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Articles from 2016

Dundee Drop in Services
Published: 20/12/16

Click here for details of festive opening hours for Dundee Drop in Services and NHS Crisis Contacts.

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Power of Attorney
Published: 20/12/16

The Power of Attorney Campaign is starting to gear up! Did you know that if you become unable to make […]

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Festive Opening Hours
Published: 16/12/16

The Christmas and New Year opening hours for the main office at 147 Fintry Drive will be as follows; Monday […]

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Soul Garden
Published: 16/12/16

Abertay staff held their Christmas Quiz recently.  The winning team was The Merry Tipplers.  The proceeds were donated to Soul […]

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Cash for Kids – Mission Christmas 2016
Published: 13/12/16

Once again this year, Abertay staff, contractors and customers supported the Mission Christmas appeal.  All of the gifts donated were […]

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Finavon Street Prize Winners
Published: 12/12/16

As part of the run up to work starting on the Finavon Street development, we ran competitions in the autumn […]

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Newsletters
Published: 12/12/16

Our winter newsletters have recently been sent out to tenants.  If you haven’t received your copy yet, please let us […]

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Rent Consultation
Published: 09/12/16

Abertay is currently consulting with tenants on its proposed rent increase for 2017/18.  You should receive your consultation card shortly  […]

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Free Christmas Event
Published: 08/12/16

One Parent Families Scotland and Abertay Housing Association are organising a Christmas Cracker event on Friday 9 December 5:30pm-7:00pm at […]

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Carol Singing
Published: 02/12/16

One Parent Families Scotland are visiting Fintry Mains on 15 December at 5:30pm to sing carols and perform a nativity […]

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Housing and Property Chamber
Published: 01/12/16

Homeowners who feel that Abertay has failed to carry out its factoring duties or comply with the Property Factors code […]

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Elder Abuse Helpline
Published: 30/11/16

Are you concerned about harm or abuse of an older person?  Help is just a phone call away. Elder Abuse […]

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Cash for Kids – Mission Christmas
Published: 22/11/16

Abertay staff are happy to support the Mission Christmas appeal again this year. If any tenants, owners or contractors would […]

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Fire Risks
Published: 14/11/16

We have been advised by our insurers of a fire risk posed by Tumble Dryers. There is a flaw in […]

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Christmas Hampers
Published: 08/11/16

Do you know of any local charities / causes which would benefit from food hampers over the festive period? If […]

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Annual Report
Published: 31/10/16

Abertay’s Annual Report for 2015/16 has recently been published and sent to all tenants and members.  It provides an overview […]

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Strategy Day
Published: 31/10/16

Abertay’s Management Committee recently held a strategy day. It was an opportunity for many of the new committee members elected […]

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Satisfaction Survey Results
Published: 31/10/16

Over the summer Abertay carried out satisfaction surveys with both tenants and owners. Overall, 87.2% of tenants were satisfied with […]

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Greener Scotland – Help for Home owners to keep warm
Published: 21/10/16

The following scheme is available through Greener Scotland for home owners: We know (because we do a lot of research) […]

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HOLIDAY – MONDAY 10TH OCTOBER 2016
Published: 06/10/16

Please note that the office at 147 Fintry Drive and the sheltered complexes will be closed on Monday 10th October. […]

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MacMillan Coffee Morning
Published: 04/10/16

Last week, Abertay staff took part in the World’s Biggest Coffee Morning in aid of MacMillan Cancer Support.  Staff baked […]

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Prize Draw Winners
Published: 30/09/16

Thank you to all owners who completed our owner survey. All who returned the questionnaires were entered into a prize […]

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Abertay Housing Association Holds AGM
Published: 16/09/16

Abertay Housing Association held its twentieth AGM at Fintry Parish Church on Wednesday 14th September. The formal business included the […]

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Scottish Housing Day 19 September 2016
Published: 08/09/16

Abertay is supporting Scottish Housing Day on Monday 19 September. The aim is to help people to understand the options […]

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AGM 14 September 2016
Published: 07/09/16

Abertay’s 20th Annual General Meeting will take place on Wednesday 14 September 2016 in Fintry Parish Church at 6.30 pm […]

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Dundee Starter Packs Fundraiser
Published: 02/09/16

The New Dundee Duo will be performing in St Martins Church Hall on Saturday 22 October in aid of Dundee […]

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Design your Dream House
Published: 29/08/16

Abertay, along with Robertsons Construction and Barton Wilmore Architects is running a competition to design your dream house to help […]

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Colouring Competition
Published: 29/08/16

Abertay, along with Robertsons Construction and Barton Wilmore Architects is running a colouring competition to help raise awareness of the […]

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Name the Scheme
Published: 29/08/16

Abertay, along with Robertsons Construction and Barton Wilmore Architects is running a competition to name the proposed development at Finavon […]

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Fintry Gala Day 27 August 2016
Published: 25/08/16

Fintry Gala Day will be held in the grounds of the Fintry Parish church on Saturday 27 August 2016. This […]

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TV Licence Concessions are available
Published: 19/08/16

TV Licensing is working to ensure you know the different ways to pay for a TV Licence and concessions available […]

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Prize Draw Winners
Published: 11/08/16

Thank you to all owners who paid their bills on time this year. Owners who paid by 24th June 2016 […]

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Owner Satisfaction Survey 2016
Published: 27/07/16

Abertay is currently undertaking an owner satisfaction survey.  If you are an owner in one of our estates, please take […]

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Allpay Service
Published: 18/07/16

Allpay will be carrying routine system maintenance on Tuesday 19th 2016 between 06:00 – 08:00. They will also be carrying out planned maintenance upgrades […]

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Have Your Say
Published: 12/07/16

As part of the current process to create new Local Community Plans, Dundee Partnership is seeking the views of local […]

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Claiming Universal Credit
Published: 12/07/16

Do you need to claim Universal Credit, or use the  Universal Credit on line system?  This video shows you how.

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Universal Credit Changes
Published: 01/07/16

The Welfare Reform and Work Act (2016) introduces some changes to the benefit cap.  These changes, which will take effect […]

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Voluntary Management Committee Members Wanted
Published: 28/06/16

Abertay is looking for people to join its Management Committee.  Committee membership is open to tenants, owners and others who […]

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Finavon Street Residential Development
Published: 14/06/16

Abertay Housing Association’s design team, led by Barton Willmore, has recently submitted a planning application for 60 new homes and […]

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SPRING BANK HOLIDAY – MONDAY 30TH MAY 2016
Published: 23/05/16

Please note that the office at 147 Fintry Drive and the sheltered complexes will be closed on Monday 30th May. […]

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Tenant Satisfaction Survey 2016
Published: 23/05/16

Abertay is currently undertaking a tenant satisfaction survey.  If you are a tenant, please take the time to complete the […]

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Fraud Alert
Published: 23/05/16

We have been made aware that a woman has been calling at properties in the Fintry area pretending to work […]

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Helm Project Garden Opening at Dryburgh Gardens
Published: 17/05/16

The Helm Project garden at Dryburgh Gardens was opened today.  The garden was completed by young volunteers from the Helm […]

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Tay FM Cash for Kids Superhero Day
Published: 16/05/16

Abertay took part in the Tay FM Cash for Kids Superhero Day on Friday and raised an amazing £215 through […]

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Sheltered Service Care Service Inspection Report
Published: 10/05/16

Abertay Housing Association provides a housing support service to tenants living within the association’s seven sheltered housing complexes.  The housing […]

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Tay FM Cash for Kids Superhero Day
Published: 06/05/16

Abertay is taking part in the Tay FM Cash For Kids Superhero Day on Friday 13th May. Pop into the […]

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Tenant Handbook Review
Published: 06/05/16

We are reviewing our Tenants Handbook.  Help make Abertay even better!  Share your views, provide suggestions and make a difference!

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May Holiday – Monday 2 May
Published: 25/04/16

Please note that the office at 147 Fintry Drive and the sheltered complexes will be closed on Monday 2 May. […]

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Keep your community Safe
Published: 24/04/16

It has come to our attention that a few of our elderly tenants have been approached recently by bogus tradesmen […]

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New Walkabout timetable for 2016/17
Published: 04/04/16

Come along and join us on our regular Estate Walkabouts and have a say in how you would like your […]

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EASTER MONDAY HOLIDAY – 28TH MARCH
Published: 24/03/16

Please note that the office at 147 Fintry Drive and the sheltered complexes will be closed on Monday 28th March. […]

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Estate Walkabout Survey Results
Published: 24/03/16

Earlier this month, we asked for feedback on our Estate Walkabouts

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Healthy Working Lives Presentation
Published: 15/03/16

Staff from Abertay Housing Association recently attended the NHS Tayside Healthy Working Lives Award Ceremony and were presented with the […]

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Recall Notice
Published: 11/03/16

We have received a product recall notice in relation to Center brand fan heaters.  WRB Gas have issued and supplied […]

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Estate Walkabout Feedback Survey
Published: 09/03/16

Abertay is looking for feedback on the Estate Walkabouts that take place within all our estates twice yearly. Please take […]

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National Panel of Tenants and Service Users
Published: 03/03/16

The Scottish Housing Regulator is looking for tenants and service users to help improve social landlord services.      

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Introducing Calum
Published: 01/03/16

Calum has recently joined our planned maintenance team working as a Senior Project Officer along with Andy. Together they are […]

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Outcome of our Rent Consultation
Published: 01/03/16

Abertay recently consulted tenants on a proposed rent increase for 2016/17.  The majority of tenants who responded to the survey […]

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Introducing Richard
Published: 04/02/16

Richard Pinner has recently joined Abertay as Welfare Officer. He says “My role at Abertay is to provide welfare rights […]

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Garden Celebrated
Published: 04/02/16

Abertay were delighted to be invited to a showcase event held on 27 January at the Crescent in Whitfield organised […]

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Healthy Working Lives Bronze Award
Published: 28/01/16

Abertay Housing Association has achieved the Healthy Working Lives Bronze Award.  The Award Programme supports employers and employees to develop […]

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