An 85-year-old woman has been told she must leave her home in Saundersfoot, Pembrokeshire, after living there for over 27 years. In June, Anne Allsop was told by the Presbyterian Church of Wales, who own her property, that she would be facing a 'no fault' eviction from the cottage a month later.
The church's decision has left both her and her son Stephen angry and frustrated. Speaking to WalesOnline, Anne said that over the years she had turned the house into a home. "I've decorated and I've made it my own," she said. "They told me this was my home and I've got it until I die."
According to Anne, the announcement about her eviction came as a "complete shock", while her son Stephen said he felt the move by the church was "immoral". He claimed: "I think it’s appalling. It’s legal - I understand that, but I feel it’s completely immoral, especially when it’s coming from a Church that talks about love and looking after people on a daily basis. It’s mind blowing what they are doing, I can’t believe it." You can get more local news and other story updates straight to your inbox by subscribing to our newsletters here.
