Ethos Public Relations Manchester

Resident Open Day in Hattersley

by Ethos public relations

Peak Valley Housing Association invited its tenants, residents and leaseholders to join it and other local partners at a Resident Open Day recently.

There was plenty to keep children entertained and many residents brought the whole family along to take advantage of the various attractions and also to pick up hints and tips about a wide range of issues.

A key focus of the event was the level of service residents could expect from the recently signed new repairs and maintenance contract with Manchester Working Limited which commenced on 1 July 2009 and the new gas servicing and maintenance contract with PH Jones which starts in December 2009.

Mary McCabe, a Peak Valley Board member and local resident said: "I've just had my house refurbished - with a new kitchen, bathroom and central heating system fitted, as well as a re-wire. There's no doubt that providing an efficient repairs service is one of the most important services a landlord can provide."

Financial experts like Money Information Network Tameside (MINT), Housing Benefit advice and the Peak Valley Income Management were also on hand to give practical advice on how to save and make the most of your money.

The Casey Group, Peak Valley's main contractor delivering investment works to the area, set up a brick-laying demonstration for residents to try their hand at being a builder as well as manning a stall in conjunction with Peak Valley's project consultants, Arcus, giving away novelties and competition prizes.

A digital switchover presentation from DigitalUK provided information about the imminent switch from analogue to digital television.

Sharon Locke from Peak Valley Housing Association said: "It's always good to see so many people from the local community coming together. This event was intended to provide information and entertainment and I think we got the balance right. Certainly people appreciated the wide range of advice that was available and hopefully everyone has come away from the event with a smile."

Posted at 21^st August 2009