Anchor care homes across Essex celebrate the festive season in style

Residents and colleagues at our care homes across Essex are embracing the festive spirit in style. From crafting Christmas decorations and singing carols, to decorating trees and baking festive treats, each activity is bringing smiles, laughter and a sense of togetherness.  

These celebrations are a wonderful reminder of the positive impact creativity and community can have on people’s wellbeing during the festive season.

Blackbrook House and St Edith’s Court kicked off their festive celebrations with their spectacular Christmas lights switch-ons. The annual tradition is a much-loved moment in the lead-up to Christmas, bringing joy to residents and the local community. Residents have also been busy creating their own decorations to hang on their care homes’ Christmas trees.

Festive excitement has been spreading throughout Blackbrook House in Colchester with a jam-packed programme of activities throughout December. Activities kicked off with a special acoustic guitar performance from local guitarist Nick Brown, getting everyone in the Christmas spirit. Residents have also been taking time to reminisce about their favourite Christmas memories, while enjoying drinks from Blackbrook House’s very own hot chocolate bar. A true highlight of this year's festivities was the choir performance by Dedham Primary School, where residents and local schoolchildren joined in a cheerful sing-along to some Christmas classics.

Lucy Yarham, Home Manager at Blackbrook House, says:

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, here at Blackbrook House. The home is filled with festive cheer, with residents, colleagues and their families making memories together and sharing moments of happiness. From the magical light switch-ons to the fun of the cake competitions and festive Christmas crafts, we’d like to say a big thank you to everyone who’s been getting involved.

Brenda, resident at Blackbrook House, says:

I’m loving every moment of the Christmas celebrations at Blackbrook House – there’s truly been something for everyone to get involved in. It was particularly fun getting to see the choir performance from Dedham Primary School – the children were so talented and listening to them sing instantly got us residents into the Christmas spirit. I’m thankful for everyone who's played a part in making this time so special.