Making hiss-tory! Care home invites the community to celebrate the Lunar New Year

On Wednesday, 29 January, residents and team members at Care UK’s Mercia Grange, on Lichfield Road, are hosting a special celebration to mark the beginning of the Year of the Snake.

Attendees will get the opportunity to hold an array of different snakes, thanks to a visit by The Animal Man.

There will also be traditional Chinese snacks available in goodie bags and the home will be decorated with lanterns, large ornately decorated fans and red and gold balloons.

The team have also organised a Lunar New Year-inspired craft session, where guests can create goldfish decorations using red pockets, while learning more about the culture and background of the annual celebration.  

Michael McNelis, Home Manager at Mercia Grange, said: “We’re looking forward to marking the Lunar New Year with the local community and everyone’s really excited about our special snake visit. 

“Here at Mercia Grange, we enjoy celebrating and learning about different cultures, and residents are always keen to try new foods and share their own experiences of different countries and their traditions. We’re sure that the traditional Chinese snacks will be a real hit, and we encourage those feeling brave to hold the snakes!” 

Mercia Grange is a state-of-the-art care home which provides full-time residential, nursing, dementia, and short-term respite care. The three-storey care home, which features 67 ensuite bedrooms, has been designed to enable residents to live active and fulfilled lives, while also promoting independence. The care home incorporates plenty of space for hobby and leisure activities, and includes its own cinema, hair and beauty salon and café.

To find out more about Mercia Grange, please call Customer Relations Manager Rachel Mackay on 0121 314 3196, or email rachel.mackay@careuk.com 

For more general information, please visit careuk.com/mercia-grange