Havebury Homes

12/06/2026

FATHER’S DAY GIVEAWAY

Ahead of Father’s Day next weekend, we’re celebrating all the amazing dads and father figures in our community.

Tag your hero in the comments and tell us why they deserve a special treat.

One lucky nominee will be selected at random to receive a £20 Amazon voucher.

The winner will be chosen on 17 June and contacted via direct message.

11/06/2026

Date for your diary

On Thursday 18 June we will be hosting our first combined drop-in and check-in at the Chalkstone Community Centre in Haverhill.

The aim is to address any issues raised by residents while on site, allowing us to work with the Neighbourhood and Estates team to identify and respond to concerns directly. Representatives from the council's recycling team will also be attending to answer any questions residents may have about the new bin changes.

Join us anytime between 3.30 and 5pm.

We hope to see you there!

10/06/2026

You only have five more days to apply to join our Resident Experience Committee. We'd love to hear from anyone interested in getting involved.

10/06/2026

The Great Get Together is the UK’s annual celebration of everything that connects our communities, inspired by Jo Cox’s belief that we have more in common than that which divides us.

This year’s Great Get Together will take place on 19-21 June 2026 and will mark 10 years since Jo was killed.

This anniversary is not just about remembrance. It is a moment of choice.

On 19 June between 10am and 12pm, Our estate rangers will be taking part in The Great Get Together to litter pick and be on hand to answer any questions you have about your community.

Here is where they will be:

• Navigation Place, Stowmarket – main car park
• York Road, Moss Bank, Canterbury and Granchester – Haverhill

Find out more about The Great Get Together here https://www.jocoxfoundation.org/our-work/stronger-communities/great-get-together/

09/06/2026

Have you registered yet?

🌱🌱For 2026, we’re shining a spotlight on sustainability. Our new Sustainable Green Space Award is all about celebrating outdoor spaces that champion sustainability, support wildlife and highlight what you can do to make a difference to your environment.

Whether it’s creating habitats for wildlife, creating your own compost, or growing your own food, this award is about recognising ideas that are practical, inspiring and easy for others to try at home. We know that not everyone has a large garden, which is why this award is open to both individual outdoor spaces (this includes gardens and balconies) and communal outdoor areas. One winner will be picked from individual spaces and one from communal areas and both will receive a £50 voucher. 🌱🌱

🌻🌻Alongside this, we’re also opening our tallest sunflower competition which has proven to be very popular with our younger residents (and parents!) in previous years.

Open to all under 16s living in our homes, this is a chance to get growing and see just how tall your sunflower can get over the summer. From 26 May, you can collect free sunflower seeds and a tape measure from our office, or we can post them out to you.

All you need to do is plant your seeds in your garden, care for your sunflower, and send us a photo of your final measurement by 11 August (we would love to see the young people involved in growing these sunflowers in the photo too!) 🌻🌻

Find out more and register on our website https://www.havebury.com/2026/05/26/celebrating-greener-spaces-and-growing-something-new/
Or you can email [email protected]

05/06/2026

Could you help shape the future of our services?

We're looking for a resident to join our Resident Experience Committee (REC) – a committee of the Board that helps ensure residents' voices are heard when decisions are made about our homes, services and communities.

As a member, you'll work alongside residents, independent members and Board members to help improve our services and hold us to account.

What you'll get:

Annual payment of £3,623 (paid monthly)
Expenses covered, including travel and childcare
Training and support to help you succeed in the role
Any equipment you need, such as a laptop
The opportunity to make a real difference for residents

No previous committee experience is needed – we're looking for people who are passionate about housing and our communities and want to use their experience as a resident to help shape our services.

Watch the video here to hear from our current committee members and members of our team and find out more.

If you have any questions, please email [email protected]

Ready to express your interest? https://www.havebury.com/residents/get-involved/resident-experience-committee/

Expressions of interest close on 15 June 2026.

04/06/2026

New month, new job? We have some exciting new vacancies ready for you to apply for.

▪ Multi-skilled maintenance technician (carpenter/plumber)
▪ Neighbourhood manager
▪ Insurance assistant (part-time)

Want to find out more and apply? https://www.havebury.com/work-with-us/vacancies/

03/06/2026

May was a slightly quieter month for the Resident Voice team, but it has still been a productive one.

They have continued to spend time in our communities, listening to residents, answering questions and ensuring their voices are heard. From attending community events and hosting drop-in sessions to supporting local initiatives, they have remained focused on building relationships and understanding what matters most to our residents.

This month also saw the launch of our Sustainability Green Space Award and Tallest Sunflower Competition, encouraging residents to get involved in creating greener, more vibrant neighbourhoods while celebrating the fantastic outdoor spaces across our communities.

We are also continuing to grow our network of community champions. If you're looking for an opportunity to help shape services, influence decision-making and elevate resident voices, we'd love to hear from you.

Don't forget that our Community Investment Grant applications are now open.

Demi, our resident voice officer for Haverhill and the surrounding areas is preparing to go on maternity leave.

“I wanted to take the opportunity to thank all the residents I have spoken to over the past few months. It has also been a pleasure getting to know our community champions and hear your views, ideas and feedback.

While I am away, I know I am leaving you in safe hands and that the team will continue to support and work closely with residents. We also have a new member of the team joining us soon, and we look forward to introducing them to you shortly.

Thank you for your continued involvement and support. I look forward to catching up with you all when I return.”

Find out more about the activities this month here https://www.havebury.com/2026/06/03/resident-voice-round-up-may-2026/

02/06/2026

This month we celebrate Pride Month.

Pride Month began with the Stonewall uprising of 1969 – protests in response to police raids in gay bars in New York. These events took place in the context of discrimination and persecution against the LGBTQIA+ community. The first UK Pride Rally took place a few years later in London. Every June, Pride Month honours the history of Stonewall, and the activism it sparked that has pushed LGBTQIA+ rights forward.

Don't forget Bury St Edmunds Pride events are happening this weekend. Find out more about what is going on in the post below. You can get you tickets to the evening of entertainment here https://theatreroyal.org/events/evening-of-entertainment/

Bury St Edmunds Pride 2026 is coming 🥳🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🤩 get your tickets to our evening of entertainment NOW!!!!! https://theatreroyal.org/events/evening-of-entertainment/

Join us in a fun, group singing workshop with Kimberley Moore where you’ll learn a joyous song together! The entire group will be invited to perform the song on the Theatre Royal stage as part of our Evening Of Entertainment at Bury St Edmunds Pride! Everyone is welcome and no previous singing experience is required! https://theatreroyal.org/events/singing-workshop-with-kimberley-moore/

Come and visit our free community stalls event with craft stalls and take part in our raffle with some FANTASTIC prizes generously donated by businesses in Bury St Edmunds.

And….for the first time, join us in a procession of PRIDE through our beautiful town from the beautiful St Edmundsbury Cathedral Garth to the Theatre Royal.

Watch our socials for more information over the coming weeks to help make your Pride event a fantastic day for everyone.

01/06/2026

As a reminder, we are not responsible for collecting your waste or recycling. If you have questions about bins, collection days, or missed collections, you’ll need to contact your local council directly.

If you live within Suffolk, from today, there will be some changes to recycling and waste collections. These changes should make it easier for you to recycle more.

We’ll share updates for other counties on our website, as soon as we have them.

Find out more about these changes here
https://www.havebury.com/2026/06/01/better-recycling-suffolk-2/