A season of festive events at Anchor care homes across Lancashire

Residents and colleagues at care homes across Lancashire 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.

Eric Morecambe House, Millfield, Montrose Hall and Thomas Henshaw 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.

This year, Eric Morecambe have been taking festivities to new heights with a Christmas party, complete with Christmas songs, dancing, and delicious festive treats. Their annual Christmas lights switch-on was attended by The Mayor of Lancaster, Councillor Margaret Pattison. 

Stephanie Webster, Home Manager at Eric Morecambe House, says:

Christmas is always memorable across Anchor care homes. It’s a time when residents, their families, and our colleagues come together to celebrate, reminisce, and create new memories. From the lights switch-ons to the parties and bingo, it's been amazing to see how much joy is being shared across our home and beyond.

Susan, resident at Eric Morecambe House, says:

I’m loving every moment of the celebrations, from the baking to the bingo and Christmas jumper day. There’s such a feeling of togetherness in the home. Everyone is working so hard to make Christmas so special for us here at Eric Morecambe House.