Care home’s hair-raising activities for cancer charity
HAIR-RAISING antics helped care home staff collect almost £2,000 to support those affected by cancer. Waxing, shaving and a sponsored…
Pie making residents take over care home kitchen
A KITCHEN takeover took place at a Teesside care home as residents wanted to create their own pies inspired by…
National Picnic Week for elderly, children and teddy bears
A TEDDY bears picnic took place at a Teesside care home when children and elderly residents marked National Picnic Week.…
Care home’s mini-festival inspired by Glastonbury
A GLASTONBURY inspired mini-festival took place at a Tyneside care home as part of Care Home Open Day. The annual…
Gardening brings long-lost sisters back together for surprise reunion
A SURPRISE family reunion took place on a Teesside allotment when two octogenarian sisters met for the first time in…
Chatterbox goes silent to support those with cancer
A CHATTERBOX care home worker raised hundreds of pounds to support those with cancer by taking on a 12-hour sponsored…
Care home’s new hens bring back memories for chicken whisperer Irene
THE CHICKEN whisperer is the nickname given to a Teesside care home resident due to her uncanny ability to calm…
Potting shed keeps 96-year-old John gardening
96-YEAR-OLD John Podzukites is continuing to pursue his passion for gardening after purchasing a potting shed for the care home…
Residents use lifetime of skills to revamp their care home
A LIFETIME of DIY skills was on show when residents and staff helped renovate the care home where they live…
Chocoholic care home residents mark World Chocolate Day
A CHOCOLATE extravaganza was enjoyed by Teesside care home residents as they celebrated World Chocolate Day. Those living at The…
Art volunteers get elderly painting their windows
TEESSIDE care home residents have been painting their windows and creating collages with community art studio Artrium. Volunteers and staff…
Care home’s carnival party for National BBQ Week
THE CARNIVAL came to a Teesside care home as residents, staff and visitors celebrated National BBQ Week. The Beeches Care…
International Picnic Day brings young and elderly together
CARE home residents and nursery children enjoyed a trip to the park together to mark International Picnic Day. Residents from…