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12/01/2026

JANUARY 12th 2026

The first Monday after the 12th day post Christmas, is called 🌽

This agriculturally 🌾 significant day has been dated as far back as the late 15th century.

Present day observations of Plough Monday is that it can identify the beginning of the year 👨🏼‍🌾

11/01/2026

JANUARY 2026

was first celebrated in 2013 when it was formalised by , it later became a registered trademark in 2014 and since then, people across the country have been taking part each year 📆

Research has shown that people who take part in Dry January, are more likely to continue to make healthy wellness choices throughout the rest of the year.

The best way to Dry January, is to refrain from drinking alcohol 🍾for the first 31 days of the year (every day in ).

Challenges are easier to face when it is a shared experience, so why not get together with a friend and organise to replace your regular tipple, with a winter stroll ❄️ or a games night 🎲

07/01/2026

JANUARY 6th 2026

Yesterday was !

I'm sure lots of you received shortbread over the festive period 🎄 I for one learnt to make shortbread this Christmas and gifted 🎁 some to friends and family.

It is surprisingly easy to make this sweet Scottish treat, "how is it made?" I hear you say 🙂 well here is a recipe just in case you decide to take on the challenge today. Enjoy!

Shortbread Recipe:

2 1/4 cups (12oz) all-purpose flour

1/2 cup (4oz) sugar

1 cup (8oz) butter

Preheat the oven to 375°F/190°C and mix all of the ingredients together until they form a stiff dough. At this point, it’s time to add any additional ingredients like chocolate chips or lavender. It doesn’t make much difference whether choosing to mix by hand or using a mixer.

Roll out the dough and form round shapes, which can then be scored into triangles. Prick each piece with a fork to avoid getting air bubbles.

Another option is also to use a shortbread mold as well. Place on a cookie sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes. Then sprinkle it with sugar immediately upon removing it from the oven.

Congratulations, you now have freshly-baked shortbread to enjoy for National Shortbread Day and all-year round!

04/01/2026

JANUARY 4th 2026

World Braille Day is today!

Louis Braille is the name of the man who invented the system. Today is used as a reminder of how important it is for visually impaired and blind people to have access to Braille as much and as often as possible.

is a chance for business, organisations and communities to increase accessibility and raise .

04/01/2026

JANUARY 3rd 2026

Yesterday was 😴

With all the recent festivities of 🎄 and 🎆 I'm sure there are a few of us that are feeling pretty spent, maybe running on auto, and looking for a reset.

The idea of Festival of Sleep Day, is to take some time for ourselves, to start over and reboot our energy levels. We are encouraged to be reminded of the importance of and prioritise a restful

Take some time to indulge in activities that promote relaxation 🧘‍♀️ rest. 💤

01/01/2026

JANUARY 1st 2026

Happy New Year! from all of us here at Christchurch Care 🙂

wishing you all the health and happiness for 2026.

31/12/2025

DECEMBER 31st 2025

Wishing you all a Happy New Year!

Another year has come and gone.
Time does not wait, it travels on.
This chapter closed, we turn the page;
remembering all we've lost and gained.

Let's raise our hearts, and turn to face
the dawning light of this new day.
May courage be the song we sing,
as hopeful bells of the new year ring.

- John Mark Green

25/12/2025

Merry Christmas from all of us here at

We hope you have had a festive day and wish you all the very best this

21/12/2025

DECEMBER 21st 2025

Today is the ❄️ which is when the sun makes its shortest and lowest arc in the sky.

Many also celebrate the Winter Solstice as it means that after today, the days will continue to get longer as the 🌞 starts to climb again.

Its also only 4 days till 🎄 🤗

17/12/2025

DECEMBER 17th 2025

Today is , and we are encouraged to express our gratitude 🙏 to those is our lives that we are Thankful for.

To the family and friends 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 that we call upon in times of need, in times of happiness 🙂 and in times we with one another.

There is never a perfect time 🕛 to express how we truly feel, so why not take the opportunity today, to say to those special people.

17/12/2025

Christchurch Care takes pride in our family run specialist agency, providing care to many different people within the comfort of their own homes.

Take a look at our article on the website below for further information on the services we provide, and how we may be able to help you today.

Christchurch Care is a family run specialist agency, providing care and support to people in their own homes. Christchurch Care’s dedicated domiciliary

13/12/2025

DECEMBER 11th 2025

Thursday last week we celebrated 🥳 in support of 💓

People across England and Ireland have been raising Funds for the since 2013, and this year was no different. 💓

Businesses, organisations and our communities came together in their best Christmas jumper to show their support 💓

How did you Christmas Jumper Day this year? 💓