Cubs and care home residents become pen pals
CUBS and care home residents have struck up pen pal friendships as part of a nationwide Scout Association initiative.
Residents recall hundreds of years of handy highlights
HUNDREDS of years of collective experiences and handy lifetime highlights have been recorded by care home residents in Saltburn.
Gin making and taste testing raises residents’ spirits
A TIPPLE of gin was enjoyed by Bolton care home residents after they concocted their own flavours and took part in a taste test.
Ellesmere Port care home brings Hawaii to residents
HAWAII was the destination of choice for Ellesmere Port care home residents – overcoming international travel restrictions with their imagination.
Digital tech brings art sessions back to Blyth care home
DIGITAL technology has ensured care home residents can continue their art classes with a creative ageing charity.
Young and elderly in Peterlee pen pal exchange
A FAIRY princess carriage is the latest exchange in a pen pal project between care home residents and primary school pupils in Peterlee.
30 days of wild activities for Bolton care home residents
30 DAYS of wildlife activities have been taking place at a Bolton care home as part of a nationwide challenge to do something wild every day for a month.
Teesside care home gets new home manager
A CAREER carer has taken the helm at a Teesside care home – being appointed home manager following more than 30 years in the sector.
Trolley transformed into care home travelling tuck shop
A TRAVELLING tuck shop upcycled from a medication trolley is giving Merseyside care home residents a touch of retail therapy.
Online concert sees care home singalong to Blaydon Races
GEORDIE classic Blaydon Races had Blyth care home residents singing along at the top of their voices as they enjoyed a live concert online.