The team at Care UK’s The Burroughs, on Mill Road, has created a spectacular light display in the garden of the care home, to help spread Christmas cheer at the most wonderful time of year.
Residents, along with their families, had a huge input in planning and creating the home’s Winter Wonderland features, alongside the dedicated team at The Burroughs. It has been in the works since summer, and the home was gifted building materials from Lords Building Merchants, which helped to make the Winter Wonderland a reality.
The display features Santa’s grotto, Santa’s sleigh with reindeer, and a manager, as well as penguins and igloos—all to be enjoyed with light winter refreshments provided by the home.
Alison Belghar, Activity Lead at The Burroughs, and the home’s Maintenance Lead, Andrew Simpson, decided to build the Winter Wonderland because, in previous years, some of the residents were unable to leave the home to go to Christmas markets and see light displays. This year, they’ve delivered the festive magic right outside of the home’s front door.
The magical festive scene was officially unveiled by special guest Councillor Colleen Sullivan, the Mayor of Hillingdon, alongside The Burroughs residents, as part of the home’s mission to bring festive joy to the local community this Christmas.
Loreen McGeoghan, Home Manager at The Burroughs, said: “We are enjoying having our very own Winter Wonderland light display in the home’s gardens – it looks phenomenal!
“Here at the Burroughs, we’re passionate about playing an active role in our community, so we are delighted to be spreading some festive cheer this Christmas. We’re looking forward to a wonderful festive period with our residents and their relatives!
“We’d like to say a big thank you to Councillor Colleen Sullivan for helping us launch our fantastic lights display, and a huge well done to the team for coming together to create such a magical event.”
Those wishing to find out more about The Burroughs can call 01895 808 702, or email Home Manager Loreen McGeoghan at loreen.mcgeoghan@careuk.com
The Burroughs is a warm and welcoming care home which provides full-time residential and dementia care, as well as short-term respite care. Designed to enable residents to live enjoyable and fulfilling lives, the care home has its very own cinema and hairdressers, and there is plenty of space both indoors and out for relaxation and recreation.
The home has a comprehensive activity program, offering a mix of themed events, group activities and days out.