Its always great to see almshouses making the local newspapers; these stories are a demonstration of how important almshouses continue to be in their local communities and it was a pleasure to see this latest article and wonderful photo in spaldingtoday recently.

“New almshouses will be an asset to a parish” says the chairman of a South Holland charity.

article by By Victoria Fear, 31 August 2023

Weston Consolidated Charity has built a pair of semi-detached bungalows on its land in High Road, Weston. The charity has now received the keys from D Brown Building Contractors Ltd following a ceremony on Friday last week.

Designed by G R Merchant Ltd, the one-bedroom bungalows have an open plan kitchen and living room, wet room and solar panels.

Chairman Ian Pennington thanked everyone involved in the project, including the contractors, Richard Lewis, Bob Merchant and the John and Maureen Biggadike Foundation.

He said: “Everyone involved should be very proud of what we have achieved. The bungalows will be a real asset to the parish of Weston for years to come.”

[above photo: Weston Consolidated Charity chairman Ian Pennington receives the keys to the new alms houses from representatives of D R Brown Building Contractors Ltd; photo credit Spalding Today]

posted 18 September 2023