Staff and residents at a care home embarked on some festive fundraising for a vital cause with a special 'Elf Day' celebration.

Oaklands House care home in Reydon, near Southwold, raised £400 for the Alzheimer’s Society, after a successful day of festive fundraising last Friday, December 4.

Lowestoft Journal: Staff and residents at Oaklands House care home in Reydon, near Southwold, embarked on some festive fundraising for a vital cause with a special 'Elf Day' celebration. Picture: Oaklands HouseStaff and residents at Oaklands House care home in Reydon, near Southwold, embarked on some festive fundraising for a vital cause with a special 'Elf Day' celebration. Picture: Oaklands House (Image: Oaklands House)

The team celebrated 'Elf Day' by decorating the home and donning elf-themed fancy dress and props, while enjoying festive games and activities.

A raffle was held for residents, staff and relatives to boost the final, fantastic total for the charity.

Lowestoft Journal: Staff and residents at Oaklands House care home in Reydon, near Southwold, embarked on some festive fundraising for a vital cause with a special 'Elf Day' celebration. Picture: Oaklands HouseStaff and residents at Oaklands House care home in Reydon, near Southwold, embarked on some festive fundraising for a vital cause with a special 'Elf Day' celebration. Picture: Oaklands House (Image: Oaklands House)

Staff have also been going above and beyond in recent months to come up with fun and innovative ideas for residents during the Covid-19 pandemic, including silver service dining experiences and more.

Home manager Ian Gooch said: “We’re extremely proud to have raised so much money for such an important cause which is very close to our hearts.

Lowestoft Journal: Staff and residents at Oaklands House care home in Reydon, near Southwold, embarked on some festive fundraising for a vital cause with a special 'Elf Day' celebration. Picture: Oaklands HouseStaff and residents at Oaklands House care home in Reydon, near Southwold, embarked on some festive fundraising for a vital cause with a special 'Elf Day' celebration. Picture: Oaklands House (Image: Oaklands House)

"Elf Day was so much fun for our residents and our staff and it was great to get festive and enjoy some Christmas silliness after a challenging few months."