Jersey charity collects unwanted flowers from weddings and events to residents in care homes


A Jersey charity is encouraging islanders to donate their unwanted flowers so they can give them out to people in care homes.

The group's four volunteers rearrange them in tins before delivering them using one of their cars.

It can mean a lot to those who are given the flowers - care home resident Diane Compton described it as a "beautiful" gesture and says it is something she will "enjoy very much".

Jersey Hospice also receives some of the donated bouquets and Derek Brodie from the charity added: "It's all good for the patients, patient care and the holistic approach to their medical side and care".

The actions of the Floral Angels charity have generated traction in the UK, with Queen Camilla now one of its patrons.

Many of the flowers from the Coronation were recycled by the group into donations.


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