Our residents are an incredibly talented lot!
Our two independent living schemes, Fenner House and Mayfield, offer accommodation for people aged over 55 who want to live in a safe and caring environment.
Our residents are part of life’s rich tapestry and many of them have a huge number of interests and hobbies.
Meet Rita…..
Rita has been a resident at Mayfield for about 8 years now and during that time she has participated in many of the activities provided for our residents. On Friday mornings, Rita can be found at Shooting Star’s shop in Shepperton where she volunteers, sorting, steaming and pricing the clothing donations.
Rita also volunteers for Molesey Musical Theatre, making and altering costumes. Ahead of productions, her flat is a hive of activity with all manner of dressmaking material carefully laid across her carpet and furniture. Often, these productions involve multiple costume changes, so Rita can be found backstage working against the clock to alter costumes.
Meet Carol…..
Another Mayfield resident, Carol has lived there with her husband for four years. A hairdresser by trade, Carol found herself revisiting her love of art during the pandemic. Art has long been used to improve mental health and wellbeing and Carol found that painting really helped her cope with the isolation that many of us felt during lockdown. She particularly enjoys the art classes run by our talented member of staff, Liz.
Meet Sharon…..
Sharon has been a resident at Fenner House for almost 20 years. She finds creative projects therapeutic and rewarding and spends hours knitting scarves, fingerless gloves and hats, which she donates to homeless charities such as Helping Hands, the Salvation Army and Rentstart. Every year Sharon sends around 230 hats to good causes.
Meet Gerald…..
Gerald is a keen photographer and has been since he was 8 years old. Using the skills he learnt from his father, Gerald went on to work for the BBC. Nowadays, he enjoys being out and about in Elmbridge with his camera and has built up a catalogue of beautiful photographs.