Residents and carers from Larkrise Care Centre in Banbury enjoyed a festive Christmas lunch at Miller & Carter Banbury, bringing people together to celebrate the season and recognise the dedication of carers within the local community.

As part of the visit, carers were treated to a complimentary meal when accompanying a resident, offering a meaningful way to say thank you for the care, compassion and support they provide every day.

The restaurant created a warm and welcoming setting for the occasion, with festive table settings and Christmas crackers adding to the celebratory atmosphere. Residents spoke positively about the experience, particularly enjoying the food and the opportunity to spend time together in the community.

Eleanor Haynes, Christmas Coordinator at Miller & Carter Banbury, said:

“We were delighted to welcome the residents and carers from Larkrise to celebrate Christmas with us. It was a pleasure to organise the lunch and see everyone enjoying themselves. This was our way of saying thank you to carers and giving something back to our local community at such a special time of year.”

Larkrise Care Home was chosen for the initiative due to its strong links with the Banbury community and its ongoing commitment to supporting residents to enjoy meaningful experiences beyond the home.

Catherine Howse, Home Manager at Larkrise Care Centre, said:

“The residents absolutely loved the experience. They said the food was amazing, and the Christmas crackers and beautifully laid tables made it feel extra special. We are very grateful to Miller & Carter for making both our residents and carers feel so welcome.”

The team expressed their thanks to Miller & Carter Banbury for hosting such a thoughtful celebration and look forward to continuing to work together on future community initiatives.