Caroline Dodds is the warden at Royal Albert and St Swithuns Almshouse based in Worcester Worcestershire.
Together with their Chair lady, Mrs Beverley Thompson, Clerk of trustees Mr John Wagstaff, trustees and Caroline’s husband Mark Dodds who she describes as her ‘volunteer in all occasions’, they
” Decided to have a fabulous time celebrating The Almshouse Association becoming 75 years old!
We are spread over two sites with varied age groups youngest being 63 years of age oldest being 93 in September .
We held a BBQ and quiz on the Saturday 7th August and much fun was had by all.
We were due to have an out door cinema but sadly the very British weather let us down with rain and wind.
On Sunday 8th August we held an Afternoon tea with a fabulous singer to entertain us .
Both sites were invited to each venue and joined in together with much laughter and happiness and chat was had by all .
We also took the opportunity to present our gardeners of the year from both sites for having a wonderful display in the gardens but also for always being willing and helpful to others.
Caroline Dodds, warden at Royal Albert and St Swithuns Almshouse
We are glad that the weather did not spoil your celebrations!
Your photos really capture the happiness and community spirit found in almshouses all over the country. Well done to you all!
September 21
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