A LOCAL care provider which enables older people to remain independent in their own homes has been spreading Easter cheer. Home Instead, Ilkley, Skipton and Settle, launched ‘Be an Easter Bunny to a Senior’ campaign in March to benefit their own clients and other older people in the community. It follows the successful ‘Be a Santa to a Senior campaign’ which ran last year when the company asked local primary schools to create and donate Christmas cards, artwork or messages of love to an older person over the festive season. Kathy Myers, Community Representative at Home Instead Ilkley, Skipton and Settle said: “In March, we asked local schools to take part in our ‘Be an Easter Bunny to a Senior’ campaign, following on from the success of our Christmas version.
SANTA made a surprise early visit to see residents of Burley Hall Care Home on Sunday. Along with his helper elves, he parked his sleigh outside the Hall and played, danced and sang along to Christmas songs. Afterwards he gave out sweets and wished everyone a happy Christmas. The residents and care staff were delighted to have such a fun visit and thanked Burley Scout & Guide Group for organising it. Santa will be continuing his tour of Burley-in-Wharfedale this week. Santa’s elves cannot knock on the door this year so listen and watch out for him. For more information visit http://www.burleyscoutsandguides.org.uk/santas-sleigh-tour-of-burley-2020-style/