Ethos Public Relations Manchester

Hyndburn Homes oldest resident looks forward to refurb

by Ethos public relations

Eveline Burke is looking forward to having a new kitchen and bathroom installed in her sheltered accommodation flat at Franklin Ainsworth House in Great Harwood – and at 101 years old social landlord Hyndburn Homes believe Eveline is their oldest resident.

“Eveline and the other residents at Franklin Ainsworth will be having their properties completely overhauled by our Contractor Bramall Construction and we will be doing some improvement work on the communal areas of the scheme,” said Susan Haworth Customer Liaison Officer at Hyndburn Homes who recently visited Eveline to talk about the forthcoming work.

“The improvements are part of the multi million pound refurbishment of our housing stock and when working with vulnerable people like the elderly we have to organise the work with military precision.”

Eveline was born on 4th July 1909 in Accrington and was one of ten children. Like many of her generation she worked half a day in a mill and went to school for half a day. She married Arthur in 1938 and together they ran a painting and decorating business in the local area. They had no children themselves but Eveline, now a widow, has plenty of nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.

“It was lovely to meet with Eveline who is a delightful lady,” said Susan. “We had a nice chat and she told me her secret to such a long life was keeping off the drink! She is an inspiration to everyone and is really looking forward to having her home refurbished.”

Posted at 1^st November 2010