Diwali at Springdene Care Homes: A Festival of Light, Culture and Community

Diwali, the Festival of Lights, was a wonderfully warm celebration across Springdene’s care homes in North London – from Muswell Hill and Hampstead to Enfield. Residents and staff came together to enjoy a colourful afternoon filled with music, storytelling, and delicious Indian treats.

This year’s event captured everything that makes Springdene special: community spirit, cultural celebration and activities that bring joy and connection to daily life.

Lighting Up Our Homes with Colour and Culture

At Spring Lane, Spring Grove and Springview Care Homes, residents joined in a vibrant Diwali celebration featuring:

Traditional Diwali music
Colourful rangoli and mandala art
A tasting session of popular Indian snacks and sweets
Warm, shared conversations and laughter

The room was filled with colour, creativity and the welcoming glow of Diwali lights – a beautiful reminder that celebration and community belong to everyone, at every age.

A Mouth-Watering Diwali Tasting Experience

Our residents enjoyed a delicious selection of Indian favourites, including:

Poppadoms and crackers
Bombay mix
Chutneys and pickles
Gulab jamun (a resident favourite!)
Chai masala tea

The tasting session brought back memories, sparked new conversations and created a shared moment of discovery between residents and staff.

Creativity and Calm with Rangoli Art

Many residents chose to take part in colourful rangoli and mandala artwork. These beautiful patterns, traditionally used during Diwali to welcome goodness and good fortune, gave residents a chance to relax, focus and enjoy gentle creativity.

The finished pieces were proudly displayed – and so were the smiles.

Celebrations That Bring People Together

At Springdene, events like Diwali aren’t just activities. They are moments that:

Encourage connection and conversation
Help residents share traditions and stories
Celebrate cultures and communities represented in North London
Bring joy, music and warmth into every care home

Families, staff and residents enjoyed the chance to learn something new and celebrate side by side.

Watch Our Diwali Celebration

🎥 View our Diwali highlights video here:
https://www.instagram.com/p/DQocqQsFcZ8/?img_index=2

Care with Heart in North London

Springdene Care Homes are based in North London, with homes in Muswell Hill (Spring Lane), Hampstead (Spring Grove) and Enfield (Springview). Each home runs a full calendar of events and cultural celebrations throughout the year, helping residents enjoy meaningful, social and uplifting experiences.