Residents of Bridgwater’s West Bow House were treated to a celebration on Tuesday as the refurbished Communal Hall was officially opened by members of Homes in Sedgemoor and a special customer.
Funding from the former Sedgemoor District Council means that West Bow is the first of three communal hubs to get a makeover, following a review of the Sheltered Housing Service.
The refurbishment was carried out in partnership with the council, Impart Links as the Principle Designer and the works were delivered by MD Group.
Cutting the ribbon together with Homes in Sedgemoor CEO Peter Hatch, and MD Group’s Vince, Len Davies, resident and HiS Involved Customer, said:
“I’ve lived at West Bow now for five years and I come in this hall on Tuesdays and have a cup of tea and to have a natter and put the world to rights. I think we will use the communal hall much more now it’s been refurbished, and I hope people will continue to use it look after it.”
Now residents can enjoy an open-plan kitchen and communal area, with new w.c. facilities, new heating, a thermal upgrade of the whole building, new flooring, soft furnishings, decorations and bi-fold doors onto a new patio area. New windows, an alarm system and an electrical upgrade all complete the new look hall.
West Bow House was built in 1976 and is made up of 39 flats. With 53 current leaseholders, the new hall provides a space for them to come together and enjoy a modern environment to hold their social events and groups.
Speaking at the opening, Peter Hatch said:
“This space is for you, our customers, and we are really excited to share new activities that will support customer health and wellbeing, reducing isolation and supporting links into the local community.”
At the event, Homes in Sedgemoor asked for the views from residents so that the process of refurbishing other hubs can gain momentum.
