Owners at our St Andrews Lodge in Chippenham had an exciting morning on Friday 13th December as the BBC Morning Live cameras came to broadcast live on location with our very own Strictly Come Dancing fans - and ballroom veterans - Pat and Les!
Ahead of the weekend’s Strictly final, Churchill Owners Pat Keynes and Les Law took part in an interview with presenter and Strictly choreographer Maria Tsiatsiani about their own ballroom dancing journey. They also joined other apartment Owners and Churchill Colleagues for a ‘Strictly Fitness’ session live from the development’s cosy Owners’ Lounge.
The footage is available on the BBC iPlayer through this link: Morning Live - Series 6: 13/12/2024 - BBC iPlayer (St Andrew’s Lodge segments start at 32:00 and 1:11:00)
During the interview Pat and Les explained how they have found the perfect dancing partner in each other since moving to St Andrews Lodge, where they each live fully independently in their own apartments and enjoy ballroom dancing together on a weekly basis.
Pat recounted her lifetime of ballroom dancing, starting lessons when aged 16 and meeting her late husband at a dance. She sadly had to stop dancing for a while after losing her husband, but soon found her groove again. Pat commented: “I came to my lovely Churchill apartment in Chippenham and much to my delight found Les who was just waiting for a dance partner.”
Churchill Living’s Senior Marketing Executive Jo Ridehalgh added: “It was an exciting morning for us all and a wonderful way to showcase the lifestyle on offer here at St Andrew’s Lodge. Living independently in their apartments whilst also being part of a close community means Owners like Pat and Les can enjoy making new friendships, staying active, and doing the things they love!”
St Andrews Lodge is made up of 46 one and two bedroom apartments specially designed for the over 60s. Owners have exclusive use of the Owner’s Lounge, complete with a coffee bar and views of the landscaped gardens. All Churchill apartments are completely self-contained, offering complete peace and privacy when required.