RESIDENTS are invited to enjoy two gardening talks taking place at an over-55s independent-living community in Taunton.

Platinum Skies’ Quantock House community, based on Paul Street, will be welcoming Alan Down on Friday 18 March at 11am to speak to homeowners and the local community.

Alan, 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 the talk, as well as passing on his top tips for getting the garden ready for the spring season. 

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Alan Down

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 Thursday 14 April at 11am.

Booking in advance is essential for the talks which have limited places available.

The Quantock House community comprises of a range of brand new, purpose-built apartments which benefit from views over the Quantock Hills.

Homeowners can also enjoy a host of communal facilities including a bistro, bar, homeowners’ lounge, treatment room, and activity room, as well as private, landscaped gardens.

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

Laura Warwick, community director at Platinum Skies, said: “One thing that many of our homeowners have in common is that they experience real joy being in the great outdoors.

“We thought that arranging these talks would be the perfect way for our community to join for some interesting conversations about making the most of the balconies that they have while planning for the spring season.

“The first homeowners moved into the apartments within our Taunton community just before Christmas and together they have formed a social focus group to discuss activities and events for the year ahead, including for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in June.”

For more information about looking around the Quantock House community and to book a place at one of the talks, call the Platinum Skies team on 01202 040996.