Let the good vibes roll! North Shields care home invites local community to a festival to remember

A new carnival is coming to North Shields – and you won’t believe where it’s taking place.

On Saturday 1^st July, from 11am-4pm, Care UK’s Collingwood Court, on Front Street, is set to hit the right note as it opens its doors to local people for its brand-new Collingwood Carnival Party.

The fun-filled carnival comes as Collingwood Court celebrates Care Home Open Week, a national initiative that encourages care homes to open their doors and showcase what life in a care home is really like. 

The special event will see guests invited to dance along to live entertainment from local dance school, Ceroc Newcastle, as well as a performance from Shiremoor Salvation Army Brass Band – sure to get the party started.

There will be a range of family-friendly games, including a tin can alley and hook-a-duck.

Visitors will also be treated to a variety of classic carnival treats, including hotdogs and burgers specially prepared by the home’s talented head chef.

Layla Thompson, Home Manager at Collingwood Court, commented: “We’re excited to be opening our doors to the local community to celebrate Care Home Open Week with our very own Collingwood Carnival.

“For older people, reminiscing about nostalgic events, including trips to carnivals and watching live music, can help bring back happy memories, as well as prompting conversation and connection with those around them. For those living with dementia, these positive feelings gained from revisiting fond memories can help decrease stress, reduce agitation, and improve mood too.

“We’re excited to be welcoming the North Shields community as we open our doors and ask everyone to join us in putting their dancing shoes on as we get the opportunity to be young, wild and free once more!”

To find out more about Care UK’s Festival Season celebrations, please visit: careuk.com/festival-season.

To find out more about Collingwood Court or to book your place on the event, please call Home Manager, Layla Thompson, on 0191 640 8712 or email layla.thompson@careuk.com.

Collingwood Court is a modern care home which provides full-time residential and short-term respite care. The home, which features 63 ensuite bedrooms, has been designed to enable its residents to live active and fulfilled lives, while also promoting independence. The care home incorporates space for hobby and leisure activities and includes its own hair salon.