Wheatlands Care Home joins Christmas gift appeal to help spread festive cheer
Local residents are being invited to donate gifts and festive treats to help bring Christmas cheer to children, adults and older people in need
A care home is calling on local residents to help bring Christmas smiles to people of all ages by donating gifts to a festive appeal.
Wheatlands Care Home is supporting the Christmas Smile Project by acting as a local donation point for the initiative, which aims to provide presents to children, young people, adults and older people who might otherwise go without a gift this Christmas.
The appeal is asking members of the public to donate brand-new, unwrapped presents and seasonal sweet treats suitable for people of all ages, from babies to the elderly.
Donations can include toys for children, gifts for teenagers and thoughtful presents for older people.
Paula Wiggan, general manager at Wheatlands, said the home was delighted to be supporting the project and hoped the community would get behind the appeal.
She said: "Christmas is such a special time of year, and we believe everyone deserves to feel a little joy and happiness.
"Our community has always shown such fantastic kindness and generosity, and we hope that people will once again come together to support this amazing appeal.
"Even the smallest gift can make the biggest difference. Just knowing that someone has thought of you at Christmas can mean so much."
Donations can be dropped off at Wheatlands Care Home, Southfield Road, Much Wenlock, TF13 6AT.
The deadline for donations is Tuesday, December 1, 2026.
Anyone looking for gift ideas or further information about the appeal can visit christmassmile.org.uk.