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Snowy scenes January 14, 2021 - The grounds of Middleton Hall always look wonderfully scenic in the snow. Here are some snowy shots taken by Co-owners around and about the estate. With many of our behind…
Covid-19 Updated Information for Middleton Hall Residents and Families January 8, 2021 - Please find Important information for Middleton Hall residents and families Care Services - Coronavirus Update (8th January 2021) Vaccine News I was very pleased to welcome the vaccination team this…
Covid-19 Updated Information for Independent Residents and Families January 8, 2021 - Important information for Middleton Woods and The Waterside Middleton Woods and The Waterside - Coronavirus update (8th January 2021) Vaccine News I was very pleased to welcome the vaccination team…
Bird life at Middleton Hall January 1, 2021 - The Middleton Hall estate is home to a wide range of different species of birds. The list below documents those spotted since 2010. A printed copy is also available to…
We saw some ships … December 24, 2020 - One of the residents from Middleton Hall's independent properties in The Waterside has shared the following images of some beautiful model ships he has created over the years. Tony Crompton…
Virtual curtain goes up on our Christmas play December 24, 2020 - A Christmas play with a difference has been staged this year by Middleton Hall Retirement Village. On Christmas Eve our production of ‘A Christmas Carol’ featuring a stellar cast of…
Delicious biscuit decorating December 23, 2020 - Residents in Middleton Gardens Hotel Living decorated a delicious batch of gingerbread people!
Supported Living Christmas get-together December 23, 2020 - There was plenty of festive fun and games at the Supported Living pre-Christmas get-together. Mulled wine, homemade mince pies, chocolate yule log and a sing song all created lots of…
Behind the scenes of the Christmas Play December 18, 2020 - The curtain will go up on our unique online production of ‘A Christmas Carol’ featuring a stellar cast of residents and Co-owners on Christmas Eve. Our new Marketing Assistant, Oli…
Christmas has arrived! December 18, 2020 - Christmas has well and truly arrived at Middleton Hall. Celebrations have to be very different this year but that hasn't stopped Middleton Hall's Co-owners pulling out all the stops to…
Luxury hampers on sale December 11, 2020 - Luxury Hampers are now available to purchase for relatives and loved ones residing at Middleton Hall. Soaps and scents £47.50 Cheese, crackers and wine £27.50 Coffee and treats £29.50 Order…
More model trains to stop you in your tracks! December 4, 2020 - Another of our impressively creative Waterside residents has shared some photos of his collection of engines and trains and the model railway he spent a decade building in his former…
Winter warming creations December 4, 2020 - As part of the Knitting, Quilting, Patchwork and Crochet week of the 2020 Middleton Hall (virtual )Village Show we were sent some beautiful photos of winter warming and intricately-crafted creations!
Great news for coffee connoisseurs November 30, 2020 - We are proud to announce that the Orangery is now serving Lonton Coffee – a small batch Artisan Coffee roastery from Teesdale, that hand roasts speciality grade beans at its…
Creative Christmas crafters November 27, 2020 - Some more creative entries for our 2020 virtual Village Show - this time with a festive twist! These delightfully festive designs were submitted as part of our call-out for home-made…
Casting call for Middleton Hall’s virtual Christmas play! November 26, 2020 -
Stables shop to reopen! November 20, 2020 -
Get on board an amazing model railway! November 20, 2020 - One of our independent residents, David Gaskell, has shared an exclusive tour of his stunning model railway. He explained: "The model railway is an ongoing project started about five years…
Talented grandchildren and great grandchildren! November 13, 2020 - We have lots of very proud grandparents and great grandparents at Middleton Hall! We're delighted to share the fabulous entries some of them have sent us for the 'Talented Grandchildren…
Ceramic artwork created to mark 120 years of Middleton Hall November 6, 2020 - A unique hand-made ceramic plaque commemorating Middleton Hall’s 120th year was handed over to Managing Director Jeremy Walford and fellow director Lesley Henderson at the beginning of October. The beautiful…
Creative masks! October 29, 2020 - As part of Middleton Hall's socially-distanced 2020 Village Show our Living Well and Hospitality team threw down a challenge to residents and Co-owners very much in the spirit of the…
Plant poppies to mark Remembrance Day October 21, 2020 - Our hospitality team has suggested the following eco-friendly idea to help mark Remembrance Day on 11th November. Why not purchase some poppy seed paper and creatively craft your own poppies…
Bulbs away! October 21, 2020 - Residents and visitors are set to enjoy a floral treat next Spring when 30,000 flowers are set to bloom! This follows the planting of 2000 bluebell bulbs in October when…
Autumn glory! October 21, 2020 - One of our residents has shared some wonderful images of Autumn in the Middleton Hall estate taken during a recent walk around the grounds. Thank you Mike!
Photography Week – Pets October 16, 2020 - The Pets category in Photography Week has been a very popular category in our 2020 virtual Village Show. Here's a handsome display featuring plenty of pooches and a pheasant for…
Photography Week – Around Middleton Hall October 16, 2020 - We've been enjoying the wonderful photographs of nature taken around the grounds of Middleton Hall that have been sent in as part of the 2020 Village Show's Photography Week. Here's…
Decorate a mask! October 15, 2020 - In the spirit of the times, we are calling on all residents and co-owners for submissions for the best decorated face mask! Under the theme of sustainability, we suggest you…
Indian Takeaway Night October 14, 2020 - Don't forget to place your orders for the return of our popular Indian Takeaway Night on Saturday 24 October by Wednesday 21 October! Open to all residents and Co-owners.
World Mental Health Day 2020 October 9, 2020 - According to mental health charity Mind this year's World Health Organisation-backed World Mental Health Day on Saturday 10 October is the most important one yet. The charity highlights that "prioritising…
Pumpkin carving activity kits available October 8, 2020 - A pack complete with pumpkin, tea light, recipe card and design suggestions are available for residents from our Orangery team. See the poster below for full details.
Residents get creative with cake in Bake Off Week October 8, 2020 - Residents across Middleton Hall had a chance to get creative with cake as part of this year's socially distanced Village Show Bake Off Week. Here are residents of Middleton Grove…
The Stables shop goes mobile October 3, 2020 - Our hospitality team is taking the Stables Shop on tour! To ensure that groceries are available to our independent residents during the latest temporary precautionary closure of certain services at…
Get planting for next spring September 29, 2020 - 'Tis the season to get planting for next spring! In keeping with the floral theme of our 2020 Village Show's recent flower week, the Stables Shop has bought in some…
Village Show update – flower power and baking! September 28, 2020 - THANK YOU all again for your contributions for flower week of the Village Fair! The pictures are stunning, and we hope everyone felt the ‘Flower Power’ and enjoyed the colours…
Canapés and Wine-tasting at the Orangery September 24, 2020 - Our Orangery team have joined forces with Yorkshire Vintners wine merchants for an exclusive Canapés and Wine-tasting Event for our independent residents. Offering 6 canapés each paired with a delicious…
Great start for ‘120’ Sporting Challenge! September 24, 2020 - We were delighted by the energetic support shown for the official launch of Middleton Hall's spectacular ‘120’ Sporting Activities challenge on our socially distanced Village Show sports day. To kick…
Poem reflects on lockdown life September 22, 2020 - Middleton Grove residents Audrey, Beryl and Mike, worked with carer and co-owner Mandy to create this wonderful poem recording their thoughts on lockdown life at Middleton Hall.
Blooming wonderful displays! September 22, 2020 - We've had a glorious response to our Village Show Flower Week! We're delighted to share the riot of colour that has brightened up the email in box for our socially…
Village Show update September 22, 2020 - Thanks to everyone so far who has turned up to the events we have been organising. With restrictions easing and everyone still finding their feet, they might have been more…
Birthday celebration with ‘proper burgers’! September 10, 2020 - One of our Middleton Gardens supported living residents chose to celebrate her birthday in style. She wanted 'proper burgers' for her tea and invited three of her friends for some…
Spectacular ‘120’ sporting activities challenge being unveiled September 10, 2020 - An exciting series of sporting challenges is being launched as part of Middleton Hall's (socially distanced) Sports Day for 2020. The programme of personal ‘120’ challenges for Middleton Hall residents…
Bespoke hampers go on sale September 10, 2020 - We're delighted to announce that our shop has introduced an exclusive range of bespoke hampers for sale. Staff have created a tea time hamper which includes honey, biscuits and tea…
Prize winning vegetables! September 9, 2020 - Allotment Week has been very popular in our 2020 (socially distanced) Village Show. Take a look at the gallery of some of the amazing entries that have been submitted. The…
Fabulous fruitful harvest from our orchard September 9, 2020 - The Middleton Hall orchard has started bearing masses of fruit for the kitchens, residents and the Stables shop. Thom from the Estates team has included some informative signs with the…
Orangery now open to all residents September 4, 2020 - We're delighted that our Orangery restaurant has now extended its opening hours. There are now times available for all our residents to visit from Monday to Friday. Essential shop supplies…
Roll up for our (Socially Distanced) Village Show! September 4, 2020 - Our much-loved annual Village Show is going ahead but in a different format this year. The popular event cannot be held in its usual way this year, due to the…
Chickens ‘cheep’-ing spirits high August 17, 2020 - The chickens at Middleton Hall have been a fixture at Middleton Hall for many years and bring joy to those around them. Our poultry are split into two groups, one…
Middleton Spa Reopening for Residents August 17, 2020 - After a lot of careful planning, we are thrilled to have started the process of reopening the Middleton Spa Gym and Pool. For the moment this is just for our…
A Letter from the Palace August 13, 2020 - Our Supported Living Resident Mr Ken Andrews received something special this week. Ken’s Daughter Margaret wrote to His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales about Ken’s time in the Durham…
Thank you to all Co-owners June 11, 2020 - On behalf of the whole community living at Middleton Hall, The Trustees would like to thank all co-owners for their incredible dedication, hard work and cheerfulness, keeping our residents…