Bringing community spirit to life, residents and employees at an Extra Care scheme in London celebrated International Day of Older Persons with a lively event.
Mildmays, a scheme owned and operated by Housing 21, hosted celebrations consisting of a party with a DJ and food. Partner organisation All Change, also came along with their Assocaite Artist Francesca Beard, who shared Autumn-themed poems that residents had been creating over the past month.
Marian Howell, Activities Coordinator at Mildmays, said: “The main aim of the partnership with All Change is to bring people together, make them feel connected to others and their community.”
To continue the celebrations, a group of women from All Change joined as part of their intergenerational initiative, helping residents connect with the wider community and offering ongoing support.
A resident at the scheme, Linda, said: “It was a great get together, lovely, happy atmosphere and happiness.”
All Change has partnered with Mildmays since 2016 supporting with resident’s’ wellbeing with well attended poetry sessions, intergenerational activities and trips within the local area.
Housing 21’s Extra Care scheme has a communal lounge, hair salon, gardens, restaurant, dining room and a guest room and consists of one-and two-bedroom properties.
