December 2025 - Devonshire Care

Last week, Rotherwood was filled with festive cheer as residents, team members, and loved ones came together for our Christmas party, complete with music, treats, and plenty of smiles.

A real highlight of the day was a special visit from Medwin Pharmacy, who arrived with Santa to spread a little extra magic around the home. Santa took time to chat with residents, pose for photos, and make sure everyone felt part of the celebrations, bringing laughter, warmth, and a wonderful sense of togetherness.

From festive outfits to happy faces around the room, it was a brilliant reminder of what Christmas at Rotherwood is all about: community, comfort, and shared moments that mean the most.

Thank you to everyone who helped make the day so memorable, and a special thank you to Medwin Pharmacy for visiting and helping us make it extra special.

It’s been a busy few weeks at Charnley House in Hyde, with plenty going on as we’ve moved from remembrance into the Christmas season. Here’s a little round-up of what our residents have been enjoying recently.

A 102nd Birthday to Remember

We were delighted to celebrate a very special milestone – a 102nd birthday. There was cake, singing, and plenty of stories shared from years gone by. As you’ll see in the photos, everyone made a real effort to make the day feel a bit different from the usual, and our birthday girl certainly didn’t miss out on the attention.

Marking Remembrance Sunday

In the lead-up to Remembrance Sunday, residents spent time colouring poppies and helping to create a thoughtful display for the home. It was a simple but meaningful activity, giving everyone a chance to reflect and chat about their own memories and experiences.

Everyday Fun: Balloons, Puzzles and Baking

Not everything has to be a big event. Some of the best moments lately have come from smaller activities:

Parachute games with balloons – a good bit of movement, coordination and plenty of laughter as everyone tried to keep the balloons in the air.

Jigsaws – a firm favourite for many, offering some quiet concentration and a real sense of satisfaction when the final pieces go in.

Baking muffins and gingerbread – the home has smelled fantastic on baking days. Residents got stuck into mixing, decorating and, of course, tasting the finished results.

Getting Ready for Christmas

Charnley House is now looking very festive. Residents have helped decorate the home, with Christmas trees dotted around to brighten up different corners. From choosing baubles to untangling tinsel, everyone has played their part in getting us ready for the holidays.

We also had a visit from carol singers, which really helped kick off the Christmas season. Traditional carols, a few modern favourites, and plenty of toe-tapping later, it certainly felt like Christmas had arrived in Hyde.

It’s been a full and varied month at Charnley House, with activities that bring people together, spark conversation and keep days feeling different. We hope you enjoy looking through the photos from these moments as much as we enjoyed taking part in them.