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UR environmental teams have been delighting customers by helping them keep their


gardens neat and tidy while making communities cleaner, greener and safer.


Our environmental teams are out in our communities cutting grass, clearing bulk waste and weeding. One happy customer is James McKeown from Pollokshaws in Glasgow. He used to cut the grass himself but isn’t able to anymore, so the backcourt became very overgrown. Our South environmental team, led


by Sean Forker, sprang into action and cut the grass as well as weeding and clearing the path. Mr McKeown said: “It’s quite a


transformation! Sean and his team worked really hard as there was a lot to cut and clear away. I live on the ground floor and it has made such a difference – now I can look out to a nice tidy garden.” Regional Manager Susan Mackie said:


BEFORE


“Our dedicated environmental teams provide close cleaning and year-round back court maintenance services. The backcourt maintenance regime includes regular tidy-ups of garden areas, which now extend right through winter.” We are currently reviewing our


environmental service for customers in Edinburgh and the east. We’ll be speaking to customers early next year


AFTER WHAT A DIFFERENCE: Environmental staff transformed this Pollokshaws garden


to get their thoughts on what works best for them. To sign up for our backcourt maintenance or close cleaning services, just get in touch with one of our business advisors. We’ll write to all owners in your block, and if a majority agree to opt into the service, we can arrange that.


Personalised service, positive outcomes


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Make a difference to other people It’s a great chance to increase


F YOU want to find a new career, improve your confidence and help make a


difference to other people, then volunteering could be for you. Our sister organisation Loretto


Care is offering new volunteer placements for young people in our communities. Placements will be in youth


work, sport, animal care, social media and fundraising, among other things. They are for young people aged 16-30, who can commit to 20-30 hours per week for three months, and are able to travel to Glasgow.


your skills, improve your CV, meet new people – and even land your dream job. Volunteers will get a lot of support, including a mentor and regular workshops on interview skills and writing a CV. If you’re claiming benefits, they


won’t be affected. You’ll also get travel expenses.


If you’re interested, or you know someone who is, call 0141 274 5909 or email emma.hanlon @lorettoha.co.uk


We’re now recruiting full and part-time positions. For an application pack go to lorettocare.co.uk or call us on 0141 274 6555.


Part of Wheatley Group. Loretto Care Scottish charity number (SCO34584)


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