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Let Digital Champions help improve your skills

The internet is part of everyday life for most people in Scotland so having digital skills…

19th February 2020

Events, General, Our Community, Our Staff

It’s ‘All About Dogs’ at BHA event

Berwickshire Housing Association’s Pet Champion Nikki Robertson is organising a special ‘All About Dogs’ day to…

12th February 2020

Events, General, Our Community, Our Staff

Lynn dances 24 hours in memory of her dad

Huge congratulations to Berwickshire Housing Association Board Member Lynn Gray who completed her 24 hour ‘Danceathon’…

10th February 2020

Events, General, Our Community, Our Staff

BHA completes its Todlaw development in Duns

The final phase of Berwickshire Housing Association’s new Todlaw development in Duns has now been completed…

17th January 2020

General, Our Community, Our Contractors, Our Developements, Our Staff

BHA appoints Programme Director and Programme Manager

Berwickshire Housing Association (BHA) is delighted to announce the appointment of Margaret O’Connor as consultant Programme…

4th December 2019

General, Our Staff

BHA in partnership with Eyemouth High School

Berwickshire Housing Association (BHA) has recently delivered three worthwhile and interesting workshops to the S6 pupils…

27th November 2019

Events, General, Our Staff

New BHA website puts the focus on tenants

Berwickshire Housing Association (BHA) has taken another step on its digital journey by launching a new…

25th November 2019

General, Our Staff

From Handyman to Trainee Technical Officer

Having started as a handyman’s assistant with Berwickshire Housing Association (BHA) 10 years ago Jamie Aitchison…

13th November 2019

General, Our Staff

Marion wins coveted Margaret Vass Award

Berwickshire Housing Association’s Senior Financial Inclusion Officer Marion Rayner has won the Margaret Vass Award for…

1st November 2019

Events, General, Our Staff

Boston Court celebrates its 30th birthday

Berwickshire Housing Association (BHA) last week said a happy 30th birthday to its Sheltered Housing Complex,…

23rd October 2019

Events, General, Our Community, Our Staff

BHA is shortlisted for four awards

Berwickshire Housing Association (BHA) has been shortlisted in no less than four categories of this year’s…

4th October 2019

Events, General, Our Staff

Jim is appointed new Convener

Jim McDevitt has been appointed as the new Convener of the Board of Trustees at Berwickshire…

4th October 2019

General, Our Staff

This weeks properties to rent are now available for bidding - The closing date is 11am on Tuesday 25th February 2020.

To apply for a home you must have a homehunt account. Details of how to create an account can be found on our website.

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So great to have Berwickshire High School pupils join our residents at Boston Court on Wednesday for some music, arts and crafts along with some tea and biscuits - Great inter-generational work with Allanbank Arts. ... See MoreSee Less

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We are excited to see some recent progress pictures from our Beanburn site in Ayton. ... See MoreSee Less

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Our Digital Champions recently visited residents at Gowanlea Court as part of their pilot workshops in Coldstream. It was a great afternoon with the residents not only improving their digital skills but their confidence too. ... See MoreSee Less

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Do you live with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME)? The Scottish Health Council is looking for people who are living with a diagnosis of ME to give their views about what support they would like to see in place.

If you would like to be involved in this piece of work, you can complete an online survey by clicking on the following link
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The internet is part of everyday life for most people in Scotland so having digital skills has a lot of benefits.

However, people in social housing are 20% less likely to have these digital skills but luckily we can help.

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Today is Love Your Pet Day and is a great day to show love for your favorite furry friends.

We would love you to brighten up our Facebook page with your favorite pet photos, so why not comment on this status with some lovely pictures of your adorable animal friends. ... See MoreSee Less

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Did you know that up to 1.3 million families entitled to Pension Credit have not claimed it?

We are encouraging pensioners to find out about the Pension Credit they may be missing out on.

Pension Credit means that people need not live on less than £167.25 a week for single people or £255.25 for couples. On top of that, people might also get help with their rent and reduction in their council tax or even extra cash for caring for someone.

What’s more if they reached State Pension Age before 6th April 2016 they may be entitled to extra money if they have made some provision towards their retirement such as savings or a private pension. This is called the Savings Credit and could be up to £13.73 for a single person or £15.35 for a couple.

Lots of people could be missing out on Pension Credit because they wrongly think it isn’t meant for them. You might still get extra money even if you own your home or have some savings.

Just take a look at the online calculator to find out what you might get by visiting GOV.UK or by clicking on the link below.

www.gov.uk/check-state-pension

If you need any further help or advice our Financial Inclusion Team offers a free confidential benefits and money advice service for all our tenants. Give the team a call today on 01361 884000. ... See MoreSee Less

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Timeline PhotosWant to play a key role in the direction of our local economy? Apply to become a member of a new Partnership body called the Regional Economic Partnership (REP) before 8 March ow.ly/pSQV30qiVMH Dumfries and Galloway Council ... See MoreSee Less

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Don't forget the closing date for this year's Scottish Borders Council Adult Learners Awards is this Friday (21st February 2020).

You can nominate individuals and/or groups from people who live in the Borders for the following categories:

• Young learner (16-25yrs)
• Learner in the work place
• Mature learner (50+ yrs)
• Learning in a group
• Learning in the community
• Accredited learning
• Learning through volunteering

Here’s a snap shot of one of last year’s nominations:

Duns and District U3A, Over-50 age group, Duns
A Heart for Duns is a Development Trust and community organisation based at the Volunteer Hall in Duns. Part of their role is the spawning of new initiatives that can help build a strong and vibrant community. With support from Third Age Trust and national U3A Scotland, they have established the Duns and District University of the Third Age. Members come from all walks of life, including those with an academic or higher education background and those who left school at 16. Over 100 people attended the enrolment day on 4th October 2018 and 4 months later, over 160 members are regularly attending one or more groups meeting weekly, fortnightly or monthly to learn together. Learning opportunities include leisure activities (arts and crafts, Scottish dancing, bridge, singing, walking, classical music appreciation) as well as more academic studies (Latin and classical studies, Geology, French, Italian, Spanish, Middle Eastern Studies, Church History) and new ideas are put forward by members every month.

For more information about the award catergories and to vote just click on the link below.

www.facebook.com/BHAThrivingCommunities/posts/2759741080783299Do you know someone who could be nominated for this year's Adult Learners Awards? If so, nominations are now open - make sure you get your form in before the closing date of 21 February. Find out more at: ow.ly/VVHf30qaRjM Volunteer Centre Borders ... See MoreSee Less

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