Ceremony marks success of new Orbit East scheme

Published by Orbit East & South for Orbit East in Housing and also in Communities, Local Government

Orbit East residents and staff gathered together yesterday with representatives of Scole Parish Council, South Norfolk District Council and developers Baker Construction to celebrate the success of a new housing development in Scole, Norfolk.

 A ceremonial plaque was unveiled at the 12-residence ‘Flowerdew’ estate, which opened in April, and comprises a mix of leasehold properties, general needs bungalows, flats and houses.  Following the official unveiling ceremony, guests enjoyed light refreshments and the opportunity to share feedback with colleagues from the Orbit East Neighbourhood and Development teams.

Flowerdew’ was named after the great uncle of local resident Raymond Flowerdew, who attended the ceremony with his wife.   Gordon Muriel Flowerdew (January 2 1885 - March 30 1918) was born in Billingford, near Scole, and was the Canadian recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces received for his actions at the Battle of Moreuil Wood.   Mr Flowerdew said “I am delighted that my great uncle will be remembered through the naming of the scheme.”

Orbit East’s Neighbourhood Manager, Tracey Savory, commented   “We were keen to maintain and build on strong local links with the community when we developed this housing scheme.   All residents have local connections and we can’t think of a more fitting way to honour a local resident than by naming the development after his relative who fought so bravely for our country.”  

Susan Redgrave of Scole Parish Council added “We are very proud of the development and the partnership work that made it happen.”