Memory Lane
Memory Lane: A look back at fond farewells on Teesside
The end of our working lives is a time to be celebrated – we have looked through our archives and here are just a few from bygone days.
Penny Coleman
Memory Lane
Nostalgia: The friendly faces of the dinner ladies in Teesside
Step back in time to your school dinner days of spotted dick with custard and mash and see if you recognise anyone.
Christmas
Cottingham care home residents receive seasons greetings from local primary school
The primary school wanted to celebrate the festivities with the residents at Magnolia House, keeping the annual tradition going but due to the coronavirus pandemic that wasn't possible this year.
Christmas
Northampton homelessness charity receives a helping hand from local developer
The charity helps people experiencing the most acute problems of disadvantage, exclusion and marginalisation.
InYourArea Community
Dundee care home residents create Christmas snowmen decorations
The residents enjoyed hot chocolate and chatting about what they had done for Christmas in the past and what gifts they received.
InYourArea Community
The Broadway donates £3,500 to Bradford Nightstop
The charity, which works to prevent youth homelessness and provide emergency accommodation, is a valuable support system for the region’s most vulnerable.
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Rugby mentoring charity that helps ex-offenders welcomes donation from housebuilder
Philip Jones, Community Chaplain and Operations Manager at Futures Unlocked, said: “When it comes to donating, the public do not instinctively turn to charities that work with those who have been in prison, so we are always appreciative of any support we can receive.
InYourArea Community
Edinburgh care home resident celebrates 100th birthday
Ina enjoyed a celebration like no other, complete with a window visit from family, a champagne toast and a very special card from the Queen.
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Food experts in mission to get residents reducing food waste
An estimated 140,000 tonnes of food is wasted in Liverpool City region each year, including a lot of food waste which could still be used. The project hopes to stop over 12,000 tonnes of food from going to waste.
Christmas
Six charities in Boston receive some festive cheer from local supermarket
The nominees have all made a positive impact by reducing isolation, reducing poverty, delivering essential items to vulnerable people, or have been a community lifeline.
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Cymru cancer charity receives welcome donation
The donation will go towards helping staff at Macmillan Information Centre for a week offering support and information to those affected by cancer.
Christmas
100 Christmas rainbows light up Erith care home
The rainbows, designed to be hung on Christmas trees, were painted by the residents at Northumberland Heath Care Home.