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Trust Newsletters

Latest issue:

June 2010

Contents:

It just keeps getting bigger! In this 32-page issue of residents news, there is

• Your free Family Fun Day invitation
• See our new properties in Buckingham
• Leasehold Valuation Tribunal result
• New service standards are published

Following your feedback from our newsletter satisfaction survey, there are some new – and improved – features:

• Down Your Way – residents news visits Stoke Hammond
• What’s On calendar
• How are we doing? – Void re-let times explained

plus all of our regular features, including money saving ideas from Resident Matters, Community Development, and Property Services.

We hope you enjoy reading Residents News - if you would like to submit an article or letter, you can contact the Marketing team on 01296 732600, or email news@vaht.co.uk

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March 2010

Contents:

Welcome to our biggest ever issue of Residents News! 28-pages packed full of stories, information and money-saving ideas.

In this issue:

Our prepayment meter campaign – success!
- also, see the latest news from John Bercow and David Lidington here.
Marjorie Ward celebrates her 100th birthday
Our fabulous £30,000 Creating Places competition is back for 2010
Free car maintenance classes with Aylesbury Motor Project

And lots more including:

Fire Chief praises operatives for tackling fire
Supported Housing awarded mark of quality
TSA latest: Post-inspection Action Plan
Communal conservatory opens at Silverdale
Furnished Tenancies: new service from the Trust
Regeneration latest on Walton Court and Vale House

Plus all our regular features, including money saving ideas from Resident Matters, Community Development, KPIs and Property Services.

We hope you enjoy reading Residents News - if you would like to submit an article or letter, you can contact the Marketing team on 01296 732600, or email news@vaht.co.uk

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December 2009

Contents:

Welcome to another bumper edition of Residents’ News.

The pages are packed with useful information, as well as advice, residents' stories and the latest news from the Trust.

In this issue:

Local MPs John Bercow and David Lidington pledge support for our prepayment meter campaign.
Christmas on a budget – ideas to help you have fun without breaking the bank
Thomley Hall receive the 200th Community Chest grant – great free offer for residents
Key Performance Indicators – what they mean and what we do with them
Christmas opening hours and emergency numbers

And lots more including:

York Place, second winners of Creating Places
Updates: Project Phoenix, Vale House and Walton Court Centre
Meet the new Board members
Join the Credit Union – great free offer for residents
Resident Involvement, Property Services and Welfare Services

We hope you enjoy reading Residents News - if you would like to submit an article or letter, you can contact the Marketing team on 01296 732600, or email news@vaht.co.uk

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September 2009

Contents:

Welcome to another bumper edition of Residents’ News.

The pages are packed with all the latest news from the Trust, as well as advice, information about our services and residents' stories.

In this issue:

Inspection result: One star and promising prospects for improvement
Trust's Family Funday in pictures
Regeneration update - artist's impressions of Walton Court Centre
Prepayment meters: you say "Too expensive, not fair, not value for money"
Free 11 plus coaching for residents' children

And lots more including:

George and Madge celebrate 65th wedding anniversary
Our new Welfare Service
Community Chest tops £1million
Creating Places winner - Holland Close
Resident Involvement, Property Services and Performance

We hope you enjoy reading Residents News - if you would like to submit an article or letter, you can contact the Marketing team on 01296 732600, or email news@vaht.co.uk

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May 2009

Contents:

Welcome to your bumper edition of Residents’ News.

The pages are packed with all the latest news from the Trust, as well as advice, money-saving tips and stories.

Don’t miss:

Supported Housing residents share their wartime memories to mark the 65th Anniversary of D Day.
Trust Transformation Team work their magic on Clover Lane
Latest on the forthcoming inspection
Choice Based Lettings, a new way to find your next home
Rent first – have you maximised your income?

And lots more, including:

Cutting carbon emissions, saving money
Trust is nominated for Customer Service Award
Community Chest Grant goes to the dogs
Money-saving tips to beat the Credit Crunch
Regular sections for Leaseholders and Resident Involvement

We hope you enjoy reading Residents News - if you would like to submit an article or letter, you can contact the Marketing team on 01296 732600, or email news@vaht.co.uk

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February 2009

Contents:

Trust lets new properties - cottages in Steeple Claydon are the first new homes from the Trust
Tenant Services Authority - Have your say in the National Conversation
Project Phoenix - improvements start on Southcourt
£30,000 Creating Places Competition - winners announced
Hidden Debt - Do you have a token pre-payment meter for gas or electricity? Don't miss our article!

And lots more including:

The Trust prepares for inspection
Be a good neighbour
Changes at Vale House
Keep Well, Keep Warm - winter health advice
Pancake Day - delicious but simple meal ideas

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October/November 2008

Contents:

The Trust working to beat the Credit Crunch - packed full of tips to save you money

The Rising Cost of Energy - Keep warm and save money this winter

Southcourt Regeneration - the long awaited dates for Public Meetings

New Customer Contact Centre - one point of contact to speak to the Trust

And lots more, including:

Making the most of your central heating system; basic bank accounts, health advice, 11 Plus coaching and a great competition to design the Trust's Christmas Card

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August 2008