A Grinchy Delight: A Mischievous Visit Brings Joy to our Hospices


Staff with Grinch (2)

Last month during the Christmas festivities, an infamous green mischievous visitor made his way to Naomi House & Jacksplace, leaving laughter, wonder, and just a hint of mischief in his wake! The Grinch, known for his cheeky antics and knack for stirring up trouble, stopped by to spread some festive mischief, bringing smiles to the faces of children, young adults, and their families.

From the moment he arrived, the Grinch was up to his usual tricks, sneaking around and trying to "borrow" presents (don’t worry, we got them back!). He kept everyone on their toes, creating plenty of giggles with his signature scowls and hilarious antics. Despite his naughty ways, it was clear the Grinch has a big heart underneath all that green fur.

Grinch stealing the Xmas tree

The children and young adults absolutely loved his playful pranks, from hiding gifts to striking silly poses for photos. Families joined in the fun, creating precious memories that will last a lifetime.



The Grinch’s visit was such a wonderful surprise for everyone at Naomi House & Jacksplace. Seeing the children’s and young adults’ faces light up with joy and laughter during his playful antics was truly heart-warming. For families navigating challenging times, moments like these bring so much happiness and create precious memories. We are so grateful to Outright Games for making this magical visit possible and for their generous gifts, which will continue to bring joy to our community long after the festivities are over.

— Camilla Amos, Play & Activities 
Girl with Grinch
Young adult with parents and the Grinch

The visit was more than just fun and games; it was a reminder of the joy the festive season can bring and the importance of coming together as a community. For families facing challenging times, the Grinch’s visit provided a welcome afternoon filled with laughter and light-heartedness.

At Naomi House & Jacksplace, we’re committed to creating magical moments like these. A huge thank you to Outright Games for organising the visit, making the visit unforgettable. In addition, we extend our heartfelt thanks from the care team and families for the games gifted to the hospices for Christmas, to use in-house and gift to the families we supportWhether he’s stealing Christmas or hearts, the Grinch’s mischievous charm truly made this holiday season one to remember.


It’s been wonderful working with our friends at Naomi House & Jacksplace over the last year and we’re honoured to have been invited back to join in their Christmas celebrations. We hope our visit with the Grinch made the festive season even brighter for the children, young adults and their families, and we look forward to what’s in store for the coming year!

— Stephanie Malham, Managing Director of Outright Games

Discover how Outright Games is making a difference with Naomi House & Jacksplace here.

Girl hugging Grinch
Staff with Grinch (1)

Creating Moments of Joy

If you’d like to support Naomi House & Jacksplace in continuing to provide life changing care and experiences, please visit our donation page or get involved with one of our upcoming events. Together, we can create more magical moments for the children and families who need them most.

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