Campaigners fighting to take over an Aberystwyth home that provides accommodation and support for elderly people are “making good progress”, it has been claimed.

The Friends of Jasper House, led by Dr Lucy Gough, wants to take over the running of the home from Abbeyfield Society, the current owners.

The home offers independent accommodation for older people, but also daily meals and enables people to have company in the home.

As part of the group’s efforts to take over the home, Dr Gough said the Friends of Jasper House were hoping to hear from builders or joiners who may be able to volunteer to help carry out some work on the property if a deal can be struck for the group to take it over.

She said: “Jasper House is unique in Aberystwyth. It gives residents independent accommodation, but with meals provided daily and the benefit of company.

“It is hugely important in a world where loneliness within the elderly population is an epidemic.

“There are one or two issues to be resolved.

“Overall though, we are making good progress.

“We are currently working with Abbeyfield Society and with Wales Cooperative Centre.

“And Abbeyfield Wales has kindly agreed to assist us in our bid to take over the house.

“If we are successful there is some immediate work that needs doing to the house.

“Nothing huge, but to some extent, whether this drive to save the house is successful or not depends on being able to do this work.

“Some of the alterations we have to make to the fabric of the building include to install a shower room, replacing the old bathroom, and improve disabled access to the rear of the building.

“So if any builders or joiners, perhaps retired, have skills or materials they would be willing to donate, we would be happy to hear from you.”

Anyone who could offer any help can contact Dr Gough by emailing [email protected].