RESIDENTS gathered together to enjoy a community-building summer fun day at the housing development off Jubilee Close in Skipton.

Organised by leading affordable housing provider Stonewater, the fun-filled event included a team-building tidy-up of the Close’s communal areas along with loom band-making, arts and crafts and a penalty shoot-out for children.

Residents were encouraged to fill out a questionnaire to review their local services and support agencies, many of which attended the event and were on hand to answer questions and provide information.

Among those present were representatives from Skipton Police, North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service, Craven Safer Neighbourhood Team, Foundation Housing and North Yorkshire Trading Standards.

And an under 18s West Yorkshire County Football Club and Brighouse Town AFC representative was also there to talk to the children about the importance of fair play and good sportsmanship in football and to promote the game as a great way to stay healthy and fit.

“The fun day proved to be a great way to bring residents and their families in the neighbourhood together, forge new friendships and generate community spirit,” said Sam Nicholls, Stonewater's housing estate officer. “It also gave us and other local agencies a chance to meet and chat with residents in person and help them with a wide range of issues from housing-related matters to local support and advice groups, home safety and crime prevention.”

Photograph 2: Summer Fun Day brings Jubilee Close neighbourhood together in Skipton.