One hundred guests were invited for a traditional two-course Christmas lunch while they watched the Christmas classic It’s a Wonderful Life on the big screen. Guests were greeted with a glass of bucks fizz to start the celebration.
Care home residents enjoyed a starter of either cock-a-leekie terrine with pickled vegetables & tomato chutney or celeriac & sun blushed tomato tartare with oatcakes. This was followed by roast turkey or a roast butternut squash pave with all the trimmings. The afternoon was rounded off by coffee or tea and mince pies.
Claire McHardy, Leith’s general manager at EICC, said: “We understand the importance of social connections for older people, so we were pleased to be able to reach out to these organisations to help us put on this event. It was a lovely Christmassy afternoon, and it was heartwarming to see the joy that our food and the film brought to our guests.”
This is the third time the EICC has hosted the festive film afternoon for local care home residents. The event was supported to ensure it was comfortable, calm and enjoyable for all.
Lisa Moodie, commissioned service lead for Edinburgh & Lothians at Alzheimer Scotland, added: "The people we support thoroughly enjoyed the chance to watch a classic film over a festive lunch. Thank you to the EICC for reaching out to involve us."