Author: Lexie Jex News

Residents at The Old Vicarage Care Home in Clay Cross are celebrating a blooming achievement in this year’s Adept Care Homes annual sunflower growing competition. Among the tall tales of gardening greatness, one sunflower stood out at an impressive 7 feet 10 inches, earning a well-deserved runner-up spot in the contest.

Leading the charge was resident Dot and her daughter, whose green thumb and dedication helped her sunflower stretch skyward. “It’s been such a joy to be part of this competition,” Dot said. “I never imagined my sunflower would grow this tall! It’s been wonderful to watch it inch higher every day.”

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The Old Vicarage Care Home in Clay Cross, Chesterfield celebrates its partnership with The Mining Project, a remarkable initiative dedicated to capturing and preserving the rich history of local mining communities. This collaboration aims to ensure that the invaluable memories and experiences of former miners are recorded and celebrated for future generations.

The Mining Project, which has been making waves across the region, is known for its innovative approach to documenting the stories of those who worked in the coal mines. By partnering with The Old Vicarage Care Home, the project will gain direct access to residents who have first-hand experience of the mining industry, many of whom spent their working lives underground or in mining-related occupations.

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