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Residents were welcomed into their new homes at Guilsfield near Welshpool this week. The properties, which include 28 timber-framed, energy-efficient houses and apartments, have been built by Williams Homes on behalf of ClwydAlyn, in partnership with Powys County Council and Welsh Government.

DFN Project SEARCH is a nationally recognised employability programme which supports young adults with learning differences to spend a year with a host workplace. Designed to help young people reach their full potential, and to give employers the opportunity to see it too, the programme is facilitated by a partnership between two charities, DFN and Hft. For interns, the aim is to build readiness for the workplace and nurture life skills like confidence and independence.

Congratulations are in order for golfing champion Gladys Hughes, (pictured on the right) who claimed first place in the Royal Oak Bowl at Betwys-Y-Coed Golf Club earlier this month.

Alex, Hannah and Emma are celebrating a huge personal and professional achievement; graduation from their successful DFN Project Search internships with Denbighshire-based housing association, ClwydAlyn.

A charity six-a-side football tournament organised by ClwydAlyn’s Sports and Social (SAS) committee has raised an impressive £1,500 for local hospice, St Kentigern, which provides end-of-life and residential palliative care.

A new report published by Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW), has praised Chirk Court Care Home in Chirk near Wrexham, for its “homely, comfortable environment”, “outstanding spaces where people can safely and freely access nature”, “strong governance” and, “thorough training, and a valued, competent staff team”.

A new residential scheme in Rhyl which supports homeless parents to prioritise the health and wellbeing of themselves and their children, has hosted a busy open day.

Staff from Denbighshire-based housing association, ClwydAlyn, are aiming to put homelessness in the spotlight once again, with their twelfth annual ‘Big Sleepout’, an event to raise essential funds for homelessness services.  

Four housing associations – Adra, ClwydAlyn, Grŵp Cynefin and North Wales Housing, have joined forces to exhibit at this year’s Eisteddfod, which will run from 2-9 August in Wrexham.

Denbighshire-based provider of social homes ClwydAlyn has announced the launch of a new corporate plan which features its priorities and primary intention; a Wales with no poverty.

Resident Grace Luwemba Kamwendo, a mum of three and nurse from Rhyl, is determined to use her knowledge and passion for growing food to inspire participation and encourage interest in local community allotments and garden projects.

Denbighshire-based housing association ClwydAlyn has won an acclaimed industry award for ‘Involving Tenants in Designing or Reviewing Services’ at this year’s TPAS Cymru National Good Practice Awards, centred around an innovative approach to expediting maintenance at residents’ homes.

Residents of a Colwyn Bay care home were treated to a preview performance of Rydal Penrhos’ end of term show last week.

Last week, Jack Sargeant, Member of the Senedd for Alyn and Deeside, visited ClwydAlyn’s Northern Gateway development in Deeside to find out how the homes have benefitted new residents.

In April the doors were opened to new residents moving into Neuadd Maldwyn, a new independent living scheme for older people, in Welshpool, Powys. The unique scheme has garnered so much interest, that ClwydAlyn, owner of Neuadd Maldwyn, has organised an open day, for local professionals and prospective residents to explore the facilities.