Nursing home brings light and joy with Diwali celebration

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Green Park Nursing Home in Greater Sankey recently marked the Festival of Lights with a vibrant and meaningful Diwali celebration, bringing together residents, colleagues, and the local community for a day of cultural appreciation, joy and delicious food.

Diwali is an important celebration for many members of the Green Park team, and this year the home took the festivities one step further by inviting a professional cultural workshop provider to lead the event. The workshop offered residents the opportunity to enjoy traditional Bollywood dancing, create their own diyas (decorative clay lamps), and experience the beauty of henna art, all while tucking into traditional dishes.
“This celebration meant a great deal to many of our colleagues, and it was a privilege to share that joy with them,” said Heather, Home Manager. “It was equally heartening to see our residents so engaged and enthusiastic throughout the day. Celebrating Diwali together created a deeper bond between our colleagues and residents, built on mutual respect and cultural understanding.”
The event was inspired in part by the success of a Bollywood-themed performance earlier this year during Green Park’s cruise competition in June, which residents thoroughly enjoyed. Building on that, the team felt a Diwali workshop would offer another uplifting and enriching experience.
Resident Cecil was particularly delighted with the celebration. “I loved how colourful and happy the festival makes you feel,” he shared, proudly showing off his henna design. Cecil was eager to learn more, engaging the workshop leaders in conversation about the traditions and meaning of Diwali.

The day was filled with smiles, music, and colourful decorations – a true reflection of the festival’s spirit. One family member commented, “It’s brilliant to see so many happy faces.”
Reflecting on the success of the event, the care team remarked on how powerful it was to honour and celebrate the cultures represented within their team. “Diwali is about love, light, and togetherness,” said a team member. “And this celebration truly brought all of that into our home.”
Green Park Nursing Home remains committed to recognising and celebrating the diversity within its community, ensuring every resident and colleague feels seen, valued, and included.
Lisa, Activities Coordinator, said: “A huge thank you to Ami Shah and team for coming out to Green Park Nursing Home and putting on such a brilliant Bollywood dancing performance for our lovely residents. We had an absolute blast – everyone loved watching the dancing, trying on the beautiful traditional outfits, and even joining in with a few moves ourselves! It was such a brilliant afternoon.”

Green Park Nursing Home provides nursing and short-term respite care, along with specialised dementia care across three dedicated ‘Reconnect’ communities. It holds a ‘Good’ rating with the Care Quality Commission. For more information about the home, visit: https://orchardcarehomes.com/carehomes/green-park-great-sankey-warrington
It is part of the Orchard Care Homes Group, which looks after 23 care homes in the Midlands and the North of England. For more information on Orchard Care Homes, please call 01423 859859.


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