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Covid-19 Updated Information for Middleton Hall Residents and Families April 8, 2021 - Important information for Middleton Hall residents and families Care Services – Covid-19 Update (8th April 2021) Local infection levels, although still well above national levels, are coming down (Darlington at…
Covid-19 Updated Information for Independent Residents and Families April 8, 2021 - Important information for Middleton Woods and The Waterside Middleton Woods and The Waterside - Coronavirus update (8th April 2021) Local infection levels, although still well above national levels, are coming…
Stress Awareness Month 2021 April 1, 2021 - Stress Awareness Month has been held every April since 1992 to increase public awareness about both the causes and cures for our modern stress epidemic. Despite this running for 29…
Homemade Pizza Making March 31, 2021 - Our last make your own pizza event was such a success we decided to do another one. Residents across our Care services had the opportunity to decorate their own pizza…
World Poetry Day Poems March 22, 2021 - Sunday 21st March was #WorldPoetryDay. To mark this occasion some of our residents and Co-owners have written some poems on the theme of 'Hope for the Future.' We thought we'd…
Easter Activities 2021 March 19, 2021 - See the poster below to see how you can get involved in our Easter 2021 Activities!
International Women’s Day March 8, 2021 - Today is International Women's Day so all this week we're going to celebrate the wonderful women of Middleton Hall! In 1953 Middleton Woods resident Jean worked for The District Bank…
The benefits of living in a safe and connected community March 5, 2021 - Living in an easy to manage property with ready access to a range of facilities within a connected and supportive community are amongst the benefits of living in an independent…
“I would certainly recommend anyone to consider this option” – reflections on living in a retirement village February 26, 2021 - Having the opportunity to take on fulfilling new challenges, being part of a supportive community and avoiding loneliness during lockdowns are amongst the reasons Jane Machin is pleased to have…
Report shows retirement village living is the key to a healthier later life February 20, 2021 - A report commissioned by the Department of Health and Social Care has provided “overwhelming evidence” of the substantial and widespread benefits of retirement villages for residents who live there. Published…
Pancake Day February 19, 2021 - Residents of Middleton Oaks and Middleton Garden Hotel Living celebrated Pancake Day in style this week. Enjoy our gallery below which shows pancakes being perfected and enjoyed.
Middleton Gardens – Drinks & Dancing February 18, 2021 - Our Middleton Gardens Residents have been keeping active over the past week with some dancing. They also enjoyed a nice drink whilst listening to some of their favourite music. Thanks…
Valentine’s Day treats February 14, 2021 - There were lots of hearts, flowers and cupcakes on Valentine's Day in celebrations to mark the occasion organised by Co-owners in Middleton Gardens Hotel Living and Supported Living care services…
How to make a rose out of a ribbon February 13, 2021 - Here's a short tutorial demonstrating how to make a beautiful rose out of a length of ribbon by Middleton Hall's multi-talented Head of Care & Quality, Debby Lamont!
Sending love on Valentine’s day February 12, 2021 - Touching hearts across our Middleton Court nursing care service and sending love to all on Valentine's day.
Events calendar February – Mid March 2021 February 12, 2021 - The Social Calendar schedule for the next six weeks is below. Please contact Alexis in the Shop if you need any further information.
Wintery scenes around the grounds February 12, 2021 - The snow settled across the Middleton Hall estate this week creating some stunning views that many enjoyed whilst out and about in the grounds.
Carer Zoe’s vaccine celebration February 8, 2021 - We're delighted to have over 90% of our Co-owners vaccinated. Zoe, one of our amazing carers, is proud to be vaccinated. She said: "I hope the vaccine will enable us…
Middleton Hall’s Virtual Choir February 2, 2021 - We're looking at putting together a Virtual Choir to bring our community back together in lockdown. The wonderful Gail Jones, who residents will recognise as one of our lovely reception…
Burns Night 2021 at Middleton Hall January 28, 2021 - To celebrate Burns night our Middleton Oaks residents had a day of Scottish themed activities. Elaine from our Healthy Living team helped residents to organise everything from tartan cracker making…
The Stables Shop: End of Season Sale January 27, 2021 -
Covid safe library January 21, 2021 - Waterside residents Ken and Christine have set up a safe way of borrowing books from the Middleton Hall library. Email your choice of books from the catalogue below to mh@mhrv.co.uk…
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…
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.