Housing 21 celebrates 60th anniversary at Alice Bye Court in Thatcham

It was party time at a Thatcham assisted living facility on Wednesday.

About 40 residents and their families – including many grandchildren and great-grandchildren – joined in the 60th anniversary celebrations of Housing 21, which runs Alice Bye Court located in Bluecoats.

Guests were entertained with live music by singer Robbie Culley and refreshments supplied by Natacha Parker of Hidden Gem Café, which opened at the site last month.

A photo booth, provided by Dazzlin Events, also provided lighthearted relief for those in attendance.

Mayor of Thatcham Suzanne Adamantos, addressed the room saying: “Thank you so much for inviting me. It is a lovely atmosphere here.

“I’ve spoken to quite a lot of people, and everybody’s said how much they love it here.”

Assistant housing manager and care administrator, Tammy New, told newburytoday: “It’s been amazing.

“Quite a few of our residents aren’t able to leave their flats and we support them quite a lot with care.

“But they’ve then been supported with people from their flats come down and join.

“They’ve done really well. There’s so many people here who wouldn’t normally come down on their own.”

Housing 21 is a not-for-profit provider of retirement living options throughout England, including rent, purchase and shared ownership properties.