Celebrating Carers, Community and Christmas Spirit

23 December 2025
BLOG, COMMUNITY
1 min read.

This year’s Families Together at Christmas brought carers, families, and the local community together for a warm, relaxed, and truly inclusive celebration. The event was full of music, laughter, and festive cheer — and it was a wonderful way to celebrate the season together.

From the moment people arrived, the room was filled with joy, connection, and Christmas spirit.

Music, Poetry and Festive Fun

The afternoon featured a brilliant mix of live performances that had everyone smiling, singing, and signing along.

Highlights included:

  • Poetry from Casey Bailey, which was moving, thoughtful, and uplifting
  • Sing and Sign Along sessions, making sure everyone could join in
  • A high-energy performance from the Heavy Beat Brass Band, bringing the festive vibes
  • A special visit from Santa, which was a big hit with children and families

We were also proud to see Henry Liggins leading the Midland Mencap Choir, who performed beautifully and brought so much heart to the event. Alongside them, the B:Music Staff Choir added even more festive magic, showing the power of community voices coming together.

Thank You to Our Amazing Partners

Events like this are only possible through partnership and teamwork. A huge thank you goes to:

  • B:Music for their ongoing support and collaboration
  • Forward Carers for helping us celebrate and recognise carers
  • The incredible staff and volunteers, who worked behind the scenes to make sure everyone felt welcome, safe, and included

Your support helps us create inclusive spaces where everyone belongs.

Looking Ahead to Next Year

Families Together at Christmas was a beautiful reminder of how important community, carers, and connection are — especially at this time of year. Seeing people come together to share music, creativity, and joy is at the heart of what we do at Midland Mencap.

We already can’t wait to do it all again next year

To find out more about our community activities and support for families and carers, visit our Community Services and Unpaid Carers Support pages.