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Veteran Friendly status for two Huddersfield care homes
TWO Huddersfield care homes have been declared “Veteran Friendly” after receiving accreditation by an armed forces charity backed scheme.
Barnsley artist surprises care home with painting gift
A SNOW capped mountain range frames a still pond surrounded by a forest of birch and fern trees, a crop of pink flowers blooming in the foreground.
Saltburn care home marks Holocaust Memorial Day
HOLOCAUST Memorial Day was marked at a Saltburn care home with the lighting of 80 candles for the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz.
Elderly receive gift bags from generous Huddersfield shoppers
DOZENS of Christmas gifts were delivered to elderly Huddersfield care home residents thanks to the town’s generous shoppers.
Hundreds of Christmas gifts arrive for Barnsley care home residents after appeals
CHRISTMAS gifts arrived by the sleigh-full for elderly residents at a Barnsley care home following multiple appeals from volunteers and staff.
The postman who delivered Christmas cheer for 50 years
RETIRED postman Maurice Churchouse has delivered thousands of Christmas cards over his 50-year career with the Royal Mail – and even handled more than a few letters to Santa Claus.
Three centuries of birthdays celebrated at Sheffield care home
NEARLY three centuries of birthdays were celebrated in style at a Sheffield care home as three residents shared their December milestones.
Reindeer bring Christmas magic to Huddersfield care home
CHRISTMAS came early for residents of a Huddersfield care home when reindeer made a surprise visit – leaving everyone feeling festive and full of cheer.
Saltburn knitting group supports baby rhino’s recovery after life-threatening hyena attack
A BABY rhino has been recovering from a life-threatening hyena attack with the support of a North Yorkshire care home knitting group called The Knitting Nannas.
Saltburn’s elderly Crafting Connections with youngsters through intergenerational project
A PROJECT bringing elderly care home residents and pre-school children together through a shared love of arts and crafts has proved a success in North Yorkshire.