Nottingham-based produce supplier Kerry's Fresh has donated a number of real trees to local care homes and causes – in a bid to share some festive cheer this Christmas. The family-run business delivered real trees to Church Farm Skylarks care home in Lady Bay, and Church Farm Rusticus in Cotgrave, where they were greeted with joy from residents and staff.
The Friary, a local charity based in West Bridgford also received six trees from the business, to deliver to local, vulnerable families who would otherwise not have had a Christmas tree this year.
Aidan Kerry, business development manager at Kerry's Fresh delivered the trees personally and said: "Ensuring we followed all safety procedures, it was really lovely to meet some of the residents at the care homes and we were delighted to see how pleased they were to receive the trees.
"We also hope we brought some joy to those families who will have received the trees in partnership with The Friary this year.
"As a business, we are always looking at ways we can help and engage with the local community spread some cheer, especially in such uncertain and turbulent times. We wish everyone a safe and Happy Christmas."
Specialising in care for people living with Dementia, staff at Skylarks care home were preparing for their annual ‘Winter Wonderland' themed party for residents where the tree would take centre stage. Whilst at Church Farm Rusticus resident Jean was excited at the prospect of decorating the tree. Helen Walton, head of operations at Church Farm Care, said: "We were delighted to receive Christmas trees at our Church Farm care homes from this generous local business. Our family members love Christmas and everything that is involved.
"Engaging with the local community is extremely important to Church Farm Care so this gesture means a great deal."