Weavers House
78-82 New Wanstead, Wanstead, London, E11 2SZ
78-82 New Wanstead, Wanstead, London, E11 2SZ
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Manager's Description
"Weavers’ House now provides sheltered accommodation for the elderly in 39 flats and, with resident staff and a central alarm system, offers a safe, comfortable framework within which the residents a..." Show more "Weavers’ House now provides sheltered accommodation for the elderly in 39 flats and, with resident staff and a central alarm system, offers a safe, comfortable framework within which the residents are encouraged to develop their own community. Assisted by the resident staff, a residents’ social committee arranges coffee mornings, trips and outings and the Company provides an annual summer outing and a Christmas Party. HRH Princess Michael of Kent, an Honorary Freeman of the Company, has taken a particular interest in Weavers' House and its residents over many years, visiting at Christmas and on other special occasions." Show lessMain Facts
Retirement housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
39 flats, bungalows. Built in 1858 and renovated in 1999. Sizes studio, 1 bedroom.
Resident management staff (24 hours)
Lift, Lounge, Laundry, Guest facilities, Garden
Access to site fairly easy, but less so for less mobile people. Distances: bus stop 100 yards; shop 400 yards; post office 400 yards; town centre 400 yards; GP 400 yards; social centre 400 yards.
This almshouse charity caters for: persons in need of housing, preferably with a connection to Wanstead, Redbridge, Waltham Forest or the City of London, although others considered. Weekly Social activities include: Tuesday lunch, outings, parties, bingo, organised by wardens. New residents accepted from 60 years of age.
Housing Authority: Redbridge
Social Care Authority: Redbridge
Info updated: 17/01/2005
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