Veteran-friendly Saltburn care home commemorates VJ Day with dove release
DOVES took flight at a Saltburn-by-the-Sea care home as elderly residents commemorated the 80th anniversary of VJ Day with a symbolic tribute to peace.
Friendships blossom as North East care home residents unite for special day
FRIENDSHIPS bloomed in the North East when elderly care home residents from across the region came together for a national celebration of companionship.
Gold for The Gables Care Home in South Tees nutrition scheme
A GOLD rating has been awarded to a Middlesbrough care home after a glowing review of its mealtime experience and nutritional care.
Cheesemaster Mike leads National Cheese and Wine Day celebrations at Saltburn care home
A BRIE-LLIANT cheese and wine tasting event took place at a North Yorkshire care home – when resident Mike was named “Cheesemaster” for the evening.
Former police officer shares shark diving tips with carers taking charity plunge
A FORMER police officer who swam with sharks on the Great Barrier Reef has been sharing his underwater wisdom with Barnsley care home staff preparing to take the plunge for charity.
First-time exhibition for two Barnsley care home artists
TWO artists living at a Barnsley care home will display their work for the first time in an exhibition at the Town Hall this month.
Saltburn’s young and elderly join voices for festival folk song
FOLK music has brought school children and elderly care home residents together in Saltburn – as they aim to create a hit for the town’s upcoming festival.
Deangate Care Home’s veterans join Barnsley’s Armed Forces Day parade
VETERANS from Barnsley’s Deangate Care Home were guests of honour at the town’s Armed Forces Day parade – joining serving personnel and dignitaries in a moving tribute to military service.
Armed Forces VIPs attend Chesterfield care home’s VE Day event
ARMED forces veterans and champions visited a Chesterfield care home to mark VE Day with residents and staff.
Barnsley care home’s seated tap dance troupe steals the show
SEATED tap dancing is helping Barnsley care home residents stomp, brush and scuff their way to fitness and fun.