Tis the season! Sutton Coldfield care home residents raise money for local charities with Christmas soiree

Residents at Care UK’s Bishops Manor, on Jockey Road, were joined by the local community for an afternoon of festive fun, raising £253 for The Cancer Support Centre and Age Concern Birmingham.

The soiree included an afternoon of activities, with a tombola and Christmas classics karaoke, where participants competed for a prize for the best singer. The festive fun also included a children's arts and crafts corner with lots of creative activities, meaning there was something for everyone on the day.

87-year-old resident, Sidney Knight was crowned the best singer in the Christmas classics karaoke competition, with his rendition of Holly Jolly Christmas, winning a gingerbread house and an amaryllis plant.

Guests were also treated to a festive buffet with mulled wine and mocktails, prepared by the home’s Head Chef, Ben Powell.

Commenting on the afternoon, Sidney Knight, said: “It was absolutely wonderful! There was such a buzz in the bistro. I especially enjoyed the Christmas karaoke – it brought back so many fond memories of my younger days. The mince pies were delicious too, events like this really lift our spirits.

“Also, giving money to charity during this time is so important. Christmas is about sharing and caring for one another. For those of us who have a roof over our heads and a warm place to live, it’s a chance to think about those who might not be as fortunate. Helping others makes the season brighter for everyone."

Thomas Bampfield, General Manager at Bishops Manor, said: “Here at Bishops Manor, we are committed to playing an active role in the community, which is why we were thrilled to open our doors, embrace the festive spirit, and raise funds for local charities.

“Christmas is an important time of year for bringing people together and spreading joy by helping those in need, and our Christmas soiree was a great opportunity to do both while also having some festive fun.

“We’d like to say a big thank you to everyone came along to celebrate the festive season with us and donated to some worthy local causes, and we’d like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas from all of us here at Bishops Manor!”

Designed to enable residents to live active and fulfilled lives, while also promoting independence, Bishops Manor incorporates plenty of space for hobby and leisure activities, and has its own bar, hair salon and café. The building has been designed to help facilitate the creation of close-knit communities and encourage social interaction among the residents. Bishops Manor provides residential, dementia and nursing care, as well as short-term respite care.

To find out more about Bishops Manor, please call Jody Sedgwick, Customer Relations Manager, 0121 667 3734, or email [email protected]

For further information, visit careuk.com/bishops-manor