TWO care homes in Cirencester are asking locals to spread some festive cheer by sending a Christmas card to their residents.

 Bupa Care Homes have put out a festive plea to their local community to send in messages of yuletide cheer to residents and staff this Christmas to boost morale, wellbeing and create a sense of belonging.

The cards received will be opened and placed around each home for everyone to read and enjoy. 

Elissa Francis, Regional Director at Bupa, said: “Sending and receiving cards is a tradition that many of our residents’ love, so this Christmas we wanted to make the winter season extra special by calling on our local communities to surprise our residents with lots of lovely cards.”

“We know that receiving a card full of festive well wishes would really mean the world to our residents this year. 

"It’s a small gesture of kindness which would have such a positive impact, providing residents with a great sense of warmth, support, and togetherness – the ultimate definition of festive cheer!” 

She said the team are committed to making every day as happy as possible, but  are also aware that some days are harder for those residents who don’t have relatives to share celebrations with.

She added: “We know how wonderful our local community is and are hopeful that people will come together in a show of festive spirit to boost everyone’s moods in the homes and make it an even merrier Christmas, we aim to receive enough cards so that each resident feels extra loved and special.”

Anyone wishing to send a Christmas card to their local Bupa Care Home can post them to the following addresses: 

• Ashley House Bupa Care Home, 118 Trafalgar Road, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 2ED

• Elm Grove Bupa Care Home, Somerford Road, Cirencester, Gloucestershire GL7 1TX

Bupa Care Homes situated in Cirencester welcome residents in need of nursing, residential and dementia care. For further information, please visit https://www.bupa.co.uk/care-services