Happy 40th, York Place!
In July Broadland tenants and members gathered at York Place in Dereham to celebrate the sheltered scheme’s 40th anniversary. Ann Chamberlain (94), York Place’s longest-standing tenant, cut the anniversary cake with Michael Newey, our Chief Executive.
Michael (below, far right) said:
“Back in 1982, York Place was ahead of its time. Building a scheme so close to the town centre, just off the High Street, was quite unusual. But as towns have to reinvent themselves, bringing people back living in town centres seems such a sensible idea. There is a model here that other communities in Norfolk and further afield could really learn from.”
Ann (pictured cutting the cake) said:
“York Place has a proper sense of community. We are one big happy family. It’s nice and near the town centre – I wouldn’t want to live anywhere else.”