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Judging done!

We have a winner and a runner-up in both age categories. Looking forward to welcoming them to the Almshouses and presenting their prizes during August.

Colouring Competition reminder

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Don't forget! The closing date for our colouring competition is this Sunday, 30th June. For any children who'd still like to enter just download the colouring sheet here, print it out, and drop the finished entry through our letterbox at the…

Our Colouring Competition at ‘More in Common’ event

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Great day yesterday at ‘More in Common – On the Common’ a ‘Great Get-Together’ community event in memory of MP Jo Cox. As you can see, we were also very proud of our new King Edward VI Almshouse t-shirts! We had lots of visitors,…

New Estate Officer

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A warm welcome to the latest member of our team - new Estate Officer, Victoria Duke (second right). As well as getting her head round all the paperwork, and learning about the upkeep of our historic buildings, Victoria is enjoying getting to…

Farewell to Ali!

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On Monday we said goodbye to our Estate Officer, Ali Maslen. Ali joined us in 2009, originally as our Clerk; moving into the newly-created Estate Officer post in January 2018. Along with the splendid flower basket containing a special gift…

STAFF VACANCY – Join our team!

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ESTATE OFFICER (p/t, 15 hours p.w.) We are seeking a part-time Estate Officer to be responsible to the Trustee/Directors for the smooth running of all matters relating to our historic Site, Properties and Residents. See Recruitment* for…

Almshouse Director receives Community Champion award

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Congratulations to Almshouse Director Malcolm Domb for his recent well-deserved Community Champion award. As well as his tireless work for our Almshouses, he is also the Co-ordinator for Uttlesford Foodbank, Chairman of Macmillan Saffron Walden…

Open Day to view two-bed bungalow

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Come and view our latest vacancy on Saturday, 23rd March, anytime between 11am and 2pm. See Vacancies for details of the property and how to apply.

Conversion and renovation of Daniel’s Bungalow

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During 2017 we were very excited to start renovation work on Daniel's Bungalow, the oldest building on our site. Daniel's Bungalow has, at various times in its history, been a laundry, mortuary and the Warden’s home, and we are delighted that…

Daniel’s Bungalow: Work starts!

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We are very excited that renovation work has now started on Daniel's Bungalow, the oldest building on our site. Daniel's Bungalow has, at various times in its long history, been a laundry, mortuary and the Warden’s home, and we are delighted…

Introduction of Parking Management on Almshouse site

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From Monday, 1st August, a Parking Management system is being introduced to the Almshouses site to stop unauthorised parking. All cars parked on the site must display a valid permit at all times. Any cars not displaying a permit may be…

Prime’s Close redevelopment proposal: Well-attended public presentation

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There was a good turnout at the Almshouses on Saturday for the Trustees’ first public presentation of their proposed plans for redeveloping the bungalows at 2-8 Prime’s Close, on the Abbey Lane site. Members of the public, and residents,…

Prime’s Close redevelopment proposal: Notice of public presentation

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The Almshouse Trustees are holding a public presentation of their proposed plans for redeveloping the bungalows at 2-8 Prime’s Close, on the Abbey Lane site, which are beset with long-standing significant problems, and are reaching the end…

Renovation of Daniel’s Bungalow

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The Trustees are delighted to announce that a planning application has been submitted for a complete renovation of Daniel's Bungalow which will provide two units in place of the current one. Full details can be found on Uttlesford District…

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