Ethos Public Relations Manchester

Festive cheer at Franklin Ainsworth House

by Ethos public relations

Residents at Franklin Ainsworth House, a sheltered scheme in Great Harwood managed by social landlord Hyndburn Homes, have been experiencing higher than usual visitor numbers.

Jayne Brignall from Hyndburn Homes explains: “Hyndburn Homes has started the first phase of a £610,000 refurbishment of the 25 bedsit and flats,” she said. “We will be working with our contractor Bramall to install new kitchens and bathrooms as well as new central heating for each property.

“As a result there has been plenty of staff from both companies coming and going as we strive to ensure that disruption is kept to a minimum.”

To add some festive cheer to the proceedings Bramall has installed a Christmas tree in the communal area of the scheme for all residents to enjoy and 77 year old Dorothy Aspin and 90 year old Kathleen Smith say the Christmas tree is a really nice gesture.

“The workmen have been really lovely,” said Dorothy. “Having this work done is quite an upheaval but between them Hyndburn Homes and Bramall are keeping everyone smiling.”

To date eight or the 25 properties has been completed and work will start on the remaining homes in the new year.

Posted at 21^st December 2010