Residents from Port of Leith Housing Association’s (PoLHA) St Nicholas Court sheltered housing complex are showing off their creative talents by devising a memorial 25 piece tea set for the development’s 25th anniversary next month.
In conjunction with the Pilmeny Project and children from the Pilmeny Youth Development Project, two original residents from St Nicholas Court – Mary McNicoll (90) and Maisie McKenzie (85) – were joined by another 12 residents in designing and painting 25 cups, saucers and a tea pot at the Ceramic Experience in Leith.
Featuring key dates, milestones and local landmarks, the tea set is one of a number of initiatives the residents have been working on and will be unveiled on 5December at the complex’s celebratory party.
Residents have also been busy making a ‘Quilt of Friendship’ which features fond memories like favourite holiday locations, activities carried out by the complex and memorable events including the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. The quilt will also feature the PoLHA logo.
Maureen Tait, Senior Sheltered Housing Coordinator for PoLHA who manages St Nicholas Court, said: “I’m delighted the residents have got on board with the preparations for the 25th anniversary. It’s such a special occasion for the development and given that we have two original tenants is wonderful. Many of the residents have enjoyed being creative and will enjoy having the fruits of their labour revealed at next month’s celebratory event.”
Mary McNicoll, who came to St Nicholas Court in December 1985, said: “I’ve spent 25 wonderful years living at the complex and I’m glad we are doing something different to commemorate. It will be nice for visitors to be able to see our creations.”
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