RESIDENTS will get to become florists for the day as part of a flower arranging workshop ahead of the Spring season.

Birch Place Retirement Living Plus in Crowthorne will be putting together a bouquet of flowers, under expert guidance from a professional florist.

Kevin Sims, regional sales director for McCarthy and Stone South East, said: “With the dark days of winter behind us, it will be great to get everyone at Birch Place together for a very spring-like celebration. ]

"A reminder that the gardens at the development will soon be full of buds, blossoms and blooms.”

The event will take place on March 16 from 2-4pm and families, homeowners and guests are welcome to attend the care home on Dukes Ride.

The development in Crowthorne, provides a selection of 51 one and two bedroom retirement living plus apartments, designed for people aged 70 and over.

Visit: mccarthyandstone.co.uk to find out more.