Lewis-Manning Hospice Care’s Day Hospice patients entered a competition to design a scarecrow and were delighted to scoop first prize!

Run by Bourne View Care Home, residents of the home were asked to be the judges and chose Lewis-Manning’s ‘Lord Lewis’ as the competition winners.

Hospice art co-ordinator Karen England said: “We have the most wonderful and creative patients in Day Hospice and their creation, using mostly recyclable materials, brought Lord Lewis to life.

“It was a really fun activity to carry out together and his hat is made up of a collection of all the handprints of the patients.

His eyes, nose and mouth are made from sunflower seeds, to be in keeping with Lewis- Manning’s logo.

The scarecrow had quite a distinguished aura about him, so we all decided to name him Lord Lewis! “We were presented with a trophy which is engraved and we get to keep it for a year.”

If you or someone you know would benefit from Lewis-Manning’s Day Hospice and Creative Arts and Wellbeing services, call 01202 708470 and ask to speak to the Day Hospice Team or visit lewis-manning.org.uk/ for more information.