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North Park Care Centre - Barchester Healthcare, I'Anson Street, Darlington (2025)

13/08/2025

🎤🎵 Come Sing! To Feel Good 🎤🎵

Residents and patients across the country had a fantastic time joining Dan Cooper, Vocal Coach from Biiah, for a lively summer virtual sing-along.

With the uplifting ‘Que Sera Sera’ by Doris Day and ‘Wouldn’t It Be Nice’ by The Beach Boys, there was plenty of singing and dancing all around.

The session was a great success, bringing benefits for the mind, body and soul, and leaving everyone with a dose of summer cheer.

A big thank you to Dan Cooper for the wonderful experience. 👏

Take a look at some of our favourite moments in the photos below.

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11/08/2025

✨A Roaring 1920s Summer Fête at Ashlar House ✨

Ashlar House Care Home in turned back the clock for a spectacular Summer Fete inspired by the glamour of the 1920s.

Residents, families, colleagues and guests dressed to impress, bringing the glamour and spirit of the Jazz Age to life.

From Charleston dancing and live entertainment to delicious food, sweet treats and a much-loved raffle. There was something for everyone to enjoy.

It was a fantastic experience for all involved. 👏

11/08/2025

Here at North Park, we are happy to announce our next Open Day event, which will be hosted at the home on Saturday 6th September.

We would like to invite you to meet our friendly and dedicated team and to find out more about the care services available at our home, alongside our person-centred well-being and life enrichment programmes.

If it matters to you, it matters to Barchester.

To book an appointment please call 02045338957or pop in on the day.

To find out more about life at North Park, please visit our website: www.barchester.com/home/north-park-care-home

08/08/2025

🎉 Port Manor is Now Open 🎉

We’re thrilled to share that our new luxury care home in has opened its doors in style, with a Grand Opening performed by the Mayor of Seaford, Councillor Maggie Wearmouth, in front of invited guests from the local community.

Our CEO, Dr Pete Calveley, and General Manager, Nancy Walford, hosted the event and invited guests to view the stunning new 55-bed care home, which is now open and ready to welcome its first residents.

Designed with residents’ comfort in mind, Port Manor Care Home will offer residential support, respite stays and specialist dementia care, all delivered by a dedicated and passionate team of trained professionals.

Take a look at some of our favourite moments from today’s event. ✨

07/08/2025

🍎📚 The Kirkburn Classroom 🍏🎨

The team at Kirkburn Court Care Home in , Scotland, recently launched a new initiative called ‘The Kirkburn Classroom’.

The first session was led by Ina, a resident at the home, who took on the task of teaching everyone how to crochet.

Ina admitted she hadn’t done any crocheting for quite a while and warned she might be a bit rusty – but as soon as she picked up the hook and wool, she was off to a flying start!

She showed great patience helping everyone get started and all involved commented on how much they enjoyed the experience.

The team was pleased to report that almost everyone behaved well in class – with just a little bit of mischief.

What a fantastic afternoon. 👏

Stay tuned to find out who’ll be hosting the next class.

06/08/2025

👑 A Royal Encounter to Remember 👑

It was a truly special day for Greta, Joan and Beryl, residents at Hilton Park Care Home in , Cambridge, as they had the remarkable opportunity to meet King Charles and Queen Camilla.

There were smiles, handshakes and heartfelt moments that everyone will remember. His Majesty asked the ladies how they were and whether they’d been well looked after. Greta, moved by the kindness shown, replied with a heartfelt “yes” - and became quite emotional.

Greta, Joan and Beryl had the privilege of meeting the royals and were lucky enough to exchange a few words with the King.

It’s never too late for a once-in-a-lifetime moment.

05/08/2025

📷 Wildlife Through the Lens – Photography Exhibition for Charity 📷

Reji Joseph, Home Administrator at Middletown Grange Care Home in , near Witney, is hosting his first-ever photography exhibition and sale to raise funds for Barchester's Charitable Foundation.

A passionate wildlife photographer, Reji is showcasing 125 original images at the home from 27 August to 7 September.

Guests are invited to view the stunning photographs, meet Reji and support the Foundation through any purchases.

Originally from Ootacamund, a small town in Tamil Nadu, South India, Reji’s lifelong love of nature inspired his move from landscape to wildlife photography.

Some of his favourite photography spots include Slimbridge for birds, Skomer Island where he has captured puffins, and Bempton Cliffs, where he was once lucky enough to photograph a black-browed albatross. He also continues to photograph wildlife during visits back to India.

Come along and discover the beauty of wildlife through Reji’s lens – all for a great cause. 🎉

05/08/2025

On Tuesday, 12th August, at 2.30pm we will join renowned vocal coach Dan Cooper from Biiah for an exciting virtual singing session like no other.

We'll be singing the uplifting ‘Que Sera Sera’ by Doris Day and ‘Wouldn’t It Be Nice' by The Beach Boys for a suitably summery sing-a-long on this (hopefully!) sunny August afternoon.

No experience is necessary – this fun, easy and feel-good session is for everyone and will leave you smiling ear to ear. We hope you can join us!

The event will be available to watch via YouTube live, please contact us for more information.

To find out more about life in our homes, please visit our website: Care Homes Near Me | Nursing Homes Near Me | Barchester Healthcare

04/08/2025

🏆⚽ A Week of Lioness-Inspired Celebrations ⚽🎉

Following England’s unforgettable win over Spain in the Women’s Euros 2025, residents, patients and colleagues across our care homes and hospitals kept the celebrations going all week long.

From themed parties and football décor to music, activities and plenty of cheer, everyone joined in to celebrate the Lionesses’ incredible achievement in retaining their title.

Take a look at some of our favourite moments from the week.

01/08/2025

🎉 Bruce Turns 100 in True Highland Style at Seaview House 🎉

There was no quiet tea party for Bruce’s 100th birthday – the much-loved Navy veteran had other plans. From kilts and Highland dancers to fish and chips, live music and a showstopping cake, Bruce celebrated his milestone in style, surrounded by fellow residents, friends and family.

Bruce proudly wore full Highland attire, complete with the striking Highland Pride tartan, custom-made by Chisholms Highland Dress.

The day featured a piper parade, traditional dancing, a heartfelt ballad performed by a fellow resident and even some brilliant spoon playing.

The celebration ended on a royal note – with a birthday card from King Charles himself and a surprise invitation to the royal tent at the Mey Games.

Bruce’s verdict on the day?

“Yes…now I’ve started making a list for next year.”

Here’s to Bruce – Happy 100th Birthday! 👏

A big thank you to all involved in making this day such a success.

31/07/2025

🦙 Close Encounters of the Furry Kind - Residents are Visited by Alpasta the Alpaca 🦙

Colleagues and residents at The Dales Care Home at were treated to a visit from a beautiful therapy pet.

Animals have a wonderful calming effect and the residents love to stroke them, talk to them and play with them so they all jumped at the chance to meet an alpaca.

The home was visited by Alpasta the alpaca from HART Animals for KIDS and caused a great deal of excitement.

Everyone truly enjoyed the visit, they petted and fed Alpasta who seemed to appreciate meeting his new friends.

What a fascinating experience. 👏

30/07/2025

👏 Lotus Manor is Now Welcoming Visitors 👏

We’re excited to share that our newest luxury care home, Lotus Manor, in , is now open for show rounds and everyone is welcome to come and visit.

When the home opens this autumn, it will offer person-centred residential, dementia and respite care in a lovely setting.

With residents’ wellbeing and comfort in mind, the home has a wonderful warm, homely feel with beautiful gardens, a café for socialising and enjoying freshly baked treats, spa bathrooms for a luxury bath time experience, beautifully designed en-suite bedrooms with smart TVs, a choice of comfortable lounges and an in-house hair salon for a little bit of pampering.

If you are considering care for yourself or for a loved one, the friendly team of experts at Barchester - Lotus Manor Care Home is available to answer any questions you may have about what life will be like in the home and the types of support on offer.

🔗 www.barchester.com/home/lotus-manor-care-home

30/07/2025

Did you know that today is International Friendship Day? 😊

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29/07/2025

🍗Family BBQ part 2 🍗

For those of you unable to attend the family BBQ on Saturday, here’s a sneak peak at some of our karaoke singers.

It was lovely to see everyone getting involved and most importantly enjoying themselves.

Please see comments more more videos.

To see more about life at North Park visit the website.
Https://www.barchester.com/home/north-park-care-centre

29/07/2025

⭐ Barchester Care Awards 2025 – Chef of the Year: Divisional Winners ⭐

Following our recent Regional Cook-Offs, the 2025 Care Awards Divisional Chef Winners have been chosen!

Congratulations to …

• Martin Hall - Wheatlands
• Stewart Sturgeon - Highview House
• Mark Eaton - Glenroyd
• Abin Babu - Friston House

The chefs were over the moon to have been named Divisional Winners for their regions after beating dozens of other chef nominees to make it to the Divisional Cook-Offs and then be crowned Divisional Winner following a closely fought final.

The Divisional Winners are now invited to the Grand Final. The National Winner in this category will be announced at the Care Awards ceremony in October.

Please see a selection of photos from the Divisional Cook-Offs below.

Congratulations! 👏

26/07/2025

🍗Family BBQ part 1 🍗

What a fantastic afternoon we have all had today at our Family BBQ.

Fun, laughter and lots of singing could be heard throughout the afternoon, with fun activities for everyone, from a tombola, sand pit, paddling pools, stocks to karaoke.

Resident Kath said it was so lovely to see all the children enjoying themselves.

Thank you to everyone who attended our family BBQ today, it was lovely to see you all there and a special thank you to everyone who took part and sang on the karaoke.

To see more about life at North Park visit the website.
Https://www.barchester.com/home/north-park-care-centre

26/07/2025

Don’t forget today is family BBQ day. Preparations have been well underway for the past few hours and we are ready for you all to join us. Look forward to seeing you all

25/07/2025

🤩 Employee Of The Month 🤩

We are very pleased to announce that our amazing Night Senior Carer Francis, has won 'Employee of the Month' for July.

Francis was nominated by his fellow colleagues, residents and families for his hard work, passion, caring nature and dedication to his role.

A HUGE thank you to Francis for going above and beyond every day; we are so lucky to have you ❤

To see more about life at North Park visit the website
Https://www.barchester.com/home/north-park-care-centre

25/07/2025

Attention relatives, friends and family of North Park!

We are excited to invite you to our upcoming family BBQ tomorrow from 12:30 - we will have a variety of BBQ food and music along with North Park's karaoke singers.

To see more about life at North Park visit the website.
Https://www.barchester.com/home/north-park-care-centre

20/07/2025

🍦 National Ice Cream Day🍦

The sweetest day of the year is upon us today as we celebrated National ice cream day!!!!

Today at Northpark we celebrated with our very own beach party and was treated to a special visit from the ice cream man!!!

Our residents were in fine tune for the rendition of 'oh i do like to be beside the seaside' as well as classic feel good summer songs.

Residents enjoyed and afternoon of games , dipping their toes in the paddling pools, and reminiscing about their summer beach holidays.

Resident Neil wasn’t a fan of the cold water, but said it brought back so many memories of when he used to visit the beach and how he used to love dipping his feet in the sea.

Residents were over joyed when Nevison’s ice cream van arrived at the home, and everyone said it really did feel like being at the beach.

To see more about life at North Park visit the website.
Https://www.barchester.com/home/north-park-care-centre

18/07/2025

🪏Gardening club 🪏

Today at Northpark our gardening club started back up.

With the homes refurbishment into the last 5 weeks, residents have been eager to start work on the gardens.

Residents have been busy potting new planters, discussing ideas for sensory items and reminiscing. Residents are looking forward to trips to the garden centres over the coming weeks to help pick items for our beautiful gardens and seeing their visions come to life.

To see more about life at North Park visit the website.
Https://www.barchester.com/home/north-park-care-centre

17/07/2025

⭐ GOLD Tea Dance ⭐

Yesterday Residents, Staff and Families enjoyed Darlington’s annual Tea Dance in the Market Square.

The GOLD (growing older living in Darlington) tea dance, is an event held annually , and is aimed to bring people of all ages together for a special day.

The sun put in an early appearance, and this made the day even more enjoyable.

There was lots of fun and dancing with live band and rock choir as well as a number of information stalls.

To see more about life at North Park visit the website.
Https://www.barchester.com/home/north-park-care-centre

16/07/2025

Calling all quizzers! Join us on Wednesday, 30th July, at 2.30pm for an exciting virtual quiz.

We will link up with all Barchester care homes and hospitals across the country for Barchester’s Big Quiz.

We will take on our sister homes to test our general knowledge and determine who reigns as the ultimate brainbox among us.

The event will be available to watch via YouTube live, please contact the home for more information.

To find out more about life in our homes, please visit https://brnw.ch/21wUbrY

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