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News from the Sheltered Schemes

Mary takes off at 80

Mary Sugden of the Aged Miners’ Homes in Murton enjoyed a surprise 80th birthday that literally swept her off her feet - a helicopter flight in Scotland! The flight, organised by her son, was just one part of Mary’s celebrations. She also had a special dinner with her family and friends in the elegant surroundings of Hallgarth Hotel in Pittington on her birthday on 24th November, 2007 as well as a special tea with her friends and neighbours at Clark House. Mary and her husband Ron celebrated their Diamond Wedding Anniversary in 2007, (featured in the Spring 2007 issue of The Banner).
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Youngsters pool resources for Rutherford House

Young people from Easington Colliery have kindly donated money from pool tournaments to Rutherford House as part of a Groundwork East Durham initiative. The money the group have donated has gone towards Winter tubs for the entrance and a number of spring-flowering bulbs.

One member of the group said that they wanted to give something back to the older people and help to brighten the place up.

Tony Brown, youth worker from Groundwork East Durham said, “It was a great gesture from the youngsters to consider the older generation from their community”.

House Manager Barbara Smith said, “It just goes to show that, contrary to the bad press that young people often have, there are some lovely, caring youngsters and we really appreciate the fact that they have been so thoughtful and kind”.

Christmas Events

Residents of Clark House had their Christmas buffet on 10th December. They were entertained by the ever-popular singer Phill Corrigan. There was also a raffle and bingo. House Manager, Mary Harper, said “ When we asked residents what they wanted to do to celebrate Christmas this year, they said that they thought last year was lovely and want to stay in again and not go out into the cold”.

Bulmer House Manager Rose Kingdom took to the stage on 25th November – in the magnificent SAGE Gateshead no less, to sing as a member of a 300 strong choir at the ‘Sing Swing’ concert! Eight Bulmer House residents went along to experience another one of Rose’s many talents.