NIGHTINGALE House Hospice patients welcomed Billy, a reindeer from The Christmas Farm UK, who came to bring some festive cheer to patients.

Billy came from the Cefn-y-Bedd based business to the Wrexham hospice's garden and was greeted by patients from Day Services and children under the care of the Family Support Team, who were given an opportunity to feed him. 

Kathleen, a Day Services patient at the hospice, which provides free palliative care services, said: "I really enjoyed the reindeer visit. It was great to see the reindeer in person and get to feed him too. I don't know what it is about reindeer and Christmas, but it has helped to make us feel more festive."

The Leader: Maisie Evans, Amelia Hughes, Maddy Lovell, Olly Lovell and Billy the Reindeer from The Christmas Tree Farm.Maisie Evans, Amelia Hughes, Maddy Lovell, Olly Lovell and Billy the Reindeer from The Christmas Tree Farm. (Image: Nightingale House Hospice)

People around the hospice wore beaming smiles as they saw Billy. He even went to the In-Patient Unit's patio doors so they could share this special moment. They also had a chance to take photos and spread the magic of the Christmas season.

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Another patient, Clayton, added: "What's more festive than a reindeer? I very much enjoyed the visit from Billy. The staff here at Nightingale House are extremely good at thinking of new and interesting things to entertain us. It's fantastic."

It was a lovely experience for the patients to see a reindeer which doesn't happen every day at a hospice.

Olly Lovell, a child under the care of the Family Support Team, said: "I loved seeing the reindeer. It was very exciting. I enjoyed seeing Billy and looking at his antlers, feet and eyes. He is a lovely reindeer."

The Leader: Olly with Billy the reindeer.Olly with Billy the reindeer. (Image: Nightingale House Hospice)

Clint from Christmas Farm UK said: "It's the reactions you get from the people who see the reindeer that's the best part about doing things like this. You can see a reindeer at any time of the year, but there is something magical about seeing one at Christmas time."