RESIDENTS from Milford House Care Home have enjoyed a few visits to St Thomas’s Church, including a trip to display their own lovely addition to the annual Christmas Tree Festival.

Milford House created a bright and colourful tree which featured art that had been made over the last few weeks.

Milford House Care Home’s colourful creation.

The Christmas tree festival takes place each year in the beautiful church located in the heart of Salisbury, and residents were delighted to join the festive atmosphere at the 21st event, venturing out on the home’s minibus three times.

Residents are encouraged to express themselves through various arts and crafts mediums and have thoroughly enjoy the recent inclusive sessions delivered by home activities team, Gale and Jane.

Residents love their art.

The Mayor of Salisbury, Cllr John Wells, who opened the festival, commented: “All of these trees reflect the values of the groups that have produced them.”

The Forres Sandle Manor School choir entertained visitors and filled the church with uplifting melodies. Milford House resident Joy was visibly moved by the performance.

Forres Sandle Manor School choir gave a stirring performance.

Residents, families and staff then enjoyed a warm drink at Café Nero and chatted about the trees and the themes behind them, discussing which ones had been their favourite.

The home says it is proud to be part of the festival for a third year and look forward to creating next year’s entry.