John Lewis 2021 Christmas Advert Alternative by NimbusBeds.co.uk | Stop Loneliness at Xmas

Loneliness in the elderly is a huge problem in the UK, especially within the elderly community. We wanted to raise awareness of this issue especially after a year full of anxiety, separation and isolation.
So we put together this short film inspired by the John Lewis Christmas Adverts to get the message across to love and look after each other this Christmas.
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John Lewis 2021 Christmas Advert Alternative by NimbusBeds.co.uk | Stop Loneliness at Xmas

[@nimbusbeds2050]

Let's work together to stop loneliness at Xmas! Donate to AGE Uk to make a difference and end 2020 the right way!

[@PhyllisGlassup2TheBrim]

Sure. Give to a charity which already has *millions* in the bank. Then you won't have to bother with your lonely elderly neighbours. You've sent off your fiver after all!

[@susansempf5709]

I know how you feel !

[@fikrinizam9819]

@@susansempf5709 Wwww Pvghhhhhh GSS

[@Crushbra]

What a lovely commercial. Reminds me of the olden day commercials where effort was put into them. This one has effort, and heart

[@PhyllisGlassup2TheBrim]

When you *are* that elderly person, completely alone and isolated every Xmas despite having children and grandchildren, this hits home. Thank goodness I have my animals.The only time my daughter in law will have any interest in me is when I'm dead and she wants to know how much money will be coming to her and my son.(The answer is none. Not one penny.)

[@icandy630]

That is so sad. No one should treat someone like that. I know i'm a stranger to you, but you have my best wishes.

[@sandraholmes7002]

So very sad, but there are so many people like you in that position. We have quite a selfish generation. I also have two sons who have no interest in me whatsoever, no contact. Like you I have my animals, and they keep me going.

[@janetyrrell9135]

How right you are. My daughter in law hates me and I've never understood why.ive been blocked from seeing my grandchildren. Thankyou for your recognition of a lonely old ladys plight.

[@sandraholmes7002]

@@janetyrrell9135 There are I believe support groups around for grandparents apart from their grandchildren and children. Sadly there far too many people like yourself, me included. Unless you have expereinced the pain from being apart from your family, then it is often hard for others not to understand, the grief, this creates. It is a form of 'grief'.

[@samanthameyers3509]

This makes me so sad. I live 5000 miles from my mum and miss her so much as does my daughter. We were supposed to have been with her right now but because of Covid that has not happened. Your children do not know how lucky they are to be close to their mother. Its rare I get to spend Christmas with mine.

[@emmak2005]

Nice touch that the husky dog got a bed next to his human companion. I shed a tear or two over this.

[@carlamau4770]

If you watch it on a full screen, you will see that the man cuddles next to the dog on the dog's bed at the very end.

[@sarmajere2866]

I love this so much. I'm younger, but disabled, and tend to be a bit isolated socially because of that. My dog has kept me from so much despair and loneliness and sadness. He, and my beloved pug before him, are the reasons I've stuck things out. What a beautiful ad showing what that relationship can mean, especially the last few years!

[@haddyanne]

We all need each other,especially now. Look after other folk especially the elderly who may be alone. Drop a wee meal, a bit of baking or just say hello through the window.

[@MikeEgypte]

The story is great, all except the ending. After all is said and done, the dog would still have jumped up in that bed--no doubt in my mind at all!!

[@maucarla883]

I've watched this more than a few times, and this is the first time I realized that the man joins the dog on the dog's bed! I had to watch it full screen (and get the tears out of my eyes) to see it.

[@MikeEgypte]

@@maucarla883 Holy cow, I missed that. good catch. I soooo expected the dog to jump up, I never considered the man to join the dog.

[@maucarla883]

@@MikeEgypte It seemed a little empty and disappointing before I noticed it! It's a much better ending. Also, I think it is interesting that he uses a can most of the time, except when the dog decides to take him for a run!

[@BrownEyedGirl331]

Yep, should have ordered a king size instead for the two of them!

[@gigi.420]

well I am definitely crying!😭😭 wow, this one really hit me, what a lovely advert this is, so pure💞 animals are so precious, they really do save people💞

[@sandraturley8602]

Raises an awareness to the elderly age range.Maybe not just children in need but also their grandparents and great grandparents.Poignant phrophecy for all younger generations and a true message for Christmas.....giving and sharing love and time.

[@RUSTY318P]

John Lewis should sack their advertising company and hire the one who did this Nimbus beds one! What a gem.

[@Oilofmercy]

I so wish this was really on tv. I'm only guessing it isn't but Jesus needs to be celebrated at Christmas.

[@pegitamg9716]

Life's struggles and joys are both more and less when you have someone to share them with. Even those if us with 4 legs instead of 2 can help ease the load

[@pebelleeb5422]

These precious animals can change a life. Please lets change theirs that need it. Reach out to animals in need, there is a safe, warm place waiting for them in someone's heart .

[@gtboxer911]

This is my favorite, but as someone already said it would be 1000 better if the man join the dog on the new bed. JJ Hellers song is perfect too. Pet owner here, I love It! 💞

[@xaviermedina4786]

G Turner, the man joins his dog in his new bed, right at the end of the ad.

[@simonhanlon7518]

He did :-)

[@PussnBoot2516]

My eyes are leaking I need a tissue. Please know that even when you feel lonely somebody somewhere is thinking of you although we may not know each other. God Bless Happy Christmas.

[@1-2-5-go6]

Same here .. god bless you too x

[@Crushbra]

Bless you both. Merry christmas

[@SJPDurham]

That was beautiful to watch and also tugged at the heartstrings.

[@trishalivingston1051]

Thanks... needed this tonight. A Brit living in FL... single. Have spent years of Christmases alone, same with birthdays. This made me cry.... lovely Ad. TY for sharing.

[@sdmobilevaletingleicesters6844]

What a beautiful add, It sure did bring a lump to my throat, To see a lonely man smile and to love again, is just beautiful, Let's all start looking out for each other, no matter how old or young you are, we all need someone, Life far to short to be falling out, we are only here once, let's make the most of it, What a add What a add,

[@MOLYN867]

Me and my little cat. Every Christmas the same.

[@NZOCD]

I hope you have a wonderful Christmas.

[@absolutelyapppubs]

Wishing you and your little Fur Baby a wonderful Christmas " Keep aiming for the Moon even if you miss you'll land amongst the stars"

[@poon2503]

Merry Christmas to you and your little cat and your family.🎄🤍❤️💛🙏

[@sharonhall2586]

Me and my three rescue cats. Every Christmas. 🐈❤️🐱

[@georgeloxton02]

This is one of the best Christmas ads I have seen, it was just wonderful

[@georgehayes8457]

A beautiful ad...very poignant and touching with a delightful soundtrack...hopefully it will encourage us to reach out to others...which is at the heart of the message of Christmas..

[@nimbusbeds2050]

Thanks for listening

[@joannakozlowski9047]

Delightful and a powerful message too. i cried!

[@jennyrossman4614]

Good afternoon Joanna, are you doing great as you’re greatly beautiful?

[@EssexSilvering]

I had just watched the other alternative ad and it was so sad, ... I was watching this one and thinking ''this dog better not die'' and it never and the guy is still alive so everyone's a winner, .. Good advert!

[@WONGHL]

cannot imagine that short video can make me cry.. Very good storyline.

[@megshafer3961]

This is a beautiful.....love....let's spread it around. Peace.

[@edmond2000]

"Jesus loves and He cares for you"....don't give up too soon, Jesus cares for every sparrow...... Powerful words in this ad... Love this message.

[@craiggarrett3124]

Just like lawyers, advertisers can get a bad rap. When you see what can be done in the likes of this timely and responsible ad, all of the positive outweighs the negative. Brilliant and awe-inspiring. From the U.S. here... 🙏❤️

[@megshafer3961]

There is good and bad in all professions....the good outweighs the bad, always....

[@nartarlyiatremaynne1239]

Beyond fabulous. They both need each other.

[@batphink2655]

God Bless every lonely soul at Christmas, I don't know you but I love you and wish you the best. I hope you all have a little furry friend they re here to help us.

[@hedgewitch8982]

This is genius - I love it and I normally hate ads! There will be an exception with this one this Christmas!

[@tracygraham8052]

I had no idea who or what John Lewis is, and now because of these tasteful, thoughtful and even emotional commercials, I want and need to shop online. Thank you for sharing this with the world, sending my best to all from the US (Texas). Please stay safe!

[@Joyce9211]

look up this one 2016 John Lewis 'Buster The Boxer'

[@lgexplore9880]

Best but saddest to God bless the world

[@candyag4730]

What a beautiful ad and such an important message that the world needs to be reminded of: "Please keep waiting, hope is coming, don't give up too soon.. Jesus cares for every Sparrow, I know he cares for you.. He waits with you, don't give up too soon" God bless everyone in this holiday season and always ❤🙏

[@familyphotos5181]

How emotional and apt in equal measures...

[@whatdando9267]

Shares the same message but not as upsetting as John Lewis. My vote is with this one

[@nimbusbeds2050]

Thank you!

[@williamevans9426]

A heartfelt ad that certainly made me well up but PLEASE don't buy a dog as a Christmas gift! If you're serious about getting a canine friend, wait 'til mid-to-late January when, I can guarantee, Dogs Trust and other charities will be struggling to give huge numbers of deserving dogs 'forever homes'!

[@ThatNathan]

That makes no sense, people can only be lonely at Christmas right?

[@petrus666love]

That’s why I always buy my wife a new vacuum cleaner every Christmas 🤶, and not a cheep one either , it’s got wheels n everything, it doesn’t bark , and you don’t have too feed it and if your lucky 🍀 you might get a Christmas hug , funnily enough I never do 😔

[@williamevans9426]

@@petrus666love Aw, no Christmas hug at all? The ungrateful woman!!

[@petrus666love]

@@williamevans9426 I’m so happy I’m not the only one that can’t understand her ingratitude William .

[@brensboldnails5720]

He didn't look that surprised to see the dog. I thought maybe he arranged it himself.

[@PhyllisGlassup2TheBrim]

oh my eyes. I think I must have something in them as they won't stop watering.

[@bobbaker8263]

Best damn commercial I decided to watch! 66 years old, still got my lady but yeah as an Old Army guy in the US, I actually like this commercial & the singer was priceless! 🇺🇸❤️👍

[@rosaliecurciwright8312]

The old man found the pet he wanted on line just as I did when I was looking for my doggie pal!!!

[@bpvadm]

accompanied by a beautiful song...

[@debraw6818]

Such a beautiful add with a very important message. Oh and the song is just perfect. Melts the heart.

[@Amiista]

I cried so hard

[@SuperGingerBickies]

Beautiful. The song is beautiful, too.

[@tambrosia]

Thank you for posting how trues sadly this story is not just in the UK but here in the USA especially like us seniors in rural America. Pax+

[@davidjames4267]

I enjoyed that. David James West, a Christian man

[@MegAplin]

This is beautiful Happy Christmas....we are in this together. Always.❤

So a comfortable bed is the solution in our miserable detour of living on our road to death!

[@hedgewitch8982]

Just seen the new John Lewis ad - it can't hold a candle to this beautiful ad. Will we see this on TV - please?

[@cocolade99marmie]

Maggie .... Same here , I think its bloody awful! But this is heartfelt it should be their main Xmas ad.

[@brookedowney130]

The minute I'm 18 I'm adopting another dog 😂😊

[@hedgewitch8982]

@@brookedowney130 Good for you, Brooke!!

[@sunsetequestrian4435]

Awwwww I'm crying😰

[@keithbyrd-MysticRuby0117]

This commercial made me cry....I remember the dogs I've had throughout my life...

[@itztocaminnie6576]

What a lovely,refreshing advert,Love it ,Well done John Lewis

[@nimbusbeds2050]

Many thanks!

[@mazzab1970]

This is a fantastic ad, Nimbus. I have shared it on my FB page. It's so much better than a lot of the dross that gets churned out over the festive period.

[@christinethornhill]

Awwwwww, hope someone will care for me 🙏🏼❤️🌹

[@leemartin2978]

This is beautifully thought out and put together

[@poon2503]

Merry Christmas to everyone.🎄🤍❤️💛🙏

[@carringtonlefayette8644]

Beyond fabulous. This made me smile.

[@Skulls1973]

Oh I love this!

[@suffolkpiperuk9482]

Just beautiful.

[@melissamanders5912]

so beautiful and sweet! cried quite a few tears on this one xo ❤😙🙅‍♀️

[@jobellecollie7139]

If it wasn't for my service dog, I don't think life would be worth living. I'm just a forgotten disabled Veteran.

[@Dancerlil]

Thank you for your service Jobelle

[@landerstyle100]

oh man im so sorry. I really am. If i was closer i would love to hang with you and listen to your stories and pet your service dog if it was ok. Ill be thinking of you.

[@doubleplusgoodthinker9434]

Lovely heartwarming advert. So much better than John Lewis et al.

[@dhall_brit]

Thank you Nimbus Beds for making this commercial and restoring our faith in the humans behind companies!! This is a beautiful and soulful advert and it made me cry but in a good way. Thank you and bless you!!

[@maami8232]

Beautiful

[@robertnegus2988]

Great add I must tell John lewis that the two mattresses I ordered in August are for my dog as I'm still waiting for them

[@celestewarren8548]

Remember if you give your aged loved ones a pet, or they have one, that pet must be provided for to have a truly loving forever home after they are gone. Too many. "families" throw the animal away like a piece of garbage. 💔

[@lynnanntay1378]

Love tis video! Let us help those elderly staying on their own..bring care n love ..💝

[@nimbusbeds2050]

Absolutely!!

[@janeludlow3503]

1000 more times better than the original John Lewis advert for this year, thank goodness for old fashioned values, loving and caring and showing that in a brilliant advert, well done and certainly showing a wonderful cause to, thankyou. :)

[@nimbusbeds2050]

Wow, thanks!

[@lucyllewellyn2850]

Lovely advert and absolutely beautiful dog.

[@linachockeviciene4905]

my mum was in waitwrose and now she is in john lewis

[@martincawley4031]

Ought to a Age Concern advert ., Go on Nimbus give it to them.God bless keep safe .... never be lonely

[@tyronewhitehead3123]

Straight to the point brilliant 🎄

[@togetvj]

👏👏👏💕

[@jennyrossman4614]

Good afternoon Valerie, are you doing great as you’re greatly beautiful?

[@everseenanimations8123]

This is so nice thank you for this

[@Massev6871]

Beautiful- dogs are incredible providers of love

[@jazza294]

Very good advert not sure any mention of John Lewis is needed this should be stand alone in recognition of your brand not trying to ride the coattails of others.

[@istvangyozo361]

idős korunk egy része. Szép film!!

[@bryanlb4987]

It is the same throughout the world this year. We recently lost my 99 year old mother-in-law basically to the loneliness created when only a couple of family members could go into the seniors home she lived at. Before Covid happened she was easily on her way to 100 and more.

[@pamelairving3817]

I love this so much 🤗

[@jennyrossman4614]

Good afternoon Pamela, are you doing great as you’re greatly beautiful?

[@27johnmc]

Jesus Christ that’s a brilliant add

[@michaelb.1701]

What a beautiful dog!

[@beva2621]

Merry Christmas 🎄

[@nimbusbeds2050]

Same to you!

[@jennyrossman4614]

Good afternoon Eva, are you doing great as you’re greatly beautiful?

[@interestingvideos4me]

Its a beautiful add but please remember: do NOT give animals as a gift to anyone at any celebration. This is how many animals end up abandoned...an animal is a lot of love but also a lot of responsibility.

[@Keepingitrespectfulmostly.]

Much better alternative to the, what I found to be racist and very offensive John Lewis advert. Well done. I don't expect everyone to understand this? For me dogs are far better company than most humans. You know where you are with them, always. I now think I know why some people have reported hearing ghosts sobbing. It could be for love lost and they are irreparably heartbroken? This add has a Goodnight Mr Tom style to it I think..

[@dianeharrison4975]

Was it racist?🤷

[@vehiclesinvideo7250]

Love this!

[@superpuma7596]

So so Great 😍💖🐾👍🐶🍀🐾🎅

[@normasouthwood3182]

Love it!💋

[@clairepierson15]

that was very inspirational

[@crisanne7237]

Masterpiece!!!

[@jeanmckie8879]

This advert is Heartwarming and so positive. The John Lewis advert is far too negative. In fact plain miserable.

[@Ben02120]

I love that even with Christmas adverts that are both about supporting others, you feel the need to take sides.

[@landerstyle100]

ill be all alone again this year for Christmas. Its the worst. Im so lonely i feel like im suffocating

[@janearkell5185]

No - you won't - I will be thinking of you in my own aloneness....hearts across the miles my girl...

[@spryce9418]

Its Christmas eve and I am thinking of you in Canada. Hugs to you.

[@landerstyle100]

@@janearkell5185 thank you :D

[@landerstyle100]

@@spryce9418 thank you too :D

[@tennoklark]

May you find peace happiness and love.

[@99dberg]

Wow. Powerful.

[@yryryrytutydydufigififudug122]

That’s actually sad that some people are homeless

[@elizacawley2094]

we need to flatten the curve

[@sebiford25]

loved it

[@maiamaych]

Oh my 😭😭❤️❤️❤️

[@flissbriggs7198]

This is such a sweet ad

[@tambrosia]

Dang ninja tears Thank You Pax+

[@dianedavis9683]

Lovely advert, this should have been shown instead of that other bad one!

[@JEUndisputed]

Amazing Advert, the John Lewis one was too depressing. Merry Christmas

[@monicas2269]

I watched the Coca Cola advert this afternoon. Initially I thought it was a bit stupid until the very end then I had tears in my eyes.

[@samuellewis637]

Better than real thing