Residents at a care home in Cofton Hackett have called for children to be taught how to live an eco-friendly life as early as possible in the hope of a better world. 

The group at Cofton Park Manor Care Home on Lickey Road were challenged to swap making their traditional New Year's resolutions and come up with revolutions instead. 

The enthusiastic residents brought decades of life experience to the discussion about how to make the world a better place and agreed that saving the planet is the most critical job. 

They particularly said that putting the planet's future in the hands of its youngest residents was vital in the fight against climate change. 

Resident Ann Cheetham, aged 87, said: "We need to start by educating younger people to respect the planet. You are never too young to start. 

"For example, I would encourage everyone to take more care with recycling, so we can get it right. If children are taught to care for the environment then we'll have a new generation of eco-warriors who'll make the change we need to protect this wonderful world of ours." 

Fellow resident Kathleen Postings, aged 90, added: "All this plastic in our world is clogging up our seas, creating unnecessary waste and destroying our planet. We need to get rid of plastic altogether.

"I believe we must live simpler lives, like my generation did. If we went back to how we lived 60 years ago, I genuinely think the world would be a better place."

Other residents also reflected on saving people from the horror and tragedy of war whilst staff from the care home spoke about how inspiring the discussion has been for its members. 

Community relations lead at Cofton Park Manor, Wendy Sibley, said: "Our residents are wise and thoughtful and we couldn't agree more with their stance on protecting the environment.

"Every person in every community should do their bit and we intend to lead by example in 2024. Our revolutionary residents will be leading the charge."