Leeming Bar home and nursery mark International Hugging Day

Leeming Bar Grange in Leeming Bar marked International Hugging Day with a visit from children at Little Bear Tiney Nursery.

The day was filled with playing, singing, and a flurry of warm embraces, with residents and children alike enjoying the simple joy of connecting through touch.

Liz Kellettt with one of the children (Image: Supplied)

It wasn’t just hugs that made the day special -children also crafted “keepsake hugs” for the residents to treasure.

Kathryn Billett, general manager at Leeming Bar Grange, said: “Celebrating International Hugging Day is a lovely way to spread joy amongst our residents and our local community.

“We wanted to positively impact people and I think we did just that.

“It is amazing how a small gesture can put a smile on someone’s face and we all know how infectious a smile is.

Resident Muriel Tarn hugging a little one (Image: Supplied)

“We all had a wonderful time, it feels so good to make someone else happy with a little hug-shaped act of kindness.”

International Hugging Day, which took place this January, is an invitation to extend your arms and offer affection, understanding and warmth.

The idea is that by promoting a simple but meaningful act of kindness in the form of a hug, we can transform people’s lives, one small gesture at a time.

Leeming Bar Grange is part of Barchester Healthcare.