News from Life in Our Care Homes

Making new memories with Howdon’s Wishing Tree

Here at Howdon Care Centre we’ve created a Wishing Tree, full of our residents’ wishes.

Living history at Lammermuir House

We were delighted to welcome Caroline and Jen from the living history group ‘Catching the Past’ to Lammermuir House Care Home.

Musical memories at Lammermuir House

We were treated to an afternoon of musical memories here at Lammermuir House Care Home when local choir, ‘Dunbar Sings’ came to perform for us.

Four Seasons celebrate charity partnership with Durham Otters

Residents and team members at Hollie Hill Care Home were delighted to welcome members of Durham Otters Swimming Club to celebrate their charity partnership.

Meet: Resident Betty

Resident Betty is a popular character here at St Mary’s Care Home; she is friendly, bubbly and great at giving advice.

Pirates BBQ Party

We have been enjoying the wonderful summer days here at Lammermuir House Care Home. We enjoyed a Pirates theme BBQ Party!

Life in our care homes this June

Our Magic Moments Together activities programme is jam-packed with things to do and learn, places to visit, live entertainment and exercise and relaxation sessions; it’s all about the joy of having fun together.

Brockwell Court’s country picnic

We enjoyed a trip out in Brockwell Court Care Home’s minibus to admire the landscape of the North Pennines on a beautiful sunny day.

CQC success for Pennine Lodge

The care team at Pennine Lodge Care Home are proud to have received a ‘Good’ rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) following their most recent inspection.

A salute to Fatherhood

As Father's Day approaches, we're excited to celebrate all the Dads, granddads and father figures who live and work in our care. Recognising the influence, guidance and support they provide to all generations and discovering just what Father’s Day means to them.

Cumbrae Lodge ‘Gie it laldy’

Here at Cumbrae Lodge Care Home, we recently had the pleasure of attending Centre Stage in Kilmarnock to join their weekly event ‘Gie It Laldy’ (Scottish for doing something with great energy or enjoyment).