Shannon Court residents bring the magic of nature indoors

Above: Residents Pam and Daphne, respectively, proudly hold up their own flower arrangement at Shannon Court, in Hindhead, Surrey.

A walk through the woods can have many benefits for our emotional wellbeing. Being near the natural world is proven to reduce stress, and a simple view of trees and flowers can provide a calming effect on the mind. But what if we could enjoy all these benefits from home, no matter the season? Residents at Shannon Court, in Hindhead (Surrey), know a thing or two about that.

When they are not enjoying a brisk walk across the Home’s extensive woodlands, they get together for a therapeutic flower arrangement session. Arranged biweekly by staff member Leah, one of Shannon Court’s Activities Coordinators, residents such as Daphne and Pam enjoy arranging their own spray of flowers using oasis floral foam. Sometimes they use the flowers to brighten their own rooms, whereas other times they use them to decorate their dining rooms and other areas within the Home.

Whilst looking at her own flower arrangements, resident Daphne says:

It brings a sense of peace and harmony! It is always nice to see fresh flowers around the Home to brighten everyone’s day.

One of ther residents carefully works on a bouquet after trimming a few stems.

Activities Coordinator Leah adds:

The sight of flowers makes us smile, and the scent of flowers can help us to relax and feel less anxious, too.

Breathing in the sweet fragrance of flowers has a relaxing and stress-reducing effect, and it’s well documented that flowers bring moments of tranquillity and calmness.

[Summary: Residents at Shannon Court, in Hindhead (Surrey), enjoy nature’s calming benefits both outdoors and indoors. Alongside woodland walks, they take part in biweekly flower arrangement sessions led by Activities Coordinator Leah. Residents like Daphne and Pam create displays to brighten their rooms or communal spaces, bringing joy and tranquillity. Leah emphasises the stress-relieving power of flowers, which promote relaxation and harmony throughout the Home.]