RESIDENTS at a care home in Howley can take time out to remember their friends at a new memorial garden.

The new site at Birch Court Residential Home, on Egerton Street, includes clourful flowers planted in pots and a water feature with glass and pebbles.

Staff, residents, clergy and friends held a fete at the home last Saturday.

They marked the opening of the new space which was dedicated to residents who have died.

Pictured: From left, Pauline Pomfrett, activity co-ordinator, the Rev Michael Finlay, Elaine Leigh, unit manager, and Des Gleave, activity co-ordinator, at the new garden Picture Dave Gillespie DGX200811