By SHANNON MCBRIDE
When Rosemary Riddell commenced her new job as sales manager of Meadowvale Retirement Village, the first person to walk through the door was a relative of a childhood neighbour.
What a great way to start a new job, by reconnecting with old friends.
Ms Riddell has a strong connection to the area as it is where she grew up. Her mother worked at Lord and Lady Casey’s property ‘Edrington’, and her grandfather was the last railway master at Beaconsfield.
“I love this area… it’s my neighbourhood and my community,” she said.
Ms Riddell has worked as an estate agent in the area for over 25 years and has helped people make the transition of moving into a retirement village many times.
“Every house purchase is a rewarding but also challenging journey,” she said.
Dealing with people you trust is crucial when choosing a retirement village, particularly if selling a family home with many long standing connections.
Meadowvale advocates a safe and a beneficially low maintenance lifestyle.
“It is the seat of a thriving community which nurtures and cares for its members,” said Ms Riddell.
When asked about her new job, Ms Riddell responded by saying, “Soon after I started, I realised the best moments will be sharing and creating memories with the 200-plus residents that call Meadowvale home,” said Ms Riddell.
Ms Riddell and the Meadowvale team are hosting an afternoon tea for members of the public to come and get to know the village on Tuesday 9 December from 2 to 4pm.
