30th October - 3rd November 2023

👮‍♀️ Our Community Engagement Officers started the week with a pop-up in Deepdale. They were joined by two PCSOs who cover the area, plus our Early Action Officer, Amanda. As well as chatting to tenants about any issues and sharing involvement opportunities, the team enjoyed spotting some spooky Halloween decorations!

🧙‍♀️ The Halloween theme continued later in the week at Ingolcroft, where residents enjoyed a Halloween quiz and bingo – our team were there to chat and let people know about events and activities they can join in with.

❄️ The first of two Winter Warmer sessions for tenants was held on Wednesday, and really helped the people who came along. There was an air-fryer cookery demo from Beanstalk Food and Cookery energy and money advice from National Energy Action, Green Doctors and our Tenancy Support team, plus everyone who attended was given a winter warmer pack, including a draft excluder, hot-water bottle, thermal mug, fleece blanket and more to help keep toasty in the colder weather. There was also a raffle for the chance to win a slow cooker – perfect for a warming stew or soup!

👨‍🍳 On Thursday, residents at Chapelfold enjoyed a session delivered by Lancashire Adult Learning, where they learned how to make a delicious corned beef hash using just a microwave!

🎮 One lucky winner received her prize voucher for coming 3rd in our online Halloween game, Groovy Graveyard. The game was available via our Tenant Hub – click here to find out how to join: https://shorturl.at/eQTUY

🍂 It’s the time of year to start tidying the garden, and our GreenCare team have been out in our communities completing their winter pruning – pictured are Operatives Pat and John who’d been making our Moor Nook allotment site look smart. The timing was perfect, as Engagement Officer Sharon was showing the site to someone interested in taking a plot.

Phew – another busy week!