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Well done, Will!
15/02/2023Great Places resident, John Archer, was having difficulty turning on his TV. Apprentice Joiner, Will Finn, saw John struggling. So Will found some new batteries to put in the remote control. Will also programmed the TV, so that the football would come on for John that evening. John was delighted! Well done, Will! #whittakersway #littleactsofkindness … [more]
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Well done, Chris!
15/02/2023Once bathroom works were complete on Shaw Road, Great Places residents wanted a bathroom cabinet, toilet roll holder and towel rail fitted. Emanuel Whittaker Joiner, Chris Pomfret, put up the flat pack cabinet in the bathroom. Chris also put up the towel rail and toilet roll holder. Chris did a fantastic job and the staff … [more]
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Well done, Austin!
15/02/2023The staff toilet door at Butterworth Lane had come off its hinges and part of the laminate had come away, meaning that the staff couldn’t close the door properly. Emanuel Whittaker Apprentice Joiner, Austin Hoy, kindly offered to re-fix the door hinges and glue the laminate back down too. The staff were really gratful. Well … [more]
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Helping Hand
15/02/2023Great Places resident, Mr Muirhead, asked Emanuel Whittaker Labourers, Crawford Nutall (pictured above) and Lee Barham, if it was possible for them to carry a large television and microwave down two flights of steps, as they were being collected by Manchester council refuge service. The lads made a special visit early the next morning to … [more]
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Food for thought…
15/02/2023Due to ill health, Great Places resident, John Archer, is unable to get out to buy food and other essentials. Kathy Howard, Customer Liaison Officer at Great Places, asked if Emanuel Whittaker could help with getting a food parcel and blankets for John. Emanuel Whittaker Resident Liaison Officer, Sarah Kershaw went out and arranged this … [more]