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24/12/2008
HOUSING FIRM HELPS HOMELESS WITH CHRISTMAS DONATION
Local building company Larkfleet Homes (www.larkfleethomes.co.uk) has given some Christmas cheer to homeless people in Peterborough by donating food and gifts to a hostel.
Hope House in Fletton is a hostel for homeless single people and families which is run by housing association Cross Keys Homes. It accommodates people referred to the hostel by Peterborough City Council’s homeless section, all of whom having a priority housing need and are classified as vulnerable.
Helen Hick, wife of Larkfleet managing director Karl Hick, said: “Times may be tough in the house building market but the people at Hope House are the real victims of the housing crisis. It must be particularly distressing to be without a home over Christmas and I was pleased to be able to do a little to make the festive season more cheerful for residents at the hostel.”
Hope House has a team of three managers and five support workers who prepare individual support plans for residents and provide round-the-clock assistance as well as organising the day to day running of the hostel.
Each resident has their needs assessed when they move in and Hope House offers life and social skills training for those that need it, introduces them to other agencies if required and refers them for ongoing support when they move on to permanent accommodation where necessary.
Mick Leggett, chief executive of Cross Keys Homes, said: “The residents need help as they have suffered stressful situations culminating in possibly the worst crisis one can experience, losing their home. Money is invariably scarce and therefore any support at Christmas time is very gratefully accepted.
“We also hold a Christmas party at the hostel each year and toys are donated by Step One, a local city charity, which are given to residents’ children.
“Homelessness at any time is a terrible life event. I would like to thank Helen, Karl and Larkfleet Homes for their generosity in giving these gifts at Christmas. They have brought a smile to everyone’s face.”
Larkfleet Homes, part of the Larkfleet Group (www.larkfleetgroup.co.uk), is based in Bourne near Peterborough and builds homes across the East of England and East Midlands.
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23/12/2008
WIN A £250,000 CHRISTMAS PRIZE
As the credit crunch hits, Bourne (near Peterborough) based Larkfleet Homes (www.larkfleethomes.co.uk) is offering the chance to win a house package worth up to £250,000.
The local house builder has launched the competition with a top prize worth £250,000 which will include a house with furnishings and a brand new eco friendly Corsa Active car, which is being supplied by Sycamores of Stamford. Sycamores is also offering any potential Larkfleet Homes buyers £200 off any new or second hand car purchased through its Stamford branch.
The prize is perfect for everyone from first time buyers to seasoned buyers and gives entrants a chance to win a home with some furnishings and an eco friendly car with low running costs. The competition involves choosing the six most important features of a Larkfleet Home from a list and one lucky person with the correct answers will win this extraordinary prize.
Karl Hick, managing director of Larkfleet Homes, said: “In this current economic climate many buyers are unable to purchase a home either for the first time or when they need to move up. We hope this competition will be a huge success with local people and look forward to welcoming the winners to their new home.”
Local people can enter the competition by collecting a competition entry form at any Larkfleet development. Current developments are taking place at Lincoln, Eye, Bourne and Oakham.
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23/12/2008
SMYE HOLLAND ASSOCIATES PROVIDES PR HELP FOR THE LARKFLEET GROUP
Peterborough-based marketing and public relations consultancy Smye Holland Associates helps property developer Larkfleet Group and its subsidiaries – including building contractor F E Peacock – strengthen relationships with existing and potential customers, local communities and politicians.
Larkfleet has a wide-ranging development programme encompassing homes, offices and specialist buildings such as medical facilities. It has particular skills in working with housing associations in the delivery of affordable and special needs housing.
Emily Anniss, account executive at Smye Holland Associates, said: “We assist with a targeted media relations programme which highlights the positive aspects of developments – such as meeting local housing needs, creating jobs and safeguarding the natural environment. This is part of a communications strategy designed to help secure planning consents and raise the profile of the company with potential partners such as landowners and registered social landlords.
“We help to organise events to mark milestones in development and assist with other communications activities such as advertising and websites.
“Beyond the development phase we are involved in such things as show home openings and other activity designed to help sell the company’s products.”
Karl Hick, managing director of the Larkfleet Group, said: "Creating the right image – of the company and of individual developments – is vital in securing the trust of communities, politicians and partners which is needed to permit development to proceed. Smye Holland Associates plays a key role in this process."
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