Tenant Corner

Welcome to our May Tenant Engagement bulletin. We hope that you are enjoying the warmer weather and longer days. There is lots to look forward to this month, the cherry blossom is in full bloom, everywhere we look there is new growth, and signs that summer is on the way! This months bulletin is packed with lots of events and initiatives. If you have any ideas or activities that you would like to get involved in please send them to getinvolved@tuathhousing.ie.

European Neighbour’s Day Bingo

We would like to invite you to join our tenant engagement team on May 28th for a special online Bingo event to celebrate European Neighbours’ Day 2021. This free online event is open to all Tuath residents from all over the Country. We will have lots of extra prizes on the day. If you would like to take part register by email or Whats’ App by Tuesday 18th May. We will send you everything you need to take part in the post.

Wildflower seed packs available for Residents’ Groups

To celebrate European Neighbours’ Day, we have a range of native Irish wildflower meadow seed packs for our residents’ groups to apply for planting in communal space. If you would like to receive a free seed pack, please register your interest with our tenant engagement team by email to getinvolved@tuathhousing.ie or by What’s App 0879732211 by Friday 7th May ** Terms and conditions apply, limited number of packs available.

New “Stand out from the Crowd” Employment and Training support programme

We are launching an exciting new employment and training programme called “Stand out from the Crowd” which will begin this September. The programme is a series of webinars to help Tuath residents build confidence and find supports in a competitive jobs market. With the support of expert speakers from Empower, Dress for Success, Carr Communications and Grow Remote we have created a series of free webinars that will run throughout the month of September. This four-week programme will help break down barriers into employment and help attendees with their job applications, C.V preparation, mock ZOOM interviews, learning how to dress the part for interview and much more.

We are holding an online information evening about this programme on Wednesday 2nd June so residents can come along, find out more details and meet the trainers. To register please email getinvolved@tuathhousing.ie or What’s App 0879732211.

Step into Summer webinar

Step into Summer with our healthy eating webinar on Tuesday 15th June. Nutritional therapist Yvonne McKeon will have lots of tips and ideas for quick, easy, and affordable meal ideas for all the family. To register for this event please email getinvolved@tuathhosuing.ie or Whats’ App 0879732211.

Home and Garden competition 2021

We are delighted to launch our home and garden competition for 2021. This year we are including a new category – Best Communal Space/Residents’ Group Garden. Closing date for entries is Wednesday 21st of July 2021. Send your photos with your name, address and category to getinvolved@tuathhousing.ie or Whats’ App 0879732211.

Keep in Touch Programme with Age Action

Do you know a friend or loved one who could benefit from FREE one-on-one digital literacy tutoring? Age Action are offering five hours tutoring, by phone, to anyone who feels that they need support with using their smart device. Please see the poster for full details and how to register your interest.

We hope that you and your family are keeping safe and well. As we say farewell to the winter months, we welcome brisk sunny days and look forward to the new season to come. This month’s bulletin has lots of egg-citing competitions and events for residents of all ages. If you have any ideas or activities that you would like to get involved in please send them to getinvolved@tuathhousing.ie.  Wishing you all a Happy Easter!

Easter Children’s Art Competition 2021

There is still lots of time to enter our annual Children’s Easter Art competition. Children aged 12 and under are invited to take part. There will be prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. Closing date for entries is April 8th, 2021.

Spring/ Summer Residents’ Magazine 2021 – article competition

The theme of the upcoming Spring/ Summer residents’ magazine will be on resilience and taking care of ourselves. We are asking residents to submit an article on “What or who has helped you to stay positive over the past year”. Email your article (no more the 200 words) with photos if possible to getinvolved@tuathhousing.ie to be in with a chance of winning a €25 one4all voucher and to have your article published in the magazine. Closing date for entries is Monday 12th April.

Community Covid- 19 Emergency Fund 2021 – Round 2

In response to the ongoing Covid 19 crisis, Tuath Housing has released a second round of funding for 2021 under the Community Covid 19 Emergency Fund. The fund will assist both residents’ groups and voluntary organisations who are providing support to Tuath Housing tenants during the pandemic. For full details see the poster below. Closing date is 9th April 2021.

Tuath Housing Online Bingo

The April Tuath Bingo online event takes place on Friday 23rd April. It is free to play and is lots of fun. To book your place call, text What’s App 0877111467 or email getinvolved@tuathhousing.ie by Monday 12th April.

Keep in Touch Programme with Age Action

Do you know a friend or loved one who could benefit from FREE one-on-one digital literacy tutoring? Age Action are offering five hours tutoring, by phone, to anyone who feels that they need support with using their smart device. Please see the poster for full details and how to register your interest.

Spring has officially sprung; the daffodils are on the way and the weather is getting better. We hope that you and your family are keeping safe and well. We are celebrating all things green for the month of March with a special St. Patrick’s Day competition and a gardening event with RTE’s Super Garden Judge Brian Burke. The bulletin is packed with lots of competitions and events for residents of all ages. If you have any ideas or activities that you would like to get involved in please send them to getinvolved@tuathhousing.ie

International Women’s Day Monday 8th March

International Women’s Day takes place on Monday 8th March. To celebrate we want you to nominate a female in your life who is an inspiration to you! Closing date for entries is Sunday 7th March. Please see the poster for full details.

Mother’s Day Competition

Are you making a card, drawing a picture, or writing a poem or doing something else to show your mum how special she is. Send us a photo of how you celebrated Mother’s Day to be in with a chance to win flowers and chocolates for a special person. Please see the poster for full details. Closing date Thursday 18th March 2021.

St. Patricks Day Photo Competition “Tuath goes Green”

We may be celebrating St. Patricks day at home this year, but we can still put on our best green colours and mark the day. Send us a photo showing how you are celebrating the day and send it to getinvolved@tuathhosuing.ie or What’s App 0879732211

“Let’s Get Growing” online event with RTE Super Garden Judge Brian Burke Tuesday 23rd March

We are delighted to announce that Brian Burke will be hosting a FREE online garden event with all the tips you need for garden, balcony, and windowsill planting on Tuesday 23rd March at 5.30 pm. If you would like to attend this event please register by email to getinvolved@tuathhousing.ie or What’s App 0879732211. Attendees will be entered in a draw for a chance to win a €50 voucher for the garden.

Tuath Housing Online Bingo

The Tuath Housing online bingo has become a regular monthly event. Tuath Bingo is free to play and is lots of fun. To book your place call, text What’s App 0877111467 or email getinvolved@tuathhousing.ie by Monday 15th March.

Easter Children’s Art Competition 2021

We are delighted to run our annual Children’s Easter Art competition again this year. Children aged 12 and under are invited to take part. There will be prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. Closing date for entries is April 8th, 2021.

Community Covid- 19 Emergency Fund 2021 – Round 2

In response to the ongoing Covid 19 crisis, Tuath Housing has released a second round of funding for 2021 under the Community Covid 19 Emergency Fund. The fund will assist both residents’ groups and voluntary organisations who are providing support to Tuath Housing tenants during the pandemic. For full details see the poster below. Closing date is 9th April 2021.

Keep in Touch Programme with Age Action

Do you know a friend or loved one who could benefit from FREE one-on-one digital literacy tutoring? Age Action are offering five hours tutoring, by phone, to anyone who feels that they need support with using their smart device. Please see the poster for full details and how to register your interest.

Tenant Engagement 2020/ 2021

We took a look back at 2020 and the wonderful projects and events achieved by residents, residents’ groups, and communities. With the challenges of the pandemic came innovation and residents engaged in new ways, thinking outside the box to hold safe community and virtual events so as to keep residents connected with us and their communities. If you would like to find out how you can get involved in Tenant Engagement please take a look at the video or contact us at getinvolved@tuathhousing.ie    Watch the video here

Housing Performance Management 2020

In 2020 Tuath delivered a record number of homes at 1,095 thus creating a safe secure home for over 3,700 people and bringing Tuath’s total housing stock to over 6,500. Our housing service is run by a team of dedicated people, who have over the last year had to adapt quickly to crisis. The way our service is delivered may have required some change, but the goal of achieving the best possible tenant satisfaction has not. We could not have achieved this goal without the patience, understanding and cooperation of our tenants who showed such resilience while we adapted our services and learned to cope with the restrictions placed on everybody by Covid-19.

Winter Photo Competition – closing date 11^th February

We would like you to send us your Winter pictures, did you take any nice pictures within your 5km? It could be you enjoying a daily walk, families playing, baking, home-schooling, or celebrations. Nature also looks different during the winter season as well as cityscapes. We would be more than happy to see photographs depicting life during winter, both everyday situations and landscapes. Send your photos by email to getinvolved@tuathhousing.ie or What’s App 0879732211. Closing date is Thursday 11th February, lots of time to take some snaps!!

Valentine’s day competition – closing date 11^th February

To celebrate Valentine’s Day we are asking you to send us a photo of “What lifts your heart or makes you happy!” We have 3 x €30 Just Eat vouchers to be won. Closing date for entries is Thursday 11th February.

T&C: Competition open to Tuath Tenants only. Pictures will be shared on Tuath Social media and Tuath Publications. Photographs must have the permission of the persons in them. Entrants must be over 18.

Tuath Housing Online Bingo

The Tuath Housing online bingo has become a regular monthly event. Tuath Bingo is free to play and is lots of fun. To book your place call 042 9423400 or email getinvolved@tuathhousing.ie by Thursday 18^th February.

Residents group portal workshop Thursday 25^th February at 6.30pm

We have developed a residents’ group portal within the Tenant Engagement section of our website www.tuathhousing.ie. Tuath residents’ groups will be able to log on to network and share information with other groups around the country. The portal will also contain templates and guidance notes on running successful meetings, event ideas, where to access funding etc. We will launch the portal on Thursday 25^th February with a workshop to show groups how to use the portal. if you would like to take part email getinvolved@tuathhousing.ie

Community Covid- 19 Emergency Fund 2021 – Round 2

In response to the ongoing Covid 19 crisis, Tuath Housing has released a second round of funding for 2021 under the Community Covid 19 Emergency Fund. The fund will assist both residents’ groups and voluntary organisations who are providing support to Tuath Housing tenants during the pandemic. For more information about how to apply please contact getinvolved@tuathhousing.ie

An Taisce National Spring Clean kits for Residents’ Groups 2021 –  Online Registration Now Open

The National Spring Clean is Ireland’s most popular anti-litter initiative. Taking place during the whole month of April communities are supported to run clean ups in their own local environment. When you register your event, you receive a clean-up kit containing the following items:

– Protective tabards for adults and children to keep your clothes clean.

– Colour coded plastic bags for recyclable and non-recyclable waste.

– Gloves to keep your hands safe and clean.

To register visit: nationalspringclean.org/registration/

Tenant Engagement Feedback Panel

Would you like to join our tenant engagement online feedback panel? We are looking for tenants who would like to give input and feedback on our upcoming tenant engagement strategy and initiatives. If you would like to become part of the tenant engagement panel please email getinvolved@tuathhousing.ie

New Tenancy Information Guides section on the Tuath Website

We have set up a new section under  the ‘Manage your Home’ page on the Tuath website tuathhousing.ie/manage-your-home Here you will find guides on moving into your home, insurance, repairs, choosing energy providers etc. Each quarter we will add more guides. The guidance notes can also be translated using our translation facility on the top left-hand corner of the website. If there are any household topics which you would like to see covered please email getinvolved@tuathhousing.ie

Tuath Housing Online Bingo

The Tuath Housing online bingo has become a regular monthly event. Tuath Bingo is free to play and is lots of fun. To book your place call 042 9423400 or email getinvolved@tuathhousing.ie by Wednesday 20^th of January

Get Creative in 2021! Online Art Classes with Don Conroy

Join much loved artist, TV Presenter and Environmentalist Don Conroy for some online art lessons. A free materials pack will be provided to take part. Suitable for both adults and children of 10 years and over. Places are limited so please register your interest by emailing getinvolved@tuathhousing.ie or WhatsApp your name and address to 087 7111467. Closing date to register is Friday 29^th of January.

Christmas Bumper Online Bingo, 4^th December

Bumper bingo for Tuath Housing residents with extra prizes to be won! It’s free to play, book your place by calling 042 9423400 or email getinvolved@tuathhousing.ie Deadline to register this Friday 27^th of November.

Online Coffee Morning with Bibi Baskin, 11^th December

Join our online coffee morning with special guest Bibi Baskin on Friday 11^th of December at 11am. Bibi will be talking about staying well this Christmas, minding your health and staying connected. There will be 5 copies of Bibi’s new book ‘The Happy Book’ to be won! To register for this event email getinvolved@tuathhousing.ie or Text/WhatsApp 087 9732211.

FULLY BOOKED – Free Online Art & Craft Workshop for Kids

Have some fun making your own Christmas decorations at our online workshop on Tuesday 22^nd of December! Craft materials will be provided prior to the event. Places are limited – please register by emailing getinvolved@tuathhousing.ie by Sunday 6^th of December.

Children’s Christmas Activity Pack

We may be spending more time at home this Christmas so we have put together a free Children’s Christmas Activity pack for you to download and print off. Please click on the link below to download your free copy. You can also get your free copy by sending an email to getinvolved@tuathhousing.ie by Friday 18^th December and we will send you your activity book in the post. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SSbw7RssAOa2-t7e_lBgb-SNwbY9FW7j/view?usp=sharing

Tuath Christmas Jumper Photo Competition

Send us a photo of you in your favourite Christmas Jumper to be in with a chance of winning a One4all voucher. We have prizes for best Adult and Children. Email your photos to getinvolved@tuathhousing.ie or Whats’s App 0877111467. Closing date for entries is 4^th January 2021.

Tuath Christmas Bake Competition

We would like you to send us photos of your Christmas bakes. We have two categories, Adults bakes and Children’s Bakes. Closing date is January 7^th, 2021. Please see the poster for all the details. Email your pictures to getinvolved@tuathhousing.ie or What’s App 0879732211.

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