RESIDENTS at a Saltburn-by-the-Sea care home have been striking up a tune with a recycled orchestra for National Day of Arts in Care Homes.
The residents at Hazelgrove Court Care made more than a dozen instruments from various household items as part of the annual event – organised by NAPA.
They included a banjo made from an empty Quality Streets box, a drum kit using yoghurt pots and cloth, a harp from a picture frame and string, and a xylophone from cutlery.
As well as encouraging residents to get creative with homemade musical instruments, the event centred around the theme of green.
The care home embraced the colour with a series of creative activities, including making green fruit kebabs, green-themed photography, and a visit from the green witch from musical Wicked.
However, the highlight was the recycled orchestra, with residents crafting 15 instruments in total, each paired with a tongue twister to match.
Sharon Lewis, activities coordinator at Hazelgrove Court, said: “Our residents absolutely loved getting creative with the green theme this year.
“The recycled orchestra was a real highlight. Not only did it spark laughter and imagination, but it also brought back some beautiful memories.
“Seeing everyone come together through music, storytelling and tongue twisters was truly special.”
Resident Sheila O’Neill is pictured with a green kebab she made as part of the annual National Day of Arts in Care Homes.