Tripping the light fantastic at Hitchin care home
Lighting up time got a whole new meaning at Iris Court Care Home as the community came together to see the home’s Christmas lights switched on for the very first time this Christmas.
Staff and residents at Barchester’s Iris Court care home, in Hitchin, got in the Christmas spirit by inviting their families, friends and community to come and join in who all gathered in the home’s reception for the occasion.
There was mulled wine, hot chocolate, Mince pies along with lots of other Christmas treats all prepared by head chef Gemma to keep everyone warm. The Christmas tree and all the lights looked amazing when the home’s General Manager, Tash Begum, flicked the switch for the big reveal.
General Manager, Tash Begum said: “We absolutely love Christmas here at Iris Court Care Home it is such a special time and we all love decorating the home and having a lovely big tree. This is possibly the biggest we’ve ever had but then, it is Christmas so you have to go over the top!”
Sandra resident at Iris Court Care Home said: “It feels Christmassy now all the lights are up, the home looks so beautiful.
Our varied life enrichment programme keeps residents active, and provides a daily choice of engaging physical, mental and spiritual activities tailored to residents’ interests and abilities.
Iris Court Care Home is run by Barchester Healthcare, one of the UK’s largest care providers, which is committed to delivering high-quality care across its care homes and hospitals. Iris Court Care Home provides residential care, dementia care and respite care.