Sundial Care Home, located near Sidmouth, Devon, were delighted to receive their Christmas cards from Penguin Pals, a startup, local initiative based in Ottery St Mary and inspired by the well-known Angel Project in North America, by sending hand written Christmas cards to the wider, and Devon community.
The thoughtful Christmas cards from Penguin Pals have brought a special feeling to the Care Home near Sidmouth, creating a sense of community spirit and helping to combat negative feelings or loneliness that may arise for some individuals during the Christmas period.
“I’ve been sending Christmas cards through the angel card project for last 2 or 3 years and I always wanted to do my own UK version” said, creator of Penguin Pals, Megan Romaine. “I came up with the name Penguin Pals because they live in colonies, so they aren’t alone, and they are associated with Christmas.”
Megan’s inspiration to send cards to Sundial Care Home came from a personal connection, as her Grandma once lived there. Megan shared, “I remember visiting when I was young, the atmosphere of the place was good and it was a nice building with lovely grounds and gardens, my grandma was happy there.”
Sundial Care Home remains committed to creating a warm, family-like environment for their residents, fondly referred to as family members. Through regular events, engaging activities, and meaningful connections within the local community, the home strives to provide companionship, purpose, and a true continuation of life, to ensure no one ever feels alone in their care, especially at this time of year.
This year, Penguin Pals reaching out to Sundial Care Home has demonstrated how even the smallest of gestures can build connections and make a difference, reminding us all of the strength of kindness and community during the festive season.
To discover more about Sundial Care Home, please visit https://www.sundialcare.com/
To discover more about Penguin Pals, please contact Penguin-Pals2024@protonmail.com