A resident at Whitby House care home in Ellesmere Port has helped to raise money for the British Legion by knitting poppies which she sold at the home.
Pauline Butterworth, age 84, raised £25 for the home’s local British Legion branch through the sale of her hand-crafted poppies which were snapped up by staff at Whitby House.
The home, on Pooltown Road, usually receives a supply of poppies to help raise money for the charity, however due to the current coronavirus pandemic, it was unable to happen this year.
Angela Earlam, home manager at Whitby House, said: “It has been a very strange year for everyone, however we have been working hard to help the residents feel included as part of the wider community, as well as feeling safe and stimulated within the home.
“Remembrance Day is incredibly important to many of our residents, particularly those who are veterans or where family members have served in the Armed Forces. It was a wonderful idea of Pauline’s to knit the poppies and they looked beautiful; the staff couldn’t wait to buy one from her.”
Pauline Butterworth, a resident at Whitby House care home, said: “It was a shame that we couldn’t receive our poppies from the British Legion this year, but I wanted to ensure that we could still raise money.
“I am a keen knitter, so I picked up my knitting needles and ball of wool and set to my task of making lots of poppies that the staff could buy. The funds will be donated to our local British Legion branch, which does wonderful work for veterans in our community.”
Whitby House care home forms part of Larchwood Care, and is currently managed by Healthcare Management Solutions. The home is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC. Across the Larchwood portfolio, the regulator ratings reflect the exceptionally high standards of care given and the drive of every team member to continually improve the care they give.
