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17/05/2013 - Happy Birthday Saffron

Saffron celebrates over 1000 additional homes in 9 years!

02/05/2013 - Award for Saffron Housing Trust

Saffron Housing Trust and architect David Taylor were delighted to win The Mayors Design Award for Right Tracks in Kings Lynn.

02/05/2013 - Shared Ownership Opportunities

Saffron Housing has two shared ownership properties available in Poringland.

02/05/2013 - Free Courses and Workshops

Saffron Housing Trust is funding courses and workshops for tenants between May 2013 and March 2014

24/04/2013 - Development Update April 2013

Photographic update of developments under construction in April 2013

15/04/2013 - Saffron tenant, Ruby Ford, celebrates her 100th Birthday!

Congratulations to Ruby Ford of Ogden Close, Wymondham, who celebrated her 100th birthday on 12th April.

08/04/2013 - Why not come to Tenants' Question Time?

Do you have questions for Saffron?

27/03/2013 - Right Tracks in King's Lynn up for an Award

Saffron is delighted that Right Tracks in King's Lynn has been shortlisted for The Mayor's Design Awards.

28/02/2013 - New look website coming soon!

We're currently in the process of updating our website.

26/02/2013 - Are you looking for work?

If you live in or around the Harleston area and are looking for work, then one of the Harleston Job Clubs is well worth a visit.

22/02/2013 - Skills Minister Matthew Hancock visits Saffron Housing

Saffron is delighted to be welcoming the Skills Minister Matthew Hancock, MP for West Suffolk, to Long Stratton this morning. The Minister accepted an invitation from Richard Bacon MP for South Norfolk who knew of Saffron's innovative apprenticeshi

22/02/2013 - Wymondham Centre needs volunteers to keep it open.

The Silfield Centre in Green Lane, Wymondham is yet again facing potential closure.

22/02/2013 - Meet the new Wortwell tenants!

The new residents of our recently completed development in Wortwell are all settling into their new homes so we went to meet one family to see how they're getting on.

20/02/2013 - Come and join us

Tomorrow, 21st February, our Housing Officer, Judith, along with colleagues from Saffron and members of the council, will be visiting Chedgrave to carry out a Community Walkabout.

19/02/2013 - Development Update February 2013

Photographic update of developments under construction in February 2013

15/02/2013 - South Yorkshire Housing Association visit Saffron

Members of the South Yorkshire Housing Association visited Saffron yesterday.

13/02/2013 - CAP Calendar photo winners!

A big thank you to everyone who attended the CAP Calendar photo event on Monday 11th February.

07/02/2013 - Saffron Housing Trust app now available for iPhone

The Saffron Housing Trust app makes it easier than ever for tenants to talk to us about any issue relating to their property.

29/01/2013 - Wymondham Job Club

If you're a young adult aged between 16 and 25 looking for work in the Wymondham area, why not visit the Wymondham Job Club where you'll get the tools you need to find the right job.

25/01/2013 - Here come the icicles!

All this cold weather means that there are some beautiful icicles forming.

24/01/2013 - We'd like your feedback!

You may use the Saffron Housing website regularly, or it may be your first visit, either way, we'd like to know what you think about it.

18/01/2013 - Your photos of the snow

It may cause a few problems, but the snow also transforms the places we live and makes a great subject for photos.

18/01/2013 - Avoid frozen pipes this winter

It's cold out there so here's some advice to help keep your home in good shape this winter.

15/01/2013 - Walkabout in Tacolneston and Forncett St Peter

What a great day for a walkabout! The snow didn't stop us!

04/01/2013 - Celebrating Saffron's new homes in Wortwell

Saffron Housing Trust will be celebrating their first new affordable homes of 2013 as they welcome the completion of new properties in Wortwell, South Norfolk.

13/12/2012 - Development Update December 2012

Photographic update of developments under construction in December 2012

03/12/2012 - New Homes in Reydon

Saffron is delighted to be working with Waveney District Council to provide more affordable homes for people living in the Reydon and Southwold area of Suffolk.

03/12/2012 - Wymondham couple celebrate their Platinum Wedding

Walter and Alice Wade, who live in one of Saffron's properties in Wymondham recently celebrated their Platinum Wedding Aniversary - that's 70 years!

15/11/2012 - The Norfolk Housing Alliance

Saffron Housing is happy to support the work of the Norfolk Housing Alliance and we have been asked to see if any of you can help?

08/11/2012 - Saffron builds more homes

Saffron has contracted Lowestoft based Wellington Construction to build affordable homes in Earsham near Bungay; Colton near Norwich and Diss.

01/11/2012 - Development Update November 2012

Photographic update of developments under construction in November 2012

23/10/2012 - CAP visits construction site at Wortwell

CAP Development Working Group visited one of our sites at Wortwell.

05/10/2012 - Saffron saves energy for other things

Saffron is delighted to have its next energy saving measure under way as they install a wind turbine in Long Stratton.

27/09/2012 - Richard Bacon MP visits the new Saffron homes in Pulham Market

Saffron was delighted to welcome South Norfolk MP Richard Bacon to their new scheme in Pulham Market.

26/09/2012 - Come and see our Saffron sheltered schemes

Want to know more about sheltered housing and the availability with Saffron

25/09/2012 - Saffron welcomes new Board Members

Saffron Housing Trust is delighted to welcome James Tully and Warren Burge to the Board.

25/09/2012 - Why not read the new Saffron Housing Trust Annual Report 2012

Saffron Housing Trust is delighted to publish its new Annual Report 2012.

24/09/2012 - Saffron Housing on BBC Radio Norfolk

Saffron Housing kick off Rural Housing Week with an interview on BBC Radio Norfolk.

21/09/2012 - Rural Housing Week

Celebrate Rural Housing this week.

30/08/2012 - Development Update August 2012

Photographic update of Developments under construction in August 2012.

23/07/2012 - Saffron Community Foundation helps Explorer Scouts to Be Prepared

The Dragon Young Leader Explorer unit applied to Saffron Community Foundation (SCF) for assistance in buying a van. SCF went one better and gave them a van! The van came from Saffron Housing Trust and was due to be retired from their maintenance fleet.

09/07/2012 - It may have rained but it didn't dampen the Saffron Spirit!

Saffron Housing was delighted to support South Norfolk Council's Discover South Norfolk event on Sunday 8th July.

09/07/2012 - Saffron residents take part in Japanese documentary

Saffron's sheltered housing scheme in Loddon welcomed a film crew from TV Asahi last week.

29/06/2012 - Development Update June 2012

Photographic update of developments under construction June 2012

29/05/2012 - National Housing Federation Information Leaflet

Want to know more about changes to housing benefit?

28/05/2012 - You could still win a voucher by returning your calendar postcard

CAP - Saffron's Customer Advisory Panel - kindly let us add a postcard to the front of their calendar this year.

24/05/2012 - Not to be opened for 50 years

We are delighted that so many people wish to contribute to the Time Capsules that we like to bury for 50 years on our new sites.

10/05/2012 - Want to know more about Saffron's credit rating from Moody's?

We are delighted that so many of you are interested in Saffron's new credit rating from Moody's which puts Saffron in Moody's Top 20 Housing Associations.

09/05/2012 - Moody's international credit rating agency put Saffron in their Top 20!

Leading international firm, Moody's, rate Saffron Housing in the Top 20!

20/04/2012 - Where will you be in 2062?

Saffron was delighted to bury a time capsule today at the new homes in Felthorpe - and without getting wet!

17/04/2012 - Development Updates April 2012

Photographic update of Developments under construction April 2012

16/04/2012 - Saffron appoints new Chair

Saffron Housing Trust Ltd is delighted to announce the appointment of its new Chair, Michael Harrowven. Michael will replace Karen Wooddissee who retired at the Trustâ��s Board meeting on 22nd March 2012.

30/03/2012 - And yet another 19 new Saffron Homes!

It's Costessey's turn! Saffron has ANOTHER nineteen new homes as from today!

29/03/2012 - Please tell us what you think of our website!

If you are a Saffron tenant we want to know what you think of the Saffron website.

27/03/2012 - More new Saffron homes in Carleton Rode

Saffron Housing Trust was delighted to open more Local Homes for Local People in Carleton Rode. Check Press Releases to find out more ....

26/03/2012 - Saffron's New Entrance Is Open!

Thank you for bearing with us over the last few weeks as building work has been taking place to improve the access to Saffron Barn.

02/03/2012 - Yet more new Saffron homes in South Norfolk!

People local to the village of Ellingham in South Norfolk are moving in to new homes in the village.

21/02/2012 - Saffron Competition Winners!

Saffron held a reception last night to welcome some of those who took part in the Calendar Postcard Competition.

13/02/2012 - More homes for local people in Felthorpe

Do read the press release on our new homes in Felthorpe.

06/02/2012 - Development Updates February 2012

Photographic update of schemes under construction February 2012

31/01/2012 - Back to normal!

Thank you for bearing with us whilst our phones have been out of order today.

31/01/2012 - We are in for a cold snap!

Weather forecasters are saying that we shall be getting some colder temperatures over the next few days so this just a reminder of what we can all do to stop pipes bursting.

31/01/2012 - We apologise for our temporary phone line problems!

We are sorry that our phones are currently not working properly. Please bear with us.

24/01/2012 - More local groups benefit from Saffron Community Foundation

SCF is delighted to be able to help more people in the South Norfolk area.

20/01/2012 - Great Volunteers!

Trevor Clark from Diss Job Club and Saffron's CAP is nominated for an award.

17/01/2012 - Making it easier

Thank you for bearing with us as we improve the access to Saffron Barn.

04/01/2012 - Photos of the Carleton Rode School visit to Saffron's site

Lovely photos of a great day!

20/12/2011 - Thank you to Park Radio

It was great for Saffron to have a weekly slot on Park Radio during their temporary broadcast period in December.

15/12/2011 - Christmas and New Year Opening Times

Saffron Emergency Repairs Number 01508 531277 will be open but the offices will be closed over the Christmas period.

15/12/2011 - The Children of Carleton Rode School

Saffron was very pleased to welcome the pupils and members of staff from Carleton Rode Primary School to the site on which we are building nine new homes - part of the Local Homes for Local People project.

13/12/2011 - National Housing Federation issues Home Truths Report 2011

The National Housing Federation issued the following Press Release on 6th December 2011. Generation locked out of broken market in East of England as average property price rises to over Â£237,000, report shows.

13/12/2011 - Tenants delighted with pv panels

Over 800 Saffron Housing Trust homes benefit from the installation pv panels and the local economy benefits too!

08/12/2011 - PlaceShapers publish Group Report

Saffron Housing welcomes the PlaceShapers Group Report.

01/12/2011 - Development Updates December 2011

Photographic update of developments under construction December 2011

28/11/2011 - Saffron takes to the airwaves once more!

Park Radio in Diss is back on air and Saffron is once again a regular contributor.

28/11/2011 - What Next?

Saffron Housing Trust was delighted to host an event at the Assembly House in Norwich where guest speakers included Richard Bacon MP for South Norfolk; Adam Ronaldson, Chief Executive of Saffron Housing and Brenda Arthur, Leader of Norwich City Council.

24/11/2011 - John celebrates being a 100!

Saffron is delighted as another of its tenants, John Newman, celebrates his 100th birthday!

24/11/2011 - Computer Club in Harlesden

Spaces available at Computer Club in Harlesden - why not come along!

03/11/2011 - Improved Access to Saffron Barn

New access for Saffron Barn

03/11/2011 - Happy 100th Birthday!

Saffron Tenant Eric Vearnecombe celebrates his 100th Birthday!

03/11/2011 - Views on Saffron News!

A group of Saffron tenants kindly gave up their time to talk to us about Saffron News.

21/10/2011 - Careers Fair

Harleston Careers Fair to help youngsters plan their future. Saffron Housing will be one of the many organisations participating in this event for 14-24 year olds.

07/10/2011 - 'Jeans for Genes Day'

Help make a difference by supporting the 'Jeans for Genes' charity

05/10/2011 - This could be your Big Moment

Enter your photo to be featured in the CAP 2012 calendar

28/09/2011 - Saffron Housing staff support charities!

What a great bunch!

20/09/2011 - Saffron provides more HOLD properties in Suffolk with new partnership

Saffron enters new partnership to provide homes for those with long term disabilities in Suffolk.

20/09/2011 - Saffron's Annual Report to the end of March 2011

Saffron publishes its new Annual Report.

07/09/2011 - New Developments September 2011

Photographic update of developments under construction September 2011

09/08/2011 - Chedgrave MUGA

The local community in Chedgrave celebrate the opening of their new Multi Games Use Area

24/06/2011 - New Developments June 2011

Photographic update of developments under construction - June 2011

11/05/2011 - Saffron Joins Facebook

You can now follow us on Facebook!

10/05/2011 - Alpington Time Capsule!

Do Not Open for 25 Years!

09/05/2011 - Saffron Supports Park Radio

Saffron is delighted to be supporting Park Radio in Diss as they transmit from Sunday the 8th May for one month. Listen out on Tuesday mornings to hear Saffron staff talking about different areas of their work.

15/04/2011 - Saffron Completes Six New Homes in Diss

Saffron Housing Trust is delighted to announce the completion of six new two bedroom flats in Ladbrooke Close Diss.

14/04/2011 - New Developments April 2011

Photographic update of developments under construction April 2011

22/03/2011 - Extra Energy at Saffron Housing!

At the beginning of November 2010 Saffron Housing Trust installed the pictured PV array on the roof of the workshop at its offices in Long Stratton.

10/03/2011 - Grays Fair Court, Costessey

Grays Fair Court in Costessey has had a new 7m mural painted in the restaurant.

09/03/2011 - Saffron Helps Brooke Playpark

Saffron Housing Trust is delighted to have helped Brooke Playpark Committee in their quest to provide exciting new facilities for families in Brooke.

08/03/2011 - Joint Estate Inspections

Please find below a chart to tell you when the next Estate Inspections are planned for.

11/02/2011 - New Developments February 2011

Photographic update of Saffron Housing Trust developments under construction February 2011

06/02/2011 - New Homes in Alpington

Saffron is delighted to have five new homes in Alpington.

15/12/2010 - New Developments

Photographic updates of developments under construction

08/12/2010 - Movember at Saffron Housing Trust

Three Saffron employees take part in Movember.

30/09/2010 - MP Chloe Smith visits Sherwell Court

Norwich North MP Chloe Smith visited the residents of Sherwell Court in Hellesdon.

30/09/2010 - New website launched

Saffron is pleased to launch their new website which we hope will give you the information that you are looking for.

26/07/2010 - New Faces at Saffron

New Faces at Saffron

26/07/2010 - Reaching Their Peak

Reaching their Peak, Three Times!

08/07/2010 - Bergh Apton New Affordable Houses

In the current very hot weather, Saffron Housing Trust was delighted to celebrate breaking the ground on a new Low Cost Housing Project in the village of Bergh Apton, South Norfolk.

15/06/2010 - Opening Of Sherwell Court Hellesdon

Saffron Housing Trust is delighted to announce the completion of the redevelopment of the former "Ethel Tipple" site in Hellesdon with tenants moving in this week. (from 14/6/10)

21/04/2010 - New Play Area For Diss

It's play time in Willbye Avenue!

21/01/2010 - Thelma and Charles celebrate their Diamond Wedding

Thelma and Charles Duffield of Rattle Row in Wymondham celebrated their Diamond Wedding today(21/01/2010).

18/01/2010 - Building Connections Social Housing in a New Era

With an upcoming general election, Norfolk social housing providers came together at an event to discuss what the challenges and changes might be in the coming few years.

27/11/2009 - Saffron Tenants broaden their horizons

It could be them - Saffron Tenants broaden their horizons!

20/03/2009 - Saffron Housing Trust works with the CAB (Citizens Advice Bureau)

Saffron Housing Trust is delighted to offer another service to support its tenants.

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