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.
Chesterfield FC honours 93-year-old former player on his birthday
A FORMER Spireites player with over a hundred appearances for the club received a special gift for his 93rd birthday – a Former Players Association legacy badge.
Chesterfield care home knitting club crafts winter gifts for Romanian children in need
A NEW Knit and Natter club at a Chesterfield care home has taken on their first charitable project – helping vulnerable children in Romania.