Almshouse news, stories and events

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New almshouses in Cheltenham

New ecologically friendly almshouses offer more than a roof over residents heads. CEO Nick Phillips attended the official opening of...
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Double celebrations in Sonning!

Robert Palmer Almshouses in Sonning on Thames opened their garden gate to community and companionship for a celebration garden party....
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Wivenhoe Housing Trust: paving the way to celebrations

Trustees of The Wivenhoe Housing Trust are looking forward to joining in with the national celebrations to mark 75 years...
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Giving Something Back

by Chris Morton, Chairman of Louisa Lilley Almshouses ‘Giving Something Back’ to society was something that really came to fore...
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New sculpture for Bond’s Lodge almshouses

A new sculpture from a renowned Coventry artist has been unveiled in the courtyard garden of a new almshouse development...
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Shrewsbury Drapers Company wins prestigious award

The Almshouse Association was incredibly proud to learn that the Shewsbury Drapers Company has been awarded the prestigious Queen's Award...
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HRH visits Bond’s Hospital almshouses

The Almshouse Association was delighted to welcome our Royal Patron, HRH The Prince of Wales to Bond’s Hospital Almshouses, Coventry...
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Almshouses: an architect’s view

The word almshouse has two etymological roots: alms comes from the ancient Greek word for compassion; whilst house derives from...
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Almshouse Association Ambassadors

The Almshouse Association is very honoured to have a highly accomplished and passionate group of Ambassadors to help shine a...
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Perry Almshouses celebrate 170th anniversary!

The residents and trustees of the Perry Almshouses in Winterbourne on the outskirts of Bristol are extremely excited to be...
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100 smiles from 100 almshouses!

We’re inviting you to take part in Captain Tom 100 from Friday 30 April to Bank Holiday Monday 3 May...
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9 new purpose built homes set to be completed in 2021!

Thomas Parsons Square residents to benefit from move to purpose-built bungalows Thomas Parsons' Charity has been granted planning permission to...
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