RESIDENTS at a local care home have been using their green fingers to compete in a nationwide gardening competition.
Marking National Gardening Week, staff at Meadowlark helped spruce up their outdoor space while competing with 14 other Renaissance Care Group homes, all transforming areas of garden or entrance way into something bright and cheerful.
Renaissance communications manager, Kirstene Feenan, confirmed the care provider regularly comes up with creative activities for residents to enjoy and benefit from.
She said: “Our care homes residents, family and staff had great fun entering the competition.
“They also learned and shared new skills – the gardens have never looked more loved.
“We wanted to create the opportunity to reconnect with loved ones so we are so pleased to see this competition has enabled friends and family to enjoy quality time with the residents.
“Those who did not take part have commented on how nice it has been to see happy people around the homes once more.”
