“Marvellous” care home gets “Good” rating from CQC
A PELTON care home has been described as “marvellous” and “one of the nicest” in a report from industry watchdog…
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…
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…
Small Loan Fund Investment Helping Steelcraft Shape Growth Plans Both On And Offline
A County Durham engineering firm which specialises in fashioning ornate and unusual steelwork is aiming to take its turnover past…
Social group for the elderly aims to tackle isolation
TACKLING isolation is the aim of a new community group for older people living in Pelton and the surrounding area.…
Pupils praised by care home after work experience week
ELDERLY residents have expressed their gratitude to two school pupils after a week working at their care home.
Care home tombola helps fund war memorial
A NORTH East village is a step closer to installing their first war memorial after a care home fundraiser.
Pelton Grange Care home fayre raises hundreds for residents
HUNDREDS of pounds were raised for the elderly at a Chester-le-Street care home summer fayre. Pelton Grange Care Home, on…
Care home staff pack shopping bags for Stroke Association
CARE home workers have been helping Chester-le-Street supermarket shoppers to raise funds for charity. Pelton Grange Care Home collected almost…
Get into the groove at Lumley Castle
Partygoers are invited to dust off their shoulder pads and dig out their white stilettos as one of the North…
North East start-up to bring New York insight to region’s digital arena
A North East start-up is aiming to bring New York social media insights and future trends to the region’s digital…
Tudor treats at Lumley Castle
One of the North East’s best loved venues has unveiled a programme of Tudor treats for the coming weeks. On…
Chester’s Best competition returns for second year
Budding gardeners in Chester-le-Street are being encouraged to showcase their skills in a competition which aims to create a more…
Hounds Set to Help Hospice
FOUR-LEGGED friends are invited to take part in an annual sponsored dog walk to raise funds for local charity St…
Be aware the brides of March
ONE of the North East’s best loved venues is giving a gift of its own to wedding couples. For one…