Sundial’s landscaped garden features sweeping countryside views across the River Otter and East Hill, a putting green, and a wide variety of plants and flowers that attract local wildlife. One particular plant the home takes pride in, is their impressive 8-foot, pink rhododendron shrub, now over 20 years old. Planted by the home's late gardener, it has continued to attract attention ever since.
Visitors admired the displays of roses, foxgloves, geraniums, lobelia, fuchsia, hydrangeas, and mature trees, as well as the work of the gardening club, where family members (residents) have been growing tomatoes, sweet peas and beans in the greenhouse.
A Sundial event wouldn’t be complete without a visit from therapy llamas, Harry and George from Llamas4Good CIC. As family members, visitors and other members of the community gathered, the llamas relaxed in the sunshine, grazing on the grass and enjoyed plenty of fuss. The home was also included in the children’s scavenger hunt across the village, seeing visitors of all ages coming and going.
This year’s Open Gardens event also coincided with Care Home Open Week, giving visitors the opportunity to learn more about Sundial and explore the home further if they wish.
“The Open Gardens was such a huge success! Thank you to all who came to visit us to look around our gardens, we are very lucky to have such wonderful views on our doorstep.” – Liz Thompson, Home Manager
Sundial Care Home’s participation in Tipton St John’s Open Gardens event reflected their focus on maintaining caring connections within the local community. Well-led events and opportunities for family members to engage with visitors, neighbours and local organisations help encourage social interaction, promote independence and a sense of belonging.
To learn more about Sundial Care Home, please visit https://www.sundialcare.com/live-with-us/
