Opening Doors – Autumn/Winter 2019 Issue
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Welcome to the Autumn/Winter edition of Stafford and Rural Homes Customer Magazine. Download: Opening Doors – Autumn/Winter 2019
Christmas Opening Hours 2019
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Our out-of-hours emergency service will operate as usual. Please contact this service on 0800 111 4554.
December Rent Free Weeks 2019
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Self Service Maintenance
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This weekend our online system will be undergoing essential maintenance from 5.15pm on Friday 22nd November until 8am on Monday 25th November.
During this time, the Self Service functions including viewing your application and checking your rent balance will be unavailable. We apologise for any inconvenience this causes.
Online Payment System Issues
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We are currently experiencing issues with the online payment system and are working to fix this as quickly as possible. In the meantime, if you need make a rent payment please call 0800 111 4554.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Kind hearts at community group
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A Stafford-based community group has been celebrating acts of kindness from family, friends and strangers with the help of the area’s leading provider of affordable homes.
In the run up to World Kindness Day (Wednesday, November 13), members of WhYCH met at the Round House community venue to talk about what it means to be kind and to share their experiences.
Good neighbour award for kind-hearted Avis
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Caring for elderly neighbours who need a little extra help around the home has earned Stafford and Rural Homes (SARH) customer Avis Williams a special award from the housing association.
From dropping in to check on the wellbeing of other customers living in a Stafford Independent Living Scheme, to bringing them meals and taking them to appointments, nothing is too much trouble for the winner of this year’s SARH Good Neighbour Award.
Conference focus on what’s strong rather than what’s wrong
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A special conference for customers of Stafford and Rural Homes (SARH) has heard how SARH has led a fresh approach to tackle the challenges faced by local communities.
National Poetry Day 2019
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To celebrate, we are sharing the joint-winning entries to the SARH 2019 Poetry and Creative Arts Competition from Ronald Maxwell and Linda Horton. The theme this year was ‘There’s No Place Like Home’.
Annual Meeting Showcase celebrates the life of Stafford and Rural Homes
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The 13-year history of Stafford and Rural Homes (SARH) was celebrated last week during a memorable annual meeting staged as the organisation prepares for merger. Customers, stakeholders and staff past and present paid tribute to the organisation during an event that followed a ‘This is Your Life’ format hosted by the housing association’s own… Read more »
Garden haven for wildlife receives recognition from SARH
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Creating a safe haven for newts, dragonflies and even a rare native reptile has earned a Stafford householder a prestigious award from the area’s leading provider of affordable places to live, Stafford and Rural Homes (SARH).
Nikki Candin from Doxey, Stafford, scooped top honours in the Best Wildlife or Eco Garden category in the housing association’s annual Garden Competition.
2019 ‘Full of Life’ Customer Conference
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This year’s ‘Full of Life’ Customer Conference is fast approaching on 24th September. Organised to celebrate International Older Person’s Day, the event will feature singer Tony Wall as well as invited speakers
SARH Garden Competition Awards 2019
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On two of the hottest days on record, the judges braved the sun and visited the gardens of talented SARH customers. The green-fingered customers were recognised for their talents at SARH head office last week, with CEO Karen Armitage presenting awards in categories including Best Lawn, Best Newcomer and Best Communal Gardener. The award of… Read more »
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Stafford and Rural Homes and Housing Plus Group agree to merge
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“New group will make a significant difference to the lives of people and communities.”
Housing scheme honours historic headmaster
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A new housing development by Stafford and Rural Homes (SARH) has been named after a Victorian-era headmaster by youngsters at a school that also bears his name.
SARH Garden Competition – Entries close Friday!
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Stafford and Rural Homes customers are being encouraged to get out into their gardens and green spaces and enjoy the good spell of weather we are having.
SARH employees take time out to boost their health
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Employees at Stafford and Rural Homes (SARH) have been taking the opportunity to check their health and discover new ways to improve their lifestyle during a special event at the housing association’s headquarters in Parker Court, Stafford. During the ‘Ready, Steady, Fit’ session they also competed in a hand-eye coordination challenge alongside a health ‘MOT’… Read more »
SARH strikes Gold again in health and Safety Awards
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Stafford and Rural Homes (SARH) is celebrating after securing a prestigious health and safety accolade for its sustained commitment to the wellbeing of employees, customers and contractors.
County Show 2019 – You First
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Join the You First Team at this years Staffordshire County Show to find out about how Telecare and Wellbeing services can help you or your family.
Your Voice Matters
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The proposed merger between Stafford and Rural Homes (SARH) and Housing Plus Group is moving forward…
National Lottery win for pioneering SARH project
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The future of an award-winning project that’s helping to tackle loneliness in Stafford and surrounding areas has been secured with the help of The National Lottery Community Fund, the largest funder of community activity in the UK.
Your Voice Matters
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The proposed merger between Stafford and Rural Homes and Housing Plus Group is moving forward…
Egg-cellent treat for vulnerable families
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Employees at Stafford and Rural Homes (SARH) have delivered an egg-cellent Easter treat for children in the communities served by the housing association.
Growing grants available for green schemes
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Stafford and Rural Homes (SARH) Customers, Community groups and other organisations working to improve the green spaces in the neighbourhoods served by SARH are being urged not to miss out on the chance of a £500 Growing Grant.
