Gifts delivered to Teesside care homes thanks to generous shoppers
CHRISTMAS gifts have been delivered to care homes across Teesside thanks to generous Stockton-on-Tees shoppers.
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.
Theatre show promotes hydration at Teesside care homes
THE MAGIC of theatre came to the bedsides of Teesside care home residents for an immersive multi-sensory performance designed to entertain as well as hydrate.
Chesterfield student’s 12 days of singing for dementia charity
A DERBYSHIRE schoolboy has been singing in care homes across the region in the run up to Christmas to raise funds for a dementia charity.
Pop-up museum created at care home for Festival of Archaeology
INDIANA Jones was channelled by County Durham care home residents as they whipped up their own archaeological finds for an exhibition.
Care home’s hand-washing music video
A TYNESIDE care home has created a hand-washing music video to encourage others to follow hygiene advice in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
Care staff’s checkout collection raises funds for cancer charity
GENEROUS supermarket shoppers dug deep to support a Blyth care home’s fundraising campaign for those affected by cancer.
Baxter reminds residents of dog ownership
PET pooch Baxter has been visiting care home residents as part of pet therapy sessions.
Veteran scout leader Vernon guest of honour at service
A VETERAN Scout leader with more than six decades of experience was the guest of honour at a special St George’s Day Scout service.
Boro’s under 23s deliver Christmas gifts to elderly
THE BORO’s under 23s played Santa Claus when they delivered gifts to elderly care home residents in Middlesbrough.