Residents of Crandon Springs Care Home have been making making a series of summer outings to the Cheddar Valley as part of a life enrichment programme.

Their recent trips has been a stop at Warren’s Farm Shop in Cheddar, where residents sampled some of the region’s strawberries, as well as look over the area’s natural views.

The care home’s regular life enrichment programme is designed to support residents’ wellbeing, foster community connection, and offer meaningful experiences beyond the care home environment.

In addition to strawberry-picking in Cheddar, other recent outings have included tea and cake at local garden centres, a visit to Wookey Hole for ice cream, and picnics at Deer’s Leap in the Mendip Hills National Landscape.

Meg Cleal, general manager at Crandon Springs Care Home, said: “Getting out and about is so important for our residents. It brings a sense of wellbeing and connection to the wider community.

“Whether it’s a simple cuppa at a garden centre or a scenic drive through Somerset, these outings create lovely memories and make everyone feel good.

“The Cheddar strawberries were a real hit, and we’re grateful to Warren’s Farm Shop for their warm welcome and for growing such amazing fruit.”

Crandon Springs Care Home, operated by Barchester Healthcare, provides high-quality residential, dementia, and respite care for up to 64 residents.