Representatives from Rangeford Villages and St Peter’s Hospital joined together to celebrate the installation of new planters donated and designed by the gardening team at Homewood Grove, Rangeford Village’s new retirement community in Chertsey.
The planters bring new life to the main entrance at St Peter’s Hospital, adding to the outdoor space provided for staff, patients and visitors when they want to enjoy a breath of fresh air.
Under the expert supervision of Rangeford’s Head of Landscapes, Chris Liversidge, the planters have been completely rejuvenated. Any plants that were previously in this area and could be revived, have been replanted in Oak Children’s Ward and the Chestnut Ward Garden. The new flowers have been designed to uplift the space through colour and texture. The planters will be changed three times per year to allow for a winter display, spring flowering bulbs and summer flowering. The current displays include Blanc Noisette Roses within wired obelisks, Osteospermums, Lavender, Gaura (Whirling Butterflies), Lobelia and Verbena.
Chris Liversidge, Head of Landscapes at Rangeford Villages, comments: “This has been a wonderful project to work on. Giving back to the local community surrounding our villages is really important to Rangeford. The new planters contribute to the overall look and feel of this outdoor area. We’re so glad to help create a tranquil space, outside the hospital where everyone can come and relax for a moment.
“Being able to change the plants seasonally mean the aesthetics of the planters will change throughout the year, ensuring there is a fresh feel. The feedback so far has been incredibly positive, it’s been great to hear. We look forward to continuing our work with St Peter’s Hospital.”
Tom Smerdon, Director of Strategy, and Sustainability at Ashford and St Peter’s Hospitals said: “A huge thank you to Rangeford, on behalf of Ashford and St Peter’s Hospitals, for their generous gift of these wonderful planters. They have truly transformed the space, bringing colour and nature to the entrance of our hospital.
“Special thanks to Chris Liversidge, Rangeford’s Head of Landscapes, for his commitment to maintaining the planters, as well as his expertise in selecting plants that will keep the entrance vibrant all year-round.
“Thank you to our ASPH Charity who introduced us to Rangeford Villages, as a trust we always welcome local corporations and volunteers who can support us in improving our hospital environment.
“This supports our green plan to improve various areas of our hospitals with more green space, and also supports the wellbeing of our patients, staff and visitors.”
Homewood Grove is one of Rangeford Villages’ newest developments for the over 60s, the first set of owners have moved in. The stunning new village features 116 one, two and three-bedroom apartments with exclusive onsite amenities and 24/7 support services. The state-of-the-art amenities have been designed to encourage owners to lead an active lifestyle. Facilities include the Revive wellbeing centre (pool, steam room and sauna), gym, dance studio, cinema room, and a hair and beauty salon. Owners will also be able to make use of the on-site village shop, bar, lounge and the on-site Oak and Honey restaurant.
