The Hillhead Community Centre was practically shaking with festive spirit last week as we hosted the annual GRACE Christmas Party! With roughly 80 amazing people through the doors, it wasn’t just a party it was a full-blown holiday extravaganza.
Fuelling the Fun
We started things off the right way: with a feast! Our guests tucked into a mountain of sandwiches and wraps, but let’s be honest the real stars of the table were the mince pies, festive sweets, and enough crisps to keep the party popping.
Game On
Once everyone was fueled up, the games began and things got a little competitive! The room was a whirlwind of activity as we powered through:
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Sweetie Pong (which is just as addictive as it sounds!)
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Higher/Lower
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Giant Connect 4
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A high-stakes round of Bingo
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And the absolute chaos of Pass the Parcel!
With the music pumping in the background, the energy was through the roof!
A Sing-Along with Ricky
The atmosphere reached a new high when Ricky led us in a brilliant impromptu sing-along! It was a magic, unplanned moment that had the whole room joining in and really brought the GRACE family together.
A VIP Guest (In a Red Suit!)
Just when we thought the afternoon couldn’t get any better, we had a very special visitor. Santa took a break from his busy schedule to swing by Hillhead! He didn’t come empty-handed, either he made sure the festive magic was shared by all, handing out selection boxes to every single guest.
The Grand Finale: The Raffle of the Century
We saved the absolute best for last. To close out the day, we held our MASSIVE Christmas Raffle. When we say massive, we mean massive! We raised a Grand Total of £478 for GRACE. The prize table was so loaded with goodies it was practically groaning under the weight. The room went silent (for the first time all day!) as the winning numbers were drawn. From giant hampers to surprise treats, it felt like the winning would never end!
It was the perfect, high-octane finish to a day filled with laughter and community spirit.
A huge shout-out to our incredible volunteers and everyone who donated prizes to make that raffle so legendary. We couldn’t have done it without you!
Special thanks to the following for donations :
- Well Pharmacy
- Timpson’s
- Tesco
- Cowgate Pharmacy
- Cancer research
- Old School Barber
- Sam’s Barber
- Kings Barber
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to our whole GRACE family!
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