Water Butt Giveaway for Tenants

Water butts are a simple method for collecting and storing rainwater.

First Choice is offering free supply and installation of water butts to our tenants at the first 50 properties that tell us they want one. Complete the online form here, Answer a few short questions and attach a picture of where you would like your new water butt installed – and we will do the rest.

Water Butts Application Form

Why a water butt?

The UK is often wet but sometimes in the summer we still have to be careful about using too much water when it’s very hot and dry. So, we need to think how to keep our gardens green without just turning on taps.

If you’ve got a water meter, a garden water butt will save you money. They are good for the environment. Your plants will thank you and rainwater is free from chlorine and treating agents found in tap water

Gig Buddies Cymru livestream fundraiser

On 20th June there will be a live stream music and comedy event and raffle to raise funds for Gig Buddies Cymru and Gig Buddies Bristol. This has all been put together by Dev, bass player of rock band Idles - @idlesband - Dev's partner's auntie is a First Choice tenant and an active Gig Buddy.

The event will include performances from McLusky, Fenne Lily, TV Priest, Stewart Lee, Seann Walsh and lots more. More information about the event and how to buy tickets (from only £5) can be found here:

https://www.headfirstbristol.co.uk/#date=2021-06-20&event_id=64312

There is also a raffle which will be drawn during the concert on 20th June. There are loads of amazing prizes from bands and artists like Florence & The Machine, Idles, Supergrass, Mogwai, Fontaines DC, Laura Marling and many more. An easy read version of the prizes and how to buy raffle tickets (only £2 each) can be found here:

https://www.ldw.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Easy-read-guide-to-Gig-Buddies-raffle.pdf

Everyone at First Choice is very excited about our continued support for Gig Buddies Cymru and we hope as many people as possible can support this great event and raffle. Big thanks to Dev @idlesband for arranging.

Interview by FCHA Tenant David!

Last week, Housing Management staff Mo and Dave had the pleasure of being interviewed by FCHA tenant David from Wrexham and Steve Brown on their weekly YouTube show for The North Wales Partnership.

David is live from 3pm till 4pm every Monday discussing current affairs and issues affecting people with a learning disability on his YouTube channel so be sure to subscribe for some more insightful discussions like the one we had with David.!