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HOUSINGBENEFIT UPDATEKEEPING YOU
UP TO DATE ON THE
CHANGES
CHALLENGEROSEBERYHELP US TO DELIVERA BETTER SERVICE
HOME ISWHERE THEHEART IS...TRACEY AND HER FAMILY
FIND THE RIGHT HOME
Streets Ahead is published by Rosebery Housing Association
11SPRING
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4EDITOR
Caroline Bann
01372 814 032
email: caroline.
uk
COPY TEAM
Caroline Bann
Sarah Woodsworth
Gary Clark
Sam Hetherington
COVERPHOTOGRAPHY
Hamish Jordanwww.hamishjordan.com
RESIDENT EDITORIAL
PANEL
Yvonne Read
Peter Brabon
Kris Bungaroo
Pat Dyer
ART DIRECTION
Caroline Bann
Sanjay Chauhan
DESIGN
Atticus Creative
020 7936 9422www.atticuscreative.co.uk
Editorial team
If you would like to contribute orhave a say about what goes intoStreets Ahead you can send us yourviews through the suggestion box onour website at www.rosebery.org ukor contact Caroline Bann on tel:01372 814 032, email: [email protected] or text Rosebery on:07736 592 260 or write to us at:Rosebery Housing Association,Rutland House, 57-59 South St, Epsom,Surrey KT18 7PR
Streets Ahead is printed
on recycled paper.
Community4 Beware of bike theft
5 Be on the ball for
bogus callers
6 Cover Story
Home is where the
heart is...
10 Fire safety
Opportunity Store8 Thank you e-surveys
You asked we did
9 Walk About Talk
About
Challenge Rosebery
Your Services11 Our performance
12 Rosebery cut utility
costs
13 Housingbenet
update
14 And our survey says
16 A day in the life of...
SPRINGCONTENTS
STREETSAHEAD
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Cutting ultility bills
Bogus callers
Home is wherethe heart is...
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Welcome to the
rst Streets Ahead
of 2011 and
my rst issue as
Communications
Ofcer forRosebery!
I have had a busy few months, learning
the ropes for my new role. E-surveys
have been sent out to get your feedback
on everything from how we communicate
with you, to what your favourite
supermarket is. I held my rst Editorial
Panel meeting in February, where ideas
were generated and lots of tea was
consumed! Look out for our new column
A Day in the Life on page 16.
Its an exciting time for Rosebery as we
have started the recruitment process
for our new Customer Panel: Challenge
Rosebery. We have been looking for a
team of residents to work with us to
improve our services, which will affect
all Rosebery residents. In the next edi tion,we will give you an update on who has
been recruited to the Panel.
If you have any comments or ideas
about the magazine, I would love to hear
from you.
Caroline BannCommunications Ofcer
01372 814 032
Streets Ahead
Spring11
Cover photo:
Tracey Kemp
Photographer:
Hamish
Jordan
Article:
Home is wherethe heart is...
page 6
ets Ahead Spring 11
Rosebery Housing Association LimitedRutland House 57-59 South StreetEpsom, Surrey KT18 7PRRegistered Provider LH4026Charitable Industrial & ProvidentSociety 27671R
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For more information on Rosebery or how to get
involved visit our website at
www.rosebery.org.ukor call the Customer Services Team on:
01372 814 000 / 0800 068 7664
Bike theft
OpportunityStore
A day inthe lifeof...
And oursurvey says...
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Be on the Ballfor Bogus callers
BEWARE OFBIKE THEFT
Riding a bike is a great way to get out and about in your local
area. Bikes cost less than cars to run and they help to keep
you t. Not only that, bikes are also more environmentally
friendly.
Unfortunately, bikes can also be easily stolen by thieves. According to
Surrey Police, cycle theft is on the increase in the Epsom and Ewell.
For further information and advice, please call 0845 125 2222
and ask for the Crime Reduction Advisor.
Free security equipmentTo help you protect your belongings, the community budget has
purchased Bike locks, electronic tags for your bike, padlocks for your
shed and ImmobiMARK Property Marking Kit. If you would like to
receive your free piece of equipment please contact Rosebery on
01372 814 000. (Limited to two items per household)
Have you ever been suspicious of
someone claiming to be a police
ofcer, repair man or gas engineer?
If so, you are not alone as bogus
callers are becoming more and
more common. People who live
alone and older people are often
targeted by bogus callers, who will
use all sorts of scams and excuses
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Here are some top tips from Epsomand Ewells Crime Reduction Advisor
on how to avoid being a victim of
bogus callers:
Cold CallingIf anybody knocks at your door, you
can always say no and ask them toleave. If they refuse to leave, call 999straight away.
Thieves posing as policeofcers
The number of incidents where
thieves have claimed to be police
ofcersisrising.Bypretendingtobe apoliceofcer,theycanofteneasily
enter a property by claiming to beinvestigating a burglary or chasing
a criminal.
Genuinepoliceofcerswouldnever
force their way into your home toinvestigate a burglary and would not
expectyoutolettheminwithoutrstshowing their ID which you can
check with the police.
Always ask them to prove theiridentity. You can ask for it to be
passed through the letter box so youdont have to open the door.
If a caller can only provide a mobilephone number as a point of contact,
then do not let that person in.
If you think a person is actingsuspiciously in your area please call0845 125 2222 and ask for the CrimeReductionOfcer.
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Three months ago, 39-year-old
Tracey Kemp was living withher ve children in a cramped
house which was about to be
repossessed. Tracey had been
leasing the property from a landlord, pay ing
him rent which he would then use to pay
the mortgage. She was shocked to discover
that the mortgage had not been paid and
the landlord was nowhere to be seen. Tracey
was desperate to nd another home before
she faced eviction. Step forward Mr and
Mrs Bates, a retired couple who accepted
Roseberys incentive scheme to downsize
to a smaller property. The Kemp family
which includes two sets of twins are
now enjoying their new found space in a
four bedroom home with two reception
rooms, a downstairs cloakroom and
garden.
Tracey said: I love the area, its
much quieter than where
we were living before.
My children are happier
because they arent living
on top of each other. My
eldest daughter has her own
bedroom, whereas before she
had to share with her twin
sisters.
Mr and Mrs Bates moved into
a two bedroom house in our
new development Parkviews in
January. It was a big step for
the retired couple, who had lived in their old
home for over 40 years. They had raised vesons there and then had 14 grandchildren
and ve great-grandchildren dropping by.
Moving to a smaller home had never crossed
their minds until they received a letter from
Rosebery asking if they would consider it.
Mrs Bates said: As our children left home,
we found the big house quite hard to copewith. Three of the bedrooms had not been
used for years, so when we heard about
downsizing, we looked at a property
on Parkviews. We immediately
loved it because, although its
smaller, there is actually a lot
of space and a lovely garden
with a shed.
As part of our Incentive
Scheme, residents
are offered between
1,000 and 2,000 to
downsize to a smaller
property the amount
depends on the size of
the house vacated. In this
case, the couple were given
1,500 which helped them to buy
furnishings like carpet.
Mrs Bates continued:The neighbours
are friendly and we feel settled. Afterhearing how delighted Tracey is
with our old home, we are more than
condent that we made the right
decision. I am sure she and her family
will be just as happy as we were.
They can be rest assured that the Kemp
family are already building happy memories
in their new home.
I am grateful to Rosebery and Mr and Mrs
Bates for giving us the chance to live in a
spacious house in a good area. I was even
given a grant to do some decorating and
now I cant wait to put my own stamp on the
house
If you are interested in downsizing
to a smaller property please contact
Customer Services on 0800 068 7664.
By
Caroline Bann,
Comunications Ofcer
Home is where the heart is...
Community
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Opportunity Store
Our survey said that 50% of
residents dont feel that we
take their views into account.
We want tochange this!
Throughout March weve been
recruitingtondateamof
residents who want to be on
the Customer Panel. The team
will help us deliver a better
service and hold us to account
on the promises we make. Look
outforfutureupdatestond
out how the team is getting on.
If you would like to be part
of Challenge Rosebery and
help the team reality check
our services, why not become
a mystery shopper or an
investigator. You will have to
attend a short training session,
but you can test our services
from the comfort of your home.
Contact Sarah Woodworth
Community Involvement
Co-ordinator on 01372 814 023
or sarah.woodworth@rosebery.
org.uk
opportunitystorediscovery
empowerment learningThank you
E Surveys
Thank you to
everyone who
has been taking
part in our new
e-surveys. So
far residents
who signed
up have given their views
on a new type of tenancy,
reviewing our gas and income
management policies and how
we communicate with you. The
surveys make a real difference
- thanks to your comments
and suggestions we have
introduced a starter tenancy for
new residents joining Rosebery.
We have made changes to
our income policy, which
now means that staff support
residents to prevent them from
getting themselves into high
levels of arrears
The surveys take around 5 to 10
minutes to complete and you
will be sent a survey every 6 to
8 weeks. You can do it at your
leisure, at a time that suits you.
If you would like to take part
in the e-survey, send an email
to opportunitystore@rosebery.
org.uk or contact the customer
service team. If you dont have
an email address or access to
the internet, just let us know and
we can post the survey to you.
You thought it would be
interesting to nd out what staff
at Rosebery get up to during
the day. So instead of the
Hotseat weve introduced a A
Day in the Life of. Turn to page
16 to read the rst day column.
Let us know who you would like
to see next time.
At the Chief Executive visits
to the sheltered schemes,
residents asked if they could
have grit bins and shovels to
clear the snow for themselves.
An application has been
made to the Community
Budget, to help residents clear
their own pathways.
The Community Budget is
managed by a panel of
residents who decide where
money should be spent.
With support from your
neighbours you can apply for
money for an environmental
improvement: perhaps you
would like to improve the
lighting or buy a new bench for
the communal garden? You
can apply for anything that will
improve the area where you
live and the local community.
Last year the community
budget paid for new pathways
at Elmwood, bookshelves for
a communal library at Tomlin
Court and an outside seating
area in Rushmere Court to
name a few.
Or maybe you need funding to
run a project do you want to
set up a grown your own veg
club or organise an event for
your community to celebrate
a national event? If so, then
apply to the community grant!
If youre not sure if you can
apply, read the frequently
asked questions at www.
rosebery.org.uk/opportunities
or contact Sarah Woodworth
for more information on
01372 814 023 or sarah.
Watersedge meet at
the Edge Youth Centre
(with Epsom and Ewell
Council Mobile Unit)
23rd March 10am
22nd June 6pm
Gatley Avenue and
Pemberley Chase
meet at junction
of Ruxley Lane and
Gately Ave
25th May 6pm
West Ewell - Cherry
Way, Shawford Road,
Always Ave, Scotts
Farm Road, Gadesden
Road, James Court,
Baker Place meet at
Poole Road shops
27th April 10am
Worcester Park Road
meet at junction of
Worcester Park and
Kingston Road
27th July 10am
Rushmere Court
meet in the Car Park
27th July 10.45am
Longmead Zone 1
Middleton Road,
Eleanor Avenue,
Hollymoor Lane,
Orlando Gardens,
Ormonde Avenue,
Cotherstone Road,
Cremorne Gardens,Melton Place, and
Hyperion Place.
27th April 10am
(with Epsom and Ewell
Council Mobile Unit)
outside Hollymoor Lane
Shops.
Longmead Zone 2
Sefton Road, Rutland
Close, Dorset Square,
Cumberland Close,
Lancaster Close,
Bishopsmead Close,
Bishopsmead Court,
Somerset Close,
Westmorland Close,
Lincoln Walk, Gibraltar
Crescent and Dee
Way.
25th May 6pm
Longmead
Zone 3 Harvester
Road, Nimbus Road,
Donovan Close,
Teddington Close,
Bahram Road,
Bloomsbury Close and
Gainsborough Road.
22nd June 6pm
Longmead Zone 4
Tonstall Road,
Andover Close,
Almond Road, Trigo
Court and
Relko Court.
23rd March 10am
27th July 6pm
Lancaster Way
- meet at entrance to
Lancaster Way
8th June 3.30pm
Cook Way - meet at
entrance to Cook Way
8th June 3.30pm
Daisy Meadows
meet at entrance to
Daisy Meadows
8th June 5.30pm
Livingstone Park
Antree Court,
Kempton Court, AscotCourt, Haydock Court,
Sandown Court,
Pelham Way, Burnham
Grove, Hardy House
and Rollin House
meet at Rollin House
29th June 6pm
Albert Road meet at
Albert Road
6th April 10am
Ash Mews meet in
car park
6th April 10am
Walk AboutTalk About DatesWATAsgiveyouthechangetomeetwithyourneighbourhoodofcerandotheragencieslikethe
Police and the Council, to discuss any concerns you have about where you live.
Longmead has been divided into 4 zones to make sure that your area
has a WATA at least once every 3 months. The meeting point for each is
outside Norman Coyler Court, Hollymoor lane unless stated otherwise.
Challenge Rosebery
You asked, we did!
Check out the latest involvement opportunities atwww.opportunitystore.org.uk
Didyouknowthat
Roseberyhas
10,000forresidents
toimprovewhere
theyliveorruna
communityproject?
feedback
rewards
about
opportunityproducts
TM
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Rosebery is committed to being clear and honest about ourperformance to our residents. Therefore, each quarter we promise to
publish our performance statistics on our website and inStreets Ahead.
Our Performance
Target
ApriltoJu
ne
JulytoSe
ptem
ber
Octob
ertoDec
embe
r
Ontarget?
Perfo
rman
ce
Indica
tor
(perce
ntag
e)
2009/10
Perfo
rmance
From April 2011 we will be reviewing what areas of our service we measurewith our residents and publishing these in future editions of Streets Ahead.
Fire safety
Be prepared by making a plan of escape. To stop
kids from panicking when a smoke alarm goes off,tell them what they should do.
Shut the doors in your home as part of a night
timeroutine.Thiswillcontainareandpreventdamage spreading throughout the house.
Switch off electrical appliances at the socket.However, if you need to keep any switched on,
close the doors of the rooms they are in.
Everyone should have a working smoke detector.Test it on a weekly basis it is common for people
to forget that they once removed the batteries.
If you dont have a smoke detector then you canask for a Home Fire Safety Visit f rom Surrey Fire and
Rescue Service. An alarm will be provided and
ttedfreeofcharge.
Avoid cooking in an old fashioned chip pan,use a modern sealed unit. Make sure candles
are secured in a proper holder and away f rommaterialsthatmaycatchre.
Unplug electric blankets before you go to bed,
unless they have a thermostat control for safe
all-night use.
If you smoke, make sure all ashtrays are emptied.
Stopping a re from starting or spreading is
essential for saving your home and your life.Martin Stacey, Fire Ofcer for Surrey Fire and
Rescue Service, has some important advice on
keeping safe.
If you would like to request a Home Fire Safety Visit from SurreyFire and Rescue Service please call FREEPHONE on 0800 085 0767or complete the online request form from the websitewww.surrey-re.gov.uk/besmartbesafe
A namechange forConnaught
In November 2010,Connaught Environmental the company thatprovided the cleaning andgrounds maintenance in
the communal areas atyour home changedits name to FountainsEnvironmental. Since then,they have continued todeliver the same service toresidents. Out and about:
instead of the red
uniform colours, you
should be seeing navy shirtswith the Fountains logoembroidered in white.
If you have any feedbackabout Fountains pleasecontact Sam Hetherington,Estates Ofcer, on0800 0687 664or [email protected]
By
Sam Hetherington,
Estates Ofcer
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Website Contact No.
www.energylinx.com 0845 225 2840
www.energyhelpline.com 0800 074 0745
www.homeadvisoryservice.com 0845 180 0300
www.moneyexpert.com 0800 542 7217
www.moneysupermarket.com 0845 345 5708
www.saveonyourbills.co.uk 0845 123 5278
Website Contact No.
www.simplyswitch.com 0800 011 1366
www.switchwithwhich.com 0800 533 031
www.theenergyshop.com 0845 330 7247
www.uSwitch.com 0800 404 7908
www.confused.com 0292 043 5501
We would love to hear from you if you were able to save money by switching your energy provider.
The BMG research
(see page 14)
showed that
many of you
wanted us to help
reduce your fuel bills. 53%
of you felt that reducing fuel
bills was a high priority. As a
result, we have been working
hard to try and reduce the
impact of rising costs to our
residents.
In December 2010 we
reviewed our gas and
electricity contract with
British Gas. We have landlord
electricity to 110 sites across
our homes and 8 for gas. Over
the years we have negotiated
new rates over a number of
different dates and areas.
Prior to this we compared the
market to nd the best rates.After reviewing the rates
from a number of different
providers we then contacted
British Gas directly and
challenged them to beat
the best prices that were
provided by other companies.
The outcome from this
exercise was that we were
able to secure very good
rates across all of our estates
and even though some
sites saw a small increase,
overall we were able to
save a substantial amount
of money when compared
with the original costs. The
renegotiated gas contract
saw savings of over 8,000 per
year and for electricity we
saved almost 55,000 per year
(based on energy usage).
You will start to see these
savings reected in your
service charges over the next
2 years as the rates are xed
until January 2013.
Getting a better dealon your personalenergy billsGetting quotes from energy
providers and switching
to better deals couldnt
be easier. All you need to
compare prices is your gas
and/or electricity bill that
shows you your estimated
annual consumption (often
expressed as units of KWH)
or annual spend. This
information can be found on
your bills.
Once you have this
information you can compare
the market and select the
provider that offers you the
best deal. It is fairly straight
forward with the new
provider dealing with much
of the process for you. There
are a number of organisations
that are accredited with the
energy watch condence
code (a voluntary code of
practice for comparison
services) and these are listed
for you below:
By
Gary Clark,
Operations Director
Roseberycut utility costs
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Your Services
Q. Has there been any more changes tohousing benet since December 2010?
A. We havent heard any more news onthe 2013 cut for people living in a home
thats too big for their needs. However,the10%cutinhousingbenetforpeople
who have been receiving JobseekersAllowance for 12 months or more, has
now been dropped.
Q. It was conrmed that from April
2011, there will be bigger deductionstaken from housing benet for non-
dependents living with you, e.g. afriend, grown up child or elderly relative.
Have the new rates been conrmed?A. Yes they have. The non-dependent
deduction is based on the grossincome of the person and their
circumstances. In somecases there wont be a
deduction but where
there is one, the lowestrate is used where the
person does not work orworks for less than 16 hours.
Further rates apply forpeople who are in full
time work and thesedepend on how much
they earn.
From April 2011 the weekly
deductions will be one of:9.40, 21.55, 29.60, 48.45,
55.20 or 60.60. Weeklydeductions will also be made to
counciltaxbenet,rangingfrom 2.85 to 8.60.
Q. Who do I need to tell when thereis a change in my circumstances e.g.
someone moves in with me?A.ThecouncilsBenetSection.You
must also tell them about other changes,including when you stop receiving child
benetandwhensomeoneinyourhouse leaves school.
Q. What happens now?
A. Residents receiving housing
benetshouldhavebeensenttheirletters explaining how their award is
calculated. If you have received aletter,checktheguresusedandreport
any inaccuracies to Epsom and EwellBoroughCouncilsBenetSectionon
01372 732 269.
Q. Is there anything else
I need to know?A. From April 2011, the
government will be usinga different system to
calculatebenets.Ifyouare worried about paying
your rent as a result ofthe changes, or you are
havingdifcultynow,please contact Customer
Services for advice on0800 068 7664.
HousingIn the last issue of Streets Ahead, we highlighted the reductions that residents
receiving housing benet will be facing over the next few years. As over 60% of
our residents receive nancial help to pay their rent, its important we keep youupdated on any changes.
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80% are satisedwith the overall serviceprovided by Rosebery. This shows an increase of 5%since the last survey in 2007.
Overfour in ve are satised with theoverall quality of their home.
71% feel the rent represents value for money.
77% are satisedwith the way in whichRosebery deals with repairs and maintenance whichis an increase of 7%.
50%do not feel that Rosebery takes their views into account.
34% stated that their query had not been dealt with at rstpoint of contact
59% are satised with the overall service providedbyRosebery.Incontrast28%aredissatised
a 12% increase since 2007.
Almost three fths are happy with the wayin which Rosebery deals with repairs in communal areas.
63% think Rosebery is good at keepingthem informed.
The results show that staff are thought of quite highly byRosebery homeowners, especially in the matter of politenessand friendliness with which 73% and 74%respectively of tenants agree
Almost eight in ten residents(78%) are satisedwith their neighbourhood as a place to live.
Only 34%of residents feel that Rosebery takes their viewsinto account
18% had already recommended a shared ownershiptype of purchase to family or friends and a further 50% statedthey would recommend it
And oursurvey says97% are satisedwith the overall service
provided by Rosebery.
97% are happy with the general conditionof their home.
95% are satisedwith the way in whichRosebery deals with repairs and maintenance.
Almost three quarters stated that a reportedquery was dealt with at the rst point of contact.
More than four fths think that Roseberyis goodat keeping them informed and 64% feeltheir views are taken into account.
We were very happy that satisfaction with our overallservices had increased as did satisfaction with ourrepairs service. However, the research shows that thereare also some areas that we need to improve on.
When you contact us, we want tomake sure you are getting throughtotherightpersonontherstcall.
So we introduced a new telephonesystem that gives you the option ofgoing straight through to Morrison,our repairs contractor. This has meantyou can get through to the rightperson to help you.
A large number of you dont feelwe take your views into account.In response to this, we are invitingour residents to join forces with us tohelp us strengthen our services andensure that we focus on the thingswhich are of importance to them
(see page 8). We do not always getit right and we are eager to ensurethat our services are built aroundthose who receive them.
Over half of you wanted us to makereducing your fuel bills a high priority.By reviewing our gas and electricitycontracts, we have saved almost55,000 per year (see page 12).
More information about how youcan help us improve can be found inStreets Ahead, our website
www.rosebery.org.uk or bycontacting us at 0800 068 7664.
During October and November 2010 we commissioned a residents survey to getyour feedback on our services. We would like to thank you for completing the
survey. Here are some of our key ndings:
Homeowners:
Sheltered Residents:
General Needs Residents:
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Robin Taylor is Contracts Manager at Rosebery.
He started the role in December 2010, after
working for local authorities for a number of
years.
8.15am:Iarriveattheofceearlyandafterpopping to the kitchen to get a strong cup of
coffee, I get a head start on the work ahead. I
manage a team of three, so when the rest of my
team get in we have a chat about the kind of
jobs they are working on and what they will bedoing throughout the day.
10am: Since starting justover two months ago, I have
been working on securing
different contracts for a
two year programme to
improve our properties.
This will cover renewals
and refurbishments
for kitchens/
bathrooms, entrancedoor replacement and
electrical upgrade
or rewiring
programmes. These are now out to tender and
once the successful contractors are appointed, I
willwritetoresidentswhowillbebenetingfrom
these works.
12 noon: I sometimes assist my technical staffby carrying out inspections to identify the extent
of the remedial works to be carried out. Damp
problems are a typical issue at this time of the
year so I visit the residents home to look at it. I try
to look at the problem through the eyes of ourresidents. Sometimes, I will send an independent
specialist to check out a property and I will act on
their recommendations.
2pm: If I am on the move, I will grab a sandwichor bring in lunch with me. Im a simple man, a
cheeseandhamsandwichisenoughtosufce!
I then spend some of my time working with our
partnering contractor Morrison on our cyclical
decorations programme. This involves the repairs
and painting the outside of properties that need
a refresh.
4pm:As Contracts Manager, I move in and outof other areas within the department. This could
be day-to-day repairs and I often have to assess
work that has been carried out for us. Sometimes
things dont go to plan and its my job to ensure
that they do or to help put them right.
5pm: I make sure all our records are updated forany visits I have made and have a quick catch
up with the rest of my team. My days are never
dull and I love the variety of working for Rosebery.
A Day in the life of
Robin Taylor
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