Schoolchildren spread Christmas cheer at Melton care home
Schoolchildren brought some real festive joy to elderly people at a Melton Mowbray care home when they sang a selection of Christmas carols and songs.
Pupils from the primary schools at Ab Kettleby and Somerby, which are both part of the Mowbray Education Trust, made the special visit to Framland Residential Home in the town.
The combined choirs from both schools have enjoyed going to the home each year in the run-up to Christmas since 2022.
On Monday, the children performed a range of favourites, including traditional carols such as Silent Night, which was accompanied by Makaton sign language which the pupils had learned.
They also sang upbeat classics like Rocking Around the Christmas Tree and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, to name just a couple.
They sang to a warm and appreciative audience of residents at the Faldo Drive home.
Reflecting on the concert, Rachel Sida, the choir leader at Somerby Primary School, said: “The children sang beautifully, and we all felt very festive after their performance.
"It was wonderful to meet the residents and share some festive cheer.
"Framland were so welcoming, and the children really enjoyed their morning.”
The residents were delighted by the performance – they joined in with the singing and rewarded the children with a big round of applause.
As a thank you, the residents kindly shared cupcakes with the pupils following the performance.
Charlotte Stone, home manager at Framland Residential Home, added: “It was wonderful to welcome the children back again to share their songs.
"Our residents and staff really enjoyed it.”