Pro-skateboarder James Threlfall MBE contacted us in January 2020 about Melksham's skatepark, which was originally built in 2004 but had sadly fallen into disrepair. He had campaigned for several years to get it refurbished and extended, with support from Wiltshire Council and various local businesses.
Selwood Housing's stronger communities fund was delighted to provide the last £4,000 required for his skatepark project, which cost a huge £24,500 in total.
The addition of a new half-pipe now provides a safe and separate space for beginners to learn basic moves or others perfecting tricks.
The new improved skatepark provides local young people with a free and accessible outdoor space for various action sports. Since the revamp it has since seen a huge increase in users, which are estimated to have quadrupled!
As a provider of many homes within the surrounding area, we understood the benefit and impact that this could bring to not only our customers' families, but also the wider community.
Recently speaking to James, he said 'As skateboarding appears in the Olympics in Tokyo for the first time ever, we're seeing a huge increase in the numbers of those taking part in the sport in Melksham, including a great number of girls too in a sport that previously had been very male dominated. It's great to see that people of all genders, ethnicities and backgrounds feel that they are totally welcome to enjoy the space!'
James has been busy planning an official opening for the half-pipe but due to Covid-19 we've not yet been able to celebrate the new addition. However, when the skatepark is re-opened to the public and guidelines allow, we look forward to it!
'*Customer reminder* This year is a 53-week year
As a customer, you pay your rent on a weekly basis. Normally there are 52 Mondays in the year when your rent is due.
However, every five or six years, including 2024/25, there are 53 Mondays in the year, which means 53 rent payment days instead of the usual 52. This additional week makes up for a shortfall in days that occurred in the previous standard accounting years, i.e., 52 weeks x 7 only equals 364 days, not 365 days.
More details about how this affects your rent charges can be found on our website: ecs.page.link/Bx4U9
If you claim the housing element of Universal Credit, don’t forget to update your new rent via your UC portal.
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Does that mean next year is a 51 week year?
Note to all universal credit does NOT cover that extra week, so you ll have to find it out of your own pocket.
These rents are becoming astronomical, it's becoming cheaper to go private sector after the second 7.7% rise in two consecutive years.
Good luck to our group development director, Paul Walsh, and everyone else taking part in tonight's SleepOutDoorway Wiltshireshire. You're all supporting such vital work and we know the charity, and those they support, will hugely appreciate your involvement.
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Well done Paul 👏🏼
Good luck paul!
Good luck Paul!! 🤩
Thinking of you tonight Paul ☂️💧
Good Luck Paul !
Air source heat pumps are an eco-friendly and cost-effective alternative to traditional heating systems, such as gas boilers. They use the natural warmth in the air to heat and cool your home, helping you reduce your carbon footprint and keep your energy bills down. However, they work differently to traditional heating systems.
We've explained why these systems can take time to heat up your home and provide tips to help you stay comfy all year round: ecs.page.link/PA1Qn
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