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Shepway shrubs saved from diggerMajor improvements are about to get underway at the latest City West Sheltered Scheme, Shepway Court. The grounds of the Shepway Court are about to get a major overhaul. In preparation for the new heating systems and the main works, a large area of the rear garden needs to be dug up. Read more… |
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Domestic (appliance) blissSalix Homes neighbours, Colin and Kelly, lived next door to each other on Pevensey Road on the Duchy Estate. It wasn’t long before romance blossomed and the couple started dating. Read more… |
The key to successThe site team’s good neighbours at the Pod on the Duchy estate needed a helping hand once again. This time, the staff had misplaced a set of keys, something that has happened a few times. So this time, rather than simply change the locks, Emanuel Whittaker Site Manager asked Vista Doors if they would donate some universal locks, so that the keys would operate both locks. Read more… |
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Thanks for putting up with us!The site team working on a number of long term voids on Seddon Street realised they had caused a fair bit of disruption to the neighbours. So, by way of a thank you, the Site Manager Pauline Hodson suggested giving each of the affected neighbours a little token of her appreciation for their patience and understanding. Read more… |
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Site team get the thumbs up from Mossclough CourtAlthough the site team had been overwhelmed by the number of thank you cards they had received from the residents of Mossclough Court, they were still keen to host a completion of works meeting. The completion meeting is designed to encourage residents and clients to give feedback on the works they have received, Read more… |
Helping residents to cope with the worksSalix Homes Project Officer Jo Rogan and the site team at Floral Court are busy helping residents prepare for the major improvement works they are to get over the forthcoming months. For one 76 year old resident who suffers from high blood pressure, the thought of the works was just too daunting. Read more… |
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Sitting prettyThe site team were overwhelmed with the thank you cards from residents at Mossclough Court that they wanted to put something back and say thank you to the residents. So Site Manager, Lee Clarke came up with a plan. Read more… |
Another happy customerAnother elderly resident at Salix Homes Floral Court was struggling to cope with the work. Jo Rogan and the site team recognised the residents’ need for additional support and put a plan together to help her cope with the work rather than omit her property from the programme of improvement works. Read more… |
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No more wash day blues!The site team at Duchy are finally coming to the end of a lengthy programme of works to bring homes on the Duchy estate up to the Salix Standard. But that hasn’t stopped them going the extra mile to help local residents make the best of the improvements to their homes. The latest family to benefit from the teams little acts of kindness had a real practical problem. Read more… |
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Latics shirt and calendar help raise funds for charityEmanuel Whittaker’s fundraising efforts have been given a boost with a very gNoenerous donation of a signed Oldham Athletic Shirt and Calendar. The prized memorabilia were donated to Emanuel Whittaker by Martin Maycock from Freefoam, a leading manufacturer of PVC-U roofline products. Read more… |
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Its curtains for MichelleResident Liaison Officer Michelle Bailey has her hands full helping out the Six Town Housing residents at The Springs Estate. News has spread that she’s a dab hand at hanging curtains, and she’s got herself a little tied up going round taking down and re-hanging nets and curtains for residents as they have their windows replaced. Read more… |
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City West staff get a pamperingChristmas is coming and we’re all getting into the festive spirit here at Emanuel Whittaker. So to help our colleagues at City West Housing Trust get into the festive spirit, Emanuel Whittaker have made a generous donation of vouchers for a spa treat to the City West staff Christmas raffle. Read more… |
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Stockport climbers raise funds for NigthstopA number of colleagues at Stockport Homes climbed Ben Nevis Ben to raise money for Nightstop, Stockport Homes Charity of the Year 2012. Emanuel Whittaker were happy to support them with sponsorship for their efforts. Read more… |
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Budding gardeners get a boost from Emanuel WhittakerOnce again, Emanuel Whittaker were happy to support FCHO Annual Gardening Competition by being the main sponsor for the awards event. The glittering event is hosted by FCHO and Oldham Council each year to showcase the efforts made by residents throughout the year. Each year the competition gets stronger and more difficult for the judges to pick the winners. Read more… |
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Queenscourt fundraisers gets a boostThe hardworking and dedicated residents of Symphony Housing Group’s Queenscourt are keeping busy raising funds for good causes. They are raising money for a local hospice as well as a social fund to give Queenscourt residents a decent Christmas party. As part of their fundraising efforts, they threw an amazing Halloween Party to raise more funds for their good causes. Read more…
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Michelle’s not hanging aroundAlthough many of our customers are overjoyed at the prospect of having improvement works carried out to their homes, preparing for the works and getting their home back in order when we’re finished can be quite daunting. Emanuel Whittaker’s resident liaison officers know that their role is to make the preparation and return as easy as possible. Read more… |
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A big thank you from Kingshaven CourtThe residents at Kingshaven Court have recently had new front doors fitted by the team from Emanuel Whittaker as part of Symphony Housing Group improvement programme. At the end of the works, Housing Support Co-ordinator Sue O’Brien was happy to let the team know how she felt about the work. Read more… |
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Movember MadnessNovember saw the staff and partners of Emanuel Whittaker growing their muzzy’s for to raise awareness and funds for men’s health! Read more… |
Mick lends a helping handThe site team couldn’t fail to help out when they met the new resident that moved into a recently refurbished void property at 68 Duchy Road. Read more… |
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Rukhsana’s Neon Walk for CharityDespite undergoing foot surgery last year, Emanuel Whittakers’ Rukhsana Nabi entered The Christie Annual Nights of Neon Sponsored Walk. Donning a bright neon pink tutu and leg warmers… Read more… |
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Anna’s Cycletta VictoryAnna Whittaker Green did us all proud at the annual Cycletta at Tatton Park on Sunday, finishing 28th out of 466 in just 1hr 26mins. Having recently taken up cycling as a hobby, Anna entered the 40k sponsored event to raise money for Emanuel Whittaker’s chosen charities… Read more… |
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Supporting GM Police and improving securityEmanuel Whittaker’s site team at Mossclough Court, Harpurey are working closely with the local GMP Community Support officer in helping to reduce crime in the area whilst providing extra security for the site and the Mossclough Court Residents. Read more…
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KaraokethonAs part of the ‘Wishing You Well’ £50 Team Challenge, Site Manager and Team Leader Lee Clarke ran a non-stop Karaokethon to raise money for their challenge. The team, who have already raised almost £500 through the sale of wooden planters, gave Lee their full support in his 21/2 hour non stop medley of songs from the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s and 90’s. Read more… |
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Knock on woodJohn Woolley’s putting his talents to good use in the £50 Challenge to raise cash for Emanuel Whittaker’s chosen charities. He’s been making handmade wooden knife blocks and selling them in an effort to raise funds for his team, The Black Friars. Read more… |
City West Customer to enjoy shopping spreeOne lucky City West customer can look forward to a little shopping spree, thanks to a kind donation to the City West Customer Conference Raffle of High Street Shopping Vouchers from Emanuel Whittaker. Read more… |
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Oldhamers asked to Clear out their ClosetsDuring National Recycling Week (18-24th June) Emanuel Whittaker called upon the good people of Oldham to help them support The Christie and Dr Kershaw’s Hospice. Read more… |
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Emanuel Whittaker fix fire damaged homeWhen arsonists set fire to the laundry room at Pennington Close it had a knock on effect with the property next door. Patricia Marsh has lived on the scheme since 2005, she plays an active part in the community and is on the social club committee. She had to be evacuated… Read more…
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Seeing the benefits of recyclingThe eco friendly residents of Vertical Villages have been keen to do their bit for the environment and make the most of the major refurbishment works taking place on Blackfriar Court. Read More… |
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Bury New Road Clean UpPreparations are underway for the major improvement works to start on Bury New Road. The site team are busy helping residents prepare their homes for the work, Read more… |
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You’re gonna need a bigger notice board!Mark Healey’s site team working on Salix Homes Bury New Road site are aiming to please with the programme of works they’re delivering, and by the number of compliments they’re getting it seems their efforts are paying off. Read more… |