Villages Housing Calendar 2010

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Emilie Croughton, Brookside

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Sean, St Br ig id ’s

Jack Cal ikkaya, Holy Rosary

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Welcome to Villages Housing 2010 Community Calendar.

We hope that you like the revised format. Following feedback from last year’s calendar we have gone back to a design with a hook to make it easier to hang up.

We have worked again with the local primary schools and for the first year the new secondary school, Christ the King, in Knowsley. We do appreciate the support of the local schools and pupils and we hope that you enjoy the pictures.

The themes for drawings this year are varied but link to issues that we feel are important such as celebrating good things, thinking of others, aspiring to reach new goals and respecting each other and the environment.

We would like to wish all our residents and partners a Happy, Safe and Prosperous 2010.

Villages Housing Calendar 2010

Sarah BevanInitiatives Director

Millie Murphy, Brookside

Megan Louise Farrington, St.Brigid’s

Jack Martin, Christ The King

Elsie Broadbent, Holy Rosary Eloise Bennett ,St. Martins

JANUARY 2010 Celebrations

Contact Villages Housing: Stockbridge Village 0151 480 1313• Fitton Hill• 0161 633 4060

Christian Turnbull, The Elms

Charlotte Allan & Emma Howes, The Elms

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Are You Struggling Financially?Are you having financial difficulties?Are you having to deal with big bills after Christmas?Are you in rent arrears with Villages Housing?

If you answer YES to any of the above, you need to act FAST and talk to us now.

If you are thinking of borrowing please don't use doorstep lenders - consider borrowing from your local credit union. Credit Unions are non-profit making organisations that offer low cost loans to their members.

Contact your local credit union Oldham Credit Union 0161 678 7245 Knowsley Credit Union (Page Moss)0151 489 6888

FEBRUARY 2010Animals on the verge

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Bethany Lawrence, Medlock Valley

Ryan Harwood & Zain Minhas, Medock Valley

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Housing Benefit Verification Villages staff are able to verify and copy original documents for Housing Benefit purposes and every year we process many hundreds of enquiries. If you have been asked by the Council to provide details of identity and income, or other documentation, or if you wish to hand in a renewal form, this can be done at the Villages Housing office.

It is essential that you complete the forms to receive the benefits you are entitled to. If you need any help, please ask at your local Villages office.

Bogus CallersAll our contractors and staff carry identity badges. DO NOT let anyone into your home without first checking their ID. IF IN DOUBT KEEP THEM OUT and phone your housing office.

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MARCH 2010


Tailah Feenie, Nine Tree

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Marie Curie Cancer Care’s Great Daffodil Appeal

Each March, the charity encourages everyone in the UK to give a donation in return for a daffodil to wear in support of Marie Curie Nurses. All money raised will help Marie Curie Cancer Care provide nursing care at home or people with a terminal illness, so that the patient can be surrounded by family and friends.

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Changes to Child and Housing BenefitsDo you have children, live in rented property but don’t get Housing Benefit at the moment? From November 2009 you may have been entitled to claim HB. Changes to the rules will mean that any Child Benefit you get will not count as income anymore. Don’t miss out – Make a claim!!

APRIL 2010


Ellie Brownridge, St Martin’s

Andi-Louise Couie, St Martin’s

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Aids and AdaptationsWe are committed to helping people with disabilities who are finding it increasingly difficult to live independently. If you are having problems we may be able to help. We have an annual budget to carry out works such as providing handrails, ramps, walk in showers. Contact our Customer Services Team for further details and advice.

National Pet MonthNational Pet Month runs from 3 April - 3 May 2010encouraging responsible pet ownership. Log on to www.nationalpetmonth.org.uk for more information

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Do you know someone who is looking for a property? Why not ask them to

contact Villages Housing?

Liam Bennett, St Martin’s

MAY 2010


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Getting InvolvedWould you like to have a say on the services Villages provides to all its tenants and residents? Do you want to meet new friends? Why not GET INVOLVED?

At Villages, we’re keen that you have as many different opportunities as possible to work with us to improve the service s we provide to you. There are so many different ways to get involved. You could join our tenants forum, or be part of a residents group, or even just fill out a survey that we send to you. Your opinion is very important to us, and the results of any surveys we undertake will help us to shape and improve the services we provide.

For more information on how you can get involved please contact your local Villages office and ask to speak to the Community Development Officer.

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New SkillsHave you always wanted to learn a new skill – either to help with your career or just for fun? Now is the time to consider enrolling for a new course or training at local schools or colleges. Details should be available in your local libraries or on the council’s website.

Garden Competition Don’t forget to enter this year’s gardening competition which will be judged in July. Why don’t you get together with your neighbours to make a real impact on your street? Entry forms will be available in the community newsletter, from reception and our website. Good luck!!

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European Neighbours Day

Adam Davies, Holy Rosary

European Neighbours DayNeighbours’ Day aims to bring communities together by encouraging people to talk to their neighbours and get to know each other. It is held in more than 28 countries and over seven million people took part last year. Look out for events taking place in your area, so come along and get involved and have some fun!

JUNE 2010


Aimee Hughes, Holy Rosary

Declan Standring, Holy Rosary

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31National Bike Week 12 - 20 JuneWhy not take inspiration from National Bike Week and get out in the fresh air and get more exercise?

Be Sensible – Be Safe – Have a Gas Safety Check!!We are required by law to carry out annual gas service checks to all our properties. It is essential that you grant us access to your home so that this work can be undertaken. This service is for the safety of you, your family, visitors and neighbours. If you fail to permit this vital work to be carried out there will be no alternative but to take you to court to gain access. REMINDER: Either Villages, or our gas contractor, will make direct contact with you when your annual service is due to take place.

Fathers’ Day

World Environment Day


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Volunteers Week 1-7 June

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John Celikkaya, Holy Rosary

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Each March, the charity encourages everyone in the UK to give a donation in return for a daffodil to wear in support of Marie Curie Nurses. All money raised will help Marie Curie Cancer Care provide nursing care at home or people with a terminal illness, so that the patient can be surrounded by family and friends. Marie Curie Cancer Care’s services are free to patients, their families and carers but the charity can only provide these with public support.

St. David’s Day

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Mothers’ Day

Clocks Go Forward

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History of the World CupThe 2010 FIFA World Cup will be the 19th FIFA World Cup and is scheduled to run from 11 June to 11 July 2010 (THE FINAL!) in South Africa.The first World Cup tournament was held in Uruguay in 1930. In total 13 nations took part — seven from South America, four from Europe and two from North America.

Get FitYou don’t have to join a gym to get exercise. Why not ride a bike, or get together with family and friends and go for a walk, or get off the bus a stop earlier? You could even start your own football team, nurturing the world cup players of the

future!!

AUGUST 2010


Ryan Irving, Brookside

Millie Murphy, Brookside

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Alika Myers, Brookside

RespectVillages Housing is committed to ensuring that all residents can enjoy living in their homes. Please be respectful towards your neighbours and others living and working in the area.

We will take positive action in conjunction with our partners to deal with disruptive tenants and other persons causing a nuisance or harassment. In the first instance please speak to your Estate Management Officer. All complaints are treated as confidential.

Keep You Home Secure In SummerRemember basic home security measures during the hot weather. Although cool and comfortable sleeping conditions are desirable in hot weather, ground floor windows should not be left open when you leave the house or are in bed

Start of Ramadan

SEPTEMBER 2010


Mel Isik, St Brigid’s

Darcy Mitchell & Megan Louise Farrington, St Brigid’s

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Community BudgetThe Community Budget exists to give financial help to any community group or individual who is committed to improving the quality of life for our residents. For further information and application forms please contact your local Villages office, or log on to our website www.villages.org.uk

Spring Bank Holiday



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Roald Dahl Day

Roald Dahl Day 13 SeptemberRoald Dahl is a British best-selling author, most famous for his children’s novels. Some of his more well-known works include Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Fantastic Mr Fox, Matilda and The BFG. He was born on 13 September 1916 and died in November 1990. The Roald Dahl Foundation gives grants to charities, hospitals and individuals in the areas of neurology & haemotology & has given over £6 million in grants.

OCTOBER 2010


Ewan Beckwith, Brookside

Danny Donughue, Christ The King

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Have your Contact Details Changed?To ensure that we can provide the best service to you it is important that we have your correct contact details. Please contact the Customer Services Team as soon as possible if your details change.

Black History MonthBlack History Month (BHM) is held every October in Britain. It aims to promote knowledge of Black History, Culture & Heritage and celebrate icons such as Martin Luther King, Nelson Mandela and Barack Oboma. In Britain, the BHM has now grown to over 6,000 events, details are available at www.black-history-month.co.uk

Michael Donoghue, Christ The King

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Stay Warm Stay WellEach winter more than 25,000 older people die from cold-related illnesses. You can also help stay warm and healthy by: •Dressing appropriately - thin layers of clothing rather than one thick layer. •Staying active - don’t stay sitting still for long periods •Get a flu jab •Eat at least one hot meal a day•Closing curtains at dusk will help keep the heat inyour home

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Lifelong Learning For AllIt’s never too late to learn a new skill. Why not try out your local college to see if there any courses that might take your fancy. Oldham College, on Rochdale Road, and Knowsley Community College, on Cherryfield Drive in Kirkby, or Roby College all do adult classes. Log on to www.knowsleycollege.ac.uk or www.oldham.ac.uk

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Each March, the charity encourages everyone in the UK to give a donation in return for a daffodil to wear in support of Marie Curie Nurses. All money raised will help Marie Curie Cancer Care provide nursing care at home or people with a terminal illness, so that the patient can be surrounded by family and friends. Marie Curie Cancer Care’s services are free to patients, their families and carers but the charity can only provide these with public support.

St. David’s Day


Saint Andrew’s Day - 30 NovemberSaint Andrew is the patron saint of Scotland, Greece and Russia and was one of the Twelve Apostles (disciples of Jesus) and brother of Simon Peter (Saint Peter). He was a fisherman by trade, who lived in Galilee (in present-day Israel.) In Scotland it was a common custom for farm workers and labourers to go "St. Andra'ing". They would catch rabbits and hares and later on in the day would feast and drink.





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All Staff, Board and Committee Members at Villages Housing would like to wish all residents a Merry Christmas and a Peaceful New Year!!

OFFICE CLOSUREVillages Housing office will be closed from 3pm on 24th December 2009 - rent counter closes at 2.30pm - re-opening at 9am on Monday 4th January 2010

A Message From Your Local Fire BrigadeSadly the festive season is one of the busiest for the fire brigade so please take extra care with your Christmas tree lights, any candles you may use to decorate your home and cooking whilst under the influence.

Season’s Greetings From Villages HousingSeason’s Greetings From Villages Housing

Christmas Day

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JANUARY 2011 Villages Housing


Christian Turnbull, The Elms

Charlotte Allan & Emma Howes, The Elms

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Useful NumbersFITTON HILL

STOCKBRIDGE VILLAGE

Gas heating and boiler emergenciesPremier Heating 0161 303 3800Emergency repairs – Jackson Lloyd 0845 389 7247Benefits Advice Line 0161 770 6633Debt and Benefit Advice 0161 770 6655Street Cleaning 0161 770 6644Graffiti 0161 770 6644Highways maintenance (potholes, gullies, paving) 0161 770 4352Homeless Section 0161 770 4555Honeywell Centre 0161 621 3900Oldham Family Crisis Group (Emergency Help and Advice) 0161 628 4991Pest Control and Stray dogs 0161 770 4509Police Crime Stoppers 0800 555 111Police General Switchboard 0161 872 5050Police Specialised Unit 0161 856 4551/4555

Emergency Repairs KHT Services- 0151 290 7375KHT (Heating Repairs) 0151 290 7000Merseyside Police 0151 709 6010Crimestoppers 0800 555 111Council Tax 0151 489 6000Housing Benefit 0151 443 4042Department of Social Security 0151 801 6300Knowsley Council 0151 489 6000Social Services 0151 443 3714Citizens Advise 0845 122 1300Refuse Problems 0151 443 2400Community Bus 0151 480 7018Mersey Travel 0871 200 2233Environmental Health 0151 443 2400Villages HousingTelephone: 0151 480 1313Fax: 0151 480 5189

Villages HousingTelephone: 0161 633 4060Fax: 0161 628 5920

Performance statistics for period1st April 2008 to 31st March 2009 - VHA

DAY TO DAY REPAIRS (based on period 1st April 2008- 31st March 2009)

Gas central Heating PerformanceThe Association is required to service all our gas central heating on an annual basis. For the period1st April 2008 to 31st March 2009 97.7% of Villages Housing’s properties were serviced. Theshortfall was due to our contractors being unable togain access.

Right to Buy & Shared Ownership SalesIn the period 1st April 2008 to 31st April 2009 three tenants exercised their right to buy their home. No shared ownership tenants staircased up to 100%.

Target Achieved

Emergency Repairs (within 24 hours) 100% 99.1%

Urgent Repairs (within 5 working days) 98% 98.3%

Normal repairs (within 20 working days) 97.5% 97.6%

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Transfers 5

Direct Applications 14

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Rent Levels

These figures are average rents across all Villages Housing’s stock.

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4 or more bedrooms 75.18 66.40

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Full Time work 56

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White Irish 22

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EXTRACT FROM THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSTHE VILLAGES HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD

Balance sheets as at 31st March 2009

Group Association Group Association

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Housing properties at cost 26,095 22,104 25,579 21,632

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Social housing grant (11,017) (8,303) (10,995) (8,286)

Depreciation (2,085) (1,875) (1,795) (1,615)

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Other fixed assets 1,193 1,185 1,130 1,119

Investments - - - -

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Current assets

Debtors 809 913 873 953

Cash at bank and in hand 2,452 2,395 3,682 3,651

3,261 3,308 4,555 4,604

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 4,260 4,144 3,953 3,880

Net current assets (999) (836) 602 724

Total assets less current liabilities 13,187 12,275 14,521 13,574

Creditors : amounts falling due after more than one year 14,930 14,930 13,740 13,735

Pension liabilities 530 530 512 512

Capital and reserves

Non-equity share capital - - -

Revenue reserves (2,273) (3,185) 269 (673)

Non-equity minority interests - - - -

Total capital and reserves (2,273) (3,185) 269 (673)

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INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNTSFOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2009

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STATEMENTS OF TOTAL RECOGNISED SUPLUSES AND DEFICITSFOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2009

Tangible fixed assets

Housing properties at cost 26,095 22,104 25,579 21,632

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Debtors 809 913 873 953

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3,261 3,308 4,555 4,604

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 4,260 4,144 3,953 3,880

Net current assets (999) (836) 602 724

Total assets less current liabilities 13,187 12,275 14,521 13,574

Creditors : amounts falling due after more than one year 14,930 14,930 13,740 13,735

Pension liabilities 530 530 512 512


Non-equity share capital - - -

Revenue reserves (2,273) (3,185) 269 (673)

Non-equity minority interests - - - -

Total capital and reserves (2,273) (3,185) 269 (673)

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VILLAGES HOUSING ASSOCIATION

Deficit for Financial Year

Actuarial (loss) on defined benefit pension schemes liability

Total deficits recognised sincethe last annual report

RECONCILIATION OF MOVEMENT IN CAPITAL AND RESERVESFOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2009

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Total recognised deficits for the year

Opening capital and reserves

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(2,542)

269

(2,273)

(2,507)

(5)

(2,512)

(673)

(863)

(377)

(1,240)

1,509

(1,019)

(377)

(1,396)

723

(3,185) 269 (673)

Performance statistics for period1st April 2008 to 31st March 2009 - VCHA

Target Achieved

Emergency Repairs (within 24 hours) 100% 98.7%

Urgent Repairs (within 5 working days) 98% 99%

Normal repairs (within 20 working days) 97.5% 97.3%

Gas central Heating Performance

The Association is required to service all our gas central heating on an annual basis. For the period 1st April 2008 to 31st March 2009 99.4% of Villages Housing’s properties across Stockbridge were serviced. The shortfall was due to our contractors being unable to gain access.

Right to BuyIn the period 1st April 2008 to 31st April 2009 no properties were sold under Right to Buy.

AdaptationsVillages Community Housing Association spent £17,000 on adaptations to properties.

Total 20

Repair Classification

Lettings Number

Transfers 5

Direct Applications 14

Other 1

Total 20

Tenancy Type Number

Assured 12

Starter 8

Total 20

Economic Status Number

Full Time work 1

Part Time Work 2

Job Seekers 0

Retired 6

Not Seeking Work 1

Unable to Work 9

Not Answered 1

Student 0

Total 20

Ethnic Origin as defined by the applicant

Number

White British 5

Not Answered 14

Total 20

DAY TO DAY REPAIRS (based on period 1st April 2008- 31st March 2009)

EXTRACT FROM THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSVILLAGES COMMUNITY HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED

Balance sheet as at 31 March 2009

2009£’000

2008£’000

Fixed assets

Housing properties at cost 3,991 3,947

Less: Social Housing Grants (2,714) (2,709)

Depreciation (210) (180)

1,067 1,058

Other fixed assets 8 11

1,075 1,069

Current assets

Debtors 14 29

Bank and cash 57 31

71 60

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year (152) (91)

Net current (liabilities)/assets (81) (31)

Total assets less current liabilities 994 1,038

Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year 82 96


Non-equity share capital - -

Income and expenditure account 912 942

Total capital and reserves 912 942

994 1,038

Income and expenditure account for the year ended 31 March 2009

2009£’000

2008£’000

Turnover 553 491

Less operating costs

Depreciation of buildings (30) (30)

Other operating costs (607) (400)

Operating (loss)/surplus (84) 61

Surplus on stock disposal - -

Gift Aid 60 100

Interest receivable and other income - 2

Interest payable and similar charges (6) (7)

(Loss)/Surplus on ordinary activities for the

the year (30) 156

Board - Villages Community Housing Association LtdDavid Shorthall (Chair)

Mike Carter Joyce Everatt

Lennie Wright (Deputy Chair)

Peter BrownAndrew GreenhillLorna Lyons

Email: [email protected]: www.villages.org.uk

Villages Housing Head Office16 The Croft Stockbridge VillageKnowsley Merseyside, L28 1NRTelephone: 0151 480 1313 Fax: 0151 480 5189

Area Office – Fitton Hill2 Fircroft Road Fitton Hill Oldham OL8 2QNTelephone: 0161 633 4060Fax: 0161 628 5920

Email: [email protected] Website: www.villages.org.uk

DirectorsChief Executive: Vernon JacksonDeputy Chief Executive: Jed PearsonFinance and Resources Director: Serge BotcherbyInitiatives Director: Sarah BevanCorporate Services Director: Ken MasonHead of Housing Services: Bernie McConnell

Fitton Hill Estate Management Committee (FHEMC)Peter Brown (Chair)Fred Jones (Deputy Chair)Mike CarterChris WoodLarry DawsonBeverley ScoltockEileen Clegg

Graham TaylorCllr Jean JonesCllr Ateeque Ur Rehman

Glynn Palmer

Stockbridge Village Estate Management Committee (SVEMC)Andrew Greenhill (Chair)

Cllr W WeightmanStephanie Tomlinson ( Deputy Chair)

Maureen ClunanJackie CollinsBarbara ProsserLiz SharpeTerry da SilvaDavid ShorthallSusan Westwater

Board - The Villages Housing AssociationAndrew Greenhill (Chair) Mike Carter Joyce EverattRod HillLindsay MillerBarbara ProsserBrian RickettsChris WoodPeter Brown

Fred Jones (Co-Opted)Stephanie Tomlinson (Co-Opted)

Villages Housing Calendar 2010

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