Gold award for Poole hospice

Forest Holme Hospice has struck gold again having been awarded the top prize in the Loving Care Homes category at the recent Poole in Bloom awards for the third year running.

Poole in Bloom has now been running for several years, with its main event being the awards ceremony held annually at Compton Acres.

The talented team also brought home two Bronze Awards in the Sensory Garden and Hanging Baskets & Containers categories. The awards were presented by Poole in Bloom secretary and judge Jason Edwards.

Heidi Haagensen, volunteer manager at Forest Holme Hospice Charity, said, “This incredible recognition is all thanks to our dedicated volunteer gardeners who lovingly care for every corner of our gardens, from the peaceful sensory courtyard that our patients’ rooms overlook, to the tranquil rear garden and the beautiful wildlife garden along the side of the hospice.”