14 February – Valentine’s Day A special afternoon with an Elvis impersonator accompanied by afternoon tea. Families are warmly invited to attend and celebrate with residents. 17 February – Pancake Day Residents and staff will take part in a fun pancake-flipping competition. 3rd, 10th, 17th & 24th February – Dementia Sing [...]
Residents at Thomas Knight are regularly supported to enjoy trips out and about in Blyth, and January was no different. Outings included visits to local shops, cafés, as well as the Phoenix Theatre. These experiences promote social inclusion and help our residents remain connected with their local community. [...]
We are delighted to announce that a new ground floor café opened at Thomas Knight Care Home towards the end of last year. The Garden Room is now home to this welcoming space, which is already being enjoyed by residents from across the home, as well as their families. The [...]
Christmas at Thomas Knight Care Home was busy, lively, and full of moments that really mattered to our residents. In the weeks leading up to Christmas, we were pleased to welcome several visiting choirs, including a lovely visit from Bede Academy, whose singing was enjoyed across the home. Residents also [...]
Residents at Thomas Knight were recently treated to a wonderful afternoon of nostalgia and entertainment as the Musical Memories Variety Show took to the stage in our top floor lounge. The live performance featured a lively mix of classic hits from the 1960s and 1970s songs that had everyone smiling [...]
Snoezelen, derived from the Dutch words ‘snuffelen’ (to sniff, explore) and ‘doezelen’ (to doze, snooze), is a form of non-directive, multi-sensory therapy aimed at stimulating the senses in a controlled environment. This therapeutic approach is designed to provide relaxation, sensory stimulation, and enhance cognitive function for individuals with various disabilities, [...]
Thomas Knight’s Lead Activities Coordinator, Haley, recently took on an incredible challenge, climbing Scafell Pike, England’s highest mountain at 978 metres (3,209 feet). Braving the rain and wind Haley powered through the tough conditions with one goal in mind, to raise money for our residents. Thanks to her determination she [...]
