Centuries of birthdays at County Durham care home

CENTURIES of birthdays have been celebrated at a County Durham care home as several residents marked their milestones in February.
Gymnastics sessions improving Barnsley care home residents’ fitness and memory

ELDERLY care home residents in Barnsley have taken up gymnastics in an effort to get fitter, stronger, better coordinated, and improve memory.
Elderly ravers enjoy care home beach party

A BEACH rave at a Saltburn care home saw elderly residents painting their faces in UV colours and busting a move to thumping dance music – in a nod to Redcar’s famous Majuba beach festival.
Drawing helps 89-year-old Simon deal with dementia

PORTRAIT drawing is helping a Teesside care home resident come to terms with his dementia – and he is now holding classes to help others with the condition.
Dozens complete CHAP training at Hill Care Group

CARERS across the north of England have completed specialist training to boost the level of support their elderly residents receive at their care homes.
Alpacas delight Ripon care home residents

TWO WOOLLY fleeced, four-legged visitors have been delighting care home residents in Ripon.
NUFC Foundation teens raise funds for Tyneside elderly

TEENAGE volunteers from the Newcastle United Foundation have been auctioning good deeds to raise funds for elderly Tyneside care home residents.
Twins’ art competition decides nine decades of sibling rivalry

ALMOST NINE decades together and twins Norma and Sylvia are still as competitive as ever – with their latest contest deciding the best artist.
King Charles sends thank you card to Huddersfield care home

KING CHARLES III has sent a thank you card to residents and staff at a Huddersfield care home – after they sent their condolences following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II.
Christmas raffle raises hundreds for Barnsley care home residents

A BARNSLEY care home’s Christmas raffle has raised hundreds of pounds to give elderly residents a trip to remember in 2023.