TWO four-legged friends made a special trip to visit local Rugeley care home residents and spread some countryside charm, thanks to national housebuilder Lovell Homes.
Lollipop and Moomin, both miniature Shetland ponies from Lollipop Pony Parties trotted over to the Horse Fair care home from Birmingham to celebrate the launch of new development, Farrier’s Fold.The development is situated on former stable land and is aptly named after the town’s equestrian heritage. With strong early demand and homes already sold, the 58 -home community is proving to be a popular address for those looking to settle down in Staffordshire.
Sheryll Ough, client liaison manager at Horse Fair Care Home said: “Having the ponies visit our home made for such a special day, the happiness experienced by both staff and residents will not be forgotten. It’s gestures like this, alongside the wider support Lovell has shown in the area, that make a real difference to our community.”
Pony therapy has many proven benefits for elderly people and the team wanted to bring some smiles to those enjoying later life in Rugeley.
During the day, residents had the chance to interact with the ponies but also meet the team from Lovell and learn a bit more about the development. It is key to Lovell for Farrier’s Fold to be integrated into the community so having a chance to get out and meet the locals was important.
Lisa Preston, regional sales director at Lovell in the West Midlands, said: “As we launched Farrier’s Fold, we wanted to do more than just build homes; we wanted to celebrate Rugeley’s character and connect with the people who make this town special.
“Bringing the ponies along gave us a chance to share some joy with residents at Horse Fair, and it was wonderful to see the smiles and conversations it sparked. Farrier’s Fold is about creating high-quality homes that sit at the heart of a thriving, supportive community and we’re committed to continuing that relationship as the development grows.”
Plots at Farrier’s Fold start at £255,000 and range from two-bedroom starter homes to sizeable four-bedroom detached family homes. For more information or to reserve a plot visit: https://newhomes.lovell.co.uk/developments/farriers-fold
