The weather outside may have been frightful, but, thanks to our residents’ handiwork, spring has definitely sprung indoors at St Catherine’s Nursing Home in Newcastle.
Despite the chill air, our home has been filled with brightly coloured flower arrangements, all carefully crafted with silk blooms by members of St Catherine’s gardening group.
From a table filled with ferns, flowers, butterflies and feathers, our residents have used their creative talents to craft their own decorative, floral designs. Now window sills and tables around the home are dotted with cheerful spring colour.
Flower craft is one of resident, David Landridge’s favourite pastimes and he was thrilled to be able to share his interest – and his floral collection – with the gardening group as well as lots of tips and hints on how to create the perfect arrangement.
Another resident thoroughly enjoying the experience was Win Taylor. “This has been wonderful,” said Win. “I used to attend flower arranging classes, so it’s been lovely to be involved again. I’m rather proud of the result!”
St Catherine’s gardening group meets regularly and members are hoping the weather improves soon so they can start sowing seeds and planting outside.