Children's artwork and letters bring a smile to residents' faces at Alnwick care home

Residents at an Alnwick care home have been receiving pictures and letters from local children.
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Staff at Summerhill Care Home asked for youngsters to send in their artwork during the coronavirus lockdown.

“We have received quite a few letters and drawings now,” said care worker Kiera Norris.

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“The residents are loving them and really enjoying getting them.”

A resident at Summerhill Care Home with a child's letter.A resident at Summerhill Care Home with a child's letter.
A resident at Summerhill Care Home with a child's letter.

A box has been left on the care home’s drive at The Dunterns where artwork can be dropped off.

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