Hickathrift House Care Home in Marshland St James hosts talk from Fenland Orchards Project

Care home residents enjoyed an educational day as they found out more about an orchard project.

Hickathrift House, in Marshland St James, welcomed community development worker Andrew Callaghan from the Fenland Orchards Project, for a talk on its history, current workshops and future plans.

Staff say that everyone was captivated by the design and the traction the project has received since starting four years ago, even sparking memories about growing fruit.

Dorothy, a resident at Hickathrift, said: “It was just fascinating to hear about this local project and the good it is doing for the community.

“I remember when Fenland was full of orchards, and having this specific place is just wonderful.

“What an amazing job Andrew and others are doing”.

The home hosts monthly speaker events, welcoming opportunities to learn about the area and the passions of people in Fenland.

General manager Paula Melerski said: “This has been very educational for all of us.

“Both residents and staff have thoroughly enjoyed learning more about the Fenland Orchards Project and the importance this project has had in our community.”