VIVID in Bloom brings communities together

Customers at VIVID's extra care schemes, Laburnum House and Rodbard House, have been taking part in the VIVID in Bloom competition.

The competition celebrated the gardening projects customers have been working on, giving them an opportunity to display their creativity and the things they've been growing.

Beth Holmyard, Head of Neighbourhoods at VIVID and the competition judge, said: "Whether it was flowers, fruit or vegetables, it was lovely to see what customers had been growing and creating. There was so much care behind each entry, and it was clear people wanted to create something that others could enjoy too. Seeing those outdoor spaces brought to life in different ways was a real pleasure."

For many of the customers taking part, gardening is a favourite pastime and a source of real enjoyment. Customers at Laburnum House were delighted to be named the winners of this year's competition. VIVID in Bloom offered a chance to celebrate that passion and create displays that could be appreciated by friends and neighbours at Laburnum House in Hedge End and Rodbard House Bursledon. The competition was a lovely reminder of how hobbies and shared interests can help bring people together.