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1940s war time tea party – Thomas Estley School & at Arkwright House
The party was the idea of 3 of the kids: Miles Carter, Isobel Boothe and Jordon Buckley
The class was asked to come up with an idea for a project and they and the winning idea.
The 3 kids above organised it all. The rest of the class and staff made cakes, garlands, flags etc and decked out the communal lounge.
They presented the tenants with some reprinted souvenir newspapers from the war years.
Two kids read out letters from the time sent home from youngsters who had been evacuated.
They sang wartime songs with the tenants including "we'll meet again"
The students were fascinated by stories from the tenants including 87 year old Pat Wilson who has lived at Arkwright for 29 years, she was there with her carer Eileen Keohane aged 67.
Pat's family was bombed out of London during the blitz and they were evacuated to Broughton Astley, where they were taken in by her carer Eileen's family. Eileen and pat have been lifelong friends ever since, and the two families have kept the connection. They consider themselves the "adopted family"
Some of the other tenants were talking to the students about what it was like during the war years.
Isobel said "Listening to the tenants stories of the war years made her realise how lucky she is"
Miles said " he was surprised how each of the tenants had their own special story to tell about those years"
Jordon said "spending this time with the tenants has made him feel more confident talking to people"
Teacher: "Today has been a real success, coming to Arkwright House has sparked the student's interest and they have engaged really well with the tenants"
The students and staff offered to come back and put a Christmas party on for the tenants.
Gardening Competition Winners 2009
Mr Coles who lives in a flat in Market Harborough won £25.00 gardening vouchers in the Best Container category
Mr Osbourne who lives in a sheltered bungalow in Lutterworth won £35.00 gardening vouchers in the Best Patio category
Mr Lee who lives in a house in Billesdon won £55.00 gardening vouchers in the best vegetable garden category
Mr & Mrs Foster who live in bungalow in Hallaton won £55.00 gardening vouchers in the Best Flower Garden Category and also £110.00 gardening vouchers in the Best Overall Garden category
Annual General Meeting 2009
Retiring Chair of Seven Locks Board Judith Burdett
Deborah Bennett Executive Director of Seven Locks Housing
Gerald Taylor Chief Executive of Acclaim presenting the Social Housing Governance Award certificates
Gerald Taylor Chief Executive of Acclaim presenting the Social Housing Governance Award certificates
Gerald Taylor Chief Executive of Acclaim presenting the Social Housing Governance Award certificates
Cameron Watt of the National Housing Federation talking about Seven Lock’s achievements
Newly Refurbished Community Hall at Naseby Square In Market Harborough
We invited residents of the Sheltered Scheme that neighbours the Hall to come along for coffee and cake.
Customers enjoying the Naseby Square Community Hall Coffee Morning 2nd September 2009.
Customers enjoying the Naseby Square Community Hall Coffee Morning 2nd September 2009
Naseby Square Community Hall Coffee Morning 2nd September 2009
Our first customer conference
We held our first annual customer conference on 9th December. Customers who attended had the opportunity to be part of 1 of 4 workshops:
Financial inclusionThe group helped us to develop our financial inclusion package.
Grounds maintenanceThe group identified what is important to them from this service.
Disability action groupThe group looked at all service areas highlighting accessibility issues.
Anti-social behaviour policyWe are reviewing our anti-social behaviour policies and procedures and the group worked through and commented on the new draft policy.
Without exception the feedback we received about the day was positive.
34% of attendees said the day met their expectations and 65% said it exceeded theirs.
Customers and staff at the conference
Customers and staff at the conferenceArkwright house sheltered scheme fun day Sat 6th Sept 2008
A big thank you from contractor Lovells for tenant’s patience and cooperation during the modernisation and improvement work
Arkwright House Fun Day
Arkwright House Fun Day
Arkwright House Fun Day
Arkwright House Fun Day
Arkwright House Fun Day
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