Choice staff and Lime Court residents celebrating the schemes 40th anniversary.

Tenants of Lime Court, a sheltered living scheme in Belfast have marked their 40-year anniversary this week.

Officially opened in June 1985, the Choice scheme, a purpose-built property comprising of 26 self-contained bungalows, is located at Peters Hill, a five-minute walk from the city centre.

The celebration event, which took place at the scheme, welcomed tenants to mark this important milestone along with family and friends as well as the dedicated Choice team.

Stephen Adair, Choice Area Housing Manager who attended the celebration, said: “Lime Court has been part of the local community for 40 years, providing secure independent living in an area that is close to a wide range of amenities for tenants to access.

“Sheltered living provides an important balance for tenants who want to live independently whilst also accessing a range of support services when they need them.

“Tenants also have the opportunity to engage and build friendships with fellow tenants and take part in a range of social activities.

“Marking anniversaries of our sheltered living schemes is very important, it demonstrates the longevity of our developments and provides us with the opportunity to thank those who make the scheme a success.”

Sheltered living is the ideal solution to many issues experienced by people in later years such as difficulties managing and maintaining a large property and garden, loneliness, fear or isolation.

A Scheme Co-ordinator is on duty to manage the schemes, maintain regular contact with tenants and assist them to access other forms of support if required.