Thrifty Alison turns care home’s old curtains into cushions
A THRIFTY care home worker has been upcycling old curtains into cushions ahead of a garden party for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
Queen “delighted” by Pelton care home’s crown jewels
THE QUEEN was “delighted” to see the crown jewels recreated by elderly residents at a County Durham care home ahead of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations.
Eden’s visit to care home after fundraiser for cancer treatment
SEVEN-year-old Eden Smith paid a visit to a Kirklees care home to thank residents and staff for raising funds for her cancer treatment abroad.
Care home residents knit for World Record attempt
A WORLD record knitting attempt took place in Saltburn-by-the-Sea when a giant handmade sculpture was wrapped around the town’s church.
Exotic creatures in animal therapy session at Tyneside care home
A GIANT African millipede, snake, lizard, and a tortoise were among the latest visitors to a Tyneside care home.
Knit-a-thon to raise funds for arthritis charity
WOOLLEN chicks were rolling off the knitting needles at a Saltburn care home when residents took part in a knit-a-thon for a good cause.
Beanies for Ukraine made by Teesside care home residents
BEANIES bound for Ukraine have been rolling off the knitting machines at a Teesside care home – as residents bid to help those displaced by the war with Russia.
Christmas comes early to a Bolton care home
CHRISTMAS came very early to a Bolton care home, when residents were treated to a festive party and a visit from Santa Claus – in March.
World Book Day brings back WW2 memories
WORLD Book Day brought back childhood memories of hiding in an air raid shelter during the Second World War for one Tyneside care home resident.
Mardi Gras carnival parades through Peterlee care home
A CARNIVAL paraded through the halls of a Peterlee care home when residents and staff threw their own Mardi Gras party.