Garden Centre is a "Great neighbor"
Regular visits by residents and staff at Wellington-based dementia care home to nearby Blackdown Garden Centre have cemented relations between the two and are a “great example” of how to be good neighbours, according to the home’s activities co-ordinator.
Harriet Burraston, who leads the activities team at Camelot House and Lodge, was full of praise for the warm welcome they always receive when they visit.
“The garden centre is just across the road from us,” said Harriet, “and they’re always so lovely to our residents when we visit.
“Our ladies and gents love looking at all the beautiful flowers, the tropical fish are great for sensory stimulation and of course no trip is complete without a trip to the cafe for lunch or one of their amazing cakes.
“The staff at Blackdown Garden Centre are really very generous neighbours who have previously donated Christmas trees, as well as gift cards for raffles and fetes, for which we are very grateful.
“It’s wonderful to have such support from a local business!”
The garden centre visits are part of a busy and varied programme of activities designed to keep residents engaged and living their best lives.
Camelot House and Lodge is run by award-winning specialist dementia care provider Camelot Care, who also run homes in Bridgwater and Yeovil in Somerset, and Plymouth and Holsworthy in Devon.
