Elgin’s West Park Court celebrates 25 years with a party led by the first tenant who moved in
The Hanover (Scotland) sheltered housing complex also welcomed the association’s newly appointed board member Jo Roger to the occasion.
Both tenants and staff enjoyed a special buffet lunch complete with birthday cake to mark the quarter century since the West Park Court development opened.
The honour of cutting the anniversary cake at the party was given to Mrs Grace Gates - pictured with Jo Roger - who was the first person to move in when the development opened.
Mrs Gates commented: “Thank you to West Park Court for asking me to cut the cake at this special celebration. I cut the cake for the 20th anniversary so I was very happy to be asked to do it again.”
The development’s anniversary also coincides with another important anniversary for Hanover (Scotland) Housing Association, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2019.
Susie Cheeseman, sheltered housing manager at West Park Court, said: “It was lovely that everyone came together to celebrate 25 years since West Park Court opened its doors and it is especially nice that the anniversary coincides with Hanover (Scotland) Housing Association’s 40th anniversary. It was the perfect excuse for a party and we all had a brilliant time.
“I love working at West Park Court and really enjoy being with our residents, helping them lead independent and active lives. From tenants like Mrs Gates to our cleaner Violet who has also been here since the development’s beginnings, Hanover (Scotland) and West Park Court have been an important part of many people’s lives for a long time.”
Hanover (Scotland)’s West Park Court site is located in the centre of Elgin with major amenities located within close proximity.