Eyes down – it’s time for Bingo at Lowgate!
It was time for Bingo at Lowgate, our lovely home in Hexham.
It was time for Bingo at Lowgate, our lovely home in Hexham.
Faith is a big part of many of our residents’ lives. At Hylton View, the residents have a monthly church service which they always enjoy. The services are kindly taken by friends of Hylton View, David and Christine.
Our residents at The Ferns in North Shields had a lovely time soaking up the sunshine during a morning visit to Royal Quays Marina. Look at those smiling faces.
Residents from two of our Sunderland homes went on a special road trip to Yorkshire together. A group from Hylton View and Valley View went on an adventure to Eden Camp Modern History Museum North Yorkshire. From exploring the museum and soaking up the historical facts to enjoying lunch and each other’s company, a great […]
Here’s the residents at Valley View in Houghton le Spring getting stuck in to their armchair exercises. A great way to increase strength, flexibility and circulation – as well as lots of fun!
At Dolphin View, our home in Morpeth, the male residents have been enjoying a newly established Gentlemen’s Club. It offers residents a chance to socialise, bond over past-times they’ve enjoyed for many years. Here’s Richard, Dick and Doug enjoying beer, pizza and a game of dominos with friends.
At Hylton View in Sunderland, our residents have been getting creative again in their arts and crafts sessions! This time, making the most magical dream catchers. Aren’t they beautiful? Our arts and crafts sessions are so beneficial for our residents, encouraging active participation, social interaction between residents, promoting focus and concentration as well as a […]
From adorable little guinea pigs and hedgehogs to African lizards and tree frogs, our residents at Lowgate had the most fabulous time meeting them all when Claire’s Cool Creatures visited. The residents showed no fear and happily held all the animals – even the less cuddly ones! Claire was so informative, telling everyone lots of […]
Kim Butterfield, the Activities Coordinator at The Ferns in North Shields brought along some very special helpers to give each of the residents an Easter egg – her sons! Her twin boys, 11-year-old Oliver and Lewis, came in with their mum to make the special delivery. Kim, who has worked at The Ferns for 16 […]
Last weekend, a very special bunnny made an appearance at Valley View, our care home in Houghton-le-Spring. No, not the Easter Bunny. It was Peter Rabbit. The mischievous little scamp did a tour of the home visiting all the resident delivering chocolate eggs – a slight change from his usual favourite carrot snack. Well done […]