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17 Sep ng homes offices will be closing for the Glasgow September weekend ng homes' offices will be closing over the Glasgow September weekend (Friday 27 Sept - Monday 30 Sept 2024). Here's how to get in touch if you need us over the weekend.
10 Sep Join us at ng homes' Community Networking Breakfast on 20 September MONTHLY Community Networking Breakfasts, hosted by ng homes, continue to be a huge success in bringing together people and organisations. Join us at the next one - Friday 20 September. Keep reading to find out more!
13 Jun Stay Water Safe this Summer As the summer holidays approach, it can be tempted to enjoy a dip in a river or loch. Remind yourself and others of important water safety tips to ensure everyone enjoys a safe and happy summer.
20 May Community networking going strong at monthly 'Breakfasts' - join us Friday 31 May! MONTHLY Community Networking Breakfasts, hosted by ng homes, continue to be a huge success in bringing together people and organisations. Find out more!
17 May ng homes offices will be closing for the Late May Bank Holiday Our offices will be closed over the late May bank holiday - here's how to get in touch if you need us.
02 May SHR Engagement Plan for ng homes The Scottish Housing Regulator has published an updated engagement plan for North Glasgow Housing Association.
29 Apr Giving back: charities benefit from ng group staff fundraising Two great causes recently benefitted from the fundraising efforts of staff at ng homes.
16 Apr DIFFERabled raises awareness about neuro-diversity through Karen Dunbar's School of RAP. Learn more about how DIFFERabled are working with ng homes to support the North Glasgow community and highlighting challenges faced by those living with neuro-divergent conditions.
02 Apr Let's talk! Take part in our 'Getting to Know You' tenant survey ... Have a few moments? We are looking to hear your thoughts in our Getting to Know You survey - read on to learn more!
26 Mar Partnership supports new cycling opportunities for ng homes tenants. A partnership with Scottish Cycling and their flagship programme, Rock Up & Ride, is supporting new cycling opportunities for ng homes tenants.
19 Mar Connecting with support and resources at ng homes' Community Networking Breakfasts ng homes monthly Community Networking Breakfasts bring together a diverse range of people and organisations from North Glasgow to share resources and experiences. Find out more about upcoming sessions here!
29 Feb Staying connected: getting online with social tariffs An internet connection is essential for communication, information, and entertainment. Social tariffs offer discounted broadband deals for customers receiving certain benefits. Find out more!
21 Feb Glasgow Celebrates Year of the Dragon in George Square Glasgow celebrated the Year of the Dragon in George Square with vibrant colours and performances by traditional dancers and musicians on Sunday 18 February. The event, organized by Chinese Cultural Welfare Society Scotland, was a huge success, featuring tradition and cultural performances.
14 Feb Join Glasgow's Chinese New Year celebrations this Sunday 18 February Glasgow's Chinese New Year celebrations will take place in George Square on Sunday 18 February. The event will feature dragon and lion dancers, a parade, and traditional lion dance and eye-dotting ceremony. Find out more about this year's celebrations!
14 Feb Building community: Activate students celebrate a successful course in North Glasgow. Ten students are celebrating their success, graduating recently from Activate, a community development course delivered by Glasgow University.
08 Feb Our next Community Information & Advice Open Day is coming soon! Mark those calendars! Our next Community Information and Advice Open Day will be Tuesday 27 February 2024 at Saracen House, Possilpark. Click here to learn more about the Open Day!
15 Jan ng homes offers energy assistance to tenants through new partnership ng homes has partnered with The Wise Group to offer energy advice to tenants. The partnership offers ng homes tenants access to a wide range of services, including assistance with billing issues, applying for funding to help with energy debt and more.
12 Dec ng homes retains Customer Service Excellence (CSE) award A recent review has found that ng homes continue to meet the Customer Service Excellence Standard. Read more about the positive review here.
07 Dec Community Information and Advice Day: Access Support and Stay Warm This Festive Season ng homes is hosting a Community Information and Advice Day to share support available during the festive period. Find free access to advice, one-on-one sessions with energy advisors, information about support services and more.
04 Dec North News 65 is here! Issue 65 of North News is now available to read online! We have loads of updates, community news and stories, helpful information and ng news! You can read this issue online and from your smart device!
02 Nov Staying safe this Bonfire Night Bonfire Night is just around the corner - we've gathered tips and advice to help everyone have a safe and enjoyable evening.
27 Sep Doors open! Join ng homes Monday 2 October for our next Community Information and Advice Open Day. Have a question? Here's your chance to learn more - from what's going on in your community to local support agencies and organisations. All are welcome!
11 Apr Park a vehicle in Springburn? Gully cleaning affecting parking on Springburn streets from 12 April. The Gully Cleaning Programme for Springburn neighbourhoods is scheduled to commence tomorrow (12 April) & is due to complete 27 April. Local (street) parking will be affected.
Click here to learn more.
04 Apr Saracen Street update The latest updates regarding Saracen Street.
04 Apr On Universal Credit? Don't forget to update your journal. On Universal Credit and claiming costs to pay rent? Tell DWP about any increase in rent or you could miss out on benefits. Click here to find out more.
03 Apr Modern Apprentice Opportunity with ng homes and Glasgow Guarantee Click here to learn more & apply!
22 Mar National Emergency Mobile Phone Alerts To Be Tested On 23 April A test message will be issued to mobile phones across the UK, including in Scotland, as part of a UK-wide test of the service on Sunday 23 April. Keep reading to learn more.
06 Feb February wellbeing sessions FREE online wellbeing sessions are being offered by Lifelink throughout February. Classes are free for Glasgow residents to attend - click here to learn more!
03 Feb Back to School - Supporting the a 'Developing the Young Workforce' careers fair ng homes heads 'back to school' in support of Developing the Young Workforce careers fair
22 Nov Join the Scottish Housing Regulator’s National Panel Add your voice to the National Panel of Tenants and Service Users! Join the
Scottish Housing Regulator’s National Panel and help improve social landlord
services.
Scottish Fire and Rescue Service share firework and bonfire safety advice Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) have published firework safety advice to keep you safe ahead of bonfire night on 5th November.
06 Oct Fuel Support Grant The Glasgow City Council Fuel Support Project aims to help individuals and families with top-up payments, advice and assistance.
06 May Rent over the festive period We know that money may be tight at this time of year and you may be tempted to spend your rent money on other things, but please remember that your rent still needs to be paid. Please speak to your Housing Officer if you foresee any problems.
Heating our homes, reducing bills, creating new jobs - and saving the planet Bailie Jacqueline McLaren, Councillor for the Canal Ward, visited ng homes' multi-storey flats along with delegates from COP26 to see first-hand a newly installed District Heating System.
Furniture donation made to North Glasgow primary school ng homes partnered up with SHARE to assist with a donation of furniture to Saracen Primary School. This is an excellent example of great partnership working across the community!
John Devine appointed as ng homes’ new CEO as Robert Tamburrini retires Following the recent recruitment process John Devine, former Deputy CEO (Regeneration) at ng homes, will take on the role of CEO in September 2021 as Robert Tamburrini retires after 28 years of service.
North Glasgow community supported by incredible Angels of the North Do you believe in Angels? At ng homes we certainly do. During these challenging times there has been evidence of ‘Angels’ living amongst us who have been giving their time to support members of the North Glasgow community. ng homes would like to take this opportunity to say thank you to the incredible volunteers who are supporting the North Glasgow community during this crisis.
Possilpark Traders rise to COVID challenge Since lockdown was announced, the community has come together to support each other and many of the local traders have stepped up to the challenges lockdown has posed. They have been working alongside ng homes' Regeneration Department in providing food and other support in responding to community needs.
Kind Glasgow woman donates handmade facemasks to Angels of the North In North Glasgow we have an incredible group of volunteers who are supporting their local community. When Briege, a young Glasgow woman, heard about this she wanted to help and got in touch with ng homes to say that she was making 'home made masks' and would like to donate some to the volunteers.
Happy Mid-Autumn Festival! ng homes wishes you and your families our Best Wishes for the Mid-Autumn Festival!
Fire safety quiz helping you to stay safe at home The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) have launched a new fire safety quiz online to help you stay safe at home.
Macmillan @ Glasgow Libraries launches new cancer support phone service Going through cancer can be a lonely and isolating experience at any time, and the pandemic has made life even more difficult. A new cancer support phone service has been set up in response to this and to support people living with or beyond cancer, their family, friends or carers, and people who are bereaved.
Glasgow Lord Provost thanks businesses and volunteers supporting North Glasgow community during pandemic Glasgow Lord Provost, Philip Braat, recently visited North Glasgow to meet with some amazing businesses, groups and volunteers to say ‘Thank You’ for supporting the community throughout the pandemic.
How Scotcash supported customers and staff in 2020/21 Scotcash has published its Annual Report 2020-21 highlighting how they have worked hard to protect and support customers and staff during the pandemic.