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    Harron thinks pink for breast cancer

    October 23, 2023 Posted in: News Posts
    Last Friday, 20th October 2023, we joined many people throughout the country on Wear it Pink day, raising money for Breast Cancer Now. Colleagues from our head offices in Barlborough and Leeds swapped shirts and ties for anything pink from tops and jumpers to even onesies and sunglasses! To boost our fundraising efforts we included some games throughout the day including a coin hunt and enjoyed some pink sweet treats. Together we raised £218.50 which will go towards the valuable work Breast Cancer Now conducts with both world class research and providing care and support to those already affected. Cancer...Read more

    Housebuilder donates materials to Sheffield scout group

    October 16, 2023 Posted in: News Posts
    Housebuilder Harron Homes has recently donated much needed building materials to Grenoside Scouts and Guides based in Sheffield near Harron’s Wickersley development, The Paddocks. Harron contributed an assortment of materials from timber to loft and floor insulation, as well as gas and electric meter boxes which will all aid in the group’s project of expanding their headquarters. The building is home to 14th Sheffield Grenoside Scouts and 131st Sheffield Grenoside Guides which encompasses multiple Scout and Girl Guiding groups for young people ages four to 18 with Rainbows, Brownies, Guides and Rangers and, Squirrels, Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorers all...Read more

    Harron’s Rising Star wins Yorkshire Residential Award

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    Yorkshire based Harron Homes is celebrating 27 year-old Zak Green who has won the Rising Star category at the Yorkshire Residential Real Estate Awards held last week, 12th October, in Leeds. The Yorkshires Residential Real Estate Awards raises a glass to the incredible living spaces that are created and renovated throughout Yorkshire, and the Rising Star category aims to reward the industry’s most promising new talent working within residential property in Yorkshire. The event is organised by Yorkshire Children’s Charity who aim to make things better for the thousands of disadvantaged children in the region; giving children experiencing ill health,...Read more

    Sweet colleagues raise more money for Macmillan

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    Last week, we once again supported Macmillan in its quest to create the World’s Biggest Coffee Morning. Colleagues at our Barlborough and Morley offices brought their best cakes to work and together we raised a total of £189.61. This amount is enough to pay for a person affected by cancer to attend a health and wellbeing event, providing them with skills to improve the management of these areas in their lives, and run Macmillan’s Online Community forum for over 3 hours. 98% of Macmillan’s funding comes directly from donations so all contributions make a massive difference to the charity. Alison...Read more

    From former funland to brand new homestead

    October 11, 2023 Posted in: News Posts
    Embarking on an exciting new chapter in their lives, married couple Francesca and Laurel De Giorgio have moved in to our stunning Derbyshire development, Shipley Lakeside. This captivating area holds a particularly special place in the heart of Laurel, who remembers visiting the lakeside area as a child, back when it formed the site of the American Adventure Theme Park. "I have great memories of the place," recalls Laurel. "There’s such a nostalgic feeling to living here. And it’s even more exciting now, because there’s so much to do – with endless walks, biking routes, outdoor activities, it’s like the...Read more

    Two midland site managers receive NHBC Quality award

    October 6, 2023 Posted in: News Posts
    Site Managers David Armitage and Paul Armes have both received their NHBC Pride in the Job Quality awards, at the East England award ceremony in Leicester today, 6th October. Both have been recognised for the high standards maintained on their sites; The Brambles in Retford where Paul works, and Simpson Park in Doncaster which David has been managing. The Pride in the Job awards is one of the most highly regarded competitions in the industry, showcasing best practice and rewarding excellence. David and Paul were delighted to attend the awards and celebrate their success with the team, crediting their success...Read more

    Forklift driver rises to new heights with promotion at Nottinghamshire development

    October 3, 2023 Posted in: News Posts
    Housebuilder Harron Homes has recently promoted experienced employee James Lacey to Trainee Assistant Site Manager Shipley Lakeside in Heanor, Nottinghamshire. James Lacey, 36, from Ecclesfield, sought out a new challenge to oversee site operations and brings over 15 years of industry experience to the team at Shipley Lakeside. He said, “I initially worked on my family’s farm progressing into the housing industry from there. I’ve held a variety of roles since then, ranging from site supervisor on other developments to my most recent role as a driver. Throughout my career, though, I’ve sustained a keen interest in how the building...Read more

    Work begins on Harlington development

    September 22, 2023 Posted in: News Posts
    Yorkshire housebuilder Harron Homes has begun work on building 58 homes at its newest Doncaster development, Cressacre Green. The homes will be a mixture of three and four bedrooms across almost six acres of land, perfect for those looking for quality living without compromising on space or style. Work has started on enabling works with the first home expected to be complete by spring 2024. Set in the spectacular rolling Yorkshire countryside, Cressacre Green is nestled on the outskirts of the charming village of Harlington. As part of the planning agreement, Harron is contributing almost £800,000 to the local area,...Read more

    Couple trade in UAE heat for homelier life in Chesterfield

    September 19, 2023 Posted in: News Posts
    After trading in their rented apartment in the United Arab Emirates, a couple have returned home for a slice of British rural life in a brand new property at Harron Homes’ Chesterfield development, Thorpe Meadows.   James and Gladys Thomas spent 12 years in the Middle East renting various locations in multiple cities, including in Abu Dhabi, where they worked as Head of Brand Operations and Marketing Executive respectively. “We loved the Middle East, but after 12 years abroad, we wanted to move back to the UK,” said James. “My mother and siblings live in Chesterfield, and I’m from the...Read more

    Unlocking the key to showhome luxe with Harron Homes

    September 13, 2023 Posted in: News Posts
    Harron Homes recently opened the doors to two showhomes at Riverdale Park, its newest development in Doncaster. Charlotte Darby, Client Account Manager at Show Business Interiors who worked with Harron on the designs, reveals the key to achieving that luxury feel in the Shelford and Morton, both stunning four-bedroom detached homes. “The two homes have very different aesthetics, but both focus on creating harmonious and balanced spaces for that elevated look, guided by the aim of achieving two contrasting homes with distinct atmospheres. We’re firm believers that family homes can both be practical and aesthetically pleasing so we emphasise comfort,...Read more