http://www.cityblock.co.ukRSS Feed of all City Block Blog PostsRSSviaXmlTextWriter v1.0en-gbhttp://www.cityblock.co.uk/blog/post/05/2012/Want-to-earn-the-easiest--50-of-your-life-The CityBlock referral scheme is a quick and easy way for you to make £50! Just follow these simple steps below:1.  Tell a friend about CityBlock2.  Send their contact details to info@cityblock.co.uk3.  Our team will call your friend to arrange a viewing4.  If your friend books, you get £50*Easy.... and you can repeat as many times as you like!For more information, please call 0116 251 7270 or email info@cityblock.co.uk*For bookings at CityBlock in Leicester onlyThu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.cityblock.co.uk/blog/post/04/2012/Win-an-iPad3---FREE PRIZE DRAWWe are offering one luck student the chance to win a brand new iPad3!With 16GB of storage, the highest ever resolution screen and ultra fast Wi-Fi for browsing the web, it's the ultimate in new smart technology.  Click here and complete the short form to be in with a chance of winning - easy!  Good Luck!Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.cityblock.co.uk/blog/post/03/2012/Put-a-spring-in-your-step---After months of dreary, grey, winter weather, it is a huge relief that spring is finally here.It's the start of longer days and nights and warmer temperatures, making it an ideal time of year to rethink old habits and to spring clean our health and wellbeing.This month, why not try a DIY chocolate beauty mask:  Click hereTue, 27 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.cityblock.co.uk/blog/post/03/2012/Leicester-Prepares-for-Royal-Visit-More than 10,000 Union Jack flags and 1,000 metres of bunting are due to be delivered to Leicester City Council ahead of this week's royal visit. The Queen, accompanied by the Duke of Edinburgh and Duchess of Cambridge, will visit Leicester on Thursday at the start of her Diamond Jubilee tour. To read the full story click on the link below:http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leicestershire-17258552Tue, 06 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.cityblock.co.uk/blog/post/02/2012/Proud-Sponsors-of-Lancaster-Beerfest-2012-CityBlock is once again, proud to be sponsoring ‘The Lancaster Beer Festival 2012’ which kicks off at 6pm on 1st March.  Celebrating its 23rd Anniversary, it promises to be another great event raising thousands of pounds for local charities.  Organised by Lancaster Round Table, the festival is popular with beer lovers who can sample some of the 50 hand pulled ales, with a selection of ciders, wines, soft drinks, draught lagers and bottled foreign beers also available.  It is set tWed, 22 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.cityblock.co.uk/blog/post/02/2012/CityBlock-sponsors-local-Rugby-Team- Lancaster University Rugby players have a new name on their shirts this season after the club agreed a sponsorship deal with student accommodation provider, CityBlock. The club, currently playing in the BUCS Rugby Union Northern 1A League after gaining promotion last year are looking forward to their next match on the 8th February which is away to the University of Liverpool’s 1st team. James Hodder, Project Manager for CityBlock has expressed his excitement at the deal.  He said: “As aMon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.cityblock.co.uk/blog/post/01/2012/Chinese-New-Year---Kung-Hei-Fat-Choy-On 23rd January 2012, we wave goodbye to the rabbit and welcome in the Year of the Dragon!  The Chinese New Year is the most important of the Chinese holidays, and is a time of feasting with the family, celebration, fireworks and gift-giving.  It is a 15 day holiday, beginning on the first day of a new moon and ending with a full moon on the day of the Lantern Festival.Chinese New Year is a great excuse for trying out a new Chinese recipe with friends.We'd love to hear what yTue, 17 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.cityblock.co.uk/blog/post/01/2012/Happy-New-Year-Happy New Year to you all....Why not get it off to a great start by booking your room at CityBlock for 2012-13?  Click here now to contact a member of our friendly team.Tue, 03 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.cityblock.co.uk/blog/post/11/2011/Now-taking-bookings-for-2012/13---don-t-miss-out- Why not get ahead of the crowds and secure your ensuite room with all inclusive bills for 2012/13. First come, first served so don't leave it too late!  Wed, 02 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.cityblock.co.uk/blog/post/10/2011/Check-out-our-new-block-in-LeicesterTake a look at our brand new site in Leicester:Our GalleryI hope you like it just as much as we do!Tue, 04 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.cityblock.co.uk/blog/post/09/2011/Leicester-CityBlock-2-gets-ready-to-open-its-doors-CityBlock’s multi million pound redevelopment of a derelict city centre site to provide quality student accommodation in Leicester will welcome its first students on Saturday.   The 76-bedroomed, purpose-built, city centre student accommodation with ground floor retail unit is next to CityBlock’s first, hugely successful development in Careys Close, which opened two years ago. Designed by architects SSHarc and constructed by Askam Construction, who also built the first CityBlMon, 05 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.cityblock.co.uk/blog/post/07/2011/Remember-to-claim-tax-back-on-summer-jobs-Those of you who are spending the summer holidays in employment are being reminded to ensure that you do not pay tax on your earnings. The total amount of income you are allowed to earn per year tax free is £7,475. To ensure employers don’t deduct unnecessary tax, you need to fill in a ‘P38’ form which can be downloaded from the HMRC website. If the tax has already been deducted, it can be claimed back by filling in a ‘P50’ form instead. Stephen Banyard, Director General of Personal TaxWed, 27 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.cityblock.co.uk/blog/post/07/2011/Welcome-to-our-new-residents-in-Leicester-Welcome to all our new residents in CityBlock 1 in Leicester.We hope you have settled in well.  Best wishes.....The CityBlock team!Tue, 19 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.cityblock.co.uk/blog/post/07/2011/The-countdown-begins----The CityBlock team are looking forward to welcoming our new residents to CityBlock 1 in Leicester on 16th July!Why not join our Facebook page and meet your new flatmates before moving in: http://www.facebook.com/pages/CityBlock/130707843656999See you all soon! Tue, 05 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.cityblock.co.uk/blog/post/02/2011/Have-you-booked-your-student-accommodation-The next academic year (2011-2012) will be here before you know it so don't leave it too late to book your accommodation.  CityBlock is booking up fast...be sure not to miss out and arrange your viewing today!  http://www.cityblock.co.uk/booknowWed, 16 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.cityblock.co.uk/blog/post/12/2010/New-Website-LaunchWelcome to our new look website.  We welcome your feedback on the design, usability and content.  Fri, 14 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.cityblock.co.uk/blog/post/12/2010/CityBlock-2-LeicesterCityBlock 2 Leicester: September 2011 sees the opening of our latest CityBlock in Leicester.  Bookings now being taken.Tue, 21 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT