First Phase of the Riverside Park officially open

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The popular urban community The Mill in Canton, Cardiff, is proud to complete construction of the first two phases of the Riverside Park. The Mill development has now opened the first green space for use by the residents in the area as well as the Riverside walkway and outdoor seating so residents can enjoy the outdoors. Once the second phase is completed the park will form part of the Ely Trail, which follows the River Ely from the coastline in Cardiff Bay to the countryside in St Fagan’s for approximately 7 miles.

The Mill development has successfully transformed the former paper mill into a thriving and sustainable residential community will provide 800 homes across the 53-acre site. The Mill is a collaboration between Tirion Homes, Principality Building Society and Welsh Government, with housing developers Lovell and Cadwyn Housing Association key partners in the delivery and management of the scheme. The development has already provided 180 affordable homes to rent in Cardiff to help tackle the housing crisis.

David Ward, CEO at Tirion said:

[fwp-blockquote style=”left”]“We are delighted to be opening up phases (a) and (b) of the Riverside Park to the residents of The Mill and the local community.  Tirion’s long-term vision of creating an affordable, high quality neighbourhood is now a reality for the new residents. Community facilities, including the Riverside Park and small businesses are being developed as part of the scheme, which will create a community where people will aspire to live”.[/fwp-blockquote]

Councillor Stephen Cunnah, Cardiff Councillor for Canton Ward said:

[fwp-blockquote style=”left”]“I was really happy to be able to open and to enjoy this new park and riverside trail. Access to green space and nature is important for lots of people in Canton. I am sure this will be a really popular spot for residents for many years to come.”[/fwp-blockquote]

Mark Howells, Head of Operations at Cadwyn Housing Association said :

[fwp-blockquote style=”left”]“We are thrilled to be able to make the Riverside Park area available for residents to use and have a great outdoor space on their doorsteps. It comes at a really fantastic time with the summer approaching, encouraging residents to make the most of the benefits of being outdoors.”[/fwp-blockquote]

For more information about The Mill development, visit http://www.themill-living.co.uk/

You can also follow The Mill Living on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/themill-living and Twitter @TheMill_Living .

About Tirion Homes

Tirion Homes Ltd is a subsidiary of the Tirion Group. Tirion is a charitable not-for-profit organisation established following an initial alliance between Welsh Government and Principality Building Society. Tirion’s unique financial model allows them to channel all profits through to delivering high-quality affordable housing in Wales. Its mission is to create and supply high quality desirable homes that are within the financial reach of young families and lower-income households. Tirion currently has three developments underway: The Mill in Cardiff, Parc Eirin in Tonyrefail and Whiteheads in Newport.  For more information please contact: Tina Wilson at Tirion Homes on 07392 086726 or tina.wilson@tirionhomes.co.uk

Thanks a million – Principality hits fundraising milestone for charitable causes

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Wales’ largest building society has hit a milestone, by raising £1 million for charities in Wales since 2014.

The fundraising has supported seven different charities in Wales in the past seven years, including Mind Cymru, Cancer Research Wales, School of Hard Knocks, MS Society, Llamau and since 2019, the Society’s current charity partners Teenage Cancer Trust Cymru and Alzheimer’s Society Cymru.

Over the years, colleagues across Principality have taken part in a variety of fundraising events, including half marathons, treks, cake sales, bucket collections and step challenges to raise vital funds, with the Society’s members donating across its 53 branches. During the pandemic, fundraising was adapted to become virtual, including zoom spinathons and garden basketball marathons.

Vicky Wales, Chief Customer Officer, Principality Building Society said:

[fwp-blockquote style=”left”]‘’We’re absolutely delighted to have reached £1 million in fundraising for charities in Wales. As a member-owned organisation our purpose is to support the communities we live and work in. This fundraising milestone is testament to the dedication and passion of our colleagues taking on fundraising challenges and events throughout the years, as well as our members who have generously donated in their local branches.

“We recognise that the past year has been very difficult for the charity sector and we are committed to supporting our charity partners as much as possible. Each charity partner has had a real impact on the lives of people living in Wales and we couldn’t be prouder to have worked with them. Thanks a million to our members, colleagues and charity partners for making this milestone possible.’’[/fwp-blockquote]

Principality’s partnership with Teenage Cancer Trust will enable the recruitment of two specialist cancer outreach nurses. They will provide support to young people with cancer in their local community, ensuring that all young people affected by cancer have access to specialist care.

Stacey Hawdon, Senior Relationship Manager, Teenage Cancer Trust said:

[fwp-blockquote style=”left”]“The funds raised by Principality’s colleagues and customers will change so many lives.

“It means that in the future, every young person with cancer in Wales, wherever they live, will be able to access age-appropriate nursing support to help them through the huge challenges they face.

“On behalf of nurses across Wales and the rest of the UK I’d like to say a huge thank you to Principality and its members and customers.”[/fwp-blockquote]

Fundraising for Alzheimer’s Society Cymru is supporting the charity’s Dementia Connect service, a telephone service which provides support, care and guidance to people living with dementia, their families and carers. Over 450 colleagues in Principality have also taken part in Dementia Friends awareness sessions, run by Alzheimer’s Society. Dementia Friends is the UK’s largest education initiative to transform how people, act, think and talk about dementia.

Jess Bowring, Community Fundraiser, Alzheimer’s Society said:

[fwp-blockquote style=”left”]“It’s been a real joy to work in partnership with Principality over the last two and a half years.  During this time their staff have thrown themselves into fundraising with enthusiasm – taking part in bake sales, treks and challenges – and so far, along with the support of members, raising an incredible £168,000 for Alzheimer’s Society.  All the money raised by Principality is ensuring vital information, advice and support is accessible to those affected by dementia.

‘’On top of this, Principality have committed to becoming a more dementia friendly organisation by rolling out Dementia Friends information sessions to staff, promoting our volunteering service ‘Companion Calls’ and, more recently, setting up their branch colleagues to become referrers for our Dementia Connect service for customers who need extra support.

‘’Principality’s colleagues have shown a real commitment to helping those in their local communities and it has been a privilege to work with them.”[/fwp-blockquote]

To find out more, visit www.principality.co.uk/raising1million