Grimsby care home residents share their new year's resolutions

Steve JonesBBC News
News imageTemple Croft Care Home Residents at Temple Croft Care Home hold up signs displaying their new year's resolutionsTemple Croft Care Home
Temple Croft has been described as a home from home

From vowing to dance more to meeting their great-grandchildren, residents at a Lincolnshire care home have been sharing their new year's resolutions.

Having more money, playing more bingo and doing more knitting were among the other hopes and dreams for 2024 at Temple Croft Care Home in Grimsby.

Temple Croft is home to 33 residents aged from 63 to 102.

"We really enjoy spending time with them and making them happy every day," said staff member Lucy Jacklin.

News imageTemple Croft Care Home A resident holds up a sign reading 'Help more people'Temple Croft Care Home
The new year's resolutions were shared on social media

Activities coordinator Lucy is in charge of keeping the residents entertained.

"We try all sorts to keep them busy and active," she said.

"If I have a week off they hate it."

News imageTemple Croft Care Home A care home resident holds a sign reading 'Dance more with friends'Temple Croft Care Home
Temple Croft is home to 33 residents aged from 63 to 102

Lucy, 30, said she "absolutely loved" working at the home.

"Everyone is really happy and everyone is really friendly. It's like being at home," she added.

"It's like having lots of extra nanas and grandads."

News imageTemple Croft Care Home A resident holds up a sign reading 'Help more people'Temple Croft Care Home
The residents are kept entertained with regular activities
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