The Housing Situation

A lot of people have also been asking about our housing situation.... well here goes!

We are currently living in Married Quaters, paying minimal rent, which is taken out of Dave's wages before we get them each month.

When Dave is finally discharged from the Army, we of course will have to leave what we have called home.

The Army kindly give us 28 days in the house from the date of discharge, which would be great - if we has somewhere to go!

We have approached both Ipswich Borough Council, and Colchester Borough Council, to be told the same things. We are on the list, not in priority need as yet, and we will have to wait until we have a final discharge date before they will help us any further.... oh and IBC went one step further in saying that they dont have housing available, so we would be housed in a hostel until accomodation is found..... 6 months minimum!

However bad things get, Im not sure I can put my children into a hostel - what sort of place is that for little ones!

We are looking into private renting, but at the moment we just cannot afford the "one month rent in advance, and one months rent as deposit" all in one go - we are looking at about £1100 - not the sort of money we ever having lying around, we are rich if we have a spare tenner!

So there it is people, thats the situation. We will of course be obtaining advice from people such as SSAFA and The British Legion to see what help and support they can provide, but until we have a date we cant!!!

Come on you crappy officers - get your fingers out and SORT THIS OUT!

Good night all xxx