September & October 2008
Mount View Lodge makes new friends thanks to Open Day! - 31st October 2008
Sheffield Homes has stepped in as a national survey reveals more than one million older people say they often or always feel lonely. Residents at Sheffield Homes’ Sheltered Housing Scheme, Mount View Lodge at Norton Lees, have made new friends thanks to their Get Involved Open Day which was held in October.
It’s all treats this Halloween with a local community group - 30th October 2008
Carwood Tenants and Residents Association (TARA) with the help of Sheffield Homes are hosting a children’s Halloween event on Friday 31st October to mark the re-opening of their newly refurbished community centre.
Tenants turn detective to inspect housing services - 30th October 2008
Sheffield Homes tenants have gone undercover to rate housing services across the city.
Seventeen shoppers carried out 122 visits at offices and reception points as part of an annual mystery shopping exercise.
Junior Neighbourhood Wardens are Treemendous - 29th October 2008
Sheffield Homes will receive a helping hand from junior neighbourhood wardens in the south east of the city this week when they help to keep their community greener by digging in to plant trees at Spa View Lane, Hackenthorpe.
Stay safe and avoid illegal fires this Bonfire Night - 29th October 2008
In the run up to Bonfire Night, people across Sheffield are being encouraged to have fun safely and help reduce the risk of illegal fires.
Cafe Revamp is Just the Cup of Tea for Local Community Groups - 24th October 2008
Sheffield Homes teamed up with Decent Homes partner Henry Boot Construction to modernise a popular community Café in Lowedges.
Branching Out at Philadelphia Green Space - 22nd October 2008
If trees could talk, and we could listen, would we be wiser? Trees are the theme of the day at ‘Branching Out’, taking place at Philadelphia Green Space (between Fox Road and Cleveland Street), Upperthorpe, on 30th and 31st October between 1pm and 4pm.
Safer environment created for Gleadless Youngsters - 13th October
An initiative carried out by Sheffield Homes’ Neighbourhood Wardens, South Yorkshire Police and Sheffield City Council to provide a safer environment for children who attend Bankwood Community Primary School in Gleadless Valley has been hailed as a success by local residents.
Launch of the Mosborough Tenants and Community Association - 10th October 2008
A meeting has been organised to launch a new Tenants and Community Association (TACA) in Mosborough. The community has been without any representation for some considerable time and local people are invited to volunteer their time to the new group, which will help to increase the sense of belonging within the community.
New Recycling Bins are a Glass Act - 10th October 2008
Sheffield Homes tenants at Busk Meadows and Dryden Way don’t have to go far to do their bit for the environment – they now have a glass recycling bank on their doorstep.
Sheffield Homes Growing Investment gets Helping Hand from School Pupils - 9th October 2008
Sheffield Homes received a helping hand when they began their tree planting renewal programme in and around the city this week. Pupils from Reignhead Primary School, Beighton, helped to plant 4 ornamental pear trees on the green space next to the side entrance of Reignhead Primary School, Beighton.
Doncaster tenants check out Sheffield services - 8th October 2008
A group of Doncaster tenants have been checking out Sheffield Homes’ services as part of a national benchmarking exercise.
Timely advice provided for customers about the costs of running a new home - 7th October 2008
Sheffield Homes’ Money Advice Team has produced a new guide to help new customers think through the costs of setting up and running a new home of their own.
Celebrate National Customer Service Week with Sheffield Homes! - 2nd October 2008
Council tenants are invited to celebrate National Customer Service Week with Sheffield Homes at a marquee on Fargate from 6th to 7th October.
All the Fun of the Fair comes to Emerson Crescent - 17th September 2008
A fire engine, face painting and a tug-of-war contest were some of the attractions at a Parson Cross fun day.
Open Day Success for Mount View Lodge! - 12th September 2008
Sheffield Homes’ Sheltered Housing Scheme, Mount View Lodge at Derbyshire Lane, Norton Lees, opened its doors to the public for a Get Involved Open Day and managed to raise over £125! The invite was open to the tenants' families, local community groups and older residents from the area.
Gleadless is Blooming Marvellous when it come to Gardening! - 12th September 2008
Residents in Gleadless will find out this week if their 'green fingered know how' has helped them scoop one of the prizes in this year's Gleadless Garden Competition.
Community groups turned up the heat in the Dragons Den - 5th September 2008
Over £10,000 was up for grabs at a ‘Dragons Den’ style community funding competition at Sheffield Homes’ 2008 annual residents conference.
Sheffield Residents are set to have a TARA-ific time - 1st September 2008
Sheffield residents who volunteer their valuable time to help bring the community closer together, are being recognised at a special evening of celebrations.