Spring clean your finances
The clocks have sprung forward and with it we’ll see lighter nights and – hopefully – warmer weather. With the new financial year here too, there’s no time like the present to spring clean you... Read More
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Spring clean your finances
The clocks have sprung forward and with it we’ll see lighter nights and – hopefully – warmer weather. With the new financial year here too, there’s no time like the present to spring clean you... Read More
Spring clean your finances
Created on April 11, 2018
The clocks have sprung forward and with it we’ll see lighter nights and – hopefully – warmer weather. With the new financial year here too, t... Read more
Karl Collins: Top of the Bill
Created on March 20, 2018
A professional actor since the age of 14, Karl Collins is currently known as family-man Louis Loveday in Chester-based Hollyoaks. Having grown up i... Read more
Sadness at the passing of Derwent Living resident Dolly
Created on March 13, 2018
It's with incredibly heavy hearts that we write of the passing of one of Derwent Living's residents: the wonderful, inimitable Dolly Smith. Doll... Read more
Get yourself covered
Created on March 6, 2018
It's been estimated that around three million families living in housing association properties in the UK don’t have even the most basic home c... Read more
Volunteering opportunities with Derwent Living
Created on March 5, 2018
Derwent Living is on the lookout for passionate individuals with an eye for detail to join our force of customer volunteers! We need both G... Read more
No pressure
Created on March 2, 2018
Not all faults that occur around the home require an engineer visit: sometimes they are minor problems that can be solved with a little know-how. ... Read more
Gritting – what will Derwent Living do?
Created on December 8, 2017
While Derwent Living would love to be able to keep every path and road on our sites free of snow, it just isn’t reasonably practical. Instead,... Read more
Christmas food safety – don’t be a turkey!
Created on December 6, 2017
The last thing any of us want is to fall ill over Christmas, especially if it could have been avoided by taking extra care when prepping and cooking your Christmas turkey. Defrosting Past research by the Food Standards Agency shows that nearly 70% of... Read more
Alison Moore: A Life in Books
Created on November 30, 2017
It was back in 2009 when Leicestershire-based author Alison Moore got her first big break. One of her stories was shortlisted for the Man... Read more
Christmas on a shoestring
Created on November 30, 2017
The pressure to make Christmas magical can feel overwhelming, but you don’t need to spend the earth at this time of year to still have a good time. I’m a big fan of finding ways to have a great Christmas without spending lots of money, so here ar... Read more
Traditional Christmas pudding recipe
Created on November 16, 2017
Christmas puddings are generally made any time between September and the start of Advent. This is because the pudding cannot be eaten immediately; it needs to be stored and rested, then reheated on Christmas Day. Eating the pudding immediately after ... Read more
Wrap up and switch on
Created on November 10, 2017
As the cold weather continues, we're keen to make sure that people are doing everything possible to keep healthy, comfortable and safe this winter.... Read more
Firing up for Bonfire Night
Created on November 3, 2017
Despite there being plenty of organised displays to choose from, many people still choose to hold their own private bonfire party at home. A few simple precautionary safety measures can help ensure that everyone stays safe and enjoy the celebrations ... Read more
Where to go: Bonfire Night 2017
Created on November 3, 2017
It’s an English tradition that dates back to the Gunpowder Plot; fireworks, bonfires, burning effigies and sparklers. There’s no substitute for an official fireworks display, so here’s a list that we’ve compiled of all events ... Read more
Staying safe over Hallowe’en
Created on October 17, 2017
Hallowe’en is so close we can almost taste the candy! It's a fun and spooky time of year but it can be much scarier for some people than others, ... Read more
Good neighbour awards for community spirit
Created on October 13, 2017
Two Derwent Living residents have been recognised at a national awards ceremony, for their community spirit. Nora Sanders from Allestree, was no... Read more
If Walls Could Talk – A Spooky Throwback!
Created on October 12, 2017
Since it’s Friday the 13th tomorrow, we thought we’d share a spooky throwback to the research we did for a Derwent Life article in 2014, and the article itself. You may remember that the winter edition’s cover story was Richard Feli... Read more
Hitting the road with Universal Credit
Created on October 4, 2017
Over the next few months, Derwent Living will be sending out information regarding the continued roll out of Universal Credit. Roll out of this ... Read more
Mills family realise home ownership dream
Created on September 18, 2017
The Mills family are taking their first steps on the housing ladder at a new Derwent Living shared ownership scheme in Farnsfield, Southwell. Th... Read more
All go for the Green Inspectors
Created on September 18, 2017
Volunteers from our team of customer Green Inspectors recently carried out site visits to inspect the grounds maintenance services carried out by our new contractor, PfP Landscapes. Green Inspectors are customers volunteers who monitor the standard ... Read more
