The autumn/winter 2011 edition of Engage is now available. This issue is full of useful information and news about Peabody, including an update about our digital TV programme, an interview with a Peabody apprentice and much more.
To mark our 150th anniversary in 2012, we’re also including a special calendar with this edition (and if you want to find out more about what we’ve got in store during the special year ahead, please email celebrate150@peabody.org.uk).
So, tell us what you think – and if you’ve got any ideas for the next issue, out spring 2012, or if you know someone who might like to contribute, please contact editor.engage@peabody.org.uk
Here’s additional information about some of the topics covered in the winter 2011 issue:
Parking on our estates
Find out about parking arrangements over the holidays.
'Nanny Nell'
Nellie Cooke is a much-loved Tachbrook resident who recently celebrated her 100th birthday. You can read about her life on the estate here.
The caretaker apprentices
Five apprentices are working with our estate services team. Find out more.
Pembury
Read what Steve Howlett said after his visit to the Pembury estate earlier this year: The untold story of the Pembury estate
Threads Fashion project
Girls from the Pembury fashion project recently showed their creations at the London School of Fashion in Shepherd's Bush. You can see the photographs here.
Solar electricity
Find out the latest news about our solar electricity programme.
Coming soon...
Video about resident representative, Fred Calcott.
Also in the news:
The caretaker apprenticesYouth Oskars 2011 celebrate London’s young people