An Independent Living Scheme in Medway, Kent
King George V Memorial Houses is an independent living scheme established in 1936 and modernised in 1993-95.
It consists of 12 terraced one-bedroom cottages in a residential area with gardens to the front and rear of the building. There is ample free parking to the front of the cottages.
Address
49-71 Begonia Avenue, Twydall, Gillingham, Kent ME8 6YB
Residency Criteria
- Age: Applicant must be aged 60 years or over at the time of application.
- Geographical: Preference will be given to applicants who have lived in the Medway area for 2 years or more.
Local Amenities
Train & Tube
Rainham Railway Station (Thameslink & South Eastern), Rainham, Gillingham ME8 8ED 1.5 Miles, 29-minute walk, 5-minute drive
Bus
130 & 101 Sapphire, Gillingham ME8 6YB – 0.1 Miles, 1-minute walk
Banks
- Natwest Bank, 70-74 High St, Rainham, Gillingham ME8 7JQ – 1.3 Miles, 26-minute walk, 4-minute drive
- Nationwide Building Society, 79/81 High St, Rainham, Gillingham ME8 7HS – 1.3 Miles, 26-minute walk, 4-minute drive
- Barclays, 89-93 High St, Rainham, Gillingham ME8 7HS – 1.3 Miles, 26-minute walk, 4-minute drive
Local Authority
Medway Council, Gun Wharf, Dock Rd, Chatham ME4 4TR – 3.7 Miles, 1.13-hour walk, 11-minute drive
Supermarkets & Stores
Tesco Extra, Courteney Rd, Gillingham ME8 0GX – 0.8 Miles, 17-minute walk, 5-minute drive
Post Office
4-5 Twydall Green, Gillingham ME8 6JY – 0.3 Miles, 6-minute walk
Library
14-15 Twydall Green, Gillingham ME8 6JY – 0.3 Miles, 7-minute walk
Health
- Twydall Clinic, Twydall Green, Gillingham ME8 6JY – 0.4 Miles, 7-minute walk
- Medway Maritime Hospital, Windmill Road, Gillingham, Kent ME7 5NY
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