Sussex
Sussex
Don ’ t lose your home !
It ’ s important to know what you ’ re responsible for in your home and who can live there . We recently took a case to court after a resident allowed people to move into his home to grow an illegal substance . The power had been illegally diverted to grow it , so the energy company turned off the electricity supply .
Tea for Two ( Hundred )
More than 200 Sussex residents joined us for our over 55 ’ s Cream Tea event at Bannatyne ’ s Hotel , Hastings . The popular , annual event is a great chance to get together , meet people and find out more about our services . And of course , enjoy a delicious cream tea !
Looking for more events for over 55s in Sussex ? Turn to page 13 .
Build Yourself
Calling all you independent ladies ! FREE DIY ( do it yourself ) courses . Sign up for friendly , female only training sessions in Hastings this September . For unemployed / low waged women aged 18-24yrs old .
Learn how to hang wallpaper , use power tools , lay laminate flooring and tile a bathroom . This opportunity is also open to non-residents , so please spread the word to friends and relatives .
Contact Sussex Community Development Team on 0800 121 60 60 or email : buildyourself @ freshvisions . org . uk
A judge decided the resident was responsible for the costs and the condition of the property which was poor due to a lack of heat .
We don ’ t seek possession of homes without a strong reason . We want our homes to go to those in most need . In June 2016 there were 1,237 people in need of a home in the Hastings Borough .
Business Start-Up
Are you thinking of starting your own business ? Join us on 27-29 September for help and support to create a business plan and look at ways to fund your ideas .
For more information contact Vanessa Porter on 01424 776611 or email : Vanessa . Porter @ amicushorizon . org . uk
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