NWH flying the flag at National Eisteddfod

We had a busy week at this year’s National Eisteddfod in Llanrwst this year.

Thank you to those of you who came along to our stand and took part in our many activities! We achieved our goal of cycling the 186 miles from Llangollen to Abersoch then Holyhead. We had over 200 entries for the children’s drawing competition too, which made judging very hard!

We held a tenant competition to win tickets; congratulations to those who won, and thank you Ace for popping to say hello!

New art project at Tre Cwm, Llandudno

You are invited to join in an art project coming up at Tre Cwm, Llandudno about a wall, with lots of free workshops and events:

  • Monday 24 June 4–6.30pm
  • Wednesday 3 July 4–6.30pm
  • Saturday 6 July 10am – 4pm
  • Monday 15 July 4–6.30pm
  • Saturday 20 July 10am – 4pm
  • Thursday 25 July 10am – 4pm

Everyone welcome – Follow the signs around Tre Cwm to find us!

Snacks and refreshments will be provided at all events.

The aim of this project is for us to come up with an artwork for the wall along the A456 roundabout. How can it represent the uniqueness of Tre Cwm? What are the stories that will bring it to life, and invite people to learn about each other? How do we capture the project digitally? These are some questions we can start with.

Kristin Luke is the artist-in-residence for Tre Cwm. Originally from Los Angeles and having moved to North Wales in 2017, she makes work in sculpture, digital design and film, about education, architecture, and utopias. You will probably see her quite a lot around the estate!

This is a big new exciting project, which definitely needs a big exciting group of people to make it happen!

Follow the project on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter: @TreCwm

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Major RAF Centenary Event to be Held in Bangor Saturday, 8 September 2018

Major RAF Centenary Event to be Held in Bangor Saturday, 8 September 2018

As part of a programme of events in Wales to commemorate and celebrate the RAF Centenary, the city of Bangor will be hosting a major RAF parade and flypast on Saturday 8 September. The event will be one of the closing RAF Centenary events and is intended to recognise the strong links that North Wales has had with the RAF over its last 100 years.

For Bangor, these connections go back to the very beginning of the RAF, when we had an “RAF Bangor” in operation in 1918, with Number 244 Squadron flying Airco DH6 aircraft from Abergwyngregyn, carrying out anti U Boat patrols in the Irish Sea. Although RAF Bangor was closed shortly after the end of World War 1, this remains a unique and special connection for the city of Bangor to commemorate as the RAF celebrates its centenary in 2018. And today, the strong connections between Bangor and the RAF continue, with RAF Valley having been granted the Freedom of the City since 23 March 1974.

On Saturday 8 September, the RAF Centenary celebrations will come to Bangor, with personnel from RAF Valley, as Freemen of the City of Bangor, marching through the streets of the city. They will be joined by the Central Band of the RAF, together with a number of Air Cadets from squadrons across North Wales.

The morning will begin with a special RAF Centenary Cathedral Service, commencing at 0945 am, to which all members of the public are welcome to attend. At 11.15am. the RAF parading contingent will present arms at the War Memorial, which will include a flypast by Hawk aircraft from RAF Valley. There they will be welcomed to the City by His Worship the Mayor of Bangor, the Lord Lieutenants of Gwynedd and Clwyd together with VIPs and guests from across North Wales. The senior RAF Officer at the parade will be Air Marshal Michael Wigston, who was himself brought up in Bangor and was a pupil at Friar’s School.

At approximately 11.40am the Parade will step off from the War Memorial to exercise the Freedom, marching past the Cathedral and turning left down the City’s High Street. At the Town Clock the Mayor, the Lord Lieutenants and Air Marshal Wigston will take the salute. The Parade will then proceed down the High Street to Dean Street, and then fall out at around 12.00pm.

The Mayor of Bangor, Councillor John Wynn Jones said “Both Bangor and many other areas across North Wales have strong links with the RAF over many years and Bangor is honoured to be the host of this prestigious RAF Centenary event. With the RAF marching through the streets of Bangor it gives the public the opportunity to show their appreciation for the loyalty, dedication and excellent service that the RAF have given over the last 100 years, and the many RAF personnel who have lost their lives over this time. The fly past by Hawk aircraft from RAF Valley and the spectacular and colourful Parade, will be a memorable event and well worth witnessing. Everybody from Bangor and beyond should make an effort to come and be part of the celebrations.”

FREE Mountain biking taster session

Want to try mountain biking? This is your chance… On 15th September we’re offering Conwy county residents free mountain biking sessions.

  • Bike and equipment provided
  • Open to all abilities, no experience is required
  • Transport will also be arranged
  • Chance to gain a qualification
  • Places are limited.

Download poster

For more information or to book a place contact [email protected] or call 01492 563232.

Free kids activities this school holiday

The Bus Stop project will be visiting an estate near you this summer holidays with free activities for kids.

Visit the Events calendar on our website for a list of dates; more will be added soon.

Keep an eye out for the famous blue bus!

Opening Doors to the Outdoors

The Opening Doors to the Outdoors project has gone from strength to strength and 29 residents have now attended and gained qualifications from the free sessions in climbing, hill walking or canoeing.

The project is a partnership between North Wales Housing, Outdoor Partnership and the Conway Centres Anglesey. It was developed with the aim of giving tenants high quality outdoor activity experiences, with the option of gaining a qualification and improving employment opportunities in the outdoor sector workforce.

Iwan Evans, Tenant Participation Co-ordinator said:

“The project has had a positive impact on the participants. Those taking part have commented how they have improved their fitness, health, and lost weight. Others have also commented how much they have enjoyed meeting other people and new friendships have been formed.”

The next activity is Mountain Biking in September. If you would like to take part in this FREE activity contact Iwan 01492 563232 [email protected]. Places are limited so register your interest now!

Download mountain biking poster

FREE canoeing taster session for tenants

Have you always wanted to try canoeing but the cost put you off? North Wales Housing are offering Conwy tenants FREE taster sessions starting Friday 26th May.

Places are limited so get in touch quickly! Email [email protected] or call 01492 563232 and sign up now!

Get to know your landlord

We want to get to know our residents a bit better. Therefore this April we’re running a series of ‘Get to know your landlord events’.

Come and say hello and enter a prize draw to win a £25 TESCO gift card and an Easter egg!

We will be providing information on:

  • Our tenant portal and what North Wales Housing offers digitally
  • The opportunities available at North Wales Housing
  • How to get involved and have your say

We will also be asking your views on what’s most important to you as tenant and what should be our priorities as a landlord.

For more information contact Iwan on [email protected] or 01492 563232.