Friendships blossom as North East care home residents unite for special day
FRIENDSHIPS bloomed in the North East when elderly care home residents from across the region came together for a national celebration of companionship.
Gold for The Gables Care Home in South Tees nutrition scheme
A GOLD rating has been awarded to a Middlesbrough care home after a glowing review of its mealtime experience and nutritional care.
Former police officer shares shark diving tips with carers taking charity plunge
A FORMER police officer who swam with sharks on the Great Barrier Reef has been sharing his underwater wisdom with Barnsley care home staff preparing to take the plunge for charity.
First-time exhibition for two Barnsley care home artists
TWO artists living at a Barnsley care home will display their work for the first time in an exhibition at the Town Hall this month.
Saltburn’s young and elderly join voices for festival folk song
FOLK music has brought school children and elderly care home residents together in Saltburn – as they aim to create a hit for the town’s upcoming festival.
Deangate Care Home’s veterans join Barnsley’s Armed Forces Day parade
VETERANS from Barnsley’s Deangate Care Home were guests of honour at the town’s Armed Forces Day parade – joining serving personnel and dignitaries in a moving tribute to military service.
Armed Forces VIPs attend Chesterfield care home’s VE Day event
ARMED forces veterans and champions visited a Chesterfield care home to mark VE Day with residents and staff.
Barnsley care home’s seated tap dance troupe steals the show
SEATED tap dancing is helping Barnsley care home residents stomp, brush and scuff their way to fitness and fun.
Saltburn’s Knitting Nannas create jumpers for penguins in Australia
SALTBURN’S “Knitting Nannas” have used their needle skills once again to help animals in need – sending mini jumpers to support a penguin charity in Australia.
VE Day 80 celebrations held at Saltburn care home
SALTBURN care home residents marked the 80th anniversary of VE Day with the rest of the nation when they joined in the official commemorations.