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Wonderful wildflowers – Thirteen Group
The organisation has been working with green-fingered enthusiasts at Pennyman Primary School in Middlesbrough to help the children learn about wildflowers and the benefits they bring to the environment.
Veterans visit – ForHousing
An allotment that’s helping veterans improve their wellbeing has been paid a visit by Salford City Mayor, Paul Dennett, as part of an open day.
Carnival celebrations – Broadland Housing
The association put on arts and crafts activities for the children, face painting and games to celebrate Gypsy and Roma Traveller Month. There was also a fascinating GRT heritage display, with archive photos, plus lunch and refreshments.
Promising partnerships – Orbit Group
The organisation has partnered with Ethstat Ethical Stationery, who use their profits to provide food for rough sleepers, help vulnerable people back into employment and support families affected by dementia, as part of its work in the community.
Family fun – Ongo Homes
Thousands flocked to Manor Park in Scunthorpe for the Ongo Carnival, making it the biggest and best one yet, after two years off due to Covid-19.
Magic murals – Longhurst Group
A local Residents R Us group has taken on a piece of land and transformed it into an outdoor space to be enjoyed by residents both young and old.
Promoting Pride – Stonewater
A group of colleagues attended Brighton Pride, celebrating LGBTQ+ colleagues and customers, as well as the work of specialist refuges like Safe Space.
Beach bonding – Southdown Housing Association
Colleagues from across Southdown’s services got together after work to take part in a volleyball tournament to celebrate the organisation’s 50th year (photo by: Tom Gallagher)
Neighbourhood natter – Mid Devon District Council
The authority recently completed its Spring Neighbourhood Walkabouts, visiting every estate with neighbourhood officers, tenant involvement officers, police officers and members from the repairs team, engaging with tenants taking and dealing with any reports including repairs.
