Recent News
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Grŵp Cynefin is with you through this crisis
Friday 3 April 2020
We recognise this is an uncertain time for you in Wales. Covid-19 is rapidly changing the world around us, and is having a profound impact on people’s jobs, communities and lives. Grŵp Cynefin supports over 4000 tenants across north Wales.
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Tenants Letter & FAQs
Friday 20 March 2020
We have written to our tenants about what we are doing and have also included a frequently asked questions document which explains in more detail how our services will be affected.
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Grŵp Cynefin office closure during Coronavirus outbreak
Wednesday 18 March 2020
As the situation changes rapidly across the communities we serve, we have decided that we need to close our offices to the public, to make sure we keep residents, customers and staff safe.
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Coronavirus Update 17.03.2020
Tuesday 17 March 2020
We’d like to reassure you that we are taking extra measures to ensure our tenants, service users and staff’s health and safety during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Coronavirus Update 12.03.2020
Friday 13 March 2020
Due to concerns about the Coronavirus, we have reviewed our procedures at extra care and sheltered housing schemes. This includes cancelling any events that are open to the public at these sites for the next month.
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Grŵp Cynefin secures prestigious workplace accreditation
Thursday 12 March 2020
Grŵp Cynefin's investment in staff training and development is boosting service to its tenants.
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Singing is good for the intergenerational choir’s sole as Rhys Meirion films at Awel y Coleg
Friday 6 March 2020
Singing is good for the soul, and the nationally acclaimed Welsh singer, Rhys Meirion, says the power of singing in a choir can even have healing power.
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Tenants move into innovative modular homes
Thursday 5 March 2020
Two tenants have moved to two new Grŵp Cynefin homes built off-site, as modular units, and erected at Maes Glyndwr, Cynwyd in Denbighshire.
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Information on Coronavirus
Thursday 5 March 2020
Public Health Wales is working closely with the Welsh Government and the other UK public health agencies to carefully monitor the situation in China and implement a planned response, with measures in place to protect the health of the public.
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POSTPONED - Awel y Dyffryn Open Day
Thursday 27 February 2020
People seeking to secure accommodation in a new multi-million pound extra care scheme in Denbigh are being invited to an open day.
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Storm Dennis
Friday 14 February 2020
Please be careful this weekend with Storm Dennis now upgraded to an Amber warning in some areas of north Wales.
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Storm Ciara
Sunday 9 February 2020
We are receiving a high number of calls regarding damage to properties as a result of Storm Ciara.
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Happy birthday to Hafod y Gest
Friday 7 February 2020
There are celebrations at Hafod y Gest, Grŵp Cynefin's extra care housing scheme in Porthmadog this week, marking a full year since its opening.
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Tenants urged to be mindful of the importance of keeping property appointments
Friday 17 January 2020
Grŵp Cynefin has issued a reminder to tenants to ensure they honour maintenance appointments at their properties.
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Grŵp Cynefin takes pride in a local community enterprise, Siop Griffiths
Thursday 9 January 2020
Just nine months since opening its doors, Grŵp Cynefin is proud of the confidence and initiative of the community at Penygroes, Dyffryn Nantlle, as Siop Griffiths, a community venture on the high street goes from strength to strength.
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Jade showcases independence at Cymorth Cymru awards
Thursday 9 January 2020
A woman who helped lead Wales to a third-place finish at an international football event has taken home a personal honour.
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Candle Safety Advice
Friday 6 December 2019
Candles in the home are now getting a more and more popular way to add relaxation to our homes, which has seen a large increase in the number of candle related incidents.
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Grŵp Cynefin announces four new additions to its board
Friday 6 December 2019
Grŵp Cynefin, has appointed Geraint George, Jane Lewis, Mike Corfield and Tony Jones to its 10-strong management board which is responsible for all aspects of the association’s activities and directs the affairs of the association in accordance with its objectives and rules.
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Are more affordable homes needed on Anglesey?
Thursday 28 November 2019
Are more affordable homes needed on Anglesey? That is the question Rural Housing Enabler, Dylan Owen is asking an Anglesey community as he begins the task of assessing local people’s housing needs.
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Plan now to avoid Christmas rent stress
Thursday 14 November 2019
The festive period can be a busy and expensive time for many of us, with people preparing early to ensure they have enough money to pay for the presents and parties.
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Grŵp Cynefin strengthens its housing team
Thursday 7 November 2019
Grŵp Cynefin who is responsible for 4000 properties across North Wales is strengthening its team of staff by appointing four new officers within the Housing Department.
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“I don’t think I’d be in work now if it wasn’t for Grŵp Cynefin”
Thursday 24 October 2019
Tenants and their families have heralded the impact of Grŵp Cynefin’s grants supporting them to get back into work.
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Youth Shedz grant funding supports homelessness and film making projects
Thursday 24 October 2019
An award winning Denbighshire youth project has been awarded nearly £3000 grant funding to support a homeless project and to develop their film making skills.
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Building dubbed ‘Historical Footnote’ starts new chapter
Friday 18 October 2019
A derelict old railway shed destined to be consigned to history has opened its doors after a £1.2 million revamp.
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Intergenerational work expands to Llanaelhaearn and Y Ffôr near Pwllheli
Thursday 19 September 2019
Five organisations are celebrating after receiving financial support to set up intergenerational projects thanks to Grŵp Cynefin. The housing association is keen to improve wellbeing and reduce loneliness in the lives of the elderly living in rural communities.
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Construction of landmark extra care housing scheme boosts local jobs and training opportunities
Friday 13 September 2019
More than 90 per cent of the investment into a landmark extra care housing scheme is being spent with subcontractors and major suppliers in Wales.
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Cuckooing is happening in North Wales
Wednesday 28 August 2019
You may have heard a lot about this in the news lately. Cuckooing is happening in North Wales. For those of you who have never heard of ‘cuckooing, it is a crime where a drug dealer befriends a vulnerable person then takes over their home and uses it as a drug dealing house. Just like a cuckoo, the dealer moves in, takes over the property and turns it into a drugs den.
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Winning poet awarded Grŵp Cynefin’s crown
Thursday 8 August 2019
It was announced from the 2019 Conwy County National Eisteddfod stage that Grŵp Cynefin's crown, will move to a new home, as winning bard, Guto Dafydd of Pwllheli stood to receive the award.
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A special thank you to Grŵp Cynefin for supporting tenants in need
Monday 5 August 2019
“Grŵp Cynefin's welfare service has been a great support to me financially, and I can't thank them enough for their assistance. I am very grateful for all the help we’ve received.”
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Grŵp Cynefin hopes for crowning glory at Conwy!
Monday 29 July 2019
Grŵp Cynefin’s stand at the National Eisteddfod in Llanrwst at the begining of August will offer visitors a warm welcome. No doubt the highlight of the week will be whether or not a winning poet receives Grŵp Cynefin’s prestigious crown commissioned and sponsored by the housing association in 2019.
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Chloe and Jade set to represent Wales at Homeless World Cup
Thursday 25 July 2019
Two women who will represent Wales at the Homeless World Cup have been speaking about their joy of being selected for the national team – and how they hope the platform will help people in need.
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Grŵp Cynefin calls on working tenants to access new qualifications
Friday 12 July 2019
Grŵp Cynefin is calling on working tenants keen to gain new qualifications in order to develop their careers, to get in touch.
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Grŵp Cynefin and its tenants secure double awards success
Friday 5 July 2019
Grŵp Cynefin scooped two prestigious industry awards, strengthening its credentials for offering ‘More Than Housing’.
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Families settle in at Bron Gwynedd, Bethel
Wednesday 3 July 2019
Four families have proudly settled into their new Grŵp Cynefin homes in Bethel, near Caernarfon, Gwynedd over the last few weeks.
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Best job ever - working with older tenants at Grŵp Cynefin
Tuesday 2 July 2019
Highlight of Grŵp Cynefin's Older People's Day 2019
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Reduce the risk of fires – and get a FREE Home Fire Safety Check
Tuesday 25 June 2019
The advent of smoke alarms, fire safety doors and, in some properties, sprinklers are all helping to reduce the risk of fire in our homes.
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Grŵp Cynefin unveil and present this year’s Crown to the National Eisteddfod
Friday 14 June 2019
“It is an honour to present the Crown for Conwy County’s National to the festival’s Executive Committee, at a special ceremony in Oriel Ffin y Parc, Llanrwst (13 June 2019),” said Dafydd Lewis, Grŵp Cynefin’s Board of Management Chairman.
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Gwynedd extra care facility having a positive impact on residents
Thursday 13 June 2019
Guests at the official opening of a housing association’s £7.8m extra care facility in Porthmadog heard about its positive impact on the lives of residents.
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Sisters are doing it for themselves
Wednesday 29 May 2019
Female entrepreneurs are leading the pack as part of a new £1.2 million development set to open its doors this summer.
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Youth Shedz scheme scoops UK housing industry award
Thursday 2 May 2019
A scheme set up to support formerly homeless young people in north Wales has scooped a prestigious UK housing industry award.
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Would-be tenants invited to sign up at open day for extra care housing in Denbigh
Monday 29 April 2019
A call has gone out across Denbighshire for eligible residents to register their interest in moving into a £12m landmark extra care housing scheme now under construction.
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Celebrate and share good practice in intergenerational work
Tuesday 2 April 2019
Grŵp Cynefin's pioneering work in partnership with a number of other organisations will be the subject of a special conference - Connecting the Generations - Celebrating and Learning in Bangor in April.
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Grŵp Cynefin volunteers scoop two prestigious community awards
Monday 18 March 2019
The mayor of Denbigh, Councillor Catherine Jones, and Denbigh Youth Shedz, a group supporting formerly homeless young people, have both won a High Sheriff of Clwyd Award.
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Y Shed café tender is now open to applicants
Thursday 7 March 2019
The café tender is now open to applicants and artists, photographers, craft makers, and food producers are also being offered the chance to showcase their wares at Y Shed, Meliden.
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Gwynedd older people new development brings economic benefits
Thursday 21 February 2019
A major new building project for older people in Gwynedd has given 12 north Wales apprentices valuable experience of the building industry, with 92% of the workforce also living in the region.
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Four new Rhewl homes to go on affordable housing register
Friday 15 February 2019
House hunters are being urged to register for the chance to purchase or rent a newly built affordable home in the Vale of Clwyd.
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Nearly £12,000 has been shared between 54 north Wales community groups and organisations
Monday 11 February 2019
Grŵp Cynefin is delighted to announce that nearly £12,000 has been shared between 54 north Wales community groups and organisations to fund a variety of different projects and activities during 2018-2019.
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Construction starts on Grŵp Cynefin’s innovative homes
Wednesday 6 February 2019
Grŵp Cynefin is saving time and money on its latest development thanks to an innovative construction method.
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Opportunity for budding artisans to demonstrate their talents as part of a new £1.2 million project
Tuesday 22 January 2019
A rundown former railway building on the walkway at Meliden, Prestatyn, is undergoing a revamp, transforming it into a community hub with a café, heritage, bike hire facility, and business units.
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Tai Teg promotes 10 new homes in Anglesey
Tuesday 1 January 2019
Six months since the launch of a new joint project, Tai Teg, in north Wales to facilitate local people's chances of securing their ideal homes, 10 new homes are about to be completed at Llanddeusant, Anglesey.
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Support service, Gorwel, wins big at major housing and homelessness awards
Wednesday 19 December 2018
A community group set up to support formerly homeless young people in Denbigh has scooped a major housing related support award.
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My Housing Journey By Clifton Robinson, board member, Grŵp Cynefin
Sunday 16 December 2018
In my near 40-year career, I’ve been a trainer, mentor, a probation board chair, a director of housing, a chief executive, and a board member of two different housing associations.
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Housing Associations collaborate to support the North Wales Growth Deal
Tuesday 4 December 2018
A group of six local housing associations have come together in an exciting joint venture to accelerate development of new affordable homes in support of delivery of the North Wales Growth Deal.
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New community garden launched to help protect older people’s wellbeing
Tuesday 27 November 2018
Older people in Anglesey are picking up trowels and forks to fight loneliness at a newly opened community garden.
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A new savings scheme which gives up to a £1,200 bonus to people on low incomes has been launched
Wednesday 7 November 2018
The Government's Help to Save initiative, which is available to working people on tax credits and universal credit, rewards savers with an extra 50p for every £1 saved.
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Homes to feature on contemporary jeweller’s 2019 Conwy county Eisteddfod Crown design
Tuesday 6 November 2018
A north Wales contemporary jeweller has received approval by the Gorsedd of the Bards Board for her 2019 Crown design for Conwy county’s event next year.
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Housing Association Performance Comparison Tool
Thursday 1 November 2018
Grŵp Cynefin is a registered social landlord registered in Wales, or often called 'Housing Association'. The Welsh Government has recently reviewed the regulatory arrangements and has created a tool to enable tenants, service users, stakeholders and partners to access performance data.
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400 new homes on cards thanks to Grŵp Cynefin’s ambitious growth strategy
Wednesday 31 October 2018
Grŵp Cynefin’s, North Wales’ only pan-regional housing association has unveiled an ambitious growth strategy that will see it deliver more than 400 additional new homes by 2021.
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Regulatory Judgement 2018
Wednesday 31 October 2018
Grŵp Cynefin is a Registered Social Landlord, and this means that we are regulated by the Welsh Government Regulatory Team.
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People are being asked to turn detective and help shed light on a village’s history
Friday 26 October 2018
A rundown former railway building on the walkway at Meliden, Prestatyn, is undergoing a £1.2 million revamp, transforming it into a community hub with a café, heritage, bike hire facility, and business start-up units.
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A brand new specially built bungalow makes life more comfortable for disabled tenant
Thursday 18 October 2018
A brand new specially built Flintshire bungalow will make life much more comfortable for a disabled tenant and her live-in carers, thanks to Grŵp Cynefin.
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Intergenerational work shortlisted for national award
Monday 8 October 2018
Grŵp Cynefin’s work bringing together old and young people through the arts has been shortlisted for a prestigious industry award.
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Grŵp Cynefin appoints experienced strategic leads as non-executive directors
Monday 1 October 2018
Grŵp Cynefin, a leading housing association for north and mid Wales, which manages approximately 4,800 homes, has appointed two non-executive directors to support its growth and development delivering social housing and community schemes.
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Horses helping north Wales domestic abuse survivors recover
Tuesday 11 September 2018
Victims of domestic abuse in Anglesey and Gwynedd are regaining their confidence and receiving support on the road to recovery thanks to an innovative scheme involving horses.
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Grŵp Cynefin development gives back to Rhyl community
Thursday 9 August 2018
A housing development in Rhyl has helped two charities in the town as well as provided additional training opportunities for apprentices following the launch of a new initiative.
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Contemporary jeweller chosen as 2019 Eisteddfod Crown designer
Thursday 2 August 2018
A jeweller from North Wales has been chosen as the designer who will create the Crown for next year’s National Eisteddfod in Llanrwst.
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Fledgling businesses and start-ups are being given the opportunity to get on the right track
Thursday 19 July 2018
A rundown former railway building on the walkway at Meliden, Prestatyn, is undergoing a £1.2 million revamp, transforming the empty building into a hub with a shop, café, heritage, bike hire facility, and business units.
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Grŵp Cynefin scoops a prestigious award for tackling loneliness in the elderly
Tuesday 10 July 2018
Grŵp Cynefin has won a prestigious award recently, in a competition which was open to all social housing providers across Wales, for its pioneering work to tackle loneliness in elderly people.
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A slice of Victorian history discovered within a rundown railway shed
Wednesday 4 July 2018
Builders working on the former Meliden goods shed on the Prestatyn to Dyserth walkway got more than they bargained for when they began taking up the old floor. Hidden underneath were perfectly preserved old glass drinking bottles.
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Grŵp Cynefin’s Pen Llŷn enterprise centre goes from strength to strength
Tuesday 3 July 2018
Two new companies will soon move into Grŵp Cynefin’s successful enterprise centre, in Pen Llŷn during the next few weeks.
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Housing association shortlisted at national social housing awards
Monday 25 June 2018
A North Wales housing association is celebrating a record number of nominations at a prestigious industry awards.
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Grŵp Cynefin takes lead by specifying Welsh timber for Welsh homes
Thursday 21 June 2018
Grŵp Cynefin housing association is showing leadership in the development of local supply chains by specifying indigenous timber for a new housing development.
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Pioneering Caring Dads programme that prevents children going into care set to launch
Wednesday 13 June 2018
A pioneering voluntary scheme that helps fathers re-build positive relationships with their children who are affected by domestic abuse is expanding into Conwy and Denbighshire.
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Fresh new scheme takes holistic approach to help people with complex multiple support needs
Tuesday 12 June 2018
People with multiple support needs due to issues such as hoarding, substance misuse, a background of offending, low-level learning disability or may have mental health needs, can now benefit from an innovative ‘floating’ housing related support service.
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Design ideas sought for 2019 Conwy County National Eisteddfod crown
Wednesday 30 May 2018
North Wales and north Powys housing association, Grŵp Cynefin, is looking for a designer to create the 2019 Conwy County National Eisteddfod crown.
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Holyhead homes almost ready for local families to move into
Wednesday 23 May 2018
Grŵp Cynefin’s new chief executive has returned to a completed development she was instrumental in commissioning in her former role as head of housing at Anglesey Council.
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New affordable homes register to help people secure their dream home
Friday 18 May 2018
Would-be homeowners and tenants in North Wales and Powys are being urged to join a new online affordable housing register to increase their chances of securing their dream home.
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Young and old come together at Grŵp Cynefin event
Thursday 3 May 2018
An innovative scheme from a North Wales housing association is helping enrich elderly people’s lives.
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Work begins on developing Pentre Canol, the extra care housing scheme for older people in Denbigh
Thursday 26 April 2018
The construction of a brand new extra care housing scheme for older people in Denbighshire, begins this week (23 April) in the centre of Denbigh.
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Local builders merchant donate products and labour to refurb garden
Tuesday 24 April 2018
A trio of Anglesey businesses, Jewsons, Mona Precast and Grays Waste, came to the rescue when asked to donate products and labour force to help renovate the garden of a terminally ill service users with J. Williams Contractors, North Wales Plant Hire and Jewson, Tool Hire Llangefni supplying the tool hire.
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Youth Shedz
Monday 16 April 2018
A new initiative, Youth Shedz, which aims to provide a safe place for young people, to proactively engage and develop new skills is due to open its doors in Denbigh this month.
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Board member urges first-time would-be directors to apply for Grŵp Cynefin vacancy
Monday 9 April 2018
A call has gone out for people with an interest in the housing sector, who also have business experience, to apply for a vacancy on the board of Grŵp Cynefin housing association.
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Great investment for local housing in the village of Cemaes
Wednesday 21 March 2018
Work has begun to develop much needed homes in an Anglesey community during recent weeks.
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CIH Cymru and Grŵp Cynefin welcome Minister to the first in a series roundtable discussions
Monday 19 March 2018
The Minister for Housing and Regeneration, Rebecca Evans AM, will attend a roundtable discussion at Grŵp Cynefin offices in Holyhead on 15 March.
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Right to Buy abolished in Wales
Friday 16 March 2018
The right of housing association tenants to buy or acquire their home will end on 26th January 2019.
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Walis George career highlights on the eve of his retirement as Grŵp Cynefin Chief Executive
Monday 12 March 2018
After 26 years working in the north Wales housing sector, Walis George, Chief Executive of Grŵp Cynefin housing association will retire from office this month.
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Housing association’s fuel poverty work wins trio of commendations
Thursday 15 February 2018
Work by energy wardens to help combat fuel poverty in North Wales has received a trio of commendations.
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Grŵp Cynefin names new chief executive
Tuesday 30 January 2018
A former bank clerk whose career took off after she changed course because she wanted to work with people and help improve lives, is to be the next chief executive of Grŵp Cynefin.
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New director eager to help north Wales communities
Monday 22 January 2018
The new Grŵp Cynefin Director of Regeneration Services, Dylan Roberts, is looking forward to helping local people and their communities as part of his new role with the housing association.
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Marc works with the stars on Snowdonia film set
Thursday 4 January 2018
A Grŵp Cynefin tenant recently spent a week on set in Snowdonia with some of Wales’ greatest actors filming a national new TV drama series.
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New Denbighshire homes meet local demand for quality housing
Monday 18 December 2017
There is celebration for families in Denbighshire, as twelve new homes have been allocated to local people in Llangollen, thanks to a local lettings policy.
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Much-needed area office increases investment in Denbigh town to £15.2m
Tuesday 14 November 2017
Staff, Board Members and other stakeholders came together to celebrate the latest investment by Grŵp Cynefin in Denbigh town centre.
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Film set skills and training on offer to the unemployed, with help from Grŵp Cynefin
Monday 23 October 2017
Ffilm Cymru Wales’ Foot in the Door scheme is offering unemployed people of all ages in North Wales a chance to gain valuable skills on the set of a major new TV series shortly to start filming in Snowdonia.
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Abuse survivor thanks Gorwel for ‘incredible’ work
Wednesday 11 October 2017
A domestic abuse survivor has paid a moving tribute to a north Wales women’s refuge service for its ‘incredible’ work helping turn her life around.
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Consent to demolish former school buildings at Middle Lane, Denbigh
Wednesday 13 September 2017
Grŵp Cynefin very much welcomes today’s decision by Denbighshire County Council’s Planning Committee to allow the demolition of existing buildings on the former Middle Lane School site. This is a significant milestone in the project to provide much needed extra care housing for older people in Denbigh.
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National award for a former homeless Denbighshire youngster
Monday 11 September 2017
A young woman from Denbighshire who transformed her life with support from Gorwel, is celebrating winning a national award at a star-studded event in Cardiff.
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Pioneering scheme to help older people continue to live at home is already bearing fruit
Monday 24 July 2017
Help to regain contact with an estranged family, and support to rebuild finances following three heart attacks, have both been hailed as early success stories of a pioneering older person’s service for Anglesey, officially launched today.
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Community support for Porthmadog
Tuesday 18 July 2017
Several organisations and community groups in Gwynedd area celebrating after receiving financial support from a Grŵp Cynefin £20,000 fund. It is part of its community support agreement to assist local residents as part of its new extra care housing development, Hafod y Gest, in Porthmadog.
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Hard working Grŵp Cynefin staff praised for their commitment
Wednesday 17 May 2017
Employees of housing association Grŵp Cynefin have been praised for their high standards of work and commitment to providing the best service possible for customers.
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Gorwel and South Gwynedd Domestic Abuse Service merge today
Friday 31 March 2017
Today, the 31st of March 2017, Gorwel and South Gwynedd Domestic Abuse Service merge as part of Grŵp Cynefin.
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Recent News
Grŵp Cynefin is with you through this crisis We recognise this is an uncertain time for you in Wales. Covid-19 is rapidly changing the world around us, and is having a profound impact on people’s jobs, communities and lives.
Grŵp Cynefin supports over 4000 tenants across north Wales.
Friday 3 April 2020
Recent News
Tenants Letter & FAQs We have written to our tenants about what we are doing and have also included a frequently asked questions document which explains in more detail how our services will be affected.
Friday 20 March 2020
Recent News
Grŵp Cynefin office closure during Coronavirus outbreak As the situation changes rapidly across the communities we serve, we have decided that we need to close our offices to the public, to make sure we keep residents, customers and staff safe.
Wednesday 18 March 2020