WILLOWBROOK View, a new luxury care home in the Connaught Care Collection, has created a nature-themed mural for Kingfisher CE Academy in Swindon to brighten one of its main corridors.
It was designed and painted by staff from the home, who were ssisted by a group of students, teachers and parents over a two-week period.
The brainchild of Chris Guest, customer relationship manager at Willowbrook View, it was intended as a bridge-building exercise to help deepen ties between the home and the school.
In addition, the mural will help teach youngsters about all the rich wildlife around Wichelstowe canal; which is just a short walk from the school grounds.
Chris Guest, customer relationship manager at Willowbrook View, said: “We firmly believe in the idea of ‘community spirit’; and this mural is that philosophy in action. We were simply bowled away by the level of creativity and passion the kids brought to the project.
“These are truly some talented youngsters, and we can’t wait to keep working with Kingfisher on initiatives like the community garden once we open our doors.”
Willowbrook View, which will officially open its doors in the near future, wants to be a cornerstone of the Wichelstowe community by building strong intergenerational connections.
Last month the home opened a community garden (also with Kingfisher CE Academy); a shared green space where residents and students can meet and grow their own flowers and vegetables together.
Willowbrook View will hold a sneak preview of the home at an event on March 19 between 5pm and 7pm.