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The Big Corbridge Christmas Quiz

Thank you to everyone who took part in the Big Corbridge Christmas Quiz tonight.
Thank you VERY much to our host and quiz master Alistair Jenkins – he did a wonderful job!
Over 45 household groups joined in the Quiz, which was eventually won by the Wagstaff family – well done!
There was lots of laughing and joking and it was wonderful to see different families coming virtually together to enjoy a great evening’s entertainment and raise money for a good cause.
The fundraising total was £250 which will be split between ourselves and the Corbridge Youth Initiative, and we promise that every penny will be spent on those who need it most.
Thank you to all for your community spirit and generosity and to those “behind the scenes” who worked hard to make it a success.

Our Christmas Decorations and Memory Tree

Our Christmas Tree, decorations and Santa’s Grotto are now up outside and look very sparkly and festive. They are placed outside our dining room window so that residents can admire them through the glass. Everyone is enjoying the run up to Christmas week and we have lots of seasonal activities planned over the next few weeks.
We have also created a beautiful Memory Tree to help us commemorate friends, family and loved ones who are no longer with us. Residents and staff can write names and messages on wooden hearts and they will be hung from our lit up tree and displayed in the lounge all through Christmas and into 2021. We have made hearts and hung them on the tree to remember our much loved residents Ron, Meg, Marie, Bet, Gloria, Brian, April, Dot, Lily, Joan R, Linda, Joan J and Christine who sadly passed away in 2020.

A Corbridge Christmas 2020

This wonderful video celebrates our fantastic and supportive community in Corbridge, and has a cameo from our very own Berenice Groves, Chair of our Trustees. Honestly, it made us a bit emotional – make sure you have your hankies ready! Thank you to all those who have helped us and our residents and staff this year, and we join in with the Corbridge community looking forward to a better 2021. ❤️❤️💓💓

 

Chuck your Coins for Charity!

If you’re passing the driveway entrance to Charlotte Straker House in Corbridge you may see our “coin drop” bin.
 
If you have any loose change, please drop it into the bin, and every penny goes straight towards our Covid Isolation Unit Appeal.
 
Thank you very much for your generosity!