Ever wondered what happens to the spring bulbs once Liphook's flower beds have finished blooming? Rather than letting them go to waste, Liphook in Bloom replants or donates them across the village.

This year, the group presented Cherry Trees at Goldcrest Lodge with sacks of daffodil and tulip bulbs.

Paula Rankin, head of care at Cherry Trees, said: "We are delighted to have received the bulbs from Liphook in Bloom. We are really looking forward to planting these in October with the children and, over time, caring for them and nurturing them to give us a beautiful, colourful display."

Liphook in Bloom chair Lesley Hollands said: "At Liphook in Bloom we try to be sustainable and not waste plants we cannot store and reuse. We aim to rehome them wherever possible so they can bring joy elsewhere in the community. We plant around 7,000 bulbs each year and it's a pleasure to donate some of those to Cherry Trees for the children."

Cherry Trees provides home-from-home short-break respite care for children with complex disabilities, giving families a meaningful break. The charity has operated for 46 years from East Clandon, Surrey, and expanded into Hampshire earlier this year by taking over Goldcrest Lodge.

Tiffany Clift, Hampshire community fundraiser, said: "Caring for a child with a complex disability can be exhausting – physically, emotionally and financially. Without the benefit of a short break, families are at greater risk of reaching crisis point.

"Cherry Trees has the embedded ethos of Child First, Disability Second and strives to provide children with fun, enriching experiences they might otherwise struggle to access. It also helps them work towards personal goals, enabling them to gain vital independence skills for adult life."

Since opening Goldcrest Lodge, the charity has been improving the home and its gardens to create welcoming spaces for children. It is also appealing for volunteers to support its work.