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Residents at a care home in Crowborough are giving Michael Bublé and Mariah Carey a run for their money this Christmas.

Along with hanging their stockings and putting up the tree, residents at Care UK’s Heather View, on Beacon Road, on have been getting into the Christmas spirit another way too – embarking on a mission to create this year’s Christmas Number 1.

Following the success of Heather View’s ‘Song for a King’ earlier this year, which saw residents make headlines for their unique tribute to King Charles III, the budding songwriters were inspired to take things to the next level and show just how much their song-writing skills sleigh.

While the rest of the country was getting a head start on their Christmas shopping, residents and team members were donning their festive jumpers and writing the next Christmas hit. All residents at Heather View were involved in the process, discussing their favourite Christmas traditions and memories to come up with a song which would capture the magic of the festive season.

The song was then recorded using professional equipment in the home’s very own ‘recording studio’ set up in the home’s soundproof cinema room – decorated with tinsel, baubles and lights for the full Christmas experience. Home Manger, Natasha King, led on the vocals, while a chorus of residents enthusiastically supported with their best festive harmonies.

86-year-old resident, Pauline, commented: “I really enjoyed the whole process of making the song and I can’t wait to hear the finished product! I loved discussing our favourite Christmas memories and dressing up in our festive t-shirts.”

94-year-old resident, Monica, added: “I love Christmas and it’s always such a lot of fun here at Heather View – we have so much going on. I love all the festive traditions like watching the royal speech and making Christmas wreaths.”

The lyrics include: “Children’s faces full of joy, hoping for their favourite toy. We all get together on Christmas Day, food to eat and games to play.”

Natasha King, Home Manager at Heather View, said: “Christmas is such a special time of the year here at Heather View and, after the success of our ‘Song for a King’, we just knew we had to capture the Christmas magic with something new.

“Brainstorming ideas for the lyrics provided an excellent opportunity for residents to share fond memories and discuss their favourite traditions with each other – from listening to the annual royal speech, to board games with families and debates over whether Baileys or Babycham is the superior Christmas Day tipple. Reminiscence activities are incredibly important for older people, especially those living with dementia, as it provides chance to reflect on happy memories and form connections with those around them, increasing wellbeing.

“We all had a fantastic time proving that you’re never too old to pursue your rockstar dreams by penning Christmas Celebration and are delighted we can now share this with the world – we’ll all be glued to the Christmas charts as we aim for number one this Christmas!”

Heather View has been designed to deliver the very best standards of care and to enable residents to live active and fulfilled lives. The state-of-the-art home provides full-time residential, nursing and dementia care, as well as short-term respite and palliative care. The home has its own space for activities, as well as a cinema, sensory room and café.

For more information on Heather View’s Christmas Number 1, please visit careuk.com/christmas-number-1