Rosy future at Rosedale

After months of construction work, the new Rosedale Centre on Stratford Road has been completed and is ready to start welcoming its first residents.[nbsp]

The centre, run by Mencap Heart of England, provides purpose built living accommodation for adults with learning difficulties.[nbsp]

Replacing two bungalows, the new centre has state of the art facilities, and has been designed to ensure residents have access to the services they need. All flats have easy access on the ground or first floor. As well as offering a level of independence, support is always on hand. There are also communal areas, including a sitting room, conservatory and garden, where residents can get together to socialise.

Rosedale is a partnership between Heart of England Mencap, the housing provider Orbit Heart of England, its development arm, Orbit Homes, and Stratford District Council. Funding also came from the Home and Communities Agency.

Helena Wallis, Chief Executive at Heart of England Mencap, said: “Rosedale is a wonderful new facility. It is eco-friendly and it has been specifically designed to integrate and merge with the local brick cottage style. Most importantly we are delighted by how positively our customers have responded to this exciting opportunity which will enable them to live independent lives with appropriate support for their needs.”

At the time of going to press, preparations were under way to bury a time capsule at the site, with[nbsp] help from residents, local schoolchildren and Shipston Mayor, Philip Vial.[nbsp]

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