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A trip to Alton Towers might seem to have little to do with overcoming racial barriers. But last year’s outing from Rochdale was a catalyst for a host of communities to come together.

Housing associations have responded to the Government’s agenda in various ways – from customer audit schemes and youth sports projects, to innovative witness protection programmes.

Creating new communities isn’t easy, but thanks to a group of determined residents one forgotten corner of south London is coming back to life.

Almost one in five housing associations now undertake extra activities in addition to housing. They are providing domiciliary care, development and management services, regeneration and a range of ‘added value’ services to residents.

You know it’s frivolous but you’ve just got to have that iPod Nano – and for £139 it’s yours. But how about paying more than £200 for that same iPod?