Carers are appreciated

A CHARITY’S headquarters was turned into a mini-health spa to give people, who spend their time caring for others, a treat.

Age UK South Tyneside in Beach Road, South Shields, opened its doors to 15 carers who were given the star treatment.

The event, organised as part of South Tyneside’s Older People’s Festival, was aimed at showing how much those who look after others are appreciated.

During the day carers were treated to lunch, courtesy of The Red Hut chippy in Ocean Road, South Shields, as well as spa sessions, which included a free hand massage and mini manicure from volunteer Jean Turnbull and beautician Julie Murtha.

John Briers, chief executive of Age UK South Tyneside, said: “All of our events aim to raise awareness of the exciting opportunities available to over 50s to promote independence and increase social inclusion.

“We are pleased to be working in partnership with Red Hut to deliver these unusual, but exciting events as part of the Older People’s Festival and look forward to their continued success.”

The fish and chip lunch was one of a number being delivered for the festival, which is running throughout this month.

A spokesman for The Red Hut said: “We are really pleased to be involved in this year’s festival. We believe in what Age UK has to offer and wanted to give them our full support and something unique that would tantalise the taste buds of participants during this year’s festival.”

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