In a heartwarming Valentine's Day initiative, residents of Diagrama Care Home at Duckyls Farm are spreading love and kindness across the local community by hiding keyrings adorned with crochet hearts in West Hoathly, Crawley Down, and East Grinstead. This creative project allows adults with learning disabilities to engage in meaningful activities while fostering connections with neighbors.
A Unique Gesture of Community Spirit
Duckyls Farm, a residential care home set on 100 acres of beautiful countryside, provides a therapeutic environment where residents can develop physical, mental, and social skills through interactions with animals like horses, goats, alpacas, guinea pigs, and rabbits. As part of this Valentine's effort, residents have been busy attaching small crochet hearts, crafted by the care home manager, to cork keyrings, which are now being concealed in public spots for community members to discover.
Spreading Smiles and Kindness
Karen Tolton, manager at Duckyls Farm, expressed the initiative's purpose: "If you're lucky enough to find one of our Valentine keyrings, please keep it for yourself or share it with a friend, family member, or neighbour who might appreciate a little extra love this Valentine's Day. It's a small way for our residents to bring a smile to people's faces and spread kindness in the community." This project aligns with the farm's ongoing mission to integrate residents into community life through creative and compassionate actions.
Enhancing Daily Lives Through Support
By combining craft, creativity, and community spirit, the Valentine keyring initiative is set to make hearts smile throughout February. For those interested in supporting the residents at Duckyls Farm, contributions can be made by purchasing items from their Amazon Wishlist, with every donation helping to enhance their daily experiences. Located in East Grinstead, West Sussex, Diagrama Care Home continues to promote inclusivity and joy through such innovative programs.
