Press Release

Celebrations as Elsie hits her century!

July 2008

 

Homes for Islington (HFI) helped one of their oldest tenants celebrate last week as she reached her 100th birthday.

Mrs Elsie Watling celebrated with her son and her daughter at her flat in Mildmay. HFI joined the celebration as HFI Vice-chair, Jessie White, dropped in to present her with a bouquet of flowers and a box of chocolates.

Mrs Watling has been a tenant at John Kennedy Court Estate since 1962. Born in Tottenham she moved to Islington during the First World War in 1916, aged 8. She is still an activity member of the community regularly attending bingo every week.

Jessie White, Vice-chair of HFI’s Board said: “It was great to be able to pop in and wish Mrs Watling a very happy birthday. I hope she had an enjoyable day and may I wish her many more to come!”

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For media enquiries please contact James Asser in the HFI communications team on 020 7527 4379 or email james.asser@homesforislington.org.uk

Notes to editors:

Homes for Islington, one of the UK’s largest arms length management organisations (ALMO), which began operations in April 2004, is charged with managing council housing stock throughout the borough. It is owned by Islington Council and managed by a Board of Directors, made up of Islington tenants and leaseholders, council representatives and independent members.

Pictures are attached:

Picture 1 shows Mrs Watling with her card from the Queen being presented her flowers by Jessie White of the HFI Board.

Picture 2 shows Mrs Watling with her son and daughter proudly displaying her card from the Queen.