December was truly a month to remember at Forefaulds Care Home (Sanctuary Care), filled with festive fun, meaningful moments, and heart‑warming experiences both inside and outside the home.
Festive Outings & Community Connections
Residents enjoyed a range of wonderful outings throughout the month. A highlight was attending a lively Christmas party, where everyone embraced the festive spirit with dancing, laughter, and a well‑earned seasonal tipple. Residents also received a warm welcome at South Park Primary School, joining pupils for lunch and enjoying their delightful nativity performance, a visit filled with joy and community spirit. Their monthly ice skating trip proved as popular as ever, with residents enjoying the atmosphere and winter magic. On Christmas Eve, the team organised a very special outing for resident Jean, taking her back to the Glasgow Green area where she grew up. Jean visited her old primary school and parish church – meaningful places from her childhood and young adult years. At the Christmas markets, she even enjoyed a balloon ride, while other residents tried their hand at the festive fairground games!
Creative Fun at Home
Inside the home, Christmas creativity was in full swing. Residents enjoyed plenty of festive crafting and baking, including the creation of an amazing handmade Christmas cake that everyone was proud of. The family Christmas party was a huge success, with families coming together to celebrate and even a special visit from Santa himself! To round off an unforgettable month, staff took to the stage for a Forefaulds pantomime – Snow White! The performance was packed with laughter and joy, giving residents a brilliant end to the year.
Spreading Kindness in the Community
This year, staff and relatives chose to take part in an alternative Secret Santa. Instead of exchanging gifts with one another, they each purchased a present for a child in the local community.T hanks to their generosity, Forefaulds collected over 40 gifts for Future Communities in Cambuslang. The organisation was incredibly grateful, and the team hope to make this meaningful initiative a tradition every Christmas.
December at Forefaulds was filled with love, laughter, and togetherness, a wonderful example of the vibrant community spirit that makes the home so special.
Last Updated on 20th January 2026 by Shanice
