Activities at Harton Grange Care Home

It was a long waiting but very rewarding one! Finally, the big day came and we were delighted to go out, by the North Sea, to release our butterflies (more than 30) in a joint project with Mini Ambassadors from Bright Futures Young Womens Project. Thanks to Lianne, a very dedicated and passionate volunteer from Bright Future, the mini ambassadors met our residents at Souter Lighthouse,  the place chosen to release the butterflies. It was a memorable event, said Nancy, one of our wonderful residents involved in this project.

There is so much love in every stitch, as Dot said! Audrey loves crocheting and currently is making a beautiful blue blanket for one of my colleagues. In the same time,  Dot already  offered a long scarf to our chef Joy and just finished another one for myself. As we celebrated Dementia Action Week, we had a very generous donation from Cadbury - two memory boxes filled with retro chocolate bars.

Of course,  both Audrey and Dot enjoyed a delicious Cadbury chocolate.

Nobody can resist the invitation to have ice cream whilst enjoying the sight of the North Sea. Being fortunate with lovely weather we decided to go out - by the Sea.  Residents - Irene, Ken, Ann and Margaret love to go out to Sandhaven Beach where they enjoy the view of the North Sea and to have the classic ice-creams.

Residents across our services had a wonderful time joining Cadbury for an interactive virtual talk on their fascinating 200-year history.

Residents joining learnt interesting facts about the chocolate giant, shared memories, and reminisced about their favourite sweet treats.

It was a heartwarming experience filled with laughter, nostalgia, and plenty of chocolatey goodness!

We welcomed new members in our Wednesday's "Knit and Natter" Club, Jade and her daughter. Joy had a demonstration of how to make an octopus.  She needed only a few minutes to finish one tentacle. Dot, Audrey, Anne and Nancy  loved this evening session. If you like crocheting,  knitting or you just have same spare time please join us. Dot promised she we'll teach me how to knit...oh, what a challenge for myself...

We had great fun with Bright Futures Young Mums Network at Sutton Hall in South Shields selling wonderful hand-made crafts. Our chef Joy was very happy to come along with us and hosted a stall with the help of chef assistant, Liz.

Audrey too manned a little stall with Peggy whilst Diane and Dot loved sitting observing the proceedings at Sutton Hall. We enjoyed the raffle and it was great to see Georgia from Tails ‘N Snails with her beautiful animals.