News from OUR homes
Battle of Britain veteran celebrates 101st birthday in Thornton-le-Dale
Eve Farnell, who lives at The Hall in Thornton-le-Dale, has celebrated her 101st birthday, 80 years since she supported pilots during the Battle of Britain.
FORMER SHEPHERDESS WELCOMES LAMB REUNION
A resident at The Hall Care Home in Thornton Le Dale enjoyed a trip down memory lane when some woolly lambs visited for a cuddle!
SPARKS! PERFORMANCE LIGHTS UP ROTHERHAM CARE HOME
Residents at Moorgate Croft residential care home in Rotherham were overjoyed when World Beaters performed their dynamic drum and light show outside the home.
YARN BOMBING AT THORNTON-LE-DALE CARE HOME IS NO ‘YOKE’
This Easter, residents at The Hall residential care home celebrated with chocolate eggs, the Sound of Music and the start of a new yarn bombing tradition.
COTTINGHAM CARE HOME RESIDENT CELEBRATES 102ND BIRTHDAY
A resident at Magnolia House care home in Cottingham, was showered with her favourite yellow flowers to celebrate her 102nd birthday.
RESIDENTS AT MAGNOLIA HOUSE RECEIVE SEASONS GREETINGS FROM LOCAL PRIMARY SCHOOL
Magnolia House, a residential care home for the elderly in Cottingham, has received handmade Christmas cards from the students at Croxby Primary Academy.
CROSTON CARE HOME MARKS REMEMBRANCE DAY WITH INTERGENERATIONAL ART PROJECT
Residents at a care home in Croston marked a socially distanced Remembrance Day by receiving some artwork from a local pre-school.
RESIDENTS OF MOORGATE HOLLOW RECEIVE THE BALLROOM TREATMENT
Residents at a Rotherham care home were treated to a night of sequins and spray tan as the care home staff laid on a Strictly Come Dancing themed afternoon.
ROTHERHAM CARE HOME RESIDENTS ENJOY AFTERNOON TEA FIT FOR A QUEEN
Residents at Moorgate Lodge care home, Rotherham, have celebrated Afternoon Tea Week in style after being presented with an array of food platters and sweet treats for all to enjoy.
HOT MEALS DELIVERED TO COTTINGHAM CARE HOME BY DAUGHTER OF FORMER RESIDENT
Staff at Magnolia House care home in Cottingham have taken a surprise delivery of hot meals, arranged by the daughter of a resident who passed away in their care in 2019.
The Cottingham Times - May
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RESIDENTS AT ROTHERHAM CARE HOME ENJOY ‘A COLD ONE’ AT THE HOLLOW ARMS
The ladies and gentlemen at Moorgate Hollow care home in Rotherham have been enjoying pints, wines and cocktails galore at their very own Hollow Arms public house.
CHILDHOOD SWEETHEARTS CELEBRATE SAPHIRE WEDDING ANNIVERSARY AT ROTHERHAM CARE HOME
Childhood sweethearts, Bill and Barbara Moore, have recently celebrated their sapphire wedding anniversary at Moorgate Hollow care home, marking 65 years of marriage.
ROTHERHAM CARE HOME RESIDENTS CLEAN THE FLOOR, 54, AT BINGO
It was ‘eyes down’ for the residents at Moorgate Lodge in Rotherham as they attempted to win a full house during a game of bingo with callers from Mecca Bingo.
THORNTON-LE-DALE CARE HOME CELEBRATES CHRISTMAS WITH VIRTUAL TEA PARTY
The Hall Residential Care Home, in Thornton-le-Dale, has joined forces with Thornton Dale Church of England Primary School for a virtual Christmas party.
RESIDENTS OF LITTLE WEIGHTON CARE HOME MARK REMEMBRANCE DAY WITH THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION
Remembrance Day came early for the residents of Manor House care home in Little Weighton as they were visited by volunteers from the Royal British Legion.
LOCAL CARE HOME TURNS PINK TO RAISE AWARENESS FOR BREAST CANCER
A Thornton-le-Dale care home has ‘turned pink’ for breast cancer awareness, to coincide with a national campaign day on 23 October.
ANYONE FOR TENNIS AT THE MANOR HOUSE RESIDENTIAL HOME?
Residents at The Manor House Residential home in Little Weighton have been served an ace by home staff who laid on a Wimbledon-themed afternoon.
LITTLE WEIGHTON CARE HOME THANKS COMMUNITY FOR ‘EMERGENCY’ AFTERNOON TEA SUPPLIES
The Manor House care home, in Little Weighton near Cottingham, has thanked the local community for a surprise delivery of freshly baked scones, fresh cream and jam.
The Cottingham Times - March
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THORNTON-LE-DALE COMMUNITY COME TOGETHER FOR BUDDY BENCH INSPIRED BY THE IRAQI INVASION OF KUWAIT
The pandemic has taken a toll on the country’s mental health, but The Crafty Hubbers of Thornton-le-Dale have been busy raising money for local charity, Next Steps, and have also gifted a ‘buddy bench’ to local care home, The Hall.
THORNTON-LE-DALE CARE HOME RESIDENTS RECEIVE CREATIVE POETRY FROM LOCAL PRIMARY SCHOOL
Pupils at Thornton Dale Primary School have sent video-poetry to residents from The Hall residential care home.
CHILDREN AT EAST DENE PRIMARY SCHOOL DELIVER CHRISTMAS ARTWORK TO ROTHERAM CARE HOME
Moorgate Croft, a residential care home in Rotherham, has received festive artwork from students at East Dene Primary School.
THORNTON LE DALE CARE HOME RECEIVES A FESTIVE MAKE-OVER
The Hall, a residential care home in Thornton le Dale, has transformed its orangery for the festive Christmas period with the help of a local artist.
RESIDENTS AT MANOR HOUSE CARE HOME GET A SLICE OF THE GBBO ACTION
Residents at Manor House care home in Little Weighton experienced a taste of the Great British Bake Off (GBBO) with a selection of cakes and bakes in celebration of the show’s return to TV screens.
SUN’S OUT- BUNS OUT FOR 94 YEAR OLD’S BARBECUE DEBUT
A resident at The Hall care home, in Thornton Le Dale, was sizzling with excitement as she experienced her first ever barbecue, just days before her 94th birthday.
“WE’LL MEET AGAIN” – MEMORIAL FOR MUCH LOVED WARTIME SINGER HELD BY COTTINGHAM CARE HOME RESIDENTS
On the eve of her funeral, staff and residents at Magnolia House care home, Cottingham, took part in a remembrance afternoon in memory of wartime singer, Dame Vera Lynn, who sadly passed away in June 2020.
The Cottingham Times - July
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