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A new flagship service providing attractive, modern, supported accommodation for 29 individuals and families who at risk of becoming homeless, has been opened in Clifton Place, Newport. The Grade II listed Victorian building, occupies a prime location near St Woolos Cathedral.
A partnership between Newport City Council, the Seren Group and the Welsh Government completely transformed the former Council led homeless scheme. With the help of Capital Grant funding from the Welsh Government, the building was transformed within a 14 month period as part of a £1.7 million refurbishment.
Director, Darrell Bolton said, “Everyone involved in delivering the vision for Clifton Place can take great pride in what has been achieved. It has been a long journey but yet again, the strength of the Group’s partnership with the City Council and the Welsh Government has delivered high quality accommodation for people who really need it”.
The design process for George Street, Solas’s new exciting scheme for vulnerable young people, is now underway! The accommodation, due to open in May 2012, will provide people supported by Solas with an opportunity to showcase their creative talents.
We have set up a ‘Design Panel’, made up of the people we support, Solas staff and an interior designer. The Panel will decide how colour schemes for the interior decor, discuss ideas for the communal areas and look at potential designs for kitchens and bathrooms. The Panel want to steer clear of stereotypical neutral colours and make George Street as bright and vibrant as possible, to inspire people and give it a more ‘homely’ feel. With this in mind, the design team are now considering a palette of neon greens, bright citrus, brushed aluminium and tomato red to give the place a ‘Big Brother House’ contemporary feel. We will keep you posted of our progress.
On 9 December, Solas Volunteers spent a productive morning helping the residents of Tredegar Court Sheltered Housing to put up their Christmas Decorations.
Seven people supported by Solas from Albert Street, Newport and our Young People’s schemes in Monmouthshire gave up their time to ensure the residents of Tredegar Court have a very merry Christmas. Trimmings were hung from ceilings throughout the accommodation and everyone was rewarded with a large tub of Quality Street.
Solas Volunteer Co-ordinator, Louise West, worked with Melin Homes to organise the festive deck out. Louise said, “All the volunteers really enjoyed themselves and the older people commented on what a good job they had done and how lovely the building looked”.
Solas Volunteer Project is currently funded by the Engagement Gateway EU fund through WCVA and is actively seeking volunteers who are economically inactive. Please contact Louise West on 01633 664045 or louise.west@solas-cymru.co.uk for more information on how you can get involved.