Resident stories

Joyce

Joyce

Joyce Snell is living proof that you are never too old to try something new, after completing her first park run.

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Les

Les

Sixties music fan Leslie Wrightson was well known in the Darlington area for his quick feet – both in road races and on the dance floor.

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Sue

Sue

When it comes to gardening, green fingered Railway Housing resident SueTaylor is the pick of the crop.

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Ann Thomas

Ann Thomas

At a time of life when many might be thinking of taking it easy, Ann Thomas decided it was time to jump out of an aeroplane.

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Carol

Carol

Not many people can say they live in the same place where they were married, but Carol Whiteley can.

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Marion

Marion

Marion Jones was born in the year Railway Housing Association was founded so, like us, she is celebrating her 100th birthday in 2019.

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Mary

Mary

Mary Garbett holds the distinction of living at our Great Western Court sheltered housing scheme the longest - at an amazing 32 years.

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Rick

Rick

At the age of 67, Rick Yardley is the youngest resident at Great Western Court, and also one of the most active.

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Robert

Robert

Robert Edwards is one our newer residents at our Great Western Court sheltered housing scheme, but he has wasted no time in becoming fully involved with day-to-day life at the scheme.

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Arthur

Arthur

Arthur Hughes is more than happy to plough a lone furrow, although in his case, it’s definitely not something he does by himself.

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Rosemary

Rosemary

No one could argue Rosemary Lillico hasn’t had a colourful life.

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Bernard

Bernard

Bernard Greaves moved into one of our homes in 2011 and almost immediately decided he wanted to make a difference by being involved in the way the Association is run.

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Brenda

Brenda

Brenda Flynn is one of our residents who is helping to make a difference by being involved in the way the Association is run.

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Esther

Esther

Expert knitter Esther Roberts is helping to bring comfort to parents facing the loss of a baby born early.

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