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A series of late night parties, loud music, bingo and heated arguments has resulted in 70 pensioners on a sheltered housing estate being threatened with eviction and Asbos.Residents at the Ash Grove warden scheme in Great Barr, Birmingham, have been divided by arguments about anti-social behaviour, that culminated in a 2am bust-up over loud music.
Following the incident, several of the housing estate's residents have been ordered to attend interviews in which they will face allegations of "harassment... intimidation, bullying and spreading malicious rumours".
Jean Walton, 65, the host of the bingo nights, refuses to put a stop to her partying.
She said: "I don't want to vegetate for the rest of my life."
Her friend Brenda Gough, 66, has filed complaints to the council after rumours were spread that she had forced her 99-year-old mother out of her home in the estate so that she could take her place, and also that she brought men home for sex.
June Hill, 62, a resident and former warden, has demanded that the threat of Asbos be withdrawn.
She said: "A woman moved in ten weeks ago,and all the trouble started. She is attempting to bring outsiders into the community for bingo nights and dances at the common room.
"Everything could have been solved without these warnings and letters. And now people are thinking of transferring if it carries on like this."
June's husband Harold, 62, said: "It used to be like a paradise living here and now it's a nightmare."
After sending letters threatening Asbos and eviction to all 70 residents of the estate, some of whom are over 90 years old, the council has apologised for its "over-zealous" approach.
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