Mais House Christmas fair and 101th birthday celebration for Alix

The Christmas fair at Mais House was an event for everyone - residents, families, staff, and volunteers.
By The Newsroom
Published 7th Dec 2009, 09:46 BST
Updated 7th Jun 2018, 20:13 BST

The event included games, stalls and fun and it seemed practically everyone at the home had a hand in making it a success.

Matron Sue Jones said: "It went very well indeed. The residents were really able to join in and they had a great time. We had all sorts of stalls, a chocolate foundtain, homemade jams and preserves, greetings cards and gifts, and plenty of games such as Play Your Cards Right and Bagatelle.

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"We were helped by residents, relatives, volunteers, amenities committee members, staff, and management. It was very much a team effort."

The fair coincided with another important event - the 101th birthday celebration of resident Alix Walker whose family joined her to mark the occasion.

Sue commented: "We made sure she had a little presentation and a lovely day. She is delightful, such a good natured lovely lady who chats away to herself all the time."