Our stories

Fantastic time this afternoon modelling with saltdough at Heeley Bank. Wonderful bright colours and lots of enthusiasm from our resident artists. 

Local children took the time to create artwork and send letters to cheer up everyone at Heeley Bank during lockdown. The residents really liked the colourful pictures and the kind words.

Pauline moved into Monread Lodge in April for some respite as she had not been coping so well on her own. She still wanted to eventually try and go home as much as she loved being at Monread.

It was world chocolate day and we indulged in over twenty different varieties of chocolate tasting, served with a mixture of herbal teas. Residents loved the social afternoon and the theme linked songs and some requests along the way. A great afternoon for all at Cavendish Court. 

Children from Ilkley Grammar sent our residents at Troutbeck Care Home hand made cards, we were delighted to read them and it gave us all such a lovely boost to be in contact with the outside world.

We have been entertained on a weekly basis by various musicians whom have very kindly volunteered their time to play for care homes in our area. Here are the pics of Steph and Peter Steph is a retired GP who has worked at Troutbeck in the past.

On the 4th July Cavendish Court held an American Party, where everyone indulged in french toast and homemade cookies whilst listening and singing along to American themed music. Residents were rocking along like the king himself Mr Elvis Presley.

Fabulous news Cavendish Court will be supporting Cheadle Heath & Cheadle Food Banks which are part of the Trussell Trust -  Stockport food bank family .

We have received a fabulous review at Amber Court Care Home. 

Sharing happy memories, life experiences and stories of special occasions from the past, can fill us with good feelings and is such an important part of our lives 

Maureen has been enjoying looking back on her wonderful wedding day photos and sharing memories of this special day.

Beautiful home made birthday cake by our wonderful chef at Heeley Bank Care Home for one of our lovely residents. Looking forward to enjoying a slice with a cuppa. 

Today, at Manorhey Care Centre, we have done a flower arranging class with our residents and made arrangements for our reception areas and lounge spaces. Everybody enjoyed the class and the end results are beautiful.

Lovely afternoon celebrating one of our resident's and her husband's 60th wedding anniversary on Tuesday 23rd June. 

Parkview Care Home celebrated VE day with lots of smiles, reminiscing and flag waving. 

Games have been played all over the home from play your cards right to a music quiz and guess where I am. Fun and laughter had by all including friendly rivalry!

Hope Green celebrated Independence Day last week with an American BBQ, lots of burgers and fries, music and games.

Everyone had a wonderful afternoon joining in the celebrations. 

A belated note to say a sincere thank you for your care for M and support for myself. As you recall, it was difficult for me leaving M at Troutbeck and quiet a challenge after. However, you were always there to help us both through this time.

During the lock down we have been finding plenty of ways to keep ourselves busy including trying different arts and crafts.

We recently tried stencilling which was new to many of us.

We all love homemade cakes at Blenheim Care Centre and sometimes the people living with us like to make them themselves. 

Here at Earsdon Grange Care Home we were delighted when Violinist from Symphony Orchestra came to entertain the residents in the garden at the home. They also donated juices and water for the home so the residents could enjoy a refreshing drink whilst they played.

At Astor Court we have a weekly Gentleman’s Club, we hold this on a Wednesday morning, its a lovely way of being able to interact and play games. The favourite is dominoes and we even have beer and crisps. We'd love you to join us once things return to normal.

We do enjoy our cheese and wine nights at Garden Hill Care Home on St Michael's Avenue in South Shields. We have so many different cheeses and crackers to chose from we never know what to try first.