Newark pupils cool off with ice cream as Platform opens view homes at Lockview
Pupils at a Newark primary school were treated to free ice creams at the end of a school day to celebrate the opening of Platform Home Ownership’s first view home at its five-star Lockview development.
All 203 children and 26 staff at Christ Church C of E Primary enjoyed a cool treat of their choice as the housing association arranged for a van to pitch up outside the school at home time.
On a sweltering day when temperatures were around 30°C, the gesture was warmly received, meaning service continued for around an hour as pupils continued to join the queue.
Meanwhile, Platform opened its first view homes a short walk away on Bluebell Drive, where guests explored the high-quality affordable spaces and got a feel for life at the thriving new development.
Expertly designed and built by esteemed housebuilder Miller Homes, Platform’s Lockview homes are part of the wider sought-after new settlement of Middlebeck, a key contributor to meeting the growing demand for affordable routes onto the property ladder in the region.
Homes at Lockview are available through Shared Ownership and Rent to Buy, which offer an accessible step towards full homeownership for those who may have thought it was out of reach.
Guests were treated to an iced coffee and sweet treat before touring the new homes with the friendly Platform sales team.
Platform is committed to supporting its communities well beyond the provision of its energy-efficient, affordable, versatile homes, and this is the second time it has supported Christ Church C of E Primary School following a donation of gardening equipment earlier this year.
Lee Harrison, headteacher at Christchurch C of E Primary School, said: “It was great to see the pupils so enthused about their after school ice cream, and Platform providing this for the whole school is an incredible gesture we are very grateful for.
“One value we instil at our school is kindness, and what Platform did for us recently is exactly that, so we’d like to thank all involved for their generosity.”
Lorraine Jenkins, Sales Consultant at Platform, said: “We are delighted to have supported Christchurch C of E Primary School, and given how hot it was on the day, we’re sure it was much needed.
“It was lovely to see so many people enjoying themselves – the size of the queue was a real highlight as we opened our first view home at Lockview.
“As well as offering an affordable homeownership solution for families, commuters, and downsizers, we’re passionate about supporting the communities we build in and helping local children thrive.”
The homes at Lockview have been designed and built with modern living in mind, with space, versatility and contemporary fittings and fixings all playing a key part.
A variety of three-bedroom homes are available through Shared Ownership, where buyers pay for a share of their home’s value and pay rent on the remaining amount.
Lockview is part of Middlebeck, a new settlement which has attracted a number of new residents due to the appeal of its location, with Platform proud to be contributing an abundance of new homes towards the ever-growing community.