Residents and Colleagues at HC-One’s The Moat House care home in Great Easton, Essex celebrates Burns Night on Friday 25th January.
Burns Night commemorates of the life of the bard Robert Burns, born 25th January 1759. The day also commemorates Burns' contribution to Scottish culture, including his best known work, Auld Lang Syne.
Everyone worked together to create a special day full of Scottish delights, Residents who are part of the home’s Cooking Club prepared and decorated cakes, the Craft Club created tartan decorations and the Chef prepared traditional Scottish dishes including, haggis, neaps and tatties.
On the day, Scottish music was played and traditional dances were performed before famous poems written by Robert Burns were read out for the group. Residents commented that it was lovely to celebrate the life of such an amazing person.