http://www.accordha.org.ukAccord Housing Association NewsCopyright 2010 Accord Housing AssociationRSSviaXmlTextWriter v1.0Thu, 22 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT30http://www.accordha.org.uk/news_1_Go-Green-to-save-money-and-develop-your-career-with-FREE-training!.aspxWant to: Save money on fuel bills? Know more about Climate Change? Help your community cut its CO2? Develop newskills and job opportunities?Sat, 31 Jul 2010 07:04:11 GMThttp://www.accordha.org.uk/news_2_Make-a-Difference-AT-THE-TOP!.aspxOver the last few months we have worked with our existing Board Members and interested residents to look at the way residents are able to get involved and become Board Members of the Accord Group. Sat, 31 Jul 2010 07:04:11 GMThttp://www.accordha.org.uk/news_4_Shropshire-Care-Scheme-welcomes-Iceland-carers.aspxStaff from a Shropshire care scheme will open their doors to carers from Iceland this weekend to showcase a revolutionary care initiative being used at the scheme.Sat, 31 Jul 2010 07:04:11 GMThttp://www.accordha.org.uk/news_5_Accord-thanks-local-heroes-following-flat-fire.aspxA Black Country-based housing association will say thank you next week to the ‘local heroes’ that helped residents affected by a blaze at a block of flats.Sat, 31 Jul 2010 07:04:11 GMThttp://www.accordha.org.uk/news_6_Day-Centre-art-work-features-in-national-calander.aspxWorks of art created by two members of a Shropshire day centre have been chosen to feature in a UK-wide care calendar.Sat, 31 Jul 2010 07:04:11 GMThttp://www.accordha.org.uk/news_7_Fit-for-the-Future!-600-residents-to-be-trained-in-Climate-Change.aspxA unique £200,000 project to train 600 Midland residents in ‘going green’ and employ 20 Community Climate Change Champions has been launched.Sat, 31 Jul 2010 07:04:11 GMThttp://www.accordha.org.uk/news_8_Tasting-Success!-Scheme's-catering-gets-top-marks.aspxTwo Telford care schemes have proved they have the recipe for success by scooping 5 stars for their food service. Sat, 31 Jul 2010 07:04:11 GMThttp://www.accordha.org.uk/news_9_Jobs-for-young-people!.aspxAre you aged 18-24, enjoy meeting other young people and want to develop communication and IT skills? Then why not join our team of paid Citizen Digital Mentors?Sat, 31 Jul 2010 07:04:11 GMThttp://www.accordha.org.uk/news_10_Midlands-Housing-Group-launches-new-website.aspxOne of the largest housing associations in the West Midlands has launched a brand new website designed with the help of its residents.Sat, 31 Jul 2010 07:04:11 GMThttp://www.accordha.org.uk/news_11_Step-Up!-Free-exercise-classes-for-older-people.aspxOlder people with dementia in Shropshire are being encouraged to take up free exercise sessions in a bid to improve their balance and strength.Sat, 31 Jul 2010 07:04:11 GMThttp://www.accordha.org.uk/news_12_Former-Brownfield-Site-now-flagship-£7m-care-complex.aspxA former brownfield site in Wolverhampton has been transformed into a state-of the-art £7M sheltered housing scheme with homes now available for the over 55s. Sat, 31 Jul 2010 07:04:11 GMThttp://www.accordha.org.uk/news_17_Welcome-to-the-Accord-Group-website.aspxWelcome message from Group Chief Executive Dr Chris HandySat, 31 Jul 2010 07:04:11 GMThttp://www.accordha.org.uk/news_13_Project-launched-to-help-people-with-dementia-stay-in-own-homes.aspxA unique pilot project has been launched to help people with dementia to live at home rather than go into residential care by assisting them with day-to-day tasks like paying bills. Sat, 31 Jul 2010 07:04:11 GMThttp://www.accordha.org.uk/news_18_Welcome-to-the-new-Accord-Housing-Association-website.aspxWelcome to the new Accord Housing Association website from Chief Executive Lakhbir JaspalSat, 31 Jul 2010 07:04:11 GMThttp://www.accordha.org.uk/news_14_Lessons-in-beauty!-Pupils-pamper-pensioners-in-Walsall-.aspxOlder residents at a sheltered housing scheme in Walsall will be treated to free beauty treatments this week by students from a local secondary school.Sat, 31 Jul 2010 07:04:11 GMThttp://www.accordha.org.uk/news_15_Mayor-to-meet-residents-at-new-older-people’s-complex.aspxThe Mayor of Wolverhampton will launch a new £7M sheltered housing scheme this week that is transforming the lives of older people in the City. Sat, 31 Jul 2010 07:04:11 GMThttp://www.accordha.org.uk/news_16_Youngsters-design-the-town-of-the-future!.aspxA group of schoolchildren will tomorrow (Weds) re-design Walsall in an attempt to cut crime, make roads safer and develop facilities for young people.Sat, 31 Jul 2010 07:04:11 GMThttp://www.accordha.org.uk/news_19_Patricia-picked-by-partnership-to-be-Enterprise-Champion.aspxA Walsall manager has been chosen by a leading education business partnership to visit schools across the borough to talk to students about budgeting and the world of work.Sat, 31 Jul 2010 07:04:11 GMThttp://www.accordha.org.uk/news_20_Free-day-trip-for-residents.aspxAccord Housing Association residents are being invited to an action-packed fun day out next month. Sat, 31 Jul 2010 07:04:11 GMThttp://www.accordha.org.uk/news_21_Residents-urged-to-kick-off-their-shoes-for-Accord-day-out.aspxHundreds of families invited to Accord's annual residents' daySat, 31 Jul 2010 07:04:11 GMThttp://www.accordha.org.uk/news_24_Appeal-for-volunteers-to-help-make-a-difference-to-the-lives-of-older-people.aspxVolunteers are being sought to help raise vital funds to pay for day trips and activities for more than 100 pensioners in Shropshire.Sat, 31 Jul 2010 07:04:11 GMThttp://www.accordha.org.uk/news_25_Birmingham-is-Our-Home-–-stories-from-across-the-World-.aspxA unique project telling the amazing personal stories of more than a dozen Birmingham folk who came to settle in the city from across the globe will go on tour from next month.Sat, 31 Jul 2010 07:04:11 GMThttp://www.accordha.org.uk/news_26_Tameside-day-centre-to-hold-volunteer-open-day-this-week.aspxCoffee, cake and caring will be on the menu at a day centre this week when they open their doors to tell people about chances to volunteer at the centre.Sat, 31 Jul 2010 07:04:11 GMThttp://www.accordha.org.uk/news_27_Accord-help-raise-awareness-of-elder-abuse-with-fun-day-out.aspxAccord Care and Support will be taking part in World Elder Abuse Awareness day this Saturday (12th) with a day of fundraising, food and entertainment to increase awareness of elder abuse across Telford.Sat, 31 Jul 2010 07:04:11 GMThttp://www.accordha.org.uk/news_28_Pupils-score-with-World-Cup-charity-challenge.aspxPupils from across schools in Walsall kicked off the World Cup by competing to devise the best football-themed charity fundraising campaign.Sat, 31 Jul 2010 07:04:11 GMThttp://www.accordha.org.uk/news_30_Walsall-pupils-Go-4-Gold-at-a-fun-day-event-this-weekend.aspxPupils from across Walsall have been planning and arranging a fun-day filled with dancing, music and sport and games this weekend.Sat, 31 Jul 2010 07:04:11 GMThttp://www.accordha.org.uk/news_31_Accord-shortlisted-as-finalist-for-the-2010-Sustainable-Housing-Awards-.aspxA housing group that manages more than 11,000 homes across the Midlands has been shortlisted for two national eco awards.Sat, 31 Jul 2010 07:04:11 GMThttp://www.accordha.org.uk/news_32_Day-centre-to-trial-memory-‘unlocking’-dementia-technology.aspxMillbrook Day Centre will pilot the innovative reminiscence therapy software for 2 weeks. Walsall, Solihull and Newcastle-under-Lyme will also try out the technology over the next month. Sat, 31 Jul 2010 07:04:11 GMThttp://www.accordha.org.uk/news_33_Walsall-business-start-up-centre-creates-40-jobs.aspxA former historic Walsall industrial HQ transformed into an enterprise hub has helped more than a dozen businesses get off the ground, creating 40 jobs.Sat, 31 Jul 2010 07:04:11 GMThttp://www.accordha.org.uk/news_34_Fair-loans--Accord-teams-up-with-My-Home-Finance.aspxThe Accord Group has teamed up with a not-for-profit social enterprise to promote ‘fair’ loans.Sat, 31 Jul 2010 07:04:11 GMT