County Durham care home watch belly dancing in alternative activity day

The Beeches care home

The Safe in Tees Valley National Citizenship Service (NCS) took part in an activity’s day with the residents of The Beeches Care Home, in Stockton-on-Tees, County Durham.

The residents were treated to a variety of entertainment, including belly dancing, and then designed canvases featuring inspiring messages that will later be displayed around the home.

The NCS group, aged between 15 and 17, repainted the brickwork in the homes garden and worked on the flower beds as part of its community engagement project.

Ellie Farmer, activities co-ordinator at The Beeches Care Home, said: “The residents and staff all enjoyed watching the garden being given a makeover.

“They all said the belly dancing was great and the thoughts and sayings were lovely.”

Before the activity’s day, the NCS group pitched the ideas to them in a dragons den style approach.

Helen Wood, home manager at The Beeches Care Home, said: “We were delighted to be chosen by the Safe in Tees Valley NCS group.

“The artworks of inspirational messages will act as keepsakes for the residents to remember their visit. We look forward to seeing them in the future.”

 

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