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New World’s New World Housing Association Newsletter Issue. Date Lambourne Court Our Newsletter We are delighted to announce that since the 20th Tenant 1 of March we have acquired Lambourne Court in ‘’ I was searching for a new house to move in, We would love your feedback on our Lambeth. Lambourne Court is a sheltered scheme since mine was too big for me. I got a recommen- that provides accommodation for older people. The new look newsletter and our decision dation letter for Lambourne Court and decided to scheme consists of 19 homes as well as a guest visit it. At the beginning, I didn’t like the idea of to only publish twice a year instead room, communal lounge, kitchen, laundry room and living in a sheltered scheme, but after visiting it I garden where the tenants can mix with other resi- of four. realised that it was the best for me. I have been dents. Each flat has a 24 hour emergency care living here for 7 years now and I couldn’t be hap- Or if you have an idea for the news- alarm, that gives instant access to additional sup- pier, I really like it here, I have made some good port according to individual needs. Our residents in letter or would like to contribute friends and NW staff is very pleasant and help- the scheme are provided with a comfortable, man- ful.’’ please contact us on ageable and secure home, where they can pre- serve their privacy and independence. Tenant 2 020 8675 0320 Lambourne Court is at a great location, it is situat- ‘’I have been living here for 14 years and I found TODAY! ed between two residential roads just off the south it wonderful. New World is wonderful, their staff circular. It is around 13 minutes walk away from are really nice and I really appreciate the things Streatham Hill railway station, and 15 minutes walk that they do, like organizing our birthday parties from Tulse Hill railway station, both with trains to for us.’’ London terminals. Are you interested in getting involved or even becoming a It is also near Streatham High Road, where there is Board Member? a wide range of shops and leisure amenities, and If so please contact us on Brockwell Park is close by. The nearest doctors sur- gery scheme is conveniently located. 020 8675 0320 The flats are all let as Housing for Older People rented accommodation on Assured tenancies at for- mula rents. Currently all of the properties are occu- pied. Tenant 3 Flats have pull cord alarms linked to Centra out of ‘’ I have recently moved to Lambourne Court be- In This Issue hours service and a staff member is on-site 20 hour cause my previous house had stairs and it was to per week. much for me. I find it very nice and friendly here, Joana, the intern, interviewed a few of our tenants the staff is lovely and always willing to help.’’ to ask them some questions about what it is like to Lambourne court live at Lambourne Court: Kenneth Lee House Kenneth Lee House We have a scheme manager based there from Interns at New World Kenneth Lee House, located in Greenwich is New Monday to Friday between 8am and 1pm. World’s other Sheltered Scheme that we acquired When the scheme manager is off duty and a Getting to know Phu Tao in 2011. tenant has a problem or needs some help, they The scheme is on two floors with 12 flats which are can call the Control Centre at Greenwich, with Recipe all currently occupied. The building also has a lift whom we have a contract, and they will send which facilitates those tenants with mobility prob- someone to assist the tenant if required. Maintenance lems. Kenneth Lee House, similar to Lambourne Court, has Resident reminder communal areas like a kitchen, a lounge and a garden in which tenants have been encouraged to Tenants corner grown some vegetables or plant flowers. In Ken- neth Lee House our flats are let as Housing for Summer events Older People. Quiz Corrner New World Interns Recipe Joana Regina Italian meatloaf “I have recently started to work at new “I was nervous and confused on the first day. This recipe serves around 6 to 8 portions. World Housing as an intern and I couldn’t But after talking with Sandra and Helen, I -Ingredients: be happier. All the staff have been really felt so happy and lucky to work here. During 680g ground beef nice to me since the first day that I started. my internship period working at Kenneth Lee 1 Tablespoon olive oil Every member of staff have dedicated to me house, Helen was always patient to teach me some of their time and share with me 1 Leek, cleaned amd chopped (white and light green parts only) to show me what her experience, their role is at giving me oppor- 1/2 large green pepper, seeded and NWHA. tunities to learn chopped 2 teaspoons chopped garlic They have taught new things. I de- me how they do signed and printed 1 cup chopped baby spinach their work so that posters, visited a 2 teaspoons dried basil (or 2 tablespoons I can also assist. few residences, chopped fresh basil) and assisted Helen 1 cup diced canned tomatoes I have had the in interviewing opportunity to 1/4 chopped roasted red peppers (from a someone who was jar) work and partici- applying to live 110g dried breadcrumbs pate in different projects like the organiza- here and also accompanied a resident to see tion of the summer trip, and Newsletter writ- the doctor. I think it was a really unforgetta- 250ml milk ing, communicating with residents over the ble experience. I look forward to continue my 2 eggs, beaten telephone and face to face.” internship here.” 1 cup tomato sauce Getting to know Phu Tao (Housing Officer) Phu is one of our housing officers. He is One thing our residents probably do responsible for our properties in Lambeth not know about you? and Greenwich boroughs. We asked Phu People probably think I talk a lot but in a few questions to get to know him better: fact I am a quiet person and sometimes when I speak to tenants on the phone they forget or do not know that I only How long have you worked in hous- ing? speak Cantonese but they would speak to me in Vietnamese, I have to I have been here since 1999 started as remind them I don’t speak Vietnam a trainee, then become a permanent ese. member of staff 2 years later Method Something you hope to achieve with What is your favourite thing to do in New World in the next year? 1. Preheat oven to 180c/ Gas mark 4 London for free? Everything is available for people to 2. Heat olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the leek, green pep- Visiting the different museums and gal- access over the internet, at New leries around the city, there are some per and garlic. Cook, stirring occasional- World tenants can view their rent ly, until soft. many of them to visit. For those chil- accounts and report a repair through dren who like dinosaurs, the Natural His 3. Stir in the spinach and basil and continue the Internet not many tenants are cooking until the spinach is fully wilted. tory Museum is I deal. using this feature so I hope to encou- 4. Remove from heat and stir in diced toma- rage more people to do so. toes and red pepper. 5. Place in a large mixing bowl and stir in breadcrumbs, milk and eggs. 6. Add ground beef and mix well, using your hands. Season with salt and fresh If there is a question you would like to ground pepper. put to a staff member why not get in touch with us on 020 8675 0320 or by 7. Place in a loaf pan and bake for 45 minutes. email at [email protected]. We would love to hear from you budding jour- 8. Spoon tomato sauce over the top and nalists out there whether young or old! continue baking for another 15 minutes. 9. Remove from oven and let sit 5 to 10 minutes before serving. 8 Easy Ways to Lower your Electric Bill 1. Ditch the screensavers Since your computer still runs background opera- tions and your screen is still lit while the screensav- er is in use, you save al- most no power. Instead set the computer to hibernate or turn it off. 2. Turn up the Heat in your Fridge Most refrigerators allow Maintenance you to set the tempera- tures to the edge of freezing, it is unnecessary Planned Maintenance and it will cost you extra In the last year, 15 new kitchens have been fitted in our prop- likelihood is that the money. Instead Set your erties. In each case, the old kitchen was completely stripped contractor will take fridge to 3-5 degrees out and new flooring, units, electrics, lighting and extractors whatever action is and the freezer between were fitted as well as complete redecoration and new tiling required to remove -15 and –13. In addition, 26 new the immediate risk boilers have been fit- and then report 3. Turn Lights off back to New World ted, providing those All together, your lights or return the follow- homes with new effi- are one of the largest en- ing day.