The Communicator October 2012 - Swan Housing Association

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Residents firstDates for the diaryBlack History MonthOlder People’s DaySwan Diversity DayBlack History Monthprovides a wonderfulopportunity to celebratediversity and thecontributions of blackmen and women toBritish society. The keyaim is to promoteTO1OCTOCT31knowledge of black history,experience and cultural heritage.Please visitweb4residents.org.uk duringOctober for more information.This year’s UK OlderPeople’s Day is aboutsharing the skills andexperience betweendifferent generations. So,take time out of your day tocelebrate the contribution olderpeople make in your communities.1OCTOCT16A day of equality,diversity awareness,building and learning.Please visitwww.web4residents.org.ukfor more information or telephone01277 844242.HalloweenGuy Fawkes NightInternational DayOCT31Halloween is the day ofactivities such as trickor-treating,attendingcostume parties,carving jack-o’-lanterns,bonfires, apple bobbing, visitinghaunted attractions, playingpranks, telling scary stories, andwatching horror films.NOVGuy Fawkes Nightoriginates from a failedGunpowder Plot of1605; to assassinateKing James I. GuyFawkes was caught guardingbarrels of gunpowder beneath theHouse of Lords. Bonfires were litto celebrate the King’s survivaland often an effigy, or Guy, is puton the fire pictured here, at theBillericay Fireworks Spectacular.5A day of internationalobservance to raisepublic awareness ofwomen around theworld subjected toviolence.NOV2510
web4residents.org.ukResidents firstOur way of saying thank youWhat is the STARCARDReward Scheme?The STARCARD Reward Scheme wasintroduced to thank Swan residents who paytheir rent on time and keep to their tenancyconditions. Unfortunately it does not extendto those residents who have a licence,leaseholders or those who hold a tenancywith Newham Council, as it is only forresidents who hold a Swan tenancy.How do I qualifyfor the STARCARDReward Scheme?It’s really easy, you just have to be ableto say yes to the following conditions:I have a Swan tenancyI have not owed more than fourweeks rent in the last six months(excluding pending HousingBenefit Payments)My home and garden are in aclean and tidy conditionI have no outstanding legalactions against meThere have been no provenreports of Anti-Social Behaviouragainst anyone living in my homeMy annual gas safety check hasbeen completed within timeMy home is owned andmanaged by SwanI do not live in short-termaccommodation (e.g. NHS, Foyer)I have kept to all my tenancyconditions for the last six monthsIf you have said yes to all theseconditions, you qualify for the schemeand can enter our fabulouscompetition. If you cannot say yes toall the conditions or have anyquestions regarding the criteria pleasecontact your Neighbourhood Officer,who will be able to tell you whatsteps you will need to take to qualify.For frequently asked questions, goto www.web4residents.org.ukClick on ‘Informing You’ and it’s onthe right-hand side.Qualifying tenants will receivetheir next £10 upload on theirSTARCARD in late summer.Find out how much is on yourSTARCARD: Call 0845 640 0884 andkey in your card number - easy!Last month’s winners!Mrs. Moore, Basildonwon a TVMr. and Mrs. Doherty, East Tilburywon a TrampolineMrs. Rozee, Laindonwon a PlayStationMs. Machon, Londonwon an iPodMr. and Mrs Ellis, Basildonwon a Mobile PhoneMrs. Boyce, Hainaultwon £200 on her STARCARDwww.swan.org.uk For further details call 0300 303 250011
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