Your opportunity to have a look around a South Somerset Homes' sheltered scheme

25 June 2007

Three sheltered schemes, which are owned and managed by South Somerset Homes, are opening their doors to the public on Wednesday 4 July. Buttle Close sheltered scheme in Shepton Beauchamp will be open between 10.30 am and 12 noon. Taylors Meade sheltered scheme in Combe St Nicholas will be open from 10.30 am, and Ile Court sheltered scheme in Ilminster will be open from 2.00 pm and 4.00 pm.

The free events will include an opportunity to speak with the Scheme Managers, to meet some of the residents, find out about some of the activities enjoyed by residents and tour the facilities.

South Somerset Homes has over 50 older person’s schemes. Sheltered housing comprises one and two bedroom bungalows and one-bedroom flats. They all have a community alarm system and communal lounge where residents can enjoy many varied activities. Sheltered housing enables residents to enjoy their own personal security and independence. When support is needed, it is available from the Scheme Manager.

For more information about Buttle Close sheltered scheme please contact Vicky Saunders, Scheme Manager on 01460 241575. For more information about Taylors Meade sheltered scheme please contact Jackie Doble, Scheme Manager on 01460 61238. For more information about Ile Court sheltered scheme please contact Esnat Fillary, Scheme Manager on 01460 53800.

The local media are invited to a photo opportunity on Wednesday 4 July at 10.30 am at Buttle Close, Shepton Beauchamp; at 12.30 pm at Taylors Meade in Combe St Nicholas and at 2.00 pm at Ile Court in Ilminster. For more information please contact Julie Whatford on 01935 404509.