Rockwell House
Littlebeck Drive, Darlington, Co. Durham, DL1 2AG
Littlebeck Drive, Darlington, Co. Durham, DL1 2AG
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Manager's Description
"Rockwell House is a vibrant scheme with lots of regular activities which enhance the community spirt. Along with the usual coffee mornings and bingo there are several bus trips organised during the su..." Show more "Rockwell House is a vibrant scheme with lots of regular activities which enhance the community spirt. Along with the usual coffee mornings and bingo there are several bus trips organised during the summer months including trips to the seaside, mystery tours and country pub luncheons. There are many seating areas for residents to enjoy our front and enclosed rear communal gardens." Show lessMain Facts
Retirement housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
38 flats. Built in 1977 and renovated in 2012. Sizes 1 bedroom. Includes mobility standard properties.
Non-resident management staff and Careline alarm service
Lift, Lounge, Laundry, Guest facilities, Garden, Conservatory, Community centre
Access to site fairly easy, but less so for less mobile people. Distances: bus stop 50 yards; shop 1 mile(s); post office 1 mile(s); town centre 3 mile(s); GP 1 mile(s).
Regular Social activities include: Coffee Mornings - Tuesday 10.30 a.m. GEM Exercise and Healthy Eating class for the over 50’s. Bingo - Monday from 12 p.m. with Lunch or snacks. Cards/Whist/Dominos. Thursday and Friday afternoons from 2 p.m.. New residents accepted from 60 years of age. Both cats & dogs generally accepted, but not to be replaced.
Housing Authority: Darlington
Social Care Authority: Darlington
Info updated: 18/11/2020
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Availability
Many council and housing association lettings in this area are made through a 'Choice Based Lettings' system called Tees Valley Homefinder. See how to register and then bid for properties at: https://portal.teesvalleyhomefinder.org/Residents' views
A number of residents have used EAC's resident consultation card game to give their views on aspects of where they live. They gave top marks to this scheme for: Consultation
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