In this area you always felt a strong sense of community.
I’ve lived here my entire life. In this area you always felt a strong sense of community. There are a lot of families like our family who have been here 30+ years. They had children and have chosen to stay … Continued
Women who have to leave their home and come to a refuge… it must be the bravest step ever.
Women who have to leave their home and come to a refuge… it must be the bravest step ever. When a woman first comes here it’s important how you greet her. Most of all she needs a cup of tea. … Continued
In the two years the shop has been in existence we have helped over forty families…
In the two years the shop has been in existence we have helped over forty families through difficult circumstances – marriage break up, divorce, unemployment, bereavement. It can be a pretty bad situation when people don’t know where to turn. … Continued
We all do nursing at uni…
We all do nursing at uni – so we all live together. I also work as an auxiliary for the Trust doing agency work. I lived next door last year with some girls from school. It was OK at the … Continued
I love my home, it’s where I’m happiest.
I love my home, it’s where I’m happiest. It’s not special…. but it’s special to me. I used to be a real mad collector and this house was full of antiques. But after my son died, 23 years ago, I … Continued
You are never alone.. you have your own space.
There are five of us in total. We are between the ages of 28 and 32 and we’re all working. It’s a nice mix. Everyone comes and goes at different times and there is always someone around. You are … Continued
What some people treasure…..
What some people treasure, and wouldn’t part with in the world, means nothing – even to immediate members of the family…. You see it all the time. I always had a great interest in people’s homes. I … Continued
This is my time…. I came here to paint.
I sold my house. It was a nice house, the children grew up in it and they were very happy. But this is my time.. I came here to paint. I liked the house because it had a conservatory, … Continued
As a priest, the parochial house is not your home. It’s the place where you work.
This is where I work. I live in this house. It’s unique when you are talking to a priest because it is not a family home…. Sometimes a priest would bring an elderly parent to live with them… … Continued
High-rise home: I love colour … I just think it makes you feel good.
I became a priority because I had 2 children – a boy and a girl. They offered me this flat – in a high-rise block – on the top floor. It was filthy, really… I … Continued