Luton care home calls on community to send Christmas cards to residents

St Mary’s Bupa Care Home on Dunstable Road wants each of its residents to feel the warmth of opening a Christmas card this year.

All cards received will be opened by residents and placed around the home for everyone to read and enjoy.

Indra Harrynamsingh, manager at St Mary's, said: “The tradition of sending and receiving Christmas cards at this time of year is one many of our residents have always enjoyed.

"It is the best way of spreading Christmas cheer and keeping connected to those near and far. It’s a very special feeling to open a card and to know that someone cares about you and wants to wish you well at this time of the year.”

For some residents, Christmas it can be a lonely and emotional time, reflecting on loved ones who have died.

Ms Harrynamsingh added: “At St Mary’s, we do everything we can to ensure residents have a fun-filled Christmas.

"However, for those who are unable to see their families or who don’t have any relatives, it can be a difficult time. If we can get enough cards so that each resident has the joy of opening something during the festive season, that would be really special."

“The Luton community has really come together this year so we’re hoping the same spirit can help rally lots of Christmas cheer. In these unprecedented times, a show of community support like this would really boost everyone’s spirits in the home and make it an even merrier Christmas.”

Anyone wishing to send a Christmas card can post one to St Mary’s Bupa Care Home, 19 Dunstable Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 1BE.