We took part in Safe In Sussex’s Gingerbread House competition again this year

As we head into the festive season, we’ve of course got lots of festive activities planned to keep us busy. From card making and putting up the decorations to singing Christmas songs and enjoying a Christmas film.

One of the first Christmas events on our calendar this year was the Safe In Sussex Gingerbread House competition. A competition run by Safe in Sussex, a local charity that offers support to people affected by domestic abuse.

The price of a gingerbread house kit goes towards funding the amazing work that Safe in Sussex do. Including providing refuge accommodation for victims of abuse. It’s a really important charity and Heaton House is proud to support it again this year. 

Our Gingerbread House

As we’re a Dementia care home, we wanted to spread awareness of Dementia and Alzheimer’s, but also to send a positive message. This year, we submitted our house with the quote, ‘They may be forgetful, but we won’t let them be forgotten’. We’re passionate about making sure all of our residents feel at home, cared for and part of our family. So we thought this quote fitted into what we do.

We took ideas from our residents and brought people’s attention to Alzheimer’s with a positive spin that reflected the wonderful work our care team does. 

The house itself had the Alzheimer’s Society blue as well as the iconic flower that represents them. From the blue icing at each corner to the blue flowers along the top of the roof, we wanted to make sure that our theme was clear and that the house stood out. 

We had great fun taking part in the competition and, as always, it’s good to support an important local cause while doing so.