Mr Ullah's story
Mr Ullah has lived at Mosque Tower since 2016. Over the past 10 years, he's seen his local area change and grow, but his connection to the community remains as important as ever.
We asked him about life in his Gateway home and some of his favourite memories:
"When I first moved here, the area was much quieter and not as busy as it is today. The mosque next to Mosque Tower was smaller too. Over the years, I've seen more people move into the area and more services become available in the local community.
"One of the things I enjoy most about living here is being so close to the mosque. Being able to pray five times a day and having the mosque nearby brings me a lot of happiness. Being part of the local community is very important to me.
"I spent around 20 to 30 years working in catering and restaurants across London, Edinburgh and other parts of the UK. During that time, I met people from many different backgrounds and walks of life.
"I really enjoyed seeing how food could bring people together. Working in catering taught me a lot about hard work, patience and the importance of treating people with kindness and respect.
"Those years gave me some wonderful memories that I still look back on fondly."
Thank you for sharing your story, Mr Ullah!
We love hearing about our residents' lives and the experiences that make our communities special. Do you have a story you'd like to share? We'd love to hear from you. Email us at customer.experience@gatewayhousing.org.uk.
