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.
Widnes care home celebrates harvest with heartfelt donations
A WIDNES care home’s Harvest Festival collection saw dozens of generous donations pouring in for a community food bank.
Knitting Nannas’ woolly robins for Yorkshire Wildlife Trust festival
A BLUSH of robins has been created by a care home knitting club as part of a national celebration of one of Britain’s best-loved birds.
Care home worker gains new perspective through wheelchair challenge
A CARE HOME worker in Ellesmere Port spent a shift in a wheelchair to deepen her understanding of the challenges faced by the elderly residents she supports.
School friends’ “pure joy” at surprise Teesside care home reunion
A SURPRISE reunion took place at a Teesside care home between two childhood friends – 28 years and over 5,000 miles from their last time together.
Bingo, cake and raffle prizes raise hundreds for Macmillan Cancer Support
HUNDREDS of pounds were raised for Macmillan Cancer Support thanks to a joint fundraising event hosted by two North East care homes and a church group.
Green orchestra hits the right note at Saltburn care home
ELDERLY residents at a Saltburn-by-the-Sea care home have been striking up a tune with a recycled orchestra for National Day of Arts in Care Homes.