Elderly enjoy time travelling journey down memory lane
A TIME travelling journey down memory lane had elderly care home residents recalling their childhoods three-quarters of a century ago.…
Centuries of birthdays at County Durham care home
CENTURIES of birthdays have been celebrated at a County Durham care home as several residents marked their milestones in February.…
Santa’s sleigh and Rudolf win care home Christmas competition
A LIFE SIZE Santa’s sleigh and Rudolf was created by residents and staff at a County Durham care home for…
Harvest Festival celebrations at Pelton care home
HARVEST Festival celebrations have been taking place at a County Durham care home – as elderly residents got involved in…
Pop-up museum created at care home for Festival of Archaeology
INDIANA Jones was channelled by County Durham care home residents as they whipped up their own archaeological finds for an…
Queen “delighted” by Pelton care home’s crown jewels
THE QUEEN was “delighted” to see the crown jewels recreated by elderly residents at a County Durham care home ahead…
Friendship over photography develops at Pelton care home
A PASSION for photography brought a friendship into focus between an elderly care home resident and a staff member. Award…
Party time to mark Pelton care home’s 30th year
OVER 100 family members and friends joined residents and staff to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Pelton Grange Care Home.…
“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…
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…
Pelton care home’s special Valentine’s meal for residents
CARE home staff in Chester-le-Street went the extra mile for Valentine’s Day by arranging a romantic meal for resident couples.…
Hawaii comes to Pelton Grange Care Home for summer BBQ
ALOHA from Chester le Street’s elderly during their Hawaiian themed annual summer BBQ. Colourful shirts, grass skirts and Hawaiian lei…