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.

Adept Care Homes Celebrate Annual Gardening Competition
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Seaside Dreams Come True – Chetwynd House Residents Swap Armchairs for Deckchairs, Sandy Toes and Happy Hearts

Chilwell, Nottingham, UK – For four residents of Chetwynd House Care Home, a trip down memory lane became reality this week as their special wish to revisit Ingoldmells was granted.

Pauline Peet (89), Phyllis Truman (83), Anne White (92), and Dorothy “Dody” Jackson (92) all shared the same heartfelt wish – to return to the seaside town where they had enjoyed happy memories in years gone by. Surrounded by team, friends, and plenty of sunshine, that wish came true.

The day was everything they had hoped for – from feeling the sand between their fingers and soaking up the sea air, to enjoying a spot of shopping along the front and tucking into traditional fish and chips by the beach.

Chetwynd House residents enjoying seaside at Ingoldmells
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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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Nottingham Forest U21s Goalkeeper Keehan Willows Delights Residents at Chetwynd House Care Home

There was excitement in the air at Chetwynd House Care Home in Chilwell as residents received a very special visitor – Nottingham Forest’s Under 21s goalkeeper, Keehan Willows!

A proud moment for the home’s many lifelong Forest fans, the visit brought back a flood of cherished memories and sparked lively football discussions. Keehan was warmly welcomed by residents and team members alike, who were thrilled to chat with him about the team’s legacy, their favourite match-day memories, and hopes for the club’s future.

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