Why We Care
At our care home, companionship and connection are crucial to enriching the lives of our residents. That’s why we’re excited to introduce our unique Pen Pal Program – a heartfelt way to foster friendship, share stories, and keep our residents engaged with the wider world.
Designed with love and care, our Pen Pal Program lets residents build meaningful connections with like-minded individuals, whether they’re just around the corner or across the globe. It’s more than just a pen pal service; it’s an opportunity to weave the threads of friendship, find shared passions, and lessen the distances that separate us.
Through this program, residents can also stay in touch with distant family members, making it a perfect solution for those whose loved ones are far away. With our intuitive platform, sending a warm hello or sharing a treasured memory is just a few clicks away. Join us as we redefine companionship, one letter at a time. Dive into a world of engaging conversations, shared interests, and newfound friendships. Sign up for our Pen Pal Program today, and let’s start bridging distances because, at our care home, every resident is a part of our global family.
Meet Our Residents
Hobbies
I used to love going dancing and knitting. I was social when younger and enjoyed getting dressed up and going out. I liked holidays in Blackpool and Scarborough also; I have always liked the coast. I was brought up catholic, but I don’t follow the religion now.
Previous Job
I used to work at a local mill in the evenings, and once I got older, I worked in M&S; I enjoyed my work and have fond memories.
Favourite Band/Artist
I like all the older classics. I didn’t have a particular favourite. I like to explore new music.
Favourite Food
I like fish and chips the most and jam rolly poly. I hate pasta!
Favourite Film
Oh, I don’t know, Titanic I’ll say Titanic.
Likes
I like to knit or sew on occasion. I like to read paper and watch TV to catch up on the news. I’m very chatty and opinionated and like to be able to express myself. I still love animals and children as they bring me joy.
Dislikes
I don’t like argumentative people.
Fun Fact
I got pregnant at a young age, but I wouldn’t change this for the world.
Background Info
I was born in Manchester, but I was moved to Blackpool during the bombings and stayed at my Grandma’s sister’s house. I liked it in Blackpool a lot. I went to school but would often sneak out to do dancing; I didn’t like school; I was married twice and had my daughter. I eventually moved to Hebden Bridge to be closer to her. I liked animals and owned a cat. As I got older, I preferred my own space.
Sylvia
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Hobbies
I love air rifles and learning new things. I like to keep busy. I like to eat out and try nice foods. I have always liked animals and going on safaris. I also follow my religion of, Islam. I am into charity work and helping others. I also still have a keen interest in aircraft and learning about how things work.
Previous Job
I used to be an aviation engineer. This came from my love of planes. I also did some other small jobs in between as, like I said, I like to keep busy.
Favourite Band/Artist
I like bagpipe music.
Favourite Food
I like curry and rice and food containing chickpeas, but I also like my fizzy pop and snacks.
Favourite Film
I like to watch documentaries and learn new things.
Likes
I like planes and air rifles. I like to follow my religion and teach others about the ways of Islam. I also like to do charity work and help others where I can. I like to get out and go for walks or trips.
Dislikes
I don’t like to be inside for long periods of time.
Fun Fact
I once had a vision that the prophet was coming to the UK, and that contributed to my reasons for coming here.
Background Info
I was born in Africa. We lived close to an airport and would love to watch them pass by. I met my wife, Faisa, in Nigeria. We loved to go on safaris and see the animals. We never had any children. We used to go to the mosque often. I am Islamic. We moved to the UK and lived up Pellon but I have always missed my homeland of Africa and wish to return one day.
Mohammed
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Hobbies
I liked to go dancing; I enjoyed bingo when I was a teenager. I have also enjoyed going to the cinema and watching films. I like to get dressed up and go out. I used to enjoy going walking in the local woods. I used to love going to Blackpool on holidays.
Previous Job
I did a paper round when I was younger. I worked in a Mill; my jobs could vary all the time in what we did there. I enjoyed my work.
Favourite Band/Artist
I like all the older classics. I didn’t have a particular favourite. I like to explore new music.
Favourite Food
A nice piece of bacon in any meal!
Favourite Film
I love a good comedy film or any with a dancing storyline.
Likes
I like to dance and be social. I like to be around others and spend time with my family and watch them play sports. I liked to go to different clubs to dance or go on holidays to Blackpool.
Dislikes
I’m pretty easy going, so there isn’t a lot I don’t like; I just don’t like being away from my family at times.
Fun Fact
I used to enjoy dancing at the YMCA in Halifax! I also dabbled a bit at rollerblading.
Background Info
I was born in Halifax. I enjoyed my time in school, and I liked maths the most. I had a large family with many siblings, so we were never bored, and there was always something to do. I met my Husband in Halifax. We enjoyed going dancing and going to the local pubs. We had three children.
Irene
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Hobbies
Family is very important to me. I enjoy animals and have many pets, including cats and dogs. I loved taking the dogs for a walk. I would attend church every week without fail also. I used to love going on holidays since I like the beach and warm weather.
Previous Job
I worked in Rochdale in a mill where I was a spinner and winder. I also worked in the hospital as a cleaner.
Favourite Band/Artist
I love Irish music and church carols.
Favourite Food
I like steak and kidney pie and sucking on mints.
Favourite Film
I didn’t have a favourite film as such, but I like to watch series on TV and strictly come dancing.
Likes
I love a good cup of tea. I like my animals and cuddly toys. I love to cuddle and talk to animals. I like the odd game of bingo. I still like to attend church and hymn singing. I used to like to dance but do like to watch others now.
Dislikes
I don’t really like being cold.
Fun Fact
I have always been an avid churchgoer and still attend the church now and have regular visits from father Micheal.
Background Info
I was born in Halifax. I am one of 8 siblings. I met my Husband at work. We married and had three children. I now have lots of grand and great-grandchildren who I love dearly. I am of Irish origin, and Ireland is very close to my heart, as is my religion; I am a catholic.
Ann
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Hobbies
I would love to go dancing and go on holiday. I have also always enjoyed reading a good book! I liked to keep busy and socialise with friends. I liked to go for food and bake for the children.
Previous Job
I have worked in shoe shops, and this developed my attitude to always have good shoes! My Husband worked in the RAF so we moved around a lot which meant I couldn’t settle in a job for too long.
Favourite Band/Artist
I love Vera Lynn and listening to some classical music.
Favourite Food
Love me some good old beans on toast!
Favourite Film
I don’t have a favourite film as such, but anything with comedy or romance.
Likes
I like to read and watch others dance, which I would struggle to do myself now. I love to spend time with my family and do small amounts of baking. I like to socialise and speak to others and reminisce or learn new things.
Dislikes
I don’t like bad-tempered people.
Fun Fact
Since being at Lee Mount care home, we have done a few fundraisers initiated by me, and this has led to us raising nearly £5000 for overgate hospice.
Background Info
I was born during the war and remember victory day and everyone having parties on the streets. I had 7 siblings growing up, and the eldest child. I didn’t always attend school, but I did get into grammar school. I met my Husband through a friend, and we loved going dancing and going on holidays together. I have 3 children.
Dorothy
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Hobbies
I love to socialise and go for a drink. I was also very much into sports including rugby, football and boules. I used to play boules up at Hillcrest and was very good at this. I like to listen to music and be around my friends. I also liked helping others where I could in my spare time.
Previous Job
I worked in an office in a big mill called Manerva. I also worked on meals on wheels and trained as a youth worker. I also became a chaperone for the elderly transporting.
Favourite Band/Artist
Fleetwood Mac.
Favourite Food
Action movies are my favourite, but in particular the James Bond franchise.
Favourite Film
Love a good Sunday lunch!
Likes
I like playing games and sports. I still like to play boules and go watch sporting matches. I still like to help others and will potter around the home doing odd jobs; nothing is ever too much.
Dislikes
I don’t like arguments or too much noise; at times, I like my own space these days.
Fun Fact
I used to be in the boys brigade and joined at the age of 7.
Background Info
I have three siblings. I enjoyed school in Luddenden and left at the age of 16. I was never married. I enjoyed working and doing jobs where I could help others and the elderly. I was very sociable and had a lot of friends. I was very popular.
Dennis
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Hobbies
I love anything to do with animals and kids. I especially love dogs and birds. I love to go for walks and go on holidays and trips out. I love music and dancing and generally keeping busy.
Previous Job
I worked at the mills for Sladdins and also part-time at The Spinny for Lumbs.
Favourite Band/Artist
Abba and Perry Como.
Favourite Food
A good cooked breakfast with all the trimmings.
Favourite Film
Mamma Mia.
Likes
I love walking and dancing. I love animals and caring for animals and being around them. I love children and reliving my inner youth. I like a good movie and listening to music. I like eating out and exploring new places.
Dislikes
I don’t like cruelty to others or animals.
Fun Fact
My father was Italian so I have Italian blood.
Background Info
I was brought up by my Grandma; we were very close, and I lived in Brighouse. I was an only child but went on to have my own children. I loved playing outside and looking after all our pets. I married 16 a gentleman called Barry. We loved the holidays.
Maria
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Hobbies
I’m a catholic lady, and I’m very religious. I loved dancing and still love to watch others dancing. I’ve always loved my holidays and spending time with my family. We are all very close.
Previous Job
I Used to be a typewriter; I liked my job since I worked with good people.
Favourite Band/Artist
Love Irish classics and the song “Red Red Wine” by UB40.
Favourite Food
A good Sunday lunch or fish and chips!
Favourite Film
I like an old classic, musicals or sometimes a good comedy movie!
Likes
I liked music, dancing or watching others dance. I love good clothes and being able to dress up nicely. I also love scenic places and being able to observe everything around me. I love kids, cooking and cuddly toys!
Dislikes
I don’t like being on my own anymore or anything where there is too much noise.
Fun Fact
When I lived in Morecambe, I became a dancer at the Winter Gardens in a show with Thora Hird.
Background Info
I was brought up in Queensbury. I am an only child. I had five children together with my Husband. I have always enjoyed dancing, visiting the Irish club and holidays to Morecambe. I visited Ireland often. I enjoyed going on cruises also!
Mary
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Hobbies
I’m really into football and used to play when I was younger. I’m a big Leeds supporter. I also enjoy dancing and still get up and dance a lot to this day. I loved travelling with my Husband as part of this job as an army wife; my favourite place was Hong Kong. I also enjoyed going to bingo.
Previous Job
I used to work in the Mills in Halifax, I worked at Mackintosh’s until I retired. I was out of work for a time due to travelling with my Husband as an army wife.
Favourite Band/Artist
I love all the older classics. I don’t have a favourite, I just very much love music and to have a boogie to it!
Favourite Food
Good jacket potatoes, soup or a nice beef dinner!
Favourite Film
Personally, I don’t really have a favourite film in particular, but I do like my romance and musical films. I do like the Wizard of Oz.
Likes
I love dancing and walking and generally keeping fit, I think this is very important for your well-being and has been instilled into me from a young age!
Dislikes
There isn’t much that I don’t like other than people who are self-centered and rude; I don’t find there is any need for it.
Fun Fact
I was such a supporter of Leeds United that I got season tickets and would follow them around Europe during the European cup to watch them!
Background Info
I was born in Ireland. I had 10 siblings altogether! As an adult, I was brought up on a farm that put me off eating a lot of meat and eggs! I lost my mother at a young age. I married a gentleman who was in the army, and as part of his work, we travelled a lot.
Mary Patricia – Pat
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Hobbies
I used to love holidays on the east coast, particularly in Bridlington. I love to colour as I find it relaxes me. I used to enjoy going for walks and picnics with the family. We would find the simple joys in life. I like nature, animals and eating out, especially fish and chips! I also really enjoyed swimming and socialising.
Previous Job
I started out at Halifax Dairies doing office work. I had a few other jobs in between before working as a dinner lady at Bolton Brow, I’m well remembered there, and often old students will ask after me at home.
Favourite Band/Artist
I have never been too fussed about music, but I do know that I don’t like jazz music!
Favourite Food
Love a good salad.
Favourite Film
I can’t remember the name of it, but I know it’s a comedy with two men in it.
Likes
I like to watch TV and to colour. I like to talk about my Past. I also enjoy shopping at M&S, and I’m a big fan of the store. I like to go out for cake and coffee. I also like to go for a stroll out and about.
Dislikes
I don’t like anywhere too noisy, I prefer peace and quiet these days!
Fun Fact
My sister was the first person to have open heart surgery in the UK.
Background Info
I was born on New Year’s Eve. I was evacuated from London to Yorkshire when I was very young. I then lived in Yorkshire with my grandparents. I had an older sister growing up. We loved each other but had our squabbles. My dad was sadly killed when I was still relatively young. I married at 20, and we went on to have two sons.
Anne R
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Hobbies
I love to read or listen to audiobooks. I love discussions around politics and still have a keen interest in France. I can still speak French. I like to listen to music, and I would love to learn how to play an instrument one day. I like quizzes and learning new things. I love holidays on the east coast.
Previous Job
I worked in a primary school, teaching the younger children many topics. But as I grew older, I taught French to the older children.
Favourite Band/Artist
I love the sound of the violin and anything with this instrument in the music.
Favourite Food
It’s just food I like it all.
Favourite Film
I do have favourite films but can’t remember the names. I like concert music films to watch.
Likes
I like reading and listening to Tennis. I like to listen to music and explore different instruments. I like to have debated topics and join in with quizzes. I like to reminisce and talk about my past.
Dislikes
I hate turnips!!
Fun Fact
My daughter is now an author and I am currently reading her book, SeaHaven!
Background Info
I grew up in Hull during the war. We had to live in and out of Anderson shelters for nine months. I studied French in London as I had a keen interest In France. I am a member of the Labour Party. I met my husband through our love of politics. We have one daughter together.
Gertrude
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Hobbies
I used to love holidays to the east coast, in particular, Bridlington. I love to colour as I find it relaxes me. I used to enjoy going for walks and picnics with the family. We would find the simple joys in life. I like nature and animals and eating out, especially fish and chips! I also really enjoyed swimming and socialising.
Previous Job
I started out at Halifax Dairies doing office work. I had a few other jobs in between before working as a dinner lady at Bolton Brow, I’m well remembered there, and often old students will ask after me at home.
Favourite Band/Artist
I’ve never been fussed or music, but I do know that I don’t like jazz music!
Favourite Food
I like a good salad.
Favourite Film
I do have a favourite film, but I can’t remember the name of it. A comedy with two men in it!
Likes
I like to watch TV and to colour. I like to talk about my past. I also enjoy shopping at M&S; I’m a bit fan of the store. I like to go out for cake and coffee. I also like to go for a stroll out and about.
Dislikes
I don’t like anywhere where it’s too noisy, I prefer peace and quiet these days!
Fun Fact
My sister was the first person to have open heart surgery in the UK.
Background Info
I was born on New Year’s Eve. I was evacuated from London to Yorkshire when I was very young. I then lived in Yorkshire and lived with my grandparents. I had an older sister growing up. We loved each other but had our squabbles. My Dad was sadly killed when I was still quite young. I married at 20, and we went on to have two sons.
Anne
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Hobbies
I used to love billiards and snooker, especially with a bit of friendly competition. I also liked going to watch Darby County. I like to join in a good quiz and test my knowledge, I’m very knowledgeable. I also had a keen interest in trains.
Previous Job
My first job was a paper round when I was 12. I worked in a signal box at a railway and also for a casting company. My best job was when I was working as a postman!
Favourite Band/Artist
Glen Miller.
Favourite Food
Absolutely love fish and chips! On a Friday, I still go out with family for them.
Favourite Film
The Sound of Music with Julie Andrews.
Likes
I like a good film, reminiscing about my past and looking through old photos, I also like cars and trains. I love listening to music and dancing.
Dislikes
I really dislike foul language!
Fun Fact
I did a race car experience for my 85th birthday in a Ferrari, it was amazing! My care home booked me one for my most recent birthday, but unfortunately, I was too unwell on the day.
Background Info
I was born in Darby. I had six brothers and one sister growing up. I married, and we had two children. I used to love holidays in Scarborough. I enjoyed school, in particular Maths!
Peter
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