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Bro Teifi Sheltered Scheme is celebrating its lottery funding

Last week saw the tenants of Bro Teifi Sheltered Scheme in Cardigan celebrating their success in securing funding from the Big Lottery Fund, by officially unveiling their new technology bought with their hard work.

At the launch evening tenants and local elected representatives were introduced to the new gadgets. Tenants were overjoyed that with the funding they now have a top of the range computer with a magnifier, a printer and DVD/VHS player as well as a PA system to go with the 50” widescreen digital television and Nintendo Wii which their landlord, Tai Ceredigion donated.

Marilyn Farmer, Chair of Bro Teifi Sheltered Tenants Association (BROSTA), said “This new technology is going to make a big difference to the lives of the tenants and brings the scheme into the twenty-first century. We can now socialise, keep fit by playing games, go online, send emails and get in touch with family and friends from all over the world. We’d like to thank the Big Lottery Fund for their grant to enable us to buy this technology as well as Tai Ceredigion for their ongoing support.”

Steve Jones, Chief Executive of Tai Ceredigion said “This meets the promises we made in our offer document to bring every scheme online and into the digital era. It is paramount that we provide digital services for our tenants as this opens new communication channels, public services and everyday savings and conveniences, as well as giving tenants access to interactive services from Tai Ceredigion such as repair reporting.”

New Chairman of housing association’s Tenants Monitoring Group will be the voice of the tenants

Jim Scanlan, a Tai Ceredigion tenant from Penrhiwllan, has become the new Chairman of the housing association’s Tenants Monitoring Group. Mr Scanlan succeeds Mr Peter Deakin who has been the chair since before the transfer of over 2,000 homes in December 2009.

The Tenants Monitoring Group has worked tirelessly since the formation of the housing association two years ago. It has been at the forefront of decisions and the voice of the tenants. They have been involved in producing Tai Ceredigion’s new Antisocial Behaviour policy, the new Tenant’s Handbook and even the appointment of contractors for the new improvements programme which is underway.

Mr Scanlan said “I would like to thank Peter on behalf of the Group and all of Tai Ceredigion's tenants for the hard work, commitment and attention to detail which he brought to the role and welcome him into his new role as Vice Chair. I am now looking forward to representing the tenants and helping to ensure that Tai Ceredigion provides the best possible service.”

Steve Jones, Chief Executive of Tai Ceredigion said “The work the Tenants Monitoring Group is invaluable. Tenant participation is a vital role within a housing association and we would like to empower more tenants to come forward. Next summer there will be a position available on the Tai Ceredigion Board for a Tenant Board member and fellow tenants will be electing their chosen member next spring. Any tenant of Tai Ceredigion can stand for the position, which is voluntary with out-of-pocket expenses paid. The position holds some responsibility and therefore it is advisable for candidates to have some training during this winter before the election. The Tenants Monitoring Group will provide any training that a candidate requires, so don't be afraid to apply. If you are interested please speak to Sue Thomas, our Tenant Participation Advisor.”