WELCOME TO BRICKS AND MORTAR SUMMER EDITION NEWSLETTER!
In this edition, learn how to keep yourself and others safe during summer with the use of disposable BBQ's and communal areas. Find out if a summer resident event is taking place in your area soon and scroll down for a chance to win £30!
Money Saving Tip:
Too Good To Go aims to reduce food waste and save you money at the same time.
It links you to local restaurants, supermarkets, cafés and bakeries which have leftover food at the end of the day, and lets you buy it at a discounted rate.
Scams, especially digital ones, are increasing. To avoid them, stay informed with tips on cybersecurity websites, which provides details on latest scams and how to report them.
At Hightown we understand that living with anti-social behaviour can be distressing and we are committed to doing everything to help you live in a peaceful community.
This year we hosted a variety of resident summer events across several locations listed below. With free face painting, ice cream and games as well as being able to meet Hightown teams and our external providers, it proved a great success. If your area has not been featured for a resident summer event this year, get in touch to let us know that you would like one!
Aylesbury 01/08/2024
Hemel Hempstead 06/08/2024
Bricket Wood 08/08/2024
Luton 15/08/2024
Chalfont St Peter 22/08/2024
Watford 13/08/2024
St Albans 27/08/2024
Leighton Buzzard 20/08/2024
Radlett 29/08/2024
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FREE upskilling courses
It is important to develop yourself and upskill. A variety of free courses are available to help improve your qualifications. Find out if you are eligible and where to find more information about these opportunities.
The Housing Ombudsman Service's new statutory Complaints Handling Code came into force on 1st April 2024. The Code sets out how Housing Associations must deal with complaints, and is designed to promote improvements for residents in complaints handling.
6 weeks of children not being at school can be a daunting time for many with costs, below are some activities, offers and ideas to keep the kids entertained and alleviate the pressure.
Check your local council for the 'Holiday activities and Food (HAF) programme', you have to meet the eligibility criteria which allows for your child to partake in 2 x 6 hour sessions a week including breakfast and lunch!
Many restaurants and supermarket cafe's offer deals for kids to eat for £1 or free during the summer holidays. Here is an up-to-date list of some of the current offers: MoneySavingExpert
Also check your local council's website for digital food vouchers during school holidays, free activity days (I.E. Broxbourne council are holiday 'Waltham Cross Summer of Fun'), or any other independent help offered during the holidays.
GREEN THUMBS AT THE READY!
It's competition time! To keep in line with the season we want to see your natures masterpiece. Whether it's a hanging basket full of colourful flowers or plants more green, we want to see them all!
Send in your photos here and be in with a chance of winning a £30 voucher of your choice!
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