Ethos Public Relations Manchester

Double celebration for Ossie couple

by Ethos public relations

Jeff and Monica Brierley had double the reason to celebrate their 52nd wedding anniversary recently as Hyndburn Homes and its contractor The Casey Group put the finishing touches to their brand new kitchen.

“I can’t believe how much space we have now,” said 70 year old Monica. “I love the worktops, I love the colours, I just love everything about it.”

The couple live in a one bedroom bungalow in Oswaldtwistle and have lived there for seven years.  As part of the multi million refurbishment of its housing stock social landlord Hyndburn Homes has installed a new kitchen, a new bathroom and re-wired the property.

“You can’t do work like this without a bit of mess,” said Jeff who is also 70.  “But the end result is worth it.  In actual fact we have quite enjoyed ourselves because we’ve had a bit of fun with the lads who have been in and out of the house.”

Jeff and Monica have also taken the opportunity to do some work of their own around the property.  In the lounge they have treated themselves to a modern fire, new furniture and soft furnishings and their new look home is a source of great pride.

“We’ve been showing off our house to family and friends,” said Monica.  “We’ve even had neighbours in to show them the finished work.

“Some people, particularly the elderly, are a bit nervous about having major work like this done - but our advice is just think of the end result and go for it.  Everything for us has been brilliant and we’ll actually be quite sorry to see the workmen go!”

By the end of 2010 Hyndburn Homes will have programmed improvements to over 2,300 properties which will see the majority of its housing stock meeting the Government’s Decent Homes Standard.

Posted at 10^th November 2010