Top of the Tables

6/16/2009

When residents of Allen and Gulliver Court in Wimborne tabled an idea for funding, their landlord East Dorset Housing Association (EDHA) were happy to oblige.

Tenants were in desperate need of some new furniture for their popular craft group that meets in the busy activities room. They successfully applied to EDHA's Community Fund and now boast brand new tables at the sheltered housing scheme in Wimborne.

But it's not just the craft group members who are benefitting - the tables have so far been used for a range of functions and events. Val Sims, a resident at Allen & Gulliver Court said: "The tables have been a life saver, they are used every day. There isn't one group that doesn't use the tables: they are far more successful and useful than we imagined them to be.

EDHA resident involvement officer Janette Whittley said: "We are delighted to have donated £870 to the residents and it's great the tables are being put to good use. They have been used as dining tables on St George's Day when fish and chips and strawberries were served and for Easter bonnet making.

"Residents also use them for things such as bingo, beetle drives and  coffee mornings. They even turned them into May poles recently for the May Day celebrations."

She added: "The EDHA Community Fund is there to help and this is exactly the sort of thing it was set up for. It's nice to know that we have helped bring extra pleasure to so many."