BIG-hearted residents at a New Forest care home gathered chocolate treats, filled gift parcels and delivered an Easter surprise to their local foodbank.
A party from Colten Care’s Court Lodge travelled across Lymington to the New Forest Basics Bank with items donated by families and friends of residents and team members.
They handed over dozens of chocolate rabbits, Easter eggs, sweets and Easter-themed toys to help local families in need.
Another Colten Care home helping its local foodbank this Easter has been Avon Reach in Mudeford.
Staff and residents there travelled to the Christchurch Foodbank, based out of St Joseph’s Church, to drop off activity packs containing Easter eggs, quizzes and crayons.
There were Easter activities at other Colten Care homes too, some of which had a fundraising element for charities supported by residents and staff.
Children from nearby schools and nurseries enjoyed Easter egg hunts at Brook View in West Moors and the Winchester homes St Catherines View and Abbotts Barton.
Belmore Lodge in Lymington hosted an ‘Easter Eggstravaganza’ for families and friends of residents and staff. It featured a balloon modeller, face painting and various crafts.
Bourne View in Poole held an ‘egg hunt with a twist’ for children from St Joseph’s Primary School who had to solve riddles called out by residents to progress to each stage and find the chocolate treats.
At Wellington Grange in Chichester, residents welcomed youngsters from the local Little Pioneers nursery for games and craft activities. Together, young and not so young spent time in conversation as they made bonnets for an Easter parade.