Saltburn care home staff brave the cold for homeless veterans
STAFF from a Saltburn-by-the-Sea care home spent a night sleeping outdoors to raise money and awareness for homeless armed forces veterans.
Saltburn care home residents publish book of children’s tales for intergenerational project
BOOK-MAKING care home residents in Saltburn-by-the-Sea have published a collection of children’s stories inspired by an intergenerational friendships project.
Egg‑quisite artwork set for Easter auction at Barnsley Care Home
EGG-CEPTIONAL Fabergé‑style artwork created by a Barnsley care home resident is set for an Easter auction to help fund a seaside trip for fellow residents.
Annual creativity challenge ends for Saltburn care home residents after six years
SIX YEARS of creativity challenges have come to an end for elderly residents at a North Yorkshire care home.
Fitness fanatic Val, 89, inspires thousands online from her Bolton care home
AN 89-YEAR-OLD fitness fanatic has been getting fellow care home residents in Bolton active – and inspiring others online with her passion for physical activity.
Saltburn’s Knitting Nannas make toys for rescued monkeys in South Africa
MONKEYS at a sanctuary in South Africa received handmade gifts in time for Christmas thanks to the latest initiative by a North Yorkshire care home knitting group.
Over 150 gifts donated in heartwarming Barnsley care home Christmas campaign
CHRISTMAS came early for a Barnsley charity supporting homeless veterans after a care home shoebox appeal saw donations of more than 150 gifts.
Mayor Claus joins Barnsley care home’s Christmas celebrations
FESTIVE spirit was in full swing at a Barnsley care home when the Mayor and Mayoress made a surprise appearance dressed as Mr and Mrs Claus.
91-year-old former Salvation Army captain dons uniform for care home visit
FORMER Salvation Army captain Doreen Weeder, 91, proudly wore her uniform again when members of the charity visited her Sheffield care home for a special event.
Chicken Whisperer Irene celebrates her 100th birthday at her Teesside care home
A TEESSIDE resident who became known as “The Chicken Whisperer” has celebrated her 100th birthday at her care home in Thornaby.