Christmas Market Brings Festive Cheer to Monmouthshire Nursing Home

Recently, Gibraltar Nursing Home in Monmouth was alive with Christmas spirit as it hosted its own Christmas Market. More than 60 people attended, helping to raise over £650 for the home’s COGS committee (Creating Occupation in Gibraltar and Supporting Social Skills).

As guests arrived, they stepped through the Gingerbread arch where they were met with complimentary homemade mince pies and mulled wine. As they continued through the home, they discovered the beautifully decorated Santa’s grotto, before carrying onto the stalls which were set up in and around reception and the Pillars Restaurant.

Team members – dressed up as elves, Mrs Clause and the odd snowman – ran a variety of stalls selling handmade pieces, including painted clay decorations created by family members living at the home. Independent traders added to the mix with framed photography, hand-crafted Christmas tree displays and painted terracotta pots.

Money raised by the event will support the COGS committee’s ongoing work to plan activities that encourage wellbeing, purpose and social connection for family members throughout the year. Remaining items from the stalls have been displayed in reception for visitors to purchase, adding to the fundraising total.

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