Colshaw Christmas cheer

Published by Roisin Rowley-Smith for Riverside in Housing and also in Communities, Health

Pensioners from Colshaw Farm in Wilmslow enjoyed a Christmas party courtesy of social landlord Riverside.

Around 30 tenants and residents gathered at Oakenclough Children’s Centre to enjoy a festive buffet, before Rochdale singer Rod Barry took them on a trip down memory lane with classics from Dean Martin to 60s Motown .

Colshaw Farm tenant, 98 year-old George Harrison (pictured) joined pals from the estate for a Christmas cracker of a party.

Sharon Thomas, Riverside’s community initiatives officer, said: “Almost four million older people live alone.  The majority are women over 65 years old.  Feelings of isolation can amplify at Christmas, which is typically a time of togetherness and celebration. Our annual Christmas party is a chance to encourage our older residents to get together and remain active in the community.”