Residents and staff at Monkscroft Care Centre have written a winter carol and released a video on social media to share Christmas joy with the local community. The video is available to view at Monkscroft Christmas Video (vimeo.com).

The song has also been shared on the care home’s Facebook page (www.facebook.com/OSJCTMonkscroft) and features a cameo by Chief Executive Dan Hayes, dressed as Santa, who sings: ‘Will it be a winter wonderland? Merry Christmas Monkscroft!’

Doreen Paisley, Home Manager, who sings the first verse, said: “We are very proud of our Christmas message, shared in a song written by our residents for this time of year. The lyrics are heartwarming and joyful and we’ll be singing it as we enjoy our many festive activities at Monkscroft.”

The songs chorus names the care home’s four households: Alstone, Pittville, Redgrove and Springbank. 

Monkscroft Winter Carol 2023 to the tune of Winter Wonderland.

Room bells ring, are you listening? 

The tinsel is glistening

A sparkly sight

It’s Christmas night 

Will it be a winter wonderland? 

Gone away is the sunshine

It’s dark now by teatime

But today, Christmas Eve, 

We know with relief  

We’re blessed with staff’s helping hands.

Chorus: Alstone, Pittville, Redgrove and Springbank

Residents and team are having fun!

Alstone, Pittville, Redgrove and Springbank

A Monkscroft Christmas has begun!

Spare a thought for the homeless, 

refugees and the hopeless

May their lives be relieved 

By hands such as these

And people will do all that they can

May we hope for the Planet

And all creatures on it

That green shoots will grow

After the snow

And Monkscroft will greet a welcome spring 

Our bells ring, thanks for listening,

Bring wine and spiced pudding,

We have parcels to share

Thank you for the care

A little piece of winter wonderland. 

Spoken: A piece of Christmas wonderland and a Merry Christmas to you all.

Monkscroft Care Centre is rated Outstanding by CQC and has a 10 out of 10 score by the consumer website carehome.co.uk.