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Our Independent Living Schemes provide residents over the age of 55 with the perfect balance of independence and support in a community setting. From town-based apartments to village bungalows, residents can enjoy their own space, excellent communal facilities, and a busy social calendar.

Hear from the Sustainability Team about the results from their recent survey and what will happen with the feedback received from residents. They share more about what they are working on behind the scenes and plans for implementing the suggestions and useful information that was gleaned from the Sustainability Survey 2024.

Preparing for the winter months is key to minimising the effects of the change in seasons. We’ve put together a list of tips to help you feel well equipped.

Each year, we publish an Annual Report to Residents, so we can measure and show how the business is performing. These are  published on our website   and are available for anyone to read and see where we are achieving well and some areas for focus in the coming years.

In partnership with AGE UK Bucks, we launched the first of our Coffee, Cake, and Company afternoons at Woodlands, one of our Independent Living Schemes in Haddenham earlier this year. 

When house prices are high, it can be difficult getting your foot on the property ladder. However, Shared Ownership may be the answer if you're not quite ready to purchase a property outright.

The results are in, and we’re excited to reveal the winners of this year’s Great Gardens Competition! With so many impressive entries, it was a tough decision for our judges, but three exceptional gardens stood out for our categories: Best Overall Garden, Best Communal Garden, and Best Edible Garden.

Gas Safety Week is an annual initiative to raise awareness about gas safety and the necessity of regular maintenance.

Your experience as a resident is a top priority for us so it is vital that we listen to your feedback and develop improved ways of working. Understanding customer experience is an important part of developing our services, so each month, we ask a sample of residents to provide feedback on a variety of service areas including Repairs and Tenancy Services.

With the summer holidays coming to an end, we’ve been reflecting on the series of exciting events specially curated for our younger residents and families. From a family day at Thomley and Odds Farm Park, to a craft workshop our events this year have been a hit!

This year, our Sustainability Team has been busy launching the new ‘Warm Home Improvements’ programme, dedicated to enhancing living spaces by making them warmer, more comfortable, and more sustainable for both current and future generations.

Last year, we reintroduced the Friday Night Project, a free football club for local residents in collaboration with Inspired Sport, at a new venue to engage young people in our community. The initiative offers free sessions every Friday for 11-17 year-olds, divided into younger and older groups.