Christmas Crafts
Gingerbread Decorations
Christmas Singing
Highlights of Carol-Inspired Christmas at Amicura Homes
This December, Amicura is celebrating a Carol-Themed Christmas initiative, celebrating the festive season through creativity, music, and activities inspired by classic Christmas carols each week.
It is also a season of giving, and we are proud to support Age UK and Dementia UK. Throughout December, every like and share on our Facebook Christmas posts will help us raise funds for these two incredible charities, spreading warmth, connection and support to older adults and families across the UK.
Testimonials
“𝘍𝘢-𝘭𝘢-𝘭𝘢-𝘭𝘢-𝘭𝘢… 𝘭𝘦𝘵’𝘴 𝘥𝘦𝘤𝘬 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘩𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘴 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘫𝘰𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘦r”
WEEK 1
Craigend Gardens
Gingerbread Creations & Festive Decorating
In celebration of Week 1: Deck the Halls, residents at Craigend Gardens have been busy crafting magical gingerbread houses and festive decorations for the home.Their creativity and teamwork transformed Craigend Gardens into a charming winter wonderland, filled with colour, imagination, and festive spirit.
Carnbroe Care Centre
Festive Singing, Dancing & Christmas Raffle Excitement
Residents at Carnbroe Care Centre enjoyed a joyful afternoon of singing and dancing to their favourite Christmas songs, filling the home with music, laughter, and festive cheer. The excitement builds as preparations continue for the Christmas Fete, featuring a raffle full of fantastic prizes.
The Glen
Snowflake Stained Glass Windows & Handmade Cards
Residents at The Glen got creative through a range of Christmas crafts. They created snowflake-stained-glass window decorations to brighten their rooms, adding colour and festive magic to their surroundings. Residents also began making handmade Christmas cards to send to their families.
Liberton Brae
Crafts & Christmas Carols
Throughout the week, residents enjoyed festive outings and Christmas decorating across the home, took part in creative Christmas craft sessions in Bobby’s Bistro, and filled the home with music during joyful Christmas carols with Liberton Kirk.
Kingsley
Mindful Creativity This Christmas
Residents at Kingsley have been enjoying a range of festive activities as part of our Christmas preparations. The week included creative art and colouring sessions, helping residents relax while getting into the Christmas spirit. Residents also lent a helping hand in decorating the Christmas trees, taking pride in preparing the home for the festive season.
Testimonials
“Joy to the world, the Lord is come…”
WEEK 2
Week 2 of the Carol-Inspired Christmas celebrations at Amicura Homes focused on togetherness, creativity, and sharing joyful moments with loved ones.
Andrew Cohen House
Christmas Party Celebrations
Residents at Andrew Cohen House fully embraced the festive spirit during Week 2 with a wonderful blend of creativity and celebration. Residents created beautiful Christmas wreaths adorned with traditional poinsettias. Celebrations continued with a heart-warming Christmas Party, welcoming residents’ families and staff.
Testimonials
“Silent night, holy night, all is calm, all is bright…”
WEEK 3
Carnbroe Care Centre
Carol Singing & Christmas Party Fun
Residents at Carnbroe Care Centre enjoyed a wonderful afternoon crafting handmade decorations for the Christmas tree. A homemade festive photo booth provided endless entertainment, while residents sang along to their favourite Christmas carols and shared plenty of laughs during a festive quiz.
The Glen
Christmas Fayre & Community Giving
The Glen hosted their much-loved annual Christmas Fayre, raising an incredible £350 and featuring their very own Santa’s Grotto. The festivities brought residents, families, and the local community together in celebration.
Testimonials
“We wish you a Merry Christmas…”
WEEK 4
Liberton Brae
Festive Music and Performances
Residents at Liberton Brae were treated to incredible live musical performances. Local student impressed everyone with her beautiful violin playing, while the return of Dr Robinson’s boys and their stirring bagpipe performance filled the home with festive tunes.
Haslingden Hall
Christmas Party & Festive Dining
Residents at Haslingden Hall enjoyed a Christmas party filled with laughter, music, and festive treats. The home came alive as everyone celebrated together, followed by a traditional Christmas lunch shared in warm company.
Christmas Day Across Amicura Homes
Togetherness, Giving & Celebration
Across Amicura Homes, Christmas Day was filled with special moments. At The Glen, residents enjoyed a delicious Christmas dinner while sharing stories and pulling crackers. At Andrew Cohen House, Santa delivered gifts as residents and families dined together.
Carnbroe Care Centre captured festive memories with Christmas props and photo frames. Kingsley residents enjoyed live singing and gift unwrapping, while Liberton Brae staff dressed in festive costumes handed out presents before a joyful Christmas lunch.
Support Our Christmas Initiative of Giving
Please like and share our festive posts on Facebook, your engagement will support charities that provide comfort, connection, and care during the winter season.