Abbotsfield Funeral Directors collected Easter Eggs this March to donate to Weir End House & Woodpecker Lodge in Ross-on-Wye, which provide support for individuals who have learning disabilities, mental health problems, autism and behaviours that challenge.

Weir End House & Woodpecker Lodge give individuals a safe and homely environment where they are focused on building positive outcomes for everyone. It wasn’t until Morrisons in Ross-on-Wye donated 50 eggs and a very close friend, Michael Jones-Boyce and his parents donated 40 eggs, that Sophie Fortey, the Funeral Arranger & Administrator at Abbotsfield Funeral Directors realised she needed to collect for more residential homes. She decided to stay with homes that help people in the same way as Weir End House & Woodpecker Lodge.

As well as Weir End House & Woodpecker Lodge, Abbotsfield also donated Easter Eggs to Lammas Lodge, Tithe Barn & Stable Cottage, Chepstow House, Lyndale & Blackwells.

Sophie told the Ross Gazette: “I was totally overwhelmed with the support I received from other supermarkets too, including Sainsbury’s in Ross-on-Wye and Tesco Belmont in Hereford, the community of Ross and also family and friends across Herefordshire. I would like to take this opportunity to thank you all once again for helping these residents have an Easter filled with joy and lots of chocolate!”

In total, Abbotsfield received 234 Easter Eggs.