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Ashtons Green Allotments have been given an extra layer of security, thanks to Helena Propertycare.

Helena’s Propertycare staff installed a whopping 115 metres of steel fencing at the eco-friendly

site, as part of the team’s ‘Giving Something Back’ scheme.

Propertycare’s Paul Cooney and Stephen Callery volunteered to erect the fencing after vandals broke into the site, damaging several garden sheds. Within two weeks, the Propertycare pair had installed robust ‘Palisade’ fencing around the perimeter of the allotment site, based off Malvern Road.

Reg Massey, from Ashtons Green Community Allotments Association, said:

“The partnership project has been fantastic from start to finish – it’s amazing how much

better the allotment area looks with the

new fencing. Paul and Stephen worked really hard – and their workmanship has been to the highest standards.”

Ashtons Green Allotments has gone from strength-to-strength over the past 18 months. The site received a radical revamp in 2009 when the size of the allotments was doubled, additional plots created, and a community centre was built using vital funding from Helena, St Helens Council and other community partners.

Do you need a venue for a community project? Or perhaps you fancy a bit of peace? Why not head over to the allotments and take in the beautiful green scene.

For more information about the allotments, contact Pauline Vass, Community Engagement Officer, on 01744 63 73 83.

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A Helena tenant has been highlighting the housing needs of the north West at the House of commons.Bernadette Lynch met with a group of MPs to provide a resident’s perspective on housing in the North West region. She also highlighted the significant impact that partnership working between community volunteers, Helena Homes and other public service providers, has had on the Parr area.

Bernie, who is Chairperson of Tickle Avenue Tenants and Residents Association (TRA), said: “It truly was an honour for me to represent the people of Parr at Westminster. For many years, local volunteers have worked with Helena, re:new and other key partners like St Helens Council and Merseyside Police, to tackle key community issues and build a safer, healthier, happier Parr community. It was fantastic to have the opportunity to share our achievements and experiences with the very people who are governing our country.”

Rob Young, Helena Chief Executive, added: “Bernie is a great ambassador for Parr – and indeed St Helens. She is passionate about the Parr community and the work that she does, and always gives honest views, speaking from the heart.”

Fancy yourself as the next Stevie G, Wayne Rooney or Jamie Carragher?

Young people in Sutton can show off their soccer skills and join a brand new football team.

Supported by Helena Homes and Merseyside Police, the team brings together footy-mad Sutton residents, aged 10-16.

Team members are split into two age categories - 10-13 years and 14-16 years. Footballers of all abilities are welcome.

So if you’re any good at dribbling, crossing, heading, striking or defending, or you like to pass and move, then get involved.

To join the team, or to tell us about a young person who might want to take part, contact Tony Field (Merseyside Police) on 0151 777 6057, or Lisa Bennison (Helena Homes) on 01744 63 73 83 for details.

New Sutton Football Team Kicks Off!

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New Street reSideNtS iNvited to JoiN New trA Do you live on the New Street Estate? Would you like to have your say and make a positive change in your area?

Helena is encouraging community volunteers to join a brand new Tenants and Residents Association (TRA) on New Street Estate.

TRA members will take the lead in organising community events and activities, highlighting neighbourhood issues and, most importantly, bringing back good old-fashioned community spirit to the estate.

Tenants and residents groups are a great way to meet new people and share your ideas – any time you can spare is greatly appreciated.

So why not share your enthusiasm and passion for your estate by joining the New Street Tenants and Residents Association (TRA).

For details, contact Pauline Vass, Community Engagement Officer, on 01744 63 73 83.

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Helena east OpensA Helena Homes neighbourhood office has been revamped to make it more welcoming and user-friendly.

The office on Newton Road, Derbyshire Hill, has been given a brand new look and name following a major refurbishment.

Helena East offers tenants the chance to get advice and support on a range of issues, from community safety, tenancy management and employment, to health and well-being and the environment.

The new office boasts brand new meeting rooms, providing a comfortable environment for tenants to meet with Helena staff or to use for free to meet with their community groups.

Helena Launches Local Access Point in SuttonSutton tenants can catch up with their Helena Neighbourhood Team at a brand new Local Access Point.

The weekly session will offer tenants the chance to raise neighbourhood issues, get advice, or discuss confidential matters with Helena neighbourhood officers and other key public service providers.

The Sutton Local Access Point is held every Wednesday, from 11am-12.15pm, at All Saints Church, Ellamsbridge Road, Sutton.

For more information, contact Lisa Bennison, Neighbourhood Officer, on 01744 63 73 83.

sutton residents are being invited to give their neighbourhood a super spring-clean this easter.

sutton smile is organising a special community clean-up event to get the area ready for the coming spring season. Brushes, brooms and other handy cleaning tools will be supplied on the day.

all you need to bring is your energy, enthusiasm and a good sense of humour to this sutton smile easter event.

For full details, contact your local neighbourhood Officer, lisa Bennison, on 01744 63 73 83.

to find out more about the sutton smile community project visit www.suttonsmile.co.uk

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A Helena tenant has won a ‘Local Hero’ award for her volunteering activities.

Betty Travis, from Parr, scooped the ‘Contribution to the Community’ accolade at the Wish FM Awards.

Betty, who is Chair of The Avenues Tenants and Residents Association (TRA), has worked tirelessly on behalf of her community for many years. She has set up clubs and activities for young people, organised environmental days to brighten up the local environment, and she was the driving force behind the award-winning ‘Moss Lodge’ community project, which has helped to bring a strong community spirit back to The Avenues Estate.

Betty said: “It is a great honour to receive this award for all the hard work I have put into the community – I have loved every minute of it.”

Local hero Betty was nominated for the award by Helena Neighbourhood Officer, Brian Middlehurst, and Community Engagement Officer, Pauline Vass.

Brian said: “We have worked with Betty for a long time and all know the effort she puts into to making The Avenues a better place to live. So we are delighted that Betty’s commitment and dedication to her estate has been recognised by Wish FM and the St Helens community.”

Wish fm Award for local Hero Betty

Staff move into the new Helena East office

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Parr, Sutton, Clock face & Derbyshire Hill

AprilSHootS - PARREvery Wednesday 11.30am – 2pm. SureStart Children’s Centre, Ashtons Green Drive, Parr. Contact Andy Cave, 01744 63 73 83

Every Wednesday 1.30pm – 2.55pm Salvation Army, Tickle Avenue, Parr. Contact Andy Cave, 01744 63 73 83

SHootS - PARR/DERbySHIRE HILL Every Wednesday, 4.30pm – 6.30pm Bold Miners Neighbourhood Centre, Fleet Lane, Derbyshire Hill. Contact Andy Cave, 01744 63 73 83

Get all your tasty, low-cost fruit and veg from the Shoots food club.

bRuSH StRokES At tHE LEAF Every Tuesday 10am – 12noon The Leaf Centre, Four Acre Lane. Contact The Leaf Centre on 01744 627892 or email info@theleafcentre.com for details

Join Brush Strokes and explore the wonders of watercolour painting.

EStAtE WALkAboutTuesday, April 12, 10am New Street Estate Walkabout, meeting at Ridgewood Drive. Contact Lisa Bennison on 01744 637383 / 07515 191729

RAmP RIDERS Tuesday, April 12, 10am – 4pm Ramp Riders Skate Park at St Theresa’s Four Acre. Contact Pauline Vass on 01744 675680 / 07920 768571

Thursday, April 14, 10am – 4pm Ramp Riders Skate Park at New Street Estate (venue to be confirmed) Contact Pauline Vass on 01744 675680 / 07920 768571

Enjoy hours of fun on your bikes, boards and skates at Ramp Riders.

CuStomER ExCELLENCE tAStER DAyThursday, April 14, from 11am - 2pm The World Of Glass, St Helens Town Centre. Contact Hannah Fitzhenry on 01744 671557 or text 07525 766 283

EStAtE WALkAboutThursday, April 14, 10.30am Field Road Estate Walkabout, meeting at Field Road Community Room. Contact Val Guard on 01744 637383 / 07810 831556

INFINIty DANCE CLubTuesday, April 19, 6pm - 7pm Sutton Cricket and Tennis Club, New Street. Contact Lisa Bennison on 01744 637383 / 07515 191729

RAmP RIDERS Tuesday, April 19, 10am – 4pm Ramp Riders Skate Park at Derbyshire Hill Youth Club, Derbyshire Hill Road. Contact Pauline Vass on 01744 675680 / 07920 768571

EStAtE WALkAbout Wednesday, April 20, 10am Allanson Street Estate Walkabout, meeting at Allanson Street School. Contact Kim O’Connor on 01744 637383 / 07989 546600

Wednesday, April 20, 11am Cherry Tree Drive Estate Walkabout, meeting at Barlow Grove. Contact Paul Reddington on 01744 637383 / 07515 191734

INFINIty DANCE CLubTuesday, April 26, 6pm - 7pm Sutton Cricket and Tennis Club, New Street. Contact Lisa Bennison on 01744 637383 / 07515 191729

may EStAtE WALkAboutTuesday, May 10, 10am

New Street Estate Walkabout, meeting at

Ridgewood Drive. Contact Lisa Bennison on

01744 637383 / 07515 191729

Thursday, May 12, 11am

Tickle Avenue Estate Walkabout, meeting at

the Salvation Army. Contact Colin Goldthorpe on

01744 677014 / 07850 289120

Tuesday, May 17, 10am

The Avenues Estate Walkabout, meeting at Moss

Lodge, Sexton Avenue. Contact Brian Middlehurst

on 01744 637383 / 07515 191766

Wednesday, May 18, 11am

Mount Pleasant Estate Walkabout, meeting at

Moore Avenue. Contact Paul Reddington on

01744 637383 / 07515 191734

Thursday, May 26, 1.30pm

Four Acre Estate Walkabout, meeting at

Helena Millersdale Office. Contact Val Guard

on 01744 637383 / 07810 831556 /

Peter Edwards on 01744 637383 / 07515 191730

juneEStAtE WALkAboutWednesday, June 1, 10am

Stocks Avenue Estate Walkabout, meeting

at Evelyn Avenue. Contact Lisa Bennison on

01744 637383 / 07515 191729

Tuesday, June 8, 10am

New Street Estate Walkabout, meeting at

Ridgewood Drive. Contact Lisa Bennison

on 01744 637383 / 07515 191729

Wednesday, June 15, 10am Allanson Street Estate Walkabout, meeting at Allanson Street School. Contact Kim O’Connor on 01744 637383 / 07989 546600

Wednesday, June 15, 11am Cherry Tree Drive Estate Walkabout, meeting at Barlow Grove. Contact Paul Reddington on 01744 637383 / 07515 191734

Wednesday, June 22, 1.30pm Ashtons Green Estate Walkabout, meeting at Ashtons Green shops. Contact Steve Moore on 01744 637383 / 07850 288436

juLYEStAtE WALkAboutTuesday, July 5, 10.30am Sutton Manor Estate Walkabout, meeting at Sutton Manor Primary School. Contact Peter Edwards on 01744 637383 / 07515 191730

Thursday, July 7, 10am Old Sutton Estate Walkabout, meeting at Hoghton Close. Contact Lisa Bennison on 01744 637383 / 07515 191729

Tuesday, July 12, 10am New Street Estate Walkabout, meeting at Ridgewood Drive. Contact Lisa Bennison on 01744 637383 / 07515 191729

Thursday, July 14, 10.30am Field Road Estate Walkabout, meeting at Field Road Community Room. Contact Val Guard on 01744 637383 / 07810 831556

Thursday, July 14, 11am Tickle Avenue Estate Walkabout, meeting at the Salvation Army. Contact Colin Goldthorpe on 01744 677014 / 07850 289120

Tuesday, July 19, 10am The Avenues Estate Walkabout, meeting at Moss Lodge, Sexton Avenue. Contact Brian Middlehurst on 07515 191766

Wednesday, July 20, 10am Allanson Street Estate Walkabout, meeting at Allanson Street School. Contact Kim O’Connor on 01744 637383 / 07989 546600

Wednesday, July 20, 11am Mount Pleasant Estate Walkabout, meeting at Moore Avenue. Contact Paul Reddington on 01744 637383 / 07515 191734

Tuesday, July 26, 10am Malvern Road Estate Walkabout, meeting at Broad Oak Primary School. Contact Brian Middlehurst on 01744 637383 / 07515 191766

Thursday, July 28, 1.30pm Four Acre Estate Walkabout, meeting at Helena Millersdale Office. Contact Val Guard on 01744 637383 / 07810 831556 / Peter Edwards on 01744 637383 / 07515 191730

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