60 Christmas hampers donated to local care home
60 Christmas hampers donated to local care home
All of the students at Spalding Academy have joined together to give their season’s greetings by creating Christmas Hampers for residents at the Glenholme Halmer Court Care Home in Spalding.
On Wednesday 15th December, staff and students from Spalding Academy delivered over 60 Christmas Hampers in this annual tradition for the school where students in every form donate an item into a Christmas Hamper. Unfortunately, due to Covid, this was not possible last year so the school have been very much looking forward to providing some festive cheer once again.
Every form in the school created their very own Christmas Hamper, which they decorated in their very own Christmas theme and every student then donated an item to put in the hamper. The range of items donated included chocolates, biscuits, tea bags, coffee, hot chocolate, marmalade, jam, tinned food, toiletries, socks and festive items.
When all of these small items come together in one hamper – it becomes a very generous and appreciated gift at a time of year when some people may be lonely. It has been a very difficult time for many residents at the Glenholme Halmer Court Care Home who may have limited contact with family or friends over the festive period so this act of kindness is much appreciated.
Glenholme Halmer Court Care Home do an amazing job providing support for up to 61 older people living with dementia and other related illnesses, and residents who require permanent or respite care in a residential setting.
Judith Reeve, who is the manager of the care home said “she was overwhelmed with the kindness of our students”.
