As part of their training and development programme, Eden Housing Association’s (EHA) Community Development Team have been working with partners to highlight the potential of apprenticeships for youngsters considering their next move. Working with Partnering in Property Management (PPM) and the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB), the apprenticeship roadshow visited Kirkby Stephen Grammar School, held two drop in sessions at Blain House, Penrith and linked with INSPIRA’s NEET programme to discuss various apprenticeships available across a number of industries. The results were immediate, with keen interest in at least two apprenticeship opportunities.  Click on the link below for full press release. Eden Housing Association highlights the potential of apprenticeships to schools For more information about apprenticeship roadshow or any community events, contact the Community Development Team on 01768 861400 or email  [email protected] Contact details  For more information about this press release or for pictures contact Tracey Errington on:  07799 640 290 or email [email protected]

Greystoke celebrates launch of new homes during Rural Housing Week  Timed to co-inside with Rural Housing Week, Eden Housing Association and Greystoke residents celebrated the launch of three new village homes on Wednesday 8th July. The bungalows have been designed and built to meet the needs of older people. They include air source heating systems to help keep the cost of living in a rural location as affordable as possible. Eden Housing Association is committed to providing affordable homes in rural areas and already has nineteen bungalows at Castle Gardens in Greystoke. The additional three properties named ‘Petteril Mews’, sit next door to Castle Gardens and were built on land previously siting six very small garages. Owned by the Association, the land was earmarked for redevelopment at a cost of over £410,000. £114,505 grant funding was received from the Homes & Communities Agency. Living in rural locations can often be thought of as idyllic but, it can often come at a disproportionate cost. The high cost of utilities in off-gas supply areas, running a car where no regular public transport exists can lead to large weekly outgoings, not easy when disposable incomes are low. These new two bedroomed bungalows in…

New play equipment officially swung into action on Wednesday 27th May – a day of celebration in Penrith when the Milton Street Play area was officially opened. A group of Penrith residents came together with Eden Housing Association (EHA) and Inspira to make a difference to the Milton Street Play area in the town. They set up the ‘Fun on the Field’ committee which raised £44,000 to improve the play equipment and area for youngsters. The eight new pieces of equipment have been installed and the school holiday created the perfect opportunity to mark the official launch.  See below link for full press release. Fun on the field swings into action for opening of play area For more information about this project contact Jenny Webb, Eden Housing Association’s Community Development Officer on 01768 861400 or email [email protected] Contact details  For more information about this press release or for pictures contact Tracey Errington on:  07799 640 290 or email [email protected]

 Back row – EHA’s Eddie Allen with resident Malcolm Caruthers front: EHA Assistant Director of Housing and Support Carolyn Greenhalgh with Lynn Barnes from Vista Veg The first of the 2015 training events run by Eden Housing Association (EHA) took place under plastic earlier this month. Held in the newly established community poly-tunnel on Greystoke Road, Penrith the EHA ‘Grow Your Own’ training was combined with an open day designed to introduce the community to the new poly-tunnel and the idea of growing fruit and vegetables together. To read full press release – Growing appeal for community poly-tunnel project For more information about this project, or to get involved, please contact Sarah Bowman, Eden Housing Association’s Community Development Officer on 01768 861400 or email [email protected]  Contact details  For more information about this press release or for pictures contact Tracey Errington on:  07799 640 290 or email [email protected]

            Community defibrillator fitted in Appleby Appleby’s third community defibrillator – the first on an out of town housing scheme, has just been installed thanks to the Eden Lifeline Project and strong local partnerships. The life-saving equipment has been fitted at the entrance of Rampkin House, the towns extra care housing scheme run by Eden Housing Association. This latest achievement is a fine example of rural communities and organisations working together to make a life changing difference in areas where residents often have limited access to essential services. Appleby community celebrates new defib machine at Rampkin House – final

Contractors have officially handed over the Mill Gardens extra care development to Eden Housing Association and tenants are looking forward to moving in through April. Contractors hand over new Extra Care scheme to Eden Housing Association