Residents at a Radcliffe care home have been delighted by a new garden makeover after the local community raise thousands of pounds for the cause.
The finishing touches to the garden at HC-One’s Rose Court care home have been completed after colleagues’ tremendous fundraising efforts to revamp the outdoor space.
Fundraising for the garden began in April with volunteers, relatives, and colleagues working to gather funds.
Leanne Batten-Smith, home manager, said: “We began fundraising for this in April, and we were overwhelmed with the donations.
“The work started on May 30, and we have been enjoying the garden ever since.
“Thank you to everyone for your hard work during this time, as we had the sun to cope with too!”
Colleagues at the 87-bed residential, nursing and dementia care home took part in a sponsored walk, including Lizzy, who raised £145 just herself when she braved a difficult trek in typical British rainy weather.
There has also been an organised tombola, cake sale, name the teddy and raffle, which totalled £562.90 and an extra £3246.65 was raised through donations.
Allison Porter, Wellbeing Coordinator at Rose Court: “The support that is being shown by family members has been amazing, and the commitment from Colleagues and volunteers is just fabulous.
“This generous donation has touched our hearts, and I would like to say a big ‘thank you’ to everyone for the support.
“It was hard work but worth every penny raised.
“I would like to thank everyone who donated and made this happen, the kindness from the whole community and helpers. The donations from everyone were amazing.”
Volunteers from BT Care Home Companions in Accrington, colleagues and relatives all worked together on the garden together and dug away twelve tons of soil and grass which was taken away for free after asking for help in the local community.
With the help of local Landscape Gardener, Gareth Hill, the garden was then levelled off and replaced with some artificial turf, for easy maintenance and versatile use.
The work has also resulted in a bigger area for bird feeders, a solo area for a swinging seat and some residents helped with a spot of painting, on the fences and benches.
The home’s iconic tree has been replanted at the local St Mary’s School and the local nursery, Giants Seat Garden Centre, also offered a discount on flowers for the project.
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