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keyh through the le Offi cial Newsletter of ISSUE 2 2012 Cynon Taf Community Housing Group local aM praises new developMenT their Pathways to Be parT oF The Adapted Housing conversaTion. register. Using local don’T Miss a TweeT. knowledge, the Group identifi ed a suitable site quickly. Mick Antoniw, Local AM for Pontypridd, Become a fan visited the site where www.facebook.com/ he met the regional cTchG Managing Director of Barratts, James Groombridge, and Chief Executive of the Group, Antonia Forte. Follow us Mick had nothing but @cynonTafhousing. words of support and encouragement for the development; “I have been impressed with effectively, but also remain Cynon Taf Community part of the local community. I Housing Group’s am truly impressed with how bespoke efforts on quickly Cynon Taf Community behalf of the family. Housing Group has responded CYNoN Taf Community It is diffi cult for to fi nd a solution. Housing Group, in partnership disabled persons to fi nd I look forward to seeing the with Barratts, has begun accommodation which is family move into their new building a 5 bedroom suitable for their need, and accommodation once it is bungalow in rhydyfelin often this can result in them built and thank all those at designed specifi cally for a becoming house bound and the housing association who family of disabled tenants. isolated. have worked so hard to make The Group was approached This bungalow will enable the family’s dream come by rhondda Cynon Taff County a family that has real physical true.” Borough Council last summer challenges not only be able The bungalow is due for with a priorityGrwˆp Cartrefi referral Cymunedol fromGrwˆp Cartrefi Cymunedolto use their house more completion in early July. CYNON TAF CYNON TAF Community Housing Group Community Housing Group delivering quality housing services, locally delivering quality housing services, locally darparu’n lleol gwasanaethauDelivering tai o ansawdd uchel qualitydarparu’n lleol gwasanaethau housing tai o ansawdd uchelservices, locally 8pp Newsletter_May_2012.indd 1 03/05/2012 15:38 chrisTine chapMan “deliGhTed” To visiT Gower davies courT board member at the housing association, Margaret Griffi ths was intrigued by the opportunity to visit Gower Davies Court; “As a new board member it was very interesting to be invited to meet some of our LoCAL AM, Christine people I have met have been residents and I enjoyed lively Chapman met with Cynon Taf delighted with the standard of chats with a number of them. Community Housing Group the work. I am sure that the Their fl ats have been fi tted out tenants at the sheltered new heating system should with facilities that will enable scheme in Ynysybwl, Gower allow them to benefi t from residents to remain in their Davies Court. a reduction in their energy homes as they get older and The Group has bills.” less mobile - the bathrooms begun refurbishing the This is Christine’s second are now designed as wet rooms accommodation which was visit to the scheme and she with walk-in showers. built in 1978. Louise Walrond, commented on the hard work The newly decorated Support Services Manager being done; communal room is well lit explained the importance of “I was delighted to be these changes; invited to visit Gower Davies “I am pleased that the Court and was very impressed refurbishment of Gower by what I saw. From talking Davies Court is having to the residents there I know a positive impact on our the refurbishment is making a tenants. The new kitchens big difference to their quality and bathrooms have of life. I commend Cynon Taf signifi cantly improved the Housing for their work”. quality of their homes and the Being a newly appointed with energy effi cient lighting and provides tenants with BeneFiT WE are supporting Benefi t a lovely space to meet each awareness MonTh Awareness Month which other daily for coffee and at has been organised by other regular social activities, – Turn2us! Turn2Us.org. If you need as well as to hold special information about benefi ts parties such as for the Jubilee and how the proposed celebrations in June.” changes could affect you For more information on please visit Gower Davies Court, please www.turn2us.org.uk or call contact our Scheme Manager, the helpline 0808 802 2000. Pamela Khan on 01443 790755 or email on [email protected]. Grwˆp Cartrefi Cymunedol Grwˆp Cartrefi Cymunedol CYNON TAF CYNON TAF Community Housing Group Community Housing Group delivering quality housing services, locally delivering quality housing services, locally darparu’n lleol gwasanaethauDelivering tai o ansawdd uchel qualitydarparu’n lleol gwasanaethau housing tai o ansawdd uchelservices, locally Delivering quality housing services, locally 8pp Newsletter_May_2012.indd 2 03/05/2012 15:38 healTh and housinG seMinar success! EArLIEr this year the Group understanding mental health; and Heritage and Assembly co-hosted a Health and the importance of wellbeing Member for Merthyr and Housing Event with Cwm Taf coaches in engaging with rhymney Valley, who gave a Health Board and Merthyr hard to reach groups; and passionate speech stressing Tydfi l Housing Association. preventing hospital admission the difference we can all This event was designed to and facilitating early hospital make by working together. raise awareness of the vital discharge - providing much Nicola Davies, Assistant relationship between health food for thought, and enabling Director of Planning and and housing. ideas to be shared. Partnerships at Cwm Taf The event was opened Karen Dusgate, Chief commented; by Antonia Forte, Chief Executive of Merthyr Tydfi l “It was clear from the Executive, who welcomed Housing Association, felt range of delegates who delegates from various positive about what long attended the event and the professional housing and term outcomes could be workshop discussions that health backgrounds. established from the day; there is considerable appetite Antonia Forte explained; “We are delighted to for closer collaboration “A considerable amount of have been able to support between health and housing money is accessed through and participate in such a organisations.” housing related support that successful event. It was clear Did you know we have a directly impacts on health that much has been achieved Community Wellbeing Coach outcomes. Working in closer and that even more can be at Cynon Taf? If you know collaboration with health achieved if we are able to anyone who would benefi t colleagues, we can make this collaborate more closely.” from advice on health and money go further.” Delegates were thrilled to fi tness, please call Amanda The day consisted of welcome Huw Lewis, Minister on 01443 743227 for more themed workshops looking at: for Housing, regeneration information. GeT aFFordaBle carpeTinG For Your hoMe! PLEASE see the leafl et provided in this issue explaining how you can get quality carpets for less. Want more information? Please call your Housing offi cer. Grwˆp Cartrefi Cymunedol Grwˆp Cartrefi Cymunedol CYNON TAF CYNON TAF Community Housing Group Community Housing Group delivering quality housing services, locally delivering quality housing services, locally Delivering quality housing services, locally darparu’n lleol gwasanaethauDelivering tai o ansawdd uchel qualitydarparu’n lleol gwasanaethau housing tai o ansawdd uchelservices, locally 8pp Newsletter_May_2012.indd 3 03/05/2012 15:38 MeeT The scheMe ManaGer LISA Mills joined Cynon Taf Community Housing Group on a secondment from SPOTLIGHT ON Age Concern in 2011. As of March cwrT 31st this year, alun lewis Lisa became a Scheme Manager CWrT Alun Lewis is at the organisation a sheltered scheme after signing a 12 located in Cwmaman. month contract. We It has 31 self contained borrowed her for a fl ats and 3 bungalows short interview and with a communal kitchen got to know her a and lounge area. The little better. sheltered accommodation was opened on February Are you enjoying your role Would you recommend 28th, 1987 by the wife at Cynon Taf Community becoming an employee of of the late Alun Lewis, Housing Group? Cynon Taf Cynon Housing the poet from whom the Yes I am. I really enjoy being Group to job hunters? scheme takes it’s name. a Scheme Manager. I took a Yes, 100%. risk leaving Age Concern after 7 years, but this role is exactly Here are 3 facts about Lisa; what I want to do and I have • I have a dog named no regrets. Agnes Mills. • I am a hair colour fanatic! What is your favourite part I dye my hair at least once of the day? a month, and will try any My favourite part of the colour! day is interacting with the • I broke my ankle at the residents. I love helping Glastonbury festival by organise the activities, tripping over a tent peg making sure they run rushing to see Blur on smoothly - and taking part stage. of course. GeT in If you want more information Touch! on the scheme, the number of vacancies or would like a viewing please call Lisa on 01685 877450 or email [email protected]. Grwˆp Cartrefi Cymunedol Grwˆp Cartrefi Cymunedol CYNON TAF CYNON TAF Community Housing Group Community Housing Group delivering quality housing services, locally delivering quality housing services, locally darparu’n lleol gwasanaethauDelivering tai o ansawdd uchel qualitydarparu’n lleol gwasanaethau housing tai o ansawdd uchelservices, locally Delivering quality housing services, locally 8pp Newsletter_May_2012.indd 4 03/05/2012 15:38 whaT’s place. It brings us all together, happeninG? through a shared THErE are a range of events interest and I and activities planned at the can’t wait for scheme for the tenants and Monday as we local community to enjoy. will be starting Poetry Club. When we all meet for fi sh and chips together it is always a nice way to socialise with others.