10 years is a pretty significant milestone in anyone's book - whether it's a birthday, an anniversary or as in our case, 10 years since we opened our doors for business.
We thought we'd like to mark this special year, not just by 'badging' 2009 as our tenth anniversary, but by launching a year of special initiatives and events under the banner 'a celebration of 10!'
We want this 10 year anniversary to be special - not only for us and the people who work here, but for our customers, organisations we work with and the wider community. Our 'celebration of 10!' aims to involve as many local people as possible - encompassing customers, schools, colleges, community groups and local businesses. To get involved or make an enquiry, please call us or complete the form below.
Together, let's make this a year to remember!
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1 Kids to Ethiopia
1 Kids to Ethiopia
Supporting the 'Kids Cross Continents' charity project. We are working with the childrens charity, Spurgeons and the CRED Foundation to help make a difference, not only close to home, but also for communities around the world.
You can help with fund raising, collecting things like crayons and old football kit to take to Africa... we need rucksacks, raffle prizes and lots more.
Call Nicky Fiondella on 01903 703 123.
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2 Neighbourhood buddies
2 Neighbourhood buddies
RedAssure is part of Worthing Homes and has been providing telecare to customers for over 8 years.
As part of our celebration of 10 we are launching a campaign: 'Neighbourhood Buddies' to raise awareness of the benefits of this service.
If you would like to contribute to our campaign please contact Lucy Balmer on 01903 703 152 for details.
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3 Community grants
3 Community grants
Worthing Homes is keen to support initiatives that benefit the local communities and neighbourhoods, including education projects, sports initiatives, Guides and Scout groups, the Arts and lots more. Every year we award grants to various projects based in the local area. It must be a not-for-profit and make a difference to the community.
Call Lisa Paine on 01903 703 112 for advice on your project and a grant application form.
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4 Come to our party
4 Come to our party
Join in the celebrations on Saturday 10 October at Durrington Community Centre (Tesco Complex). The theme this year is the seaside. There will be, among other things: prize bingo, punch and judy, kids artzone, paint a pebble, fortune teller, lots of competition and refreshments throughout.
We would like to hear from residents, schools, colleges and community groups who would like to join us.
Contact Ruth Crack on 01903 703 177 if you would like to volunteer, run a stall or lend a hand on the day.
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5 Renewal and Regeneration
5 R+R! = Renewal and Regeneration
Worthing Homes, over its 10 year tenure has invested in ongoing local regeneration programme totalling £60m so far.
We not only invest in bricks and mortar, but also in the wider aspects of community regeneration.
Call Robin Roberts on 01903 703 133.
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6 Business buddies
6 Business buddies
This is about creating more work placement opportunities in Worthing.
We are offering work placements ourselves and would like to hear from other organisations who might be interested in supporting business mentoring schemes or work placement opportunities. We are also asking schools and colleges to get in touch so that we can help 'match' contacts with one another.
Call Lisa Paine on 01903 703 112.
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7 Low impact living
7 Low impact living
We are keen to develop innovative and practical ways to engage the community in 'low impact living' - good for the environment and the purse.
We are developing a pilot scheme - 'Residents 4 Low Impact Sustainable Homes' (RELISH) which will measure the impact of key strategies on the consumption of energy by an average family in a normal home.
Call Robin Roberts on 01903 703 133.
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8 Carnival fun
8 Carnival fun
Help us make a spectacle of ourselves! Worthing Homes will have a float in the carnival procession on 31 August - Bank Holiday Monday. Keep an eye on this page for further details.
Call Sue Brown on 01903 703 177.
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9 Ageing well
9 Ageing well
This initiative is about promoting community support and events for older people. Worthing Homes is working in association with GuildCare and launching the newly refurbished Lovett Centre on 16 July.
Everyone is welcome to come along on the day for a strawberries and cream tea.
Call Phyll Geall on 01903 703 151.
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10 Community football
10 Community football
We are organising a relaxed football tournament for Worthing Homes staff and residents and players who have benefitted either from the RSL Football Inclusion project or from Worthing Homes' sponsorship of their team. Visit the Seagulls website for more information.
Please contact Sue Brown on 01903 703 177 if you would like to take part or come along to support family and friends playing in the tournament.