Beach party at Bolton care home
BLUE seas, palm trees and golden sands were brought to a Bolton care home – as residents were treated to a beach party.
Boris and Doris the tortoises at Runcorn care home
BORIS Johnson and Doris Day emerged from their shells to make an appearance at a Runcorn care home.
Care home receives care packages from teen volunteers
“KIND-HEARTED” teenagers have been sending care packages to residents and staff at a North Yorkshire care home as part of their National Citizen Service.
Long-lost friends rekindle eight decades of friendship
AN 80 YEAR friendship was rekindled when a Bolton care home resident was reunited with her long-lost friend – following more than 14 years apart.
Woodwork sessions empowering Blyth care home residents
WOODWORK sessions building bird boxes and chicken ornaments have been empowering care home residents in Northumberland.
Hampers for Peterlee’s vulnerable and public sector workers
PICNIC hampers full of sweet and savoury treats have been distributed to Peterlee’s vulnerable as well as public sector workers.
Sharks seen in Saltburn by care home residents
SHARKS have been spotted by care home residents in the seaside town of Saltburn – but not swimming in the North Sea.
Smells spark memories for care home residents
A SMELLY activity saw Hartlepool care home residents take a trip down memory lane as part of a therapeutic reminiscence session.
Residents’ paper pyramid a winner in archaeology competition
A PAPER Great Pyramid of Giza created by Bolton care home residents has won second place in a national archaeology competition.
Surprise letter leads to pen pal friendship
AN UNEXPECTED letter from a stranger brought a Runcorn care home resident “close to tears” – leading to a pen pal friendship with the sender.