Former driving instructor takes a drive down memory lane
A DRIVING instructor who taught hundreds from Peterlee to Hartlepool in career spanning almost two decades took to the road once again – more than 15 years after retiring.
Maternal memories sparked by pop-up museum at Ripon care home
A MOTHER’S meeting group gathered spontaneously among elderly residents at a Ripon care home when a pop-up museum sparked maternal memories.
Irene celebrates her 100th at care home party
CENTENARIAN Irene Mackey marked her 100th birthday with a party at her care home in Lemington, Newcastle.
Free dementia friendly exercise session in Barnsley
LOVE to Move is running a free exercise session in Mapplewell, Barnsley, for those living with dementia.
88-year-old John enjoys his first Boro match in 40 years
AYRESOME Park was the last place 88-year-old Middlesbrough FC fan John Hobday saw his favourite team play – until one his carers got lucky on a raffle.
Mayor cuts ribbon on renamed Eston Lodge Care Home
ESTON Lodge Care Home has been officially opened after renaming from Briarwood Care Home and refocussing its services to better serve residents.
H’Angus sparks match-day memories for fifties footballer Bernie
H’ANGUS the Hartlepool United mascot kicked-off a glut of memories for former footballer Bernard “Bernie” Bell during a visit to his care home.
Owl Adventures a hoot for Ripon’s elderly
A HOOT of a time was had by elderly care home residents in Ripon when a parliament of owls paid them a visit for an innovative animal therapy session.
Pop-up museum has elderly recalling Everest ascent and the Blitz
A POP-UP museum of curiosities had elderly residents in a North Yorkshire care home recalling the first ascent of Everest and the Blitz during the Second World War.
Elderly get active with Rotherham United Community Trust
ELDERLY care home residents in Rotherham have been getting active with Rotherham United FC Community Trust (RUCT).