RESIDENTS at Crandon Springs Care Home in Wells have been taking part in a new Gardening Club, which has developed into a popular and productive initiative since launching in April.

Since its launch, the Gardening Club has helped transform the home's raised garden area into an accessible and inclusive space for residents, complementing the wider grounds used for relaxation and socialising.

The club boasts its own dedicated area, complete with a greenhouse and a raised flower bed designed for easy access, ensuring all residents, including those using wheelchairs, can participate fully.

Under Emily's enthusiastic leadership, members have engaged in a variety of activities, from weeding and planting, to crafting supportive frames for climbing plants, with many trips to garden centres for inspiration (and tea and cake).

The club’s efforts have drawn positive attention, with the raised bed and greenhouse now displaying a wide variety of blooms, including sweet peas, sunflowers, cosmos, nasturtiums, runner beans, French beans, tomatoes, and baby cucumbers. These colourful displays have become a valued source of pride and enjoyment for the Crandon Springs community.

Meg Cleal, general manager at Crandon Springs commented, "Whether the skies are grey or sunny, our green-fingered residents are regularly out in the garden with Emily from our Activities Team, donning sun hats or waterproofs, and tending their plants with great care" .

Emily and her Activities Team colleague Kath, are committed to creating a vibrant, active environment for residents, and this is evident in every aspect of the Gardening Club's activities which are enjoyed by experienced and novice gardeners alike.

Crandon Springs Care Home, operated by Barchester Healthcare, offers residential and dementia care for up to 64 residents.

For more information about Crandon Springs Care Home and its activities, visit: www.barchester.com/home/crandon-springs-care-home or contact the home directly at 01749 685180.