Turkey & Tinsel Week at our Brighton centre

With a stylish Christmas tree decorated in our charity’s colours, the centre has been enjoying a distinctly magical feel. 

The much anticipated Christmas Variety Show was put on by staff demonstrating their many and varied talents.

The genial hosts for the Show were Chris Kirk and Stephen Richards.

Steve Janering and Kevin Maile sang “Whispering Grass”, closely resembling the original artists Windsor Davies and Don Estelle (of It Ain’t Half Hot Mum).

Our own band, the White Stix, performed several rock ‘n’ roll numbers and some members, who had clearly heard them before, were seen removing their hearing aids in readiness!

The bell ringing required serious concentration...

…unlike the ukulele playing.

A local pack of brownies came to the centre and gave a lovely carol concert.

And afterwards stayed to chat to the veterans.

Gingernut Theatre Company brought their stage to us, performing the panto, “Beauty & the Beast”.

Our veterans also enjoyed excursions to festive markets and picturesque local towns, as well as visiting some beautiful countryside inns to sample seasonal produce and catch up on some last minute Christmas shopping.

A great week and lovely start to the festive season.

The Christmas dinner, as ever, was a highlight of the week for our veterans who looked resplendent in their favourite Christmas sweaters.

And not forgetting their hats!