Audlem care home residents receive Christmas messages from local schools

Children and staff from across the Nantwich Educational Partnership (NEP) have been busy sending 'Hearts to Homes' this week, sending Christmas cards and good wishes to local residents.

The partnership represents all the schools from as far out as Wrenbury and Audlem to Bickerton and Bunbury.

Chairman of NEP, Boo Edleston, said that members of the schools had been moved by the difficulties faced by care homes throughout 2020.

"This year we have faced huge challenges in our schools but we know that we are not alone," Said Boo. "We have been very moved by the difficulties the residents of our care homes have faced.

"Knowing that many of the schools already had links with their local homes turned into a larger plan whereby across 14 schools, both primary and secondary, children made Christmas cards and after quarantining these they were then shared out across the area.

"Each school then took a selection of cards to one of the care homes in their area that contained messages of love and support and showcased some beautiful artistic abilities.

"We want our older community members and the staff who have tirelessly supported their residents since March, to know that the young people of the town and the staff of the schools have not forgotten them.

"We appreciate how hard it has been and the emotional impact it has had on the homes and the families of the residents."

Headteachers have also reflected on the great kindness they have seen from their community and the support they have received and wanted to ensure that they, in turn, supported the homes by sending cards and good wishes this Christmas.

Headteacher Caroline Middleton from Bridgemere who visited Corbrook Park in Audlem said: "We waved to the residents through the window, they loved it and I know the cards will be much appreciated as they were going to take them to their cheese and wine event that afternoon to be shared with residents."