Stories about Railway Housing Association residents

Joyce

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

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.

Sue

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

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.

Carol

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

Marion

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

Mary

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

Rick

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

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.

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.

Rosemary

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

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.

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.

Esther

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

Resident stories