Here's what's happening at Bernicia and in our communities.
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gordon.arnott@bernicia.com T: 0191 238 3306 M: 07595 653 339
Bernicia is once again backing the national campaign to warn of the dangers of loan sharks at Christmas. We are an accredited partner of the England Illegal Money Lending Team, the dedicated team behind the successful ‘Stop Loan Sharks‘ campaign. Our work to…
Local families, older people and people on low incomes are set to benefit from new high-quality affordable Bernicia homes in Backworth – and North Tyneside councillors were pleased to be invited to look around the housing development as it nears completion. Castle Square, led by Bernicia’s…
Bernicia is launching a new employment programme aimed at giving people the new skills they need get a job in the customer contact centre sector – with a guaranteed job interview for those completing the course. Working in partnership with The Launch Group, Bernicia’s employment team is running the programme…
Quick-thinking Bernicia location co-ordinator Rose Martin leapt into action and used her life saving skills to help a tenant choking while eating at a retirement living property. John Hedley, 81, stopped breathing after food became lodged in his throat. Despite the efforts of his grand-daughter Rebecca to remove the blockage…
Tenants are moving into their brand new homes in Sunderland with Bernicia firmly on course to be on site building 370 new homes within two years of launching its new corporate strategy. Bernicia’s completion of a £6m housing development on the site of a former primary school in Sunderland reaffirms…
We’re putting the finishing touches to work to convert four bedsits into two family homes to meet local demand in a popular Northumberland town. The two bedroom neighbouring Bernicia homes in Bothal Avenue, Guidepost, are nearly ready to be advertised for rent after a six-month major refurbishment programme led by…
Gardening pals Ray Chaytor, 90, and 93-year-old Colin Shaw proudly clutch their awards for transforming a communal area into a stunning garden for residents at our Sleekburn House retirement living property in Bedlington Station. The duo devoted dozens of hours potting and planting the outdoor area – a floral splash…
We’re asking our tenants to help us to continue improving the services we provide, by completing a short survey which should take no more than 15 minutes to complete. But what’s it all about, we ask about individual experiences in relation to day to day…
Bernicia’s offices to close for the State Funeral on 19th September. Alongside the nation, our colleagues and customers, we mourn the death and pay tribute to our beloved Queen Elizabeth II. On Monday 19th September, we will be joining the nation to pay respects to Her Majesty and commemorate her…
Alongside the nation, our colleagues and customers, we mourn the death and pay tribute to our beloved Queen Elizabeth II. Our Queen reigned with devotion and courage, warmth and grace. Her unwavering presence over 70 years leaves an incredible impression on a great many of us, and her passing will…
It’s a warm welcome from everyone at Bernicia to our new apprentices as they take their first steps into the world of work. Our Chief Executive John Johnston led the welcome for the ten young people joining our highly successful apprenticeships programme: Josh Brewster – Joinery – Durham Benjamin Urwin…
We’ll be starting important work this weekend to ensure carbon monoxide detectors are fitted in all tenant’s homes that need them. New Government legislation will shortly mean that landlords have to ensure that every one of their homes which has a combustible appliance – eg a boiler or gas fire…
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