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Job Vacancies – Join the Team

Abbeyfield Hoylake & West Kirby is hiring for multiple positions across its Hoylake and West Kirby homes, offering rewarding roles within a friendly, supportive residential care environment.
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Jay Irving sings into a microphone for elderly residents seated in armchairs in the Lear House communal lounge.

Music, Singing and Dancing with Jay Irving at Lear House

Jay Irving made his first visit to Lear House for an afternoon of singing, playing along and dancing, and he’s already booked to return next month.
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Three elderly women from a Knit and Natter craft group sitting in armchairs, one holding a shoebox filled with small, wrapped presents.

Knit and Natter Gets Busy for Christmas

Lear House’s Knit and Natter group has been making bags for Teams4U’s Christmas boxes and knitting snowmen for December’s Christmas Tree Festival.
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A man performs a live flute recital for a group of elderly residents seated in armchairs in a communal lounge.

A Wonderful Afternoon of Piano and Flute with Sarah and Richard

Sarah and Richard visited Lear House for a piano and flute concert featuring everything from James Galway to traditional Irish classics.
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A care worker and a young boy join three elderly women for morning activities involving crafts at a yellow-covered table.

A Lovely Morning of Crafting with Our Little Visitors

Children from Carrie’s Tiney Home Nursery and Caroline’s Childminding joined Lear House residents for a lovely morning of crafting together.
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A woman in a green dress sings into a microphone for a group of elderly residents seated in armchairs, some of whom are playing tambourines.

Singing, Dancing and Tambourines with Sandra Currie

Care home entertainer Sandra Currie returned to Lear House for an afternoon of favourite songs, singing, tambourines and dancing.
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A group of elderly people sit in armchairs in a circle listening to retired police officer Chris Pierce speak into a microphone.

A Fascinating Afternoon with Retired Police Officer Chris Pierce

Retired police officer Chris Pierce from NARPO visited Lear House to share stories from his varied career and talk about how policing has changed.
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A woman holding translucent fabric wings leads a Boogie Baby activity for a group of elderly residents and young children sitting together in a care home lounge during Sailor Week.

All Aboard! Sailor Week at Boogie Baby

Week 3 of Boogie Baby set sail with a nautical theme, sailor hats for everyone and a morning of music and fun across the generations.
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A group of elderly residents sat in armchairs in a lounge decorated with Union Jack bunting, enjoying a Saturday afternoon listening to a woman reading aloud.

A Saturday Afternoon Trip Through Time

Local speaker Dominga Devitt took us back in time with her talk on the history of Lear House and West Kirby, including a rare look at the 1934 Annual Report for The Lear Home of Recovery.
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Caroline hosts a splendid afternoon as older people relax on red chairs by large windows, waving scarves together before forming a conga line through the lounge.

Conga Through the Lounge: Another Fabulous Afternoon with Caroline

Caroline from Popcats Music Time brought great music, laughter and a lively conga line to Lear House.
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Four elderly people sit in armchairs, engaging with a golden retriever from Therapy Dogs Nationwide and its handler, Tim. A tray with a drink and a newspaper trolley are close by in the lounge.

Paws for Thought: Gwyl and Tim from Therapy Dogs Nationwide

Gwyl and Tim from Therapy Dogs Nationwide are always a welcome sight at Lear House, bringing calm, comfort and plenty of smiles.
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A man in historical costume addresses elderly people seated in a decorated room, whilst a woman stands nearby and historic photographs are displayed on boards.

Stories and Memories: The Heswall Home Guard Visits Lear House

The Heswall Home Guard visited Lear House for a fascinating talk on the history of the Home Guard on Wirral, sparking stories and memories.
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A group of adults and babies sit on colourful foam mats in a bright room, shaking pom-poms for Boogie Baby’s Wild West Week. Toys and sunflowers add cheer as everyone joins in the fun!.

Yee-Haw! Wild West Week at Boogie Baby

Week 2 of Boogie Baby headed to the Wild West, with cowboy hats, themed music and growing connections between the generations.
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