Southampton school pupils get crafty for new care home

 

Schoolchildren in Southampton have created eye-catching artwork to decorate the hoardings of the town’s newest care home. 

 
Students from Banister Primary School were invited by Care UK to get creative with drawings around the theme, ‘who do you care about?’ The artwork is now on display on the hoardings surrounding the new care home The Wickets, on Banister Road, as the building begins to take shape.

Once complete, the multi-million-pound purpose-built care home will provide full-time residential, nursing, respite and specialist dementia care for up to 80 older people in Southampton, along with creating 97 new jobs.

Justin Daley, Development Project Manager for Care UK, said: “We were delighted to be able to collaborate with Banister Primary School on a lovely art project to brighten up our hoardings. 
 “It was great to welcome the children to see their pictures displayed and we look forward to working with the school on future projects.” 

Aphrodite Kapula, Art Club leader at Banister Primary School, said: “The school plays an important part in the life of the local community, and we were pleased to assist Care UK in decorating their hoardings. The children had a great time creating the artwork and loved seeing it displayed for everyone to appreciate.” 

Designed to enable residents to live active and fulfilled lives while promoting independence, The Wickets will incorporate space for hobby and leisure activities.  

The new home, which is expected to welcome the first residents in December 2025, will feature high-quality facilities, including a cinema, pub and its own coffee shop. Secure and wheelchair friendly landscaped outdoor space will include sensory gardens, water features and seating to give residents the opportunity to spend quality time outdoors.

The layout of the building will be configured into a series of individual suites, each having a dedicated lounge/dining room to help facilitate the creation of close-knit communities.

For more information about The Wickets, visit careuk.com/care-homes/the-wickets-southampton