Prince George Duke of Kent Court residents create giant animal sculptures to raise awareness of endangered species

• Above left: Resident Stevie Bangerter paints a huge giraffe at Prince George Duke of Kent Court, in Chislehurst. There are now several endangered giraffe species, according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature.
• Above right: Resident Dick Kingsland and staff member Mary Sweeney paint a porpoise. The marine mammal is critically endangered due to fishing and pollution, which has resulted in habitat loss.

Residents and staff at Prince George Duke of Kent Court, in Chislehurst, have created giant animal sculptures to raise awareness of endangered species across the planet.

Using an array of recycled materials, including cardboard and newspapers, residents got to work creating animals such as a giraffe, rhino, porpoise and otter. Everybody had the opportunity to help shape the animals’ bodies and paint their different features. Once complete, the papier-mâché animals were displayed proudly in the care home’s reception to raise awareness to all living and working in the Home, as well as visitors.

Diane Connor, Activities Coordinator at Prince George Duke of Kent Court, says:

At Prince George Duke of Kent Court, we are increasingly conscious of the impact our actions have on the planet.

She adds:

When speaking with residents and staff, we decided to focus on a number of fun and educational activities to learn more about how we can reduce our environmental footprint, and make little changes to our daily lives.

Residents and staff at the Home have also planted wildflower seeds in large planters to attract bees in the warmer months, and various vegetables and salad seeds for residents to enjoy when available.

[Summary: Residents and staff at Prince George Duke of Kent Court, in Chislehurst, have created giant animal sculptures to raise awareness of endangered species across the planet. Using an array of recycled materials, residents got to work creating animals such as a giraffe, rhino, porpoise and otter. The papier-mâché animals were displayed in the care home’s reception.]