Dear Sir,
My Grandma Audrey has been a resident of Rose Lodge Care Home since 2015 and for the last few years, her 85 year old husband, my Grandad, Ken, has created a colourful patio garden at the front of the Care Home.
Rose Lodge has been awarded a first place and two second places by Great Aycliffe Town council for Best Community Garden for his efforts.
Ken has worked everyday day for the last six months to create the garden and this years result is as beautiful as ever. The garden has brought much joy to the residents and visitors and because of the easy access to the patio garden the residents can access it safely and independently without worrying about uneven grass. They have loved sitting outside in the summer days with visitors watching the people in the Cobblers shopping arcade and enjoying the beautiful flowers and listening to the gentle sounds of the water feature.
I have watched my Grandad put so much time, love and care into the care home garden and we as a family are so proud of him for the wonderful garden he gives Rose Lodge every year.
Miss E Pratt