🎅✨ December Newsletter – A Magical Christmas at The Grange! ✨🎅
Welcome to the most wonderful time of the year at The Grange! Our home is twinkling with lights, filled with festive music, and bursting with seasonal joy. December is packed with heartfelt visits, Christmas crafts, cheerful activities, and plenty of magical moments to share together.
Here’s what’s happening throughout this enchanting month:
The Grange
Christmas Fayre
Saturday 20th December
10:30 - 12:30
Everyone Welcome
Visit Santa Raffle Stalls
All Proceeds go towards our residents fund
🎄 Tuesday 2nd – Christmas Cuddles & Festive Tunes
We begin December with warmth and wagging tails!
🐾 Our beloved Tig the Jack Russell will be spreading comfort and Christmas cheer during animal therapy.
🎤 At 2pm, a live singer will fill The Grange with merry melodies to start the season in style.
🎁 Wednesday 3rd – Festive Bowling Fun
Let the Christmas competition begin! Join us for a joyful bowling competition, complete with laughter, friendly rivalry, and plenty of festive spirit.
✨ Friday 5th – Fill Your Own Memory Bauble
Nothing says Christmas like a handmade keepsake. Residents can create their very own memory bauble, filled with treasured moments — perfect for decorating our tree or gifting to a loved one.
🐴 Monday 8th – Visit from Steve the Donkey
A magical Christmas visit!
Steve the donkey and his fluffy sheep friends will be trotting in to sprinkle festive wonder throughout The Grange.
🖍 Tuesday 9th – Christmas Colouring
We’ll be getting cosy indoors with a relaxing Christmas colouring activity — the perfect way to unwind and get creative with festive designs.
🤝 Wednesday 10th – Resident & Relative Meeting
We invite our residents and families to join us for a warm and welcoming Resident & Relative Meeting, sharing updates and Christmas plans.
🎯 Thursday 11th – Darts with Waleys Dart Days
A lively afternoon of festive fun as Waleys Dart Days return for a Christmas edition of darts! Expect good cheer, friendly competition, and lots of laughs.
🎶 Friday 12th – Merry Music at 2pm
Another heartwarming performance awaits! Join us at 2pm as a live singer brings festive favourites and joyful tunes to life.
🐾 Monday 15th – More Christmas Magic with Tig
Tig the Jack Russell returns for another cuddle-filled visit — guaranteed to add a warm glow to our December days.
🎤 Tuesday 16th – Live Singer at 2pm
More Christmas classics and cheerful songs fill the air as another talented singer joins us for a festive afternoon of entertainment.
🎼 Wednesday 17th – Visit from Risley Grammar School
A heartwarming visit at 1:30pm as students from Risley Grammar School bring youthful energy, seasonal songs, and Christmas kindness to The Grange.
🌟 Thursday 18th – Brownies Christmas Visit
The Brownies will be joining us at 6:15pm, spreading Christmas cheer with their smiles, crafts, and festive fun.
🎅 Saturday 20th – The Grange Christmas Fayre!
Our much-loved Christmas Fayre is back!
🎅 Meet Santa himself, join a Christmas raffle, enjoy delicious treats, and help us raise money for the Resident Fund. A magical day for all!
🎨 Monday 22nd – Christmas-Themed Activity
A mystery festive activity awaits! Expect sparkles, creativity, and plenty of Christmas joy as we celebrate together.
🎤 Tuesday 23rd – Merry Music at 2pm
Our final pre-Christmas performance, filled with classic tunes and heartwarming songs to get everyone in the Christmas spirit.
🎁 Wednesday 24th – Christmas Eve Presents
A truly magical morning as our residents enjoy Christmas Eve present opening. A cherished tradition at The Grange filled with smiles, surprises, and warm hearts.
🎄 Thursday 25th – Christmas Day at The Grange
🎅 Merry Christmas to all!
A day of celebration, delicious festive food, joy, and togetherness. Our home will be glowing with warmth and Christmas magic.
✨ Friday 26th – Boxing Day Cosiness
A calm and cosy Boxing Day with films, treats, gentle activities, and time to relax after the Christmas excitement.
🎉✨ A Special Christmas Message ✨🎉
Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year from Barrie Chambers and Jo-Ann Chambers!
Thank you to everyone — residents, families, and our amazing team — for a wonderful year filled with care, kindness, and community. Here’s to a joyful festive season and a bright, happy year ahead at The Grange.