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'Supported gardening in later life' will for the first time bring together landscape
designers and horticulturists, with gerontologists and researchers, and top
representatives from government, charity, housing and care homes.
Further research has shown that most older people give up gardening when they move into
supported accommodation. David Foster, Chief Executive of Thrive, is hoping that
Forum will raise awareness of these people's gardening needs.
"For many years Thrive has been providing advice and support to older and
disabled gardeners," said David.
"We are very interested in the whole subject of helping older people to carry on
gardening as we know it can be an important factor in their health and wellbeing."
 He concluded, "The ideas that come out of this unique forum will
help to make sure that older people can continue to benefit from gardening, whatever their
circumstances."
Mark Bhatti will also be presenting at the Forum. Dr Bhatti is Senior Lecturer in
Sociology at the University of Brighton, has been researching gardens and gardening for
many years.
"Gardening in later life has not been systematically or extensively researched in the
UK, and there are significant gaps in our knowledge," he said.
"Key questions remain to be answered, such as how gardening can help to improve an
older persons 'quality of life'. This Forum will help to initiate new research, and come
up with sustainable solutions to the problems facing older people who wish to carry on
gardening."
'Supported gardening in later life' is sponsored by English Courtyard.
Speakers at the Forum will be
Tim Spurgeon, Head of Advisory
Services, Thrive; Judy Peaker, Director, Willow Housing; Christopher
Thornhill, Managing Director, English Courtyard; Mark Bhatti, Senior
Lecturer in Sociology, University of Brighton (Health and Policy Research
Centre); and Alison Ryan, Chief Executive of the Princess Royal Trust for
Carers.
Charity no: 277570
Company no: 1415700
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