The Colour Purple Packs a Full House
All eyes were down for a full house as more than 140 residents attended an inaugural celebration of older people.
Inspired by the Jenny Joseph poem, ‘Warning – When I am an old woman I shall wear purple…’, a dedicated group of Chester & District Housing Trust (CDHT) residents and housing support staff organised the first ever day for senior residents.
CDHT’s Purple Day was held at their Centurion House headquarters where John Denny, CDHT Chief Executive, was the caller for a light-hearted game of bingo which was held in the Board Room. Centurion House was bathed in purple, with purple balloons on the walls and residents, staff and volunteers all wore purple.
Mel Emery, CDHT Housing and Support Manager, said:
“This is a great example of real partnership working. Residents and staff worked side by side to organise this event and we are delighted that everyone had a great time. It just goes to show what can be done when we all work together. Our care and support services for older and vulnerable people are available to all residents living in the Chester area.”
A refreshment area was provided on the Purple Day, where tea, coffee, and a sumptuous selection of cakes were readily on demand. There was a free tombola and raffle, with glass painting with Su Bramley, Deputy Chief Executive and everyone had the opportunity of taking home a comfy pair of non-slip slippers, courtesy of Cheshire Primary Care Trust.
Other partner agencies provided information and advice from behind their stalls and the Trust’s specialist services for older residents were displayed. Entertainment was provided by Dee Sign Signing Choir, a display of Salsa dancing from Director of Finance, Andy Williams and a sing-a-long of old favourite tunes accompanied by Happy Roger on the organ, the day was regarded as a huge success.
Interested residents or carers in CDHT’s Care & Support Services should contact the Trust on Freephone 0808 1007701 for more information.
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Residents and staff wear purple at CDHT’s first ever Purple Day.
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Notes to editors
Chester & District Housing Trust (CDHT) is a dynamic and enterprising organisation at the forefront of delivering positive impacts in the communities with which it works. The Trust’s homes span six communities – Blacon North; Blacon South; Chester City Area; The Rurals; Lache and Handbridge; Upton, Hoole, Newton and Plas Newton.
Committed to the best principles of social enterprise with over 14,000 local customers in 6,200 properties and 53% of its 275 colleagues living within its communities, the Trust adheres to key commitments and principles relating to people, places, partnerships and performance which underpin the Vision to ‘create opportunity’, through its mission, ‘by doing the right thing’.
The Trust is about being transparent and accountable in everything that is done and to this end is one of the first organisations nationally to have established a Residents’ Board, with full delegated powers from the Trust Board, to direct services which impact upon their lives.
The Trust has a comprehensive development programme delivering over 330 new homes including the £12million regeneration of the Treborth Road area of Chester providing new homes for rent, sale and shared ownership, as well as a village green and wildlife habitats.
CDHT also provides services on a partnership basis, to a number of other customers e.g. Telecare services, TrustWorks Maintenance Services, Housing Options advice, waiting list management and choice based lettings to neighbouring local authorities and registered social landlords.
The Trust is rated as two Star excellent by the Audit Commission, has the highest possible rating from Telecare Services Association and is also credited Investors in People and is the overall Employer of the Year For Cheshire West. It has been in the ‘Top 100 Sunday Times best companies to work for’ for the last 2 years.
For more details please visit Click here to view the website or request a copy of CDHT’s Corporate Plan 2009-2014.
CDHT Press Contacts: Phil Brotherhood
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