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It's an Independent Living Christmas
Independent Living schemes across the Borough have been celebrating Christmas, with lots of festive cheer and activities taking place throughout December.
From Christmas dinners, pantomimes, school performances and decoration making, there has been so much for tenants to get involved with on the run up to Christmas.
A duo from Northeast Producers provided a fun filled, entertaining version of Oliver for over 100 tenants at four different Independent Living schemes.
Our Activities Coordinator said 'It was fantastic seeing the tenants having fun joining in, singing the songs and calling out "she's behind you" at the Pantomime this year.
They watched Oliver and they all had a great laugh and the feedback was brilliant. It was great to see tenants coming together from other schemes to watch it.
Northeast Producers did a fantastic job, it's great that the tenants can enjoy a good show in their own communal lounge"
Sycamore Dining have provided Christmas dinners across a number of schemes, with the proceeds being donated to Nottinghamshire Scouts.
Did You Know?
We have 22 Independent Living schemes across the Borough, with communal facilities for tenants to socialise in and enjoy activities. Our dedicated Activities Coordinators run a variety of activities each month and work with tenants to deliver, or support, a packed programme tailored around tenants’ needs.
Independent Living is available for anyone over 60 with a connection to the Borough, whether you are looking to downsize, want more social interaction or after a move closer to family.
More details of how to apply for Independent Living accommodation and what the service can offer are available on our website.
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Worried About Your Bills?
You are not alone. Our Financial Inclusion Team are here to help, with advice available to all our tenants with the aim of improving income and living standards.
Our Financial Inclusion service offers free, confidential and impartial advice and advocacy to tenants on benefits, making sure you’re claiming all you’re entitled to and helping with benefit forms. They can also help with debts from preparing financial statements and offering budgeting advice, to advice around debt management.
Contact the team at financial.inclusion@broxtowe.gov.uk or call 0115 917 3658.
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Have Your Heard of Our Lifeline Service?
Need the comfort of knowing you can call for support whilst still living in your own home? Why not try our Lifeline service?
The Lifeline unit is linked to an accredited Control Centre who you can contact 24 hours a day, 7 days a week if you need assistance by simply pushing the button on the unit or your pendant.
Get started by visiting Lifeline.
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Where are Housing this January?
Thank you to everyone who came and chatted to us at the Broxtowe Christmas Lights Switch on events. It was great to hear your feedback and share ideas on how you can help us shape Housing services.
Please see below where you can catch the Housing team in January.
Tenant Information Network
Join us for our next Tenant Information Network meeting on Thursday 18 January at Glebe House, Linwood Crescent, NG16 3HD from 5.30pm - 7pm.
Get the Government download on Housing, hear from the Income team, let's talk local and get together in small groups to share ideas as part of the Housing Roundtable discussions.
Tenants Panel
This group of tenants that look at service areas in more depth and provide recommendations which will be reported to the Housing Portfolio Holder and other Councillors.
When: Tuesday 23 January
Where: Council Offices, Beeston, NG9 1AB
Time: 10am - 12pm
Leaseholder Information Network
We invite you to join us for our first ever Leasehold Information Network. A new annual information event to keep you up to date on service provisions & general leasehold matters.
The event will include a short presentation from the Green Doctor who will be talking us through how to save energy and reduce your bills.
When: Tuesday 23 & Thursday 25 (you do not need to attend both days)
Where: The Council Chamber, Broxtowe Borough Council, Foster Avenue, Beeston, Nottingham NG9 1AB
Time: 6pm - 7pm
Neighbourhood Inspections
Neighbourhood Inspections are an important part of the work we do as they give us knowledge of local issues. They help to ensure general areas of the Borough are kept tidy, fly tipping is removed and repairs are reported.
- Read Avenue, Beeston at 10am on Tuesday 9 January
- Maryland Court, Stapleford at 9am on Tuesday 16 January
- Webster Avenue, Eastwood at 10.30am on Tuesday 16h January
You can find the full list of January Neighbourhood Inspections here.
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Brew Monday
This Brew Monday, 15th January 2023, Samaritans is reminding everyone to reach out for a cuppa and a catch-up with the people you care about.
Samaritans say:
“The third Monday in January is sometimes referred to as ‘the most difficult day of the year’, but this is a myth. We know there is no such thing as ‘Blue Monday’, we all have our good days and our bad days and those aren’t for the calendar to decide.
So we say it’s time to stop this myth about Monday being ‘blue’ and instead start a conversation over a brew! Reach out and connect with family, friends, colleagues and loved ones.
We can always make time for a cuppa and a catch up. It doesn’t matter if it’s a Monday morning or Saturday night, or if you’re drinking green tea, black coffee or orange juice. If you’re sharing a cuppa and listening, you’re doing it right.”
Visit the Samaritans Brew Monday web pages for everything you need to have a Brew Monday, including:
- How to be a good listener
- Hosting a Brew Monday event
- Planning a virtual Brew Monday event
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Bank Holiday Bin Collection
Don't forget that there are changes to your bin collections over the Christmas Bank Holiday.
If your collection day would usually fall on Monday 1st January, please be aware that your bins will be collected on Tuesday 2nd January.
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