RESIDENTS at Rossetti House in Frome recently took part in a day of seasonal activities organised in partnership with local charity Purple Elephant.

Rossetti House, on Welshmill Lane, joined forces with young visitors from Purple Elephant to revisit customs from Christmases past.

Families supported by Purple Elephant joined residents in making their very own traditional Christmas decorations, including paper chains, handmade cards and orange and clove pomanders.

Resident, Amanda Relph, said: “My favourite thing about the day was being with the children and sharing in their joy in creating something they could take home with them.

“It’s so important to carry on these traditions around Christmas. I remember always doing little plays for my family and we always read ‘A night before Christmas’, a tradition I still do now and will be reading on Christmas Eve at Rossetti House this year.”

The event was part of Care UK’s ‘Step into Christmas’ initiative, which aims to revive residents’ festive traditions by encouraging them to share memories with the local community and younger generation.

By blending storytelling, crafts and carol singing, the sessions create a space for meaningful intergenerational connection. For further information on Step into Christmas, visit careuk.com/Step-into-Christmas.

Phil Vale, general manager at Rossetti House, said: “Christmas is such a special time of year, and this event allowed us to honour those memories from residents’ childhoods of making their own festive decorations with their loved ones.

“It was a wonderful opportunity to bring different generations together for a day of festive cheer. It was truly heartwarming to watch residents reminisce and share stories from Christmases gone by.”

To find out more about Rossetti House, call customer relations manager Helen Cross on 01373 887 988, email [email protected] or visit careuk.com/rossetti-house