Christmas treat: Royal Marines Band play at Strachan House Care Home

Heavenly music rang out of Strachan House Care Home as the community celebrated Christmas with The Band of His Majesty’s Royal Marines Scotland.

Staff and residents at Barchester’s Strachan House Care Home, in Blackhall, got in the Christmas spirit by inviting the community to come and join us in listening to the wonderful band playing some festive Christmas favourites.  

General Manager, Francis Fisher said: “We are so lucky to have such a fantastic community here at Strachan House Care Home.  

“We were delighted to welcome the Royal Marine Band to our home. The residents and staff loved it.”

A resident at Strachan House said, “I love to sing Christmas carols, so it was wonderful to hear all of my favourites played so beautifully by the Royal Marine Band, there really is nothing better than a good old singalong!”

Our varied life enrichment programme keeps residents active and provides a daily choice of engaging physical, mental and spiritual activities tailored to residents’ interests and abilities. 

Strachan House Care Home on Craigcrook Road is run by Barchester Healthcare, one of the UK’s largest care providers, which is committed to delivering high-quality care across its care homes and hospitals. Strachan House provides residential and dementia care, for long-term and respite. 

Christmas Community Singalong at Granton Campus

THURSDAY 5th DECEMBER from 6 – 7pm

On Thursday 5th December at 6pm, come join us for a festive evening of carol singing, choir singing and live music performance in the warm and welcoming surroundings of The Hub @ Edinburgh College, Granton Campus.

Free festive treats and mulled wine will be served by Edinburgh College Professional Cookery students to get us in the festive spirit, and there will be live performances from Edinburgh College musicians, with lyrics made available for singalongs for everyone to join in.

This is a free, family-friendly event and all are welcome!

The Hub is fully accessible but if you have any concerns about accessing the event please do get in touch.

This event is run in partnership with Edinburgh College and The City of Edinburgh Council.

This Morning: Christmas carols at Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre

Come along for a very festive morning with Christmas Carols and mince pies at the Centre!

We would love to see you for our last Tea & Toast and Golden Hour of the year! 🎅

A huge thank you to EVOC and The Postcode Lottery who have funded all of these sessions this year.

On Granton Waterfront: Carols by Candlelight

CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT


We invite you to an unforgettable Christmas experience packed with uplifting carols, multimedia, and a thought-provoking message. Mulled wine and mince pies will be served.

Also featuring a fun-packed Christmas party for kids aged 1-12.

Destiny Church | North Saturday 9th December, 5pm 7 Waterfront Broadway
EH5 1SA (Morrisons complex)

destinyedinburgh.com

Silent Night is the country’s favourite Christmas carol

Silent Night has been named the UK’s favourite Christmas carol – ousting O Holy Night from the top spot after a twelve year run.

choirIt’s said that Silent Night was written to help fill a gap in an Austrian midnight mass service after nibbling mice had put the church organ out of action!

First translated into English in 1863, the beautiful carol was sung between the trenches in the famous Christmas truce of 1914, which may help explain its return to number one as the country commemorates the 100th anniversary of the start of the First World War. The hugely-popular O Holy Night had previously held top spot for twelve years.

Thousands of Classic FM listeners voted in the radio station’s annual poll and the the full Top Thirty countdown will be broadcast on Christmas Day from 1pm in The Nation’s Favourite Carol.

I don’t want to spoil your enjoyment of the programme, but completing the top five are Hark! The Herald Angels Sing, In The Bleak Midwinter and O Come All Ye Faithful!

Whats your favourite Christmas song? Let us know!