A Love Actually-style Christmas card has helped spread festive cheer.

Some of the town's older residents are celebrating after winning a Christmas card competition at their home, dementia specialist Belong care village.

The winners, from Oak House, star in the card themselves, holding up messages sharing noting what they feel is the best part of Christmas, in a fashion not dissimilar to that famous scene with Andrew Lincoln in Love Actually.

Residents said they enjoy how the holidays bring together loved ones, how family's decorate their homes and wear Christmas jumpers, and, of course, opening presents.

The digital card has been shared with customers, families, and others in the community connected with the Kennedy Avenue village, as well as Belong's sister sites across Cheshire and the North West, whose customers were also invited to take part in the annual contest. 

Speaking of behalf of the winning household, Margaret Wilkinson said: "I think it is absolutely marvellous!"  

Belong Macclesfield's Oak House is a homely 24-hour residential care household where up to 13 people share a communal living room, kitchen and dining space, with support workers assisting them to live as independently as possible whilst enjoying later life.  

Cheryl Davies, general manager at Belong Macclesfield, added: "We are pleased that our seasonal card competition has proven fruitful in encouraging our customers to showcase their creative flair.

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"There were many entries and after a tough decision, congratulations go to Oak House for their wonderful submission.  

"Whilst the sending of cards is a tradition perhaps less observed in this age, our customers tell us how important it is for them and we are happy to continue to promote this for the benefit of everyone." 

More information about Belong at Home can be found at www.belong.org.uk or by contacting [email protected].