Sunflowers in Full Bloom: Adept Care Homes Celebrate Annual Gardening Competition

Residents across Adept Care Homes have once again put their green fingers to the test in the much-loved Annual Sunflower Competition, with this year’s tallest bloom reaching an incredible 9ft 4in (285cm) at Moat House Care Home.

The competition is a highlight of the year for residents and teams alike. It all begins with a celebratory planting session in spring, when residents plant not only sunflowers but also vegetables and other flowers as part of a wider gardening tradition. Exactly 100 days later, Grounds Manager Richard Mee makes his rounds with the measuring stick to determine which home’s sunflower stands the tallest.

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Adept Care Homes Launches ‘Stop The Clock’ Initiative to Celebrate Everyday Joy

Midlands, UK – July 2025 – Adept Care Homes has launched a heartfelt new initiative across all its care homes called ‘Stop The Clock’, designed to carve out moments of genuine connection and joy for residents and team members alike.

Twice a day, at 11:30am and 3:30pm, the usual routine takes a backseat as the homes pause the hustle for 10 minutes of pure, person-centred joy. Whether it’s a spontaneous sing-along, a quiet chat over tea, a game of dominoes, or a stroll in the garden, the focus is simple: connection.

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Chetwynd House Care Home Celebrated for Championing Community Inclusion

Chetwynd House Care Home in Chilwell has been honoured with the “Best for Community Inclusion” award at the Adept Awards in Excellence, held at the Hilton Hotel in Leicester on 7th May. The award recognises the home’s outstanding commitment to building strong, lasting connections with the local Chilwell community.

Voted for by the public, the award reflects Chetwynd House’s belief that care homes should be vibrant hubs of community life. From intergenerational partnerships with local schools and nurseries to charity events, open-house days, and creative collaborations, Chetwynd House has made it a mission to welcome the wider community into the lives of its residents.

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Bowood Court Serves Up a Win at Adept Awards Gala for Food & Dining Excellence

Bowood Court Care Home brought home a flavourful victory at the dazzling Adept Awards in Excellence, held at the Hilton Hotel in Leicester, winning “Best for Food and Dining” to the cheers of the community and their peers.

The glamorous evening on 7th May featured dinner, entertainment, and an inspiring awards presentation, celebrating those who go above and beyond in care.

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