Workers from the contractors, Jackson Construction, have been on site since the beginning of the year and a Topping Out ceremony has just been held when Suffolk ale was poured over a corner of the building. Several guests went up in the world and climbed a ladder onto a platform to carry out the ceremony.

Exning Court is a Very Sheltered/Extra Care scheme built around a courtyard with a pergola and water feature. All the flats will be equipped to the highest standards and other facilities will include a number of bright, communal lounges and a conservatory.

The land at Exning was gifted to Hereward by The George Gibson Foundation Trust on a long lease for a nominal sum.

Geoff Moore, Head of Supported Housing at Hereward, said: “Older people still want to live independent lives but also want security and help at hand. Exning Court will give them all this.”

Picture above shows: (Left to right):
Phillip Allerton (Divisional Director Jackson Construction), Bill Sadler (County Councillor for Exning and Newmarket), Simon Gibson (The George Gibson Foundation Trust), Tim Lawson (Hereward Board Member) watch as Carol Lynch (Forest Heath District Council) pours the ale.