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Life & Style – Autumn / Winter 2020 (Issue 25)
I really hope that you have been able to keep safe and cope with the challenges of recent months. Who would have believed we would still be battling the Coronavirus as we…
Wedding celebrations for a couple who found love at their retirement development
At Kingswood Court in Chingford, a friendship blossomed between two of our customers, Trevor, 76, and Jean, 78, resulting in a wonderful wedding last month. A blossoming friendship Jean moved…
Getting to know… Raymond Gyimah, Development Manager
Tell us about your role and how long you’ve worked for FirstPort I’ve been the Development Manager at Eastman Village in Harrow since April 2020, and I have worked for…
Our ‘real diamond’ resident, Eileen, celebrates her 100th birthday
When Eileen Webster turned 100 on Friday 9th October, celebrations were very different from what her family had planned. Eileen’s seven children had intended to gather family and friends for…
Balancing work and home life – Paul’s story
To mark National Work Life Week (12-16 October 2020), our Senior Learning & Development Specialist, Paul Miles, shares his journey towards balancing his home and work life. Three years ago,…
Getting to know… Kirsty Taylor, Associate Director
Tell us about your role and how long you’ve worked for FirstPort I have been with the business since 2012. I joined as a Property Manager and was then promoted…
How to make a great first ‘’virtual interview’’ impression
Because of the Coronavirus pandemic, the hiring process has changed considerably for many companies, and most job interviews are now being conducted virtually rather than through a face-to-face meeting. As…
Jash – Development Manager and FirstPort Everyday Hero
Our Property and Development Managers are Everyday Heroes because they always go the extra mile for our residents. Throughout the Coronavirus pandemic, our retirement Development Managers have played a vital…
Oyez! Let’s hear it for Town Crier Lionel!
Lowen Court resident, Lionel, may be Truro born and bred, but he never thought he’d end up being the City’s Town Crier, playing such a big role within the community.…
Alzheimer’s Awareness Day – Dawn’s Story
Development Manager and Trainer, Dawn Toop, shares her experience of the dementia training she has done through FirstPort, and how this has helped her in both her personal and professional…
