Fleet first for over 55's
Fleet first for over 55's
We’ve now demolished the outdated bungalows in Campbell Close, Fleet, to pave the way for a new £12m Extra-Care apartment complex for over 55s who need access to round-the-clock help and support. Extra Care is a new concept for older people who need a bit of help around the house, but want to remain as independent as possible.
Sheila's hit the write note
Hartley Wintney resident Sheila Standing was over the moon when she won a £350 laptop computer in a prize draw from our recent Residents’ Week.
Sheila has been writing poems for her church magazine for years on an old typewriter, which was on its last legs when her name came out of the hat for the main prize.
“I’ve never won anything before”, the Walpole Gardens resident says. “My children have been on at me to get a computer, and I was thinking about it when I got the call. It’s fantastic.”
Sheila – who has 13 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren – attended our tea dance event at Church Crookham on 10 September, and was automatically entered into the draw for filling in a form to tell us what she thought we should do more or less of.
Fun in the sun
Families on the newly refurbished Dukes Park estate, in Aldershot, made the most of the summer sun. We teamed up with the Ministry of Defence to organise a community barbeque, so residents could mingle with each other and staff, over a delicious BBQ and irresistible chocolate éclairs provided by Army chefs. “This type of event really helps to break the ice and gives neighbours a chance to get to know each other better”, says Neighbourhood Manager Alison Bone, “it also gives us a chance to meet residents and offer our support to set up a residents association.” If you’re interested in setting up a residents association in your area give Richard Pilbeam a call on 0800 195 5515 free from a landline or 0300 666 5515 from your mobile.
Tears over Farnborough
There were tears of joy as residents moved into our new Amber Gardens development in Victoria Road, Farnborough. Many of the new residents were overcome by the quality of the 16 rented homes and 7 part-buy part-rent homes, and both us and our partner Cove Construction have received fantastic compliments about the £6m project.
