Goodly Dale Cottage Homes almshouses in Windermere are celebrating 90 years since their very first trustee meeting on the 6th February 1931!
The party takes place on 7th August with entertainment from local singer Fiona Hanlan , a few words from Chairman Bill Smith and a delicious afternoon tea with sandwiches, scones and cakes.
Bob Pow, trustee, told us that he has read through every single āminutes of the meetingā reports from the past 90 years, twice! As part of the special commemorative day, he will give a reading from their very first trustees meeting along with other interesting minutes from the last 90 years.
The original homes were constructed by well-known local builders, Pattinson’s, to provide homes for those meeting strict qualifications in relation to their age, character, local origin or longevity of local residency. Today the almshouses provide 20 homes comprising of the original cottages and six more modern bungalows built in the 1970s with very similar occupancy qualifications to those established in 1931. They are occupied by a mix of single and married couples with a resident Warden support.
Bob Pow, Trustee