtual Reality Session
Residents enjoyed a visit from the Virtual Reality team. The VR headset was loaded with local visitor attractions, including our fabulous coastline and rural countryside. Residents thoroughly enjoyed trying this new technology and reminisced about what they were seeing.
Royal Wedding Celebrations
We enjoyed a high tea with Pimm's and Prosecco whilst waving our flags and wearing homemade fascinators in recognition of the royal wedding.
In preparation for the big event, Iris and Delorus decided to create fascinators for them to wear on the big day.
Light Exercise Session
Reg, Dulcie, Diane and Irene enjoyed a morning of light exercises. Residents love to have fun and keep fit at the same time
Balloon Release
As part of Dementia Action Week, residents attached a tag to a balloon and released it. Residents, loved ones and the team had an amazing afternoon, which was rounded off with cupcakes and tea.
Open Day
The theme for our recent open day was 'all things traditional' in recognition of the Queen's 92nd birthday. Staff members dressed in accordance to 1940s & 1950s' fashion – and they looked absolutely stunning!
Doris Day entertained residents and we had a fabulous party, drinking Pimm's and Prosecco. Everyone sang 'Happy Birthday' to Her Majesty, followed by a chorus of 'God Save the Queen'. Traditional high tea included ‘dainty sandwiches’, fresh cream scones, Battenburg and Victoria sandwich cakes, as well as a selection of teas.
Employee of the Month - March
Congratulations to Care Assistant, Tracy McMilan, who was named as our Employee of the Month for March. The award was given to her for demonstrating Barchester values within all aspects of her role: maintaining dignity, independence, showing empathy and empowering residents.
