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Pets at ECA Courtyards
25th February 2010

Pet Friendly From the earliest days, ECA has welcomed well behaved and sociable pets coming to live with residents. We recognise their positive benefits in providing companionship, particularly to those living alone.

Local Garden Awards
7th September 2009

We are pleased to report that two of our developments have won prestigious local horticultural awards. Please click on the underlined title above and left for more detail.

Head Office Move
27th April 2009

The first physical stage of the planned merger between The English Courtyard Association and The Beechcroft Trust has taken place, with the co-location of both Head Offices in a new office at Watlington in Oxfordshire under the banner of Cognatum. The move brings together all of the administrative functions of both organisations under Cognatum's Managing Director Charles Clayton and the Deputy Managing Director Sharon Taylor.

New Property Sales
26th February 2009

New Property Sales Cognatum Property has been contracted as the sole selling agents for the new properties still remaining for sale at Stuart Court (Minchinhampton), St Mary's Court (Beaconsfield) and Carysfort Close (Elton).  For details, please contact John Lowe on 01491 821022 or E-mail johnlowe@cognatum.co.uk.

English Courtyard Association
24th October 2008

English Courtyard Association continues Management Services The English Courtyard Association separated in July 2007 from English Courtyard Developments shortly after the development company was purchased by the Opes Group. The aims and ethos of the two organizations were no longer compatible. In August 2008 English Courtyard Developments went into Administration. This does not affect the English Courtyard Association as the two organizations are no longer connected. The Association continues to offer high quality management services to the residents of almost 1000 properties, across 36 developments.  For details see Home.

ARHM Awards
28th June 2008

ARHM Awards 2008 As members of the Association of Retirement Housing Managers, ECA is required to take part in an annual survey of residents. Last year we thought we did well, but this year we have excelled ourselves, gaining three awards. Please click on the underlined title above the picture for more information.