The WellburnPost Issue 4 • Summer 2016 FREE Q&A WITH MARK ADDY HAPPY We catch up BIRTHDAY with the Game MA’AM of Thrones actor In her 90th year, we take a look back A WALK at the Queen’s IN THE PARK remarkable life We discover some of the regions best walks 3 WELCOME EDITOR’S CONTENTS LETTER NEWS GREAT WALKS ummer is upon us now, and as we look As we look forward to We look at some of the forward to the sunshine and warmer 4 summer, find out all the 13 regions most stunning and weather, we’ve got a great new issue of latest news and goings on. picturesque walks. Sthe Wellburn Post for you. We’ve packed BACK IN THE DAY it full of fantastic news, features, competitions We go back in time and and much, much more. SEND YOUR TO: CONTRIBUTIONS 6 pick out some of the most We take a look back and join in the nations memorable things celebration of the Queens 90th birthday (pg8), from yesteryear. and we see how she’s helped shape our country. As usual, we’ve reviewed some of our favourite literary offerings and in this issue, Q&A we’ve added in some brain teasers too (pg12). Wellburn catch up with With the nice weather and long sunny days 16 Game of Thrones actor approaching, we’ve also taken a look at some Mark Addy. of the regions best walks. All remarkably close COVER STORY and some on your doorstep. We’ll be taking our In her 90th year, we look residents on daytrips to explore some of them thewellburnpost 8 back and celebrate the and hope you get the chance to get out and remarkable life of our Queen. about to enjoy them too. We’re also taking you down memory lane, with a look back at 1966. No prizes for guessing one of the famous moments. And for all of you living in and around York, @ we have a competition winner that will be close WELLBURNCARE to your heart. COMPETITION Don’t forget, you can also catch up with all After dozens of entries of our latest content and past issues online at 17 into our Star Pic competition, we reveal www.thewellburnpost.co.uk this issues winner. But for now, sit back, relax, and enjoy . reading. And remember, if you like what you co . read, or want to contribute something to the UK READERS CORNER next issue, please get in touch with us. 12Book reviews and mind teasers. Rachel x EDITOR: WELLBEING EDITOR: The Wellburn Post is published Printed in the UK. All rights Rachel Beckett Michael Jimmison every quarter by Wellburn Care reserved. Production in whole DEPUTY EDITOR: ART DIRECTION: Homes Limited. Tyne View House or in part without written Lauren Cassidy www.studiomikey.co.uk 9 Grange Road, Newburn permission is strictly prohibited. [email protected] CONTRIBUTORS: Newcastle Upon Tyne All facts and content in the Helen Lawson, Camilla Skuse, Ian NE15 8ND T. 0191 2293530 publication is true and correct at Donaghy www.thewellburnpost.co.uk the time of publication. THEWELLBURNPOST.CO.UK 4 5 NEWS NEWS BY GEORGE, IT WAS A FEAST AD CAMPAIGN Our St George’s home in Washington held ANYONE FOR EGGS? a medieval banquet to celebrate St George’s In focus Day in style. With a delicious three course In short meal prepared by our chef Lee, which also included a hog roast. Food fit for a king. The Thanks to the team at food was outstanding, and the festivities the British Hen Welfare Trust, didn’t stop there, with a jubilant post meal we’ve had some new arrivals at sing along, enjoyed by all. St George would Grimston Court. We’ve offered have been proud of the effort. LC twelve rescued ex-battery hens a new home. A well earned ON TRACK FOR FUN Lowering blood pressure, retirement in their own pen TO: STORIES NEWS YOUR SEND AND ALL WHO SAIL IN HER Residents from St George’s in Washington and plenty of space to roam. heart rates, reducing Wellburn has recently purchased a brand enjoyed a night at the dogs, courtesy of These old girls have certainly depression and loneliness new minibus to take residents out and Sunderland Greyhound Stadium. They were earned it. are just some of the proven about the North East. The maiden trip kind enough to send some free tickets for our The goodwill isn’t one way benefits. was enjoyed by residents from Eighton residents and staff, which included pie and though. Recent research by And of course, our residents Lodge, Gateshead. 101 year old resident peas and a pint of the good stuff. Residents Northumbria University, can now enjoy super locally Jim, had the honour of cutting the ribbon. was finished feeding the swans at Lakeside. Jack, Matthew, Harry and Joyce, were joined found that hen keeping can sourced eggs with their The maiden voyage was to Alnwick with a Many more trips have taken place since by a few members of staff, who had a few improve the health and breakfast. Happy hens and pub lunch first up. Then it was onto Amble then and we are set to continue our travels small wagers, allowing the residents to pick well-being of older people. happy residents. Brilliant. LC harbour, Newbiggin by the Sea and the day as far and wide as possible. HL the dogs. Such a great night had by all. LC WELLBURN FRIENDS Over the last few months, we’ve natural progression of where we SPRING WATCH embarked on a brand new see ourselves going. More often thewellburnpost We’ve been out and about with our Wellburn friends, working together advertising campaign. Probably than not, we feel advertising in Residents at St Catherine’s with our local communities. Here’s just the pick of what’s been going on.... the first of its kind here at our sector can often be a little have been helping out the local Wellburn. Launched in March stale and a bit dull. We wanted wildlife by putting together this year, the campaign will run something that really reflected seeds and bread feeds. until the end of the year. the spirit and positivity you With a good mix of melted lard feel, when entering one of with peanuts and seeds, the our 14 homes. tasty treats for birds, squirrels “We wanted to We wanted something that and other wildlife went down @ WELLBURNCARE create a distinct obviously carries a serious a storm. The feed was dotted look, that really message, but had more of a about the homes garden’s, celebratory feel about it. which meant it was just a set us apart. A For many, the perception of A ROYAL CELEBRATION matter of waiting. Before long, look that we care homes is that it’s the final To celebrate the Queen’s 90th a menagerie of birds were chapter, but here at Wellburn, Birthday, residents from visiting, with lots of Blue Tits, feels defines our . we couldn’t disagree more. It’s Nightingale Hall who’ve also Blackbirds and Robins enjoying co UK outlook and brand just ‘another’ chapter in the lives reached this incredible age or their spring treats. The residents . values as one of of each and every one of our older were invited to Richmond found the whole project SINGING IN THE RAIN NATIONAL CARE HOME OPEN DAY WOOL YOU LOOK AT THAT! the regions leading residents amazing stories. Town Hall for afternoon tea. The extremely pleasing and watched City Screen Cinema in York recently hosted All of our homes participated in National Care Many people living with dementia feel the How better to represent this place was decorated beautifully the wildlife for hours. LC a dementia friendly showing of Singing in Home Open Day. The date this year was need for tactile stimulation. Twiddlemuffs have care homes”. celebration with a campaign and tables were set with the best The Rain. Residents from Rosevale went 17th June, but our homes opened their doors been recognised as a useful distraction, with that’s full of joy, fun and crockery. It was organised by the along to enjoy the screening. The staff at the for the full weekend, to allow more time for their colourful, stimulating and comforting Managing director Rachel optimism. So far, the reaction local council, with the Mayor cinema were excellent, providing a relaxed families to attend. NCHOD is a planned day qualities. Our friend Janet Stead, from Malton, Beckett explains how the has been extremely positive and in attendence as well as local and friendly atmosphere, with no pressure where care homes encourage the public and North Yorkshire has taken the idea a step campaign was created. the ads have been extremely councillors and other residents Have to be quiet. There was free tea, coffee and communities to visit and get involved. The further, by knitting rummage bags too. “I “The company as a whole has well received, which is so of Richmond who turned 90 biscuits for all. Everyone really enjoyed being theme this year was ‘celebration’ and boy did thought that many ladies will have carried a gone through a lot of changes satisfying after investing so this year. They enjoyed a regal your say... able to sing along to the songs and were we celebrate. We had so much going on, with handbag around so I created rummage bags over the past year. From a brand much time and effort afternoon tea, with scones, This is our fourth edition chatting about the film for hours after.