Islamic community group organise special lunch for elderly
TEESSIDE care home residents received a special invitation to the Islamic Diversity Centre North East community lunch. The event was…
Dozens of jack-o’-lanterns created at care home pumpkin carving workshop
PUMPKIN carving brought Tyneside primary school pupils and elderly residents together to create dozens of jack-o’-lanterns.
Flowers for volunteers on World Kindness Day
A SPECIAL presentation was held for volunteers at a Hartlepool care home on World Kindness Day. Staff and residents at…
Trip to the seaside brings back memories
A TRIP to the seaside brought back memories for Teesside care home residents – playing on the “tuppence machines” and…
Blind Shetland pony Smurf brings joy to care home residents
SMURF the blind Shetland has been visiting care home residents in Northumberland. The 29-year-old pony trotted in to meet those…
Dog supplies donated by Tyneside care home
TYNESIDE rescue dogs received a package of vital supplies after a Hebburn care home held a collection. Staff and relatives…
Pet pooch Ralph provides friendship for elderly
LABRADOR Ralph has been visiting a Stockton-on-Tees care home as part of pet therapy sessions. He dropped in to see…
Pirates take over The Oaks Care Home in Blyth
THE JOLLY Roger flew high at a Northumberland care home during International Talk Like a Pirate Day. Staff and residents…
Home manager Kate braves the shave for Macmillan
CARE home manager Kate Charlton braved the shave to raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support. Kate went under the shears…
Care home’s wear it pink day for breast cancer charity
AN EXPLOSION of pink hit a Northumberland care home as residents and staff raised awareness and funds for Breast Cancer…
Fundraising for cancer charity at care homes’ coffee mornings
THE WORLD’S Biggest Coffee Morning has seen care homes across Teesside raise hundreds for Macmillan Cancer Support. Residents, staff and…
Batleys raises funds for Middlesbrough residents with dementia
BATLEYS Cleveland has donated hundreds of pounds to a Middlesbrough care home. The Gables Care Home, on Highfield Road, received…
Toon Army elderly tour St James’ Park on International Men’s Day
A VIP tour around Newcastle United’s 52,000-seater stadium was enjoyed by Tyneside care home residents for International Men’s Day. Elderly…
Lions and tigers help care homes celebrate Hug a Bear Day
NURSERY children and elderly care home residents have enjoyed a teddy bears’ picnic with Middlesbrough FC’s Roary the Lion. The…
MFC mementoes help residents with dementia reminisce
THE BORO Foundation has been sending out memorabilia boxes to care homes to help residents with dementia reminisce. The boxes…