News 2008

Move over Nigella Lawson! The Mayor of Chesham, Cllr Alison Pirouet, took time out from her busy schedule to cook a delicious Christmas lunch for local senior citizens.

The digital age has turned the generation gap into a chasm. However, computers are bringing several generations back together at Cromwell House, a sheltered scheme in Chesham run by Paradigm Housing.

Super Secret Santa Linda Lancaster and her team at Paradigm Housing peer over a wall of festive shoeboxes stuffed with Christmas gifts.

Jessica Woodward-Hays can't believe she has a new kitchen for Christmas, including units with a new sink, granite-effect tops, new tiles, paint and flooring.

December 2008 marks the 20th anniversary of the transfer of some 4,500 homes and families from Chiltern District Council to the Chiltern Hundreds Housing Association.

A lively party to celebrate the Muslim holiday of Eid was enjoyed by staff at Paradigm Housing's headquarters in Amersham Dec 5.

A ground-breaking event held on November 19 heralded the start of a new affordable housing development at Grove House, Waltham Cross.

This year's wet summer couldn't dampen the spirits of the tenants of Chelsea House, in Leighton Buzzard, even though it ruined their garden project.

An innovative silver surfer programme using high school IT students as long-term support is being launched at Cromwell House in Chesham.

Paradigm's day of free advice to beat the credit crunch was enthusiastically received by members of the public seeking help.

How would you react if a resident or tenant made homophobic remarks in front of you? What, if anything should you do if you were concerned a gay couple might get a frosty reception when they move into sheltered accommodation?

"My name is John Smith and I arrived at the end of April this year. I have previously served older people, and those with disabilities in Amersham, Chesham, Harrow, and Maidenhead.

Members of staff from Connaught and Paradigm gave up a Saturday during April to carry out some much needed work to the grounds of Woodrow High House in Amersham, Buckinghamshire.

Good news - Paradigm Housing Group has now signed up to Homeswapper. This is a national based website that allows tenants of Housing Associations and Councils to register free and to search for a mutual exchange

Free advice to beat the credit crunch will be offered at an Open Day organised by Paradigm Housing, Thursday October 30.