Herald - Issue 412

Page 38 • The HERALD • 16th September 2021 v KEEP ACTIVE, KEEP HEALTHY v WE CARE, YOU CARE New Show Home Unveiled at Nightingale Lodge Places for People Living Plus will open the doors to a brand new show home at Nightingale Lodge in Romsey this week, giving customers in the area a first chance to step inside. O ering new accommodation to people over 55, Nightingale Lodge – named a er Victorian icon and former Romsey resident Florence Nightingale – is a new community development being delivered by Places for People Living Plus in partnership with Test Valley Borough Council and Hampshire County Council. e team is opening up two of Nightingale Lodge’s 54 homes for viewings. Customers can visit a brand new, two-bedroom show apartment, o ered for sale through shared ownership, with residents able to purchase between 25% and 75% of the home’s full value. Tom Brown, National Retirement Living Manager for Places for People Living Plus said: “There’s so much anticipation for this development which will offer new ways of living for local people, so I’m delighted to now be able to welcome customers inside. By opening up the space for the first time we hope to give customers the perfect starting point as they imagine life at Nightingale Lodge.” Councillor Liz Fairhurst, Hampshire County Council’s Executive Lead Member for Adult Services and Public Health said: “Nightingale Lodge is one of a number of ‘Extra Care’ developments across Hampshire in which the County Council is investing, to provide independent living for older people but with care and support on-site 24/7. Working collaboratively with Places for People and Test Valley Borough Council, the Romsey scheme is creating As well as the new homes, Nightingale Lodge also features communal resident areas. Wellbeing is boosted with landscaped outdoor space; in addition to the terraces and patios for each home there is a large residents’ garden. e community also boasts several extra care facilities – including 24-hour onsite care, commissioned by Hampshire County Council. Residents will also bene t from a wellness suite, hair and beauty salon, a restaurant to enjoy meals with other residents or guests, and a communal lounge which will be a hub for social activities. Further information on Nightingale Lodge can be found online at: www.nightingalelodge.co.uk , or by speaking with agents Henshaw Fox on 01794 521 339. You can also contact Test Valley Borough Council on: 01264 368 000 with rental enquiries. Book your viewing at Romsey’s brand new development Nightingale Lodge high-quality new homes for local people who wish to remain independent but who may need extra help.” Monthly Virtual Vegan Luncheon Club Open to vegans, vegetarians, and meat reducers aged 65 and over , the FREE club o ers attendees the chance to learn new dishes, get tips from an experienced vegan chef, and meet like-minded people from across the UK. The club takes places through Zoom video- conferencing on the fourth Tuesday of every month. Recipes are provided in advance, so you have plenty of time to get the ingredients. Cook that morning and then join Vegetarian for Life Chef Justina, along with attendees from across the UK, at 1pm. Recipes take a di erent theme each month - from a Pies & Pastries Week, boasting Mushroom & Ale Pies and Pu Pastry Tartlets, through to One-Pot Wonders such as Carrot, Ginger & Orange Soup and Versatile Stew - you’ll get to make and enjoy a wide variety of tasty dishes. The next club on 28th September - brunch ideas such as pancakes and scrambled tofu • 26th October - bake o themed in line with the Great British Bake o . Encouraging viewers to cook their favourite vegan bake. • 23rdNovember - meat free pot luck dinner - individuals will cook their favourite meal and tell the group about it. • 14th December - a vegan Christmas meal As always, there is no need to cook all of the recipes. You can choose just one or two, or simply join the lunch club with a cup of tea or what you’re having for your lunch that day For more information visit: www.vegetarianforlife.org . uk