Brandy and lemonade is the secret, says 100-year-old Ethel
SANGRIA could help you live to 100 according to a centenarian from Peterlee, who said the classic combination of brandy…
Off to University for 81-year-old care home resident Brian
HIGHER education called for 81-year-old care home resident Brian Hodgson – when he spent time with students at Durham University.…
Saltburn bikers rally for centenarian Betty’s 100th birthday
BIKERS from Saltburn and the surrounding area were among the well-wishers celebrating the 100th birthday of one of the town’s…
Elderly artists’ lanterns illuminate Saltburn’s Valley of Light
ELDERLY artists toured Saltburn’s Valley of Light after creating some of the exhibition’s illuminations during a craft session at their…
Golf in Society tees up fun-filled day at Teesside care home
A TEE-RIFIC golf-themed activity had Teesside care home residents swinging with joy when they putt their skills to the test…
Dementia advice and guidance available at Open Day
ADVICE and guidance for those living with dementia will be available at a free Open Day at a Northumberland care…
North Sea cold plunge raises £1,000 for care home residents
A NORTH Sea dip saw three Peterlee care home workers raise almost £1,000 for elderly residents. Andrea Ramshaw, Hayley Cudlip,…
Trishaw tours of Middlesbrough for elderly residents
ELDERLY care home residents have been whizzing around Middlesbrough on a trishaw thanks to a community group. Residents at The…
Saltburn elderly set nationwide creativity challenge
LIMES sink but lemons float, the Mona Lisa has no eyebrows, and it’s impossible to lick your own elbow; just…
Former driving instructor takes a drive down memory lane
A DRIVING instructor who taught hundreds from Peterlee to Hartlepool in career spanning almost two decades took to the road…
Irene celebrates her 100th at care home party
CENTENARIAN Irene Mackey marked her 100th birthday with a party at her care home in Lemington, Newcastle. Irene, who lives…
H’Angus sparks match-day memories for fifties footballer Bernie
H’ANGUS the Hartlepool United mascot kicked-off a glut of memories for former footballer Bernard “Bernie” Bell during a visit to…
88-year-old John enjoys his first Boro match in 40 years
AYRESOME Park was the last place 88-year-old Middlesbrough FC fan John Hobday saw his favourite team play – until one…
Pop-up museum has elderly recalling Everest ascent and the Blitz
A POP-UP museum of curiosities had elderly residents in a North Yorkshire care home recalling the first ascent of Everest…