A group of green-fingered Owners from Churchill Retirement Living’s Beecham Lodge in Cirencester have been busy making their garden bloom thanks to a kind donation made by the specialist housebuilder.
Retired Owners living at the Lodge on Somerford Road have set up their own gardening club as a hobby to enjoy during their spare time. Churchill Retirement Living were so impressed by their skills tending to the communal garden, that they have donated a brand new shed and a selection of hand tools for the retirees to use.
Trudi Pannell, Lodge Manager at Beecham Lodge, who helped set-up the gardening club, said: “We have some enthusiastic Owners at the Lodge who all really enjoy sharing their gardening tips with one another so our new club is a wonderful way for them to get together a few times a week. They have put in so much time and effort into the garden and it has certainly paid off - it’s become a real labour of love for us all.
“Everyone has been very supportive donating plants and money for the garden, so when Churchill Retirement Living heard about it and said they wanted to purchase a new shed for us, it really was the icing on the cake! Not only do the club and their neighbours get to enjoy their efforts, but we’ve also had a number of visitors commenting on how fantastic it looks too. We might event put ourselves forward for Cirencester in Bloom next year too, watch this space!”
Beecham Lodge on Somerford Road, comprises 35 one and two bedroom private, self-contained apartments specially designed for the over 60s. Owners can take advantage of the range of features designed to make later life easier; such as the Owners’ Lounge, Guest Suite and Lodge Manager, as well as security features such as a video-entry system and 24-hour emergency Careline.
All of the apartments have spacious rooms throughout and are an ideal combination of design and functionality. The fully fitted, stylish kitchens include a built in fridge and freezer, hob and an oven, which is located at an easy-reach height. All of the properties also benefit from illuminated light switches for added convenience. The development is set in landscaped grounds in a central location, just a short distance from public transport links, shops and all the local amenities on offer in Cirencester.
To find out more, please visit the Show Complex, open daily from 10am to 5pm or call 01285 600 154.