Sandown Park wins ’20 Years InBloom’ 2025 award

Sandown Park has proudly won the 20 Years InBloom Healthcare Homes Award for its creative anniversary project. The award celebrates homes that show innovation, sustainability, and resident involvement. Sandown Park impressed judges with its originality, teamwork, and community spirit.

Mediterranean-themed garden display at Sandown Park Care Home featuring colourful plants, terracotta pots, and creative decorations made by residents

Residents at Sandown Park created a vibrant Mediterranean-themed garden display filled with colour, creativity, and community spirit.

A Creative and Colourful Celebration

Activities Coordinator Alison led the project, working closely with residents to repurpose the 20th anniversary commemorative buntings into bright and cheerful flower designs. Together, they arranged these colourful creations in pots around the garden. The display brought new life to the outdoor space and filled it with joy.

The team’s creativity captured the spirit of the milestone perfectly. Every resident played a part, helping to design, cut, and arrange the decorations. As a result, the garden became a reflection of pride, togetherness, and shared achievement.

Colourful flower display created from repurposed 20th anniversary bunting by residents at Sandown Park Care Home.

Residents at Sandown Park transformed 20th anniversary buntings into bright flower designs for their award-winning InBloom garden project.

Recognition from Sir David Attenborough

The InBloom competition took place across the Healthcare Homes group. Each home received a personal letter from Sir David Attenborough, who congratulated everyone for their success. He wrote:
“I am so glad your InBloom initiative has proved such a success that it is returning this year. Congratulations.”

Congratulatory letter from Sir David Attenborough sent to all Healthcare Homes participating in the InBloom competition, recognising their creative and sustainable projects.

Sir David Attenborough congratulates all Healthcare Homes InBloom participants for their creative and sustainable projects.

This message from one of Britain’s most respected naturalists highlights the value of creative, sustainable activities in care homes. It also reminds us how small projects can inspire joy and connection among residents and staff alike.

Sandown Park – Care, Comfort and Community

Located in Windsor, near the River Thames, Sandown Park Care Home offers a safe, welcoming, and homely environment. Residents enjoy personalised rooms, individual meal choices, and a beautiful sensory garden. Every detail is designed to help them feel comfortable and at home.

The team encourages residents to join in daily activities that build confidence and friendships. Whether tending to the garden, enjoying music, or sharing stories, every day brings new opportunities to connect and create lasting memories.

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