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A GEM of a project in Wakefield 25 August 2010

Children from Wakefield were jumping through hoops, scrambling under nets and dribbling round cones in a challenging obstacle course as part of a fortnight of events organised by a local community group. For further deatils please contact Richard Lord, Communications Officer, Wakefield and District Housing, 01977 724654

Kids visit seaside for first time 17 August 2010

Children at Thongsley Fields visited the seaside – some for the first time – thanks to employees at Luminus who raised the £600 needed for the trip.

Bloomin’ marvellous 11 June 2010

Green fingered residents have been digging for victory at a special event held by Whitefriars Housing Group to help Coventry in its bid for the 2010 Britain in Bloom awards.

Residents on the Isle of Sheppey get a 'kick' out of Wii Fit. 17 May 2010

Residents on the Isle of Sheppey got the chance to engage in a little 'friendly' competition during an Amicus Horizon orgniased Wii championships last month.

Greener, cleaner Grimsby 08 March 2010

Environmental campaign group Keep Britain Tidy has handed Shoreline one of its quality marks in recognition of the improvements being made to the Nunsthorpe neighbourhood.

Housing associations dominate top companies list 08 March 2010

Fourteen housing associations have been named in the Sunday Times’ list of the top 100 companies to work for.

Political discussion space for under 30s 21 December 2009

Ashram Housing Association launches a brand new social networking site, called Social Breakfast, for people aged between 14 and 30.

Midland 'honour crime' film scoops international award 16 December 2009

The UK’s first feature film about so-called 'honour crime' – set and filmed in Birmingham – has won a major international award.

Young Hyde residents bring Twelve Days of Christmas to Lambeth 16 December 2009

Over one hundred young Lambeth residents will be taking to the streets this festive season to take part in 12 special Christmas events with the aim of bringing cheer and magic to the local community.

MPs back new bill to outlaw rip off prices 30 October 2009

John Austin MP and 11 cross-party MPs launch Bill which will make it unlawful for energy companies to rip off their poorest customers.