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Press Release - 23 April 2008

Ascot Leage of Friends

BEN, the Automotive Industry Charity’s, League of Friends, which is based in Ascot, today celebrated its 21st Birthday by holding a Tea Party for both its residents and old friends during the afternoon.

In the 21 years which the League of Friends has been operating it has raised in excess of £200,000. This money has been used in a variety of ways to provide entertainment, replacement soft furnishings, new furniture and items of medical equipment for residents at the Ascot Centre. Matron, Julie Way commented, “All these things help to make Lynwood a very special place to live and work in. I feel very privileged that we receive so much support from this wonderful group of individuals who make up the League of Friends.”

Lynwood is both BEN’s national headquarters and a residential centre providing care and accommodation for more than 100 people with a wide spectrum of needs. The principle buildings provide residential and nursing care, with 48 additional flats within the grounds offering sheltered accommodation. Opened in the 1940’s it is located in its own extensive grounds near Ascot, Lynwood provides nursing and residential care, sheltered housing and a specialist unit for the Elderly Mentally Infirm (EMI). The range of services is extensive and includes a salon, launderette, licensed bar, library, chapel and visitor accommodation.

Further information & pictures contact:
Lorna Russell, Media Relations Officer, BEN
T: 01344 294765 M: 07920 138187 Fax 01344 622042
lorna.russell@ben.org.uk

Editors’ notes:

BEN is the Automotive Industry Charity, the only occupational charity for those who work or have worked in the automotive and related industries. Founded in 1905, the Charity provides practical help, support, advice and friendship to more than 15,000 men and women and their families every year. In addition BEN provides a home to over 350 individuals who reside in one of its four residential centres in the UK and offers day care facilities at its centre in Coventry.
Website: www.ben.org.uk