Silver anniversary celebrations at housing scheme on former hotel site
![The former McNeill Hotel, now McNeill Court. LT07-347-PR](https://www.northernirelandworld.com/webimg/legacy_oak_106081619.jpg?crop=3:2,smart&width=640&quality=65&enable=upscale)
![The former McNeill Hotel, now McNeill Court. LT07-347-PR](/img/placeholder.png)
A sheltered living scheme in the heart of the town, it was opened in 1993 by then Minister of State Robert Atkins.
The scheme provides 44 self-contained one-bedroom apartments, which include mobility and wheelchair standard properties.
Advertisement
Hide AdAdvertisement
Hide AdMcNeill Court’s longest tenant, Sally Latimer, 93, was there to celebrate the milestone with fellow residents.
![Peggy Morrow (left), scheme co-ordinator, with tenants Kathleen McBride and Roy Millar.](https://www.newsletter.co.uk/webimg/legacy_oak_106079897.jpg?crop=3:2,smart&width=640&quality=65)
![Peggy Morrow (left), scheme co-ordinator, with tenants Kathleen McBride and Roy Millar.](/img/placeholder.png)
Michael McDonnell, group chief executive Choice Housing, said: “We pride ourselves on being a mainstay of any community we develop in and this scheme in Larne is a perfect example of this.
“It was great to meet Sally Latimer who has been a resident at McNeill Court for 25 years. The scheme provides much more than housing; we are part of the local community and provide a wide range of social activities for our residents, including music, craft demonstrations and trips.
“Over the years, Peggy Morrow, our scheme co-ordinator at McNeill Court, and our staff have built a unique bond with all residents and it is right that we mark 25 years of its success.
Advertisement
Hide AdAdvertisement
Hide Ad“Schemes like this provide residents with a safe and secure environment right in the heart of the community. They are designed to make day-to-day living easier safe in the knowledge that support is there when needed.”
Situated in Main Street, the scheme is close to amenities including shops, cafes, restaurants, a health centre, pharmacy, post office, a number of churches as well as a library and leisure centre.
Prior to McNeill Court being built, it was the site of an hotel. It is one of the longest-established sheltered living schemes owned by Choice, which has more than 35 years experience of providing housing and support services for older people.