Waterloo House has a busy and jam-packed activities schedule designed to keep our residents engaged and entertained. We hold regular Smile Through Sport sessions, which are fun and interactive activities encouraging inclusive movement for all our residents. We also have intergenerational visits every Thursday, bringing smiles and meaningful connections for [...]
Valentine’s Tea Party, 13th February 2:30PM – We are delighted to invite residents, relatives, and friends to our Valentine’s Tea Party. The afternoon will be made extra special with live entertainment from the wonderful Lois Pirie, who will be singing for us. We are pleased to share that we have planned a [...]
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 [...]
We are delighted to share an update following our recent floor naming vote. A huge thank you to all our residents, relatives, and friends who took the time to vote and help us reach a decision. We are pleased to announce our newly named floors: Ground Floor: Cherry Tree Upstairs: [...]
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. [...]
Burns Night at Waterloo House was a wonderful celebration, with another special visit from Stevie Bagpipes. Residents thoroughly enjoyed the sound of the bagpipes, the lively atmosphere, and a traditional Burns Night supper of haggis, ‘neeps’, and ‘tatties.’ [...]
On 23rd January residents at Waterloo House enjoyed a lovely afternoon with a local educational speaker, Linda Davidson, reminiscing about Geordie history and culture. The afternoon was made even more special with ham and pease pudding sandwiches and a glass of ‘broon ale’ – what more could a Geordie ask for? [...]
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 [...]
Waterloo House was full of festive spirit over Christmas and New Year, with laughter, music and celebration throughout the home. The season began with a pantomime performance of A Christmas Carol, which was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone. Throughout December, residents took part in a range of festive activities, from Christmas [...]
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 [...]
