Youngsters bring Christmas cheer with visit to Ipswich residential home
St John's Playtime Pre School pay Shaftesbury House Care Home residents a visit. Left to right, Ron Cotton, Grace Chatfield and Ruth Flack. Picture: GREGG BROWN
Youngsters from St John’s Playtime Pre-School visited Shaftesbury House Residential Home yesterday to spread a little Christmas cheer.
St John's Playtime Pre School pay Shaftesbury House Care Home residents a visit. Left to right, Ron Cotton, Grace Chatfield and Ruth Flack. Picture: GREGG BROWN
The children visit the home once a months to see their friends at the home - to chat, play games and sing along with nursery rhymes.
St John's Playtime Pre School pay Shaftesbury House Care Home residents a visit. Left to right, Ron Cotton, Grace Chatfield and Ruth Flack. Picture: GREGG BROWN
Yesterday they opened a big box of Christmas crackers and residents entertained the kids by reading aloud the festive jokes.
St John's Playtime Pre School pay Shaftesbury House Care Home residents a visit. Left to right, Ron Cotton, Grace Chatfield and Ruth Flack. Picture: GREGG BROWN
Chris Bailey, activities leader at the home, said: “We had a lovely time.
St John's Playtime Pre School pay Shaftesbury House Care Home residents a visit. Left to right, Ron Cotton, Grace Chatfield and Ruth Flack. Picture: GREGG BROWN
“The children and residents love spending time with each other.
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“One of the residents said to me she loves it because it reminds her of when her own children were at that age.
“She said it really takes her back.”
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Sarah Knill, pre-school assistant at St Johns, added: “The children really enjoyed themselves visiting the residents.
“They really love going to see their friends.”
