Retired community invited to listen to gardening talks

Members of the local community are invited to enjoy two gardening talks at our over-55s independent-living communities starting next week.

Gardening talks by Alan Down

Alan Down, who owned and ran a successful garden centre for 35 years and has more than 50 years of gardening experience, will be speaking about container gardening during his talk, as well as passing on his top tips for getting the garden ready for the spring season. Booking in advance is essential for the talks which have limited places available.

He will be speaking at:

• Sherborne on Monday 14 March at 2.30pm
• Chapters, Salisbury on Wednesday 16 March at 11am
• Quantock House, Taunton on Friday 18 March at 11am

Talks with Jane Moore as seen on BBC Gardeners’ World

Jane Moore, who has been a guest presenter on BBC Gardeners’ World and has previously won a silver medal for a small garden at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, will be speaking about planting for butterflies on Wednesday 13 April at 11am.

She will be speaking at:

• Sherborne on Monday 11 April at 2.30pm
• Esprit, Poole on Tuesday 12 April at 11am
• Vista, Poole on Tuesday 12 April at 2pm
• Chapters, Salisbury on Wednesday 13 April at 11am
• Quantock House, Taunton on Thursday 14 April at 11am

The Community at Platinum Skies for over 55’s

Our communities have a range of exclusive onsite facilities including a bistro, bar, homeowners’ lounge, treatment room and activity room.

Each community also boasts two dedicated Community Managers, who organise fun activities such as wine tasting workshops, live music, yoga, coffee mornings, quizzes, and crafts, as well as providing practical and emotional support to the homeowners.

Laura Warwick, Community Director at Platinum Skies, said: “One thing that many of our homeowners have in common is that they experience great joy being outdoors and love all of the wildlife that comes to visit the gardens in our communities.

She added: “We thought that arranging these talks would be the perfect way for each of our communities to join together for some interesting conversations about making the most of the balconies and gardens that they have while planning for the spring season.”

For more information about looking around one of our communities and to book a place at one of the talks, call our team on 01202 040996.