Rosewell Primary pupils' bring Christmas gifts for Lasswade care home residents

Barchester’s Drummond Grange care home in Lasswade got a very special delivery just days before Christmas.

Pupils and their families from Rosewell Primary School donated lots of lovely gifts and also made some gift boxes for Drummond Grange residents.

The home’s general manager, Eleanor Wilson, said: “We were overwhelmed by the kindness and generosity from the primary school. The residents within the home loved receiving these gifts and the handmade cards from the children.”

He added: “We’re making our homes as safe as possible and will ensure that all new residents and staff are vaccinated before moving in or working here.”

Residents and staff with some of the gifts donated by the school pupils.

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