SSH sheltered scheme celebrates 25th anniversary
23 October 2006

Catherine’s Close, a sheltered housing scheme in Castle Cary, which is owned and managed by South Somerset Homes, has recently celebrated its 25th anniversary.

Residents, family and friends enjoyed a buffet lunch and drinks to celebrate its anniversary and eldest resident Winifred Veryard who has been a resident since the scheme opened and was one of the first tenants to move into the original bungalows had the honour of cutting the cake.

Pictured from left to right is Yvonne Lawrence (resident’s daughter), Maureen Scott (Scheme Manager), Winifred Veryard (the eldest resident who cut the cake) and Tom Veryard (resident’s son)

Maureen Scott, Scheme Manager at Catherine’s Close said, “It has been a really super day, everyone who has joined in the celebrations has really enjoyed our special day.”

Pictured from left to right is Silvia Robinson (resident), Rev Peter Bennett, Marjorie Osborne (resident), Kenith Osborne (resident), Fred Heys (resident), Norene Gubb (resident), Yvonne Francis (resident), Freda Elliott (resident), Margaret Artis (resident), Gwen Gage (resident), Jean Meare ( resident), Mrs Peggy Williams (resident), Doris Hariss (resident) Seated in the front row is Eve Soundly (guest), Maureen Scott (Scheme Manager) and Mac Edwards (guest)