Meet Alison and Solomon.
Retired nurse, Alison has lived in her two bedroom-flat managed by Barnet Homes for the past 35 years. Her husband of 15 years,
Solomon, is a painter and decorator, who loves to help out his neighbours whenever he can.
Can you tell us about your home?
It’s a lovely two-bedroom flat in a block with about 40 flats and we have parking and a communal garden. We’ve got Waitrose across the road, a post office and quite a few shops – it’s very handy. We’re very close to a Tube station, so it’s a good location. That’s why I’ve
been here for 35 years!
What are the neighbours like in your block?
Alison: We are one big family. Because Solomon and I have been here for so long, everybody knows us. There’s at least ten families with children, we often get together and have barbeques, parties for the children, and do a lot of stuff as a community. And we’ve never had any problems.
What do you like best about your home?
Solomon: I love my home because of the neighbours, you can go talk each other, help each other, be there for one another, you know, that’s lovely. It makes us feel safe too.
What neighbour Laura says: “Solomon and Alison are like the mum and dad of the apartment block! They are always so friendly, always willing to chat and have any DIY tool ready to hand if you need to borrow something. They often volunteer to do DIY jobs for the neighbours, offer lifts and have people over for dinner. One evening Solomon even came over to catch a spider for me! They are a pillar of our community.”
Make a nomination.
Alison and Solomon were nominees in the Good Neighbour category of our Community Awards held earlier this year. Nominations are now open for next year’s awards, simply fill out your nomination by visiting.