We were happy to deliver some pots of Spring joy to customers in Castleford at our Spring into Summer event.
Every home in the Ings View Bungalows independent living scheme received a free potted plant, originally planted by children during the February half-term Family Fun Day, sponsored by Vico Homes. The event gave our customers the chance to enjoy free hot drinks and cakes and speak to their local team.
We were joined by volunteers from Friends of the Hut and members of the Castleford Tigers squad to help us bring the joys of the season to the doorstep of our homes. Friends of The Hut, a community support group linked to The Hut Youth and Community Centre, focuses on youth provision but also supports wider community activity.
Claire Secker, Tenant Involvement Officer, said: “This was a really positive partnership event, with everyone involved focused on supporting the community. Everyone loved the plants grown by the children and it was good to see people spending time outside together.
“One lady told us she’d had a wonderful day just sitting in the sun and chatting, and that it had done her the world of good.”
Callum from Friends of The Hut said: “This was our first outreach event as a group. We’re keen to show people what we do, get more people involved and work in partnership to support our communities.”
Alongside the spring fun, colleagues, partners and customers also took part in a litter pick around the area, with one young resident collecting five bags of litter and later being given his own litter picker to continue helping locally.
To find out more about what’s happening in your area, visit our events page below.
