Laugh and smile is the secret, says Rotherham centenarian
LAUGHTER is the key to a long life according to Rotherham centenarian Kathleen Torr, who celebrated her century with a party attended by the town’s Mayor.
Knitting Nannas create cat and dog for elderly with dementia
THE KNITTING Nannas from a North East care home have created therapy animals for residents living with dementia at a fellow county care home.
Girls’ football team sponsorship renewed by Hill Care
ENGLAND’s next Lioness could be hailing from Derbyshire after a girls’ football team received a boost from the Hill Care Group.
Vintage bus takes elderly for ride down memory lane
A VINTAGE bus trip down memory lane took elderly care home residents in Rotherham for a time travelling ride into the past.
The Queen thanks Huddersfield care home residents for Platinum Jubilee card
THE QUEEN has thanked care home residents in Huddersfield after they sent a handmade card congratulating Her Majesty on her Platinum Jubilee.
Trishaw takes care home residents for a ride down memory lane
A TRISHAW has taken care home residents for a ride down memory lane – after a romantic trundle around Saltburn-by-the-Sea with their wives.
Wish come true for octogenarian Barry Manilow superfan
“COULD It Be Magic” for a Saltburn care home resident after her wish to see Barry Manilow in concert came true – 87-year-old Joyce Tibbett certainly thinks so.
Leg wax raises hundreds for Hebburn food bank
HUNDREDS of pounds have been raised for a Hebburn food bank after a care home manager lost his leg hair to say thank you.
Where’s Wally? He’s retired.
WHERE’S WALLY? He’s enjoying his retirement after nearly two decades as a maintenance man at Teesside care homes.
1950s footballer recalls his heyday for Whitby Town FC
A FORMER amateur footballer has recalled his heyday on the pitch almost 70 years ago, after attending an under-12s match near his Teesside care home.