Remembrance Day has a particularly important connection to Housing 21’s history.
Housing 21’s roots date back to 1921, when the Royal British Legion began housing disabled ex-servicemen and widows, and later older ex-servicemen and women. In 1964, the Royal British Legion Housing Association was formed to meet increasing demand for housing. Separating from the Royal British Legion in 1993, Housing 21 was formed.
The housing provider remains committed to the Armed Forces community and has signed the Armed Forces Covenant.
Residents across Housing 21 have been marking Remembrance in their own way to pay their respects to the fallen.
This includes knitting poppies that were donated to the Royal British Legion, creating poppy displays for their scheme and getting other residents involved.
Other residents have been taking part in a recent parades; Clive and Trevor marched at the Melton Mowbray Remembrance service.
Resident John who lives at Newport Court served in the Royal Air Force before leaving in 1959, but his commitment to supporting the Armed Forces community continues. He went on to become a longstanding member of the Royal British Legion, including spending an impressive 20 years as Treasurer of the Canterbury Poppy Appeal.
However residents choose to mark Remembrance, whether attending a service, spending time with others or reflecting quietly at home, Housing 21 hopes everyone is well and able to remember in a way that is meaningful to them.
