News Posts

Harron Homes highlights road safety with hi-vis donation

November 1, 2021 Posted in: News Posts

A donation of hi-vis vests from Harron Homes is helping students at St Joseph’s Catholic Academy in Matlock, close to Harron’s Foresters View development, stay safe in October, Walk to School month. The initiative is designed to keeps kids moving and consider the amount of air pollution and carbon emissions created daily, and the donation of 78 vests will make sure the year four, five, and six students are seen on their daily travels. Katherine Chadbourne, Headteacher at St Joseph’s said, “Student safety is always a priority and this donation of hi-vis vests will be very useful in ensuring their...Read more

Getting pretty in pink for breast cancer

October 29, 2021 Posted in: News Posts

We dressed up on Wear it Pink day on 22nd October to fundraise for Breast Cancer Now. Harron colleagues from our head offices in Barlborough and Leeds and across the developments swapped their standard uniform for pink clothing, with the site teams at Highfield Manor in Fixby and Brierley Heath in Skegby donning neon hats and hi-vis vests and even tutus for the cause! Together we raised £130 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 affects so many of us every...Read more

Get ready to decorate your Harron ho-ho-home

October 26, 2021 Posted in: News Posts

We’re getting in the Christmas spirit at Harron, and since we’re all about personalising your perfect home we’re giving you a chance to create the Christmas wreath you’ve always dreamed of. Every reservation made at our Yorkshire developments between 1st October – 30th November 2021 will be entered into a prize draw to win an exclusive day at Kings Croft in Killinghall, enjoying mince pies and mulled wine while creating a stunning Christmas wreath to add the seasonal touch to your gorgeous new home. Find your nearest development here https://www.harronhomes.com/find-a-home/Read more

Harron thanks construction charity for mental health day

October 8, 2021 Posted in: News Posts

Recognising the increasing importance of mental health in the workplace and in honour of World Mental Health Day on 10th October, we have invested in mental health support across the business. We’ve donated £250 to Lighthouse, the construction industry charity, as a thank you for its invaluable mental health resources, and invested internally too. Three members of staff, Rebecca Blake (Marketing Coordinator), Debbie Peers (PA to Group Managing Director), and Debbie Goodison (HR Manager), recently completed the course provided by a Nuco Training instructor to receive a certificate and the resources to assist their colleagues. More colleagues are already enrolled...Read more

Shed maintenance tips from industry experts

October 4, 2021 Posted in: News Posts

We’ve all appreciated our gardens and outdoor spaces more than ever over the sunny summer months, and sheds are a key feature. Whether you’ve converted a shed into a bar or an office, or kept its original function, we got some advice from our experts at Id Verde Landscaping on the best ways to maintain your shed and keep it fit for whatever purpose you set for it. Treat your shed – Most sheds are treated in the factory, so you won’t need to treat it straight away but it’s a vital task to keep it in tip-top condition; try...Read more

Harron had a brew for Macmillan

September 28, 2021 Posted in: News Posts

We teamed up across our head offices in Leeds and Chesterfield to host coffee mornings to support Macmillan on Friday 24th September. Colleagues across the region brought their best bakes to work to partake in the World’s Biggest Coffee Morning through selling cakes and competing in a companywide bake-off. Together we raised £241.85, enough to help run Macmillan’s Online Community forum for about 10 hours, offering people affected by cancer both emotional and practical support. Nearly all (98%) of Macmillan’s funding comes directly from donations so all contributions make a massive difference to the charity. Macmillan does such a wonderful...Read more

Making the most of Part Exchange in Yorkshire

September 22, 2021 Posted in: News Posts

The Part Exchange scheme is perfect for those who are looking to move to a larger home, but are struggling to find a buyer, or simply want to cut out all the hassle of selling the property independently. Sam Burns, the expert Part Exchange Manager at Harron Homes Yorkshire shares her top tips for taking full advantage of the scheme. You’ll get full market value for your property We’ll acquire two local independent estate agent valuations to ensure you get a fair price from professionals who know the local area and market influences as they’re able to provide a valuation...Read more

Over 1,000 trees to be planted at Harron Homes Yorkshire’s Ripon housing development

September 21, 2021 Posted in: News Posts

We are planting 1,100 trees at our Bishop’s Glade development in Ripon to improve biodiveristy and ecology. The development which enjoys a handpicked location, typical of Harron developments, borders picturesque woodlands and is on the edge of countryside which provides many benefits for purchasers looking to blend luxury living with country life. So far around 330 trees have been planted at the south and south western boundaries of the development to create an extension to the neighbouring Paddy Wood with a further 780 trees to be planted later this year. A variety of UK-native trees are being planted at Bishop’s...Read more

Bank Holiday bonus for Yorkshire visitors

August 25, 2021 Posted in: News Posts

Put down the tools and visit one of our Yorkshire developments over the bank holiday weekend (28th-30th August) to enjoy a tour of stunning showhomes and gardens in glorious sunshine. While you’re admiring the spacious open plan living spaces and luxurious dressing rooms with refreshments in hand, we have goodie bags ready to entertain the kids.   It’s the perfect opportunity to take a break from the standard Bank Holiday DIY marathon and discover your dream home in the various handpicked locations close to the scenic Yorkshire Dales where no DIY is required.   Even better, if you reserve your...Read more

Harron Homes Yorkshire supports apprentice ambitions

August 23, 2021 Posted in: News Posts

Upon completing his second-year NVQ Diploma in Carpentry at Leeds College of Building, 22-year-old Ronan Richardson from Rothwell in Leeds, has opted to pursue an additional year of studying his craft with Harron Homes and Leeds College of Building. After enjoying the practical subjects at school and college such as woodwork and benchwork, Ronan decided he wanted to pursue a career in housebuilding and joinery, and knew he wanted to get stuck into a role on site. The NVQ Diploma which Ronan has just completed involved one day at college, or learning from home, with the rest of the week...Read more