Darts legend Dennis Priestley lights up Mexborough care home for Christmas
Montagu Hall care home in Mexborough ushered in the festive season with a spectacular Christmas light switch-on event by British darts legend and two-time world champion, Dennis Priestley.
Residents, families and the team at Montagu Hall enjoyed traditional festive favourites like hot chocolate, mulled wine and mince pies before the sporting icon, known for his historic BDO and WDC world championship victories, had the honour of illuminating the home’s stunning festive display.
The celebration was made even brighter by the home’s recent recognition as ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in its first inspection, commending Montagu Hall for its “positive and welcoming atmosphere,” “exceptional care,” and for enabling residents to “live the life they chose.”
Charlie Parker, general manager at Montagu Hall, said: “What a wonderful way to celebrate an incredible year. After the fantastic news of our ‘Outstanding’ CQC rating, to come together with our residents, their families, and a local icon like Dennis Priestley to launch our Christmas celebrations was truly magical. It was a perfect, heart-warming evening that really captured the festive spirit and the close-knit community we have here. We’re all looking forward to a festive season filled with the same laughter, kindness, and community spirit that made this evening so special.”