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Cheltenham care home welcomes community for festive fun with a nostalg
A care home in Cheltenham is embracing the yuletide season by opening its doors for a special reminiscence event.
Sandfields, on St George’s Road, is inviting people to revisit traditions from Christmas past by joining residents and team members on Saturday 16th December at 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm.
The event is part of Care UK’s Step into Christmas initiative, which aims to rekindle festive customs that residents remember from their childhood by reliving them and sharing them with the local community.
On the day, Sandfields will be hosting a 1950s-themed Christmas party, adorned with traditional decorations such as paper chains along with entertainment from a classic Punch and Judy show.
Guests will also have the opportunity to make their own traditional decorations and sweet treats.
Malaika Charles, Home Manager at Sandfields, said: “We’re thrilled to be hosting a 1950s-style Christmas fete that brings the golden era back to life.
“The residents here have been sharing memories of festive celebrations from their youth and we can’t wait to recreate that magic with the wider community.
“From vintage decorations to classic carols and treats, it is set to be an event to remember, and we encourage the people of Cheltenham to come along and party with us!”
For more information about Step into Christmas, visit www.careuk.com/Step-into-Christmas
Sandfields is a state-of-the-art care home that provides full-time residential, nursing and dementia care, as well as short-term respite care. The building incorporates plenty of space for hobby and leisure activities, and includes its own cinema, hair and beauty salon and café.
Sandfields, on St George’s Road, is inviting people to revisit traditions from Christmas past by joining residents and team members on Saturday 16th December at 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm.
The event is part of Care UK’s Step into Christmas initiative, which aims to rekindle festive customs that residents remember from their childhood by reliving them and sharing them with the local community.
On the day, Sandfields will be hosting a 1950s-themed Christmas party, adorned with traditional decorations such as paper chains along with entertainment from a classic Punch and Judy show.
Guests will also have the opportunity to make their own traditional decorations and sweet treats.
Malaika Charles, Home Manager at Sandfields, said: “We’re thrilled to be hosting a 1950s-style Christmas fete that brings the golden era back to life.
“The residents here have been sharing memories of festive celebrations from their youth and we can’t wait to recreate that magic with the wider community.
“From vintage decorations to classic carols and treats, it is set to be an event to remember, and we encourage the people of Cheltenham to come along and party with us!”
For more information about Step into Christmas, visit www.careuk.com/Step-into-Christmas
Sandfields is a state-of-the-art care home that provides full-time residential, nursing and dementia care, as well as short-term respite care. The building incorporates plenty of space for hobby and leisure activities, and includes its own cinema, hair and beauty salon and café.
Tuesday 16 December
Saint Georges Rd, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL50 3EL
0, 2:30 - 4:30 pm
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