Herald - Issue 380

COMPUTER BUDDY with Sue For a one-to-one session in your own home Teaching BASIC computer skills • On your laptop, tablet or iPad? • Setting up email, photos or Facebook? • Online searching for shopping, travel or interests? The cost is £15 per hour PLEASE CALL 07969 611334 Previously ran courses for the over 60’s for Surrey County Council OFFER £12 DO YOU HAVE A TABLET OR IPAD AND NEED SOME HELP? FOR FIRST SESSION Page 50 • The HERALD • 24th October 2019 v THE HERALD - INDEPENDENT AND PROUD OF IT v WE CARE, YOU CARE M & J Mobility Can give you.... Freedom on the Road • Hoists • Pedal Transfers • Wheelchair Carriers • Hand Controls • Ramps • Easy Release Hand Brake • Wireless Controls • Swivel Seats and help Maintain YOUR Independence Scooters Wheelchairs Powerchairs Li & Recline Chairs Walking Aids Bath Aids and lots more... Visit our showroom at: Independent Lifestyle Centre Old Lyndhurst Road, Cadnam SO40 2NL or call for a catalogue on: 023 8081 1949 Making Mobility Affordable Local Retirement Housing Celebrates 40 Year Anniversary Residents at a local Housing 21 Retirement Housing scheme have celebrated the 40 year anniversary of Charles Ley Court in Fawley. Residents past and present celebrated with neighbours, reminiscing about life at the court over the past four decades with tea and cake. Councillor Alexis McEvoy joined residents to celebrate and said: “We had a wonderful afternoon and I enjoyed chatting to residents and hearing their stories. In particular it was good to meet some of the family of Charles Ley after whom the Court was named. I would to thank Jan, the Court Manager, and everyone involved in helping to ensure the celebration went well. With Jan leading the way, Charles Ley Court is a welcoming community and I look forward to the next celebratory event.” Councillor Derek Tipp, Vice-Chair of New Forest District Council, said: “It’s been marvellous to visit today, spend time with residents and hear all about the last 40 years at Charles Ley Court.” Jan has been a resident at Charles Ley Court for 17 years and said “We’ve loved seeing the changes at the court over the years – new windows, kitchens and bathrooms and the gardens have improved vastly! We enjoy living here, right on top of the New Forest and it is great being close to the sea.” Housing 21’s Charles Residents celebrate with guests (Left to Right) Councillor Alexis McEvoy, Court Manager Janice Dear, Councillor Derek Tipp, Charles Ley’s daughter Betty Locke and Retirement Housing Manager Susan Hanwell Ley Court was o cially opened in September 1979 by Councillor Alderson OBE, and was named a er the ‘local hero’ and founder member of the local British Legion; Charles Ley. Charles Ley also served as the British Legion’s President, Chairman and Secretary and was awarded a gold medal and a lifetime membership for services to the Legion. Janice Dear has been the Court Manager at Charles Ley Court for six years and said: “It’s been lovely to celebrate today and welcome visitors and former residents to the court. We have residents in the communal lounge every day whether it is just for a cup of tea and a chat, or even a game of darts, but it’s been great to open it up for the celebrations.” e family of Charles Ley have attended 30th and 35th celebrations in the past and were delighted to celebrate another decade with residents. Charles’s daughter, Betty Locke, still organises a club for senior citizens at the British Legion which has been running for 19 years. For more information about Housing 21 and Charles Ley Court, visit www.housing21.org.uk e Evergreen Club meets at St John’s Hall, New Road, Hythe twice a month from 1.45pm until 4pm. At the rst meeting of the month members enjoy a talk from a guest speaker, while the second meeting is usually a social one. Members meet up on Thursday 7th November for a talk by John Coombes entitled ‘River Stour’, then on Thursday 21st November for their Socical and Thursday 5th December for a talk by Colin van Ge en entitled ‘How the Lads Saved a Nation’. For more details about the Evergreen Club, contact Peter on 023 8089 1721. EVERGREENS