Shoreham care home plans first Christmas lights switch-on, with carols, free hot drinks and mince pies
A Shoreham care home is planning its first Christmas lights switch-on, with carols, hot drinks, mince pies and a free children’s colouring competition.
The free event at Meadowcroft Residential Care Home will be raising money for Chestnut Tree House children’s hospice through a collection.
Owner SDR hopes the people of Shoreham will join its residents at 30 Buckingham Road for the evening on Tuesday, December 1, from 5.30pm.
Ramona Liciu, home manager, said: “Being part of our local community matters to everyone who lives and works here, and Christmas is when we feel that most.
“We wanted to do something that brings our residents and our neighbours together, and the switch-on gives everyone a reason to come along, sing carols and enjoy minced pies.
“We are also delighted to be raising money for Chestnut Tree House, which does such important work for local children and their families. We would love to see as many people there as possible.”
It is the first time Meadowcroft has held a Christmas lights switch-on, and the home hopes it will become a regular date in the calendar. The aim is to bring in the festive season together, with carols and entertainment before the lights are turned on.
Visitors are asked to take spare change if they can, with all donations on the night going to the Sussex children’s hospice.
Toy shop gift vouchers will be awarded to the three winners of the Christmas colouring competition, for children aged 16 and under. Download the colouring sheet and entry form at meadowcroft.care/christmas-lights-switch-on, or pick one up from the home. Entries must be in by 5.30pm and winners will be announced during the evening.