General Interest Page
Age Concern Volunteers Required
For further details and information on how to become a volunteer please contact: Tel: 01823 423497
Email:
info@ageconcernsomerset.org.uk
Website: www.ageconcernsomerset.org.uk
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Oil Buying Group 2009-2010
TO ALL MEMBERS OF PEN OIL BUYING GROUP - 2009 – 2010
FROM DON HOARE @ DOMITS TEL: 01747 840457
OIL BUYING DATES : -
MONDAY 21st SEPTEMBER 2009
Monday 23rd NOVEMBER 2009
Monday 11th JANUARY 2010
Monday 1st MARCH 2010
Monday 24th MAY 2010
Members are reminded
(1) To telephone your orders through to me a day or two PRIOR TO THE BUYING DATE between the hours of 9-00 am and 6-00 pm please.
(2) When ordering please state the number of litres required and if you need a top up.
(3) IN EITHER CASE IT IS IMPORTENT THAT YOU LET ME KNOW THE APPROXIMATE NUMBER OF LITRES OR GALLONS YOU REQUIRE
NORMALLY ORDERS SHOULD BE FOR 500 litres (110 gallons) or more
N.B. IT IS NOW ILLEGAL FOR OIL COMPANIES TO MAKE DELIVERIES OF LESS THAN 500 LITRES.
(4) Members are responsible for settling their accounts directly to the OIL SUPPLYING COMPANY in accordance with the Firm's settlement terms.
(5) Orders are normally delivered within a few days. In the event of your not receiving your order within 10 working days, please let me know.
THE AVERAGE SAVING FOR 2008 - 2009 was 4.76 P.P.L.ie £47-63 per 1000 LTRS PLUS VAT
For 2009-2010 To cover Telephone calls - paper, printing etc; we will need a small cover charge of £5 for the coming period.
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Hedges and Banks
The majority of hedges bordering the highway are in private ownership. Landowners and occupiers are required to maintain their boundary outside of the bird nesting season (1 March - 31 July) to ensure that their hedge, tree or shrub does not obstruct highway users nor obstruct visibility splays. Any debris should be removed from the road surface to prevent nuisance or blockage of surface water drainage system.
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Careline Services
Careline a service offered by South Somerset District Council.
This service can offer residents a little extra peace of mind.
24 hour help at the touch of a button
Worrying about being alone, or being able to get medical help or at
risk of burglary or intimidation could be a thing of the past for
elderly or vulnerable residents, thanks to the Careline service offered
by South Somerset District Council.
Residents in need of peace of mind can be assured that they can be in
direct contact with someone who will be able to help within seconds of
pushing a button.
If you would like to know more please go to "Publications" and then follow the link "Parish Council General Interest"
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Fuel Poverty
Dear all,
I'm sure you're all aware of the issues of Fuel Poverty this winter, especially with the 'credit crunch' and fuel bills going up.
Today I've released the attached press release to let people know their councils are talking about these important issues. And, if our bid for funding is successful, we may even have an extra half million pounds to help those in most need to buy new boilers or insulation, for example - or get them free of charge.
So, in short, I do hope the attached may be of use - even if it misses this month's deadline it may be worth a quick mention to say that residents can contact SSDC on 01935 462462 or visit www.southsomerset.gov.uk/energy to find out what grants they are eligible for, there are many out there.
It's just to tell people that help is available and we can act as a signpost to help them!
Many thanks,
Dawn
Dawn Haydon
Communications Officer
South Somerset District Council
Brympton Way
Yeovil BA20 2HT
Tel 01935 462130
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SAVE MONEY AND STAY WARM
SAVE MONEY AND STAY WARM
The Centre for Sustainable Energy is working in Partnership with your District Council, to promote energy savings, grants and discounts throughout South Somerset.
The newly launched Warm Streets programme is just one of a number of schemes available to help residents to heat their homes for less.
Funded by South Somerset District Council, Warm Streets offers free cavity wall (and in many cases loft) insulation to homeowners and private tenants over the age of 70 or in receipt of a qualifying benefit. Benefits include Disability Living Allowance and Attendance Allowance.
Householders over 60 and families with children under 16 with a low income and low savings may also be entitled to free measures through a council grant. And for those households that don’t qualify for free installation, considerable discounts can still apply.
Warm Streets manager, Helen Richardson says: “Insulating your walls and roof can make a dramatic difference to both your fuel bills and the comfort of your home. An uninsulated house will lose approximately 35% of its heat through its walls and 25% of its heat straight through the roof!”
Other grants and discounts, such as Warm Front, Warm Front 300 and the Magic Boiler Scheme, are also available to help fund the installation of heating or repairs to existing systems.
If you would like further information on any of the above, or other energy-related matters, please contact the South West Energy Saving Trust advice centre on 0800 512 012. Their team of advisors can help you access a range of local and national energy efficiency grants and discounts as well as offering free, impartial advice on how to reduce your fuel bills through low cost and no cost measures.
Notes:
1. For more information please contact Danni Barrett on 0117 934 1407 or email: danni.barrett@cse.org.uk
2. The South West Energy Saving Trust advice centre offers free and independent energy efficiency advice to tenants and householders on how to reduce energy use in their homes.
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Credit Crunch
Credit Crunch (13-03-09)
Many of us are always looking for ways to save money and with the words 'credit crunch' on everyone's lips, it is even more at the forefront of our minds.
If you are feeling the pinch when it comes to transport, Somerset County Council run a service called the `Slinky Bus'. With six Slinky buses across Somerset (called 'Dial A Ride' in Mendip), they are available to anyone that can't access public transport Single journeys cost from as little as £1.50 and are free to travel pass holders.
Going out needn't cost the Earth. With spring almost sprung, it's the perfect time of year to dust off those walking boots or blow the cobwebs off your bike. With over 6000km (3,750 miles) of rights of way network in the County you are never far from the open countryside and it's free to use! Somerset County Council have recently produced 20 new cycling and walking maps, enabling you to discover new routes and places in your local area. These maps are available free of charge in Tourist Information Centres or online at www.movingsomersetforward.co.uk.
If hitting the books and improving your skills is more your thing, we can help. For those wanting to brush up on their maths and English, we offer free 'Skills for Life' courses. We also provide courses for fun, from Healthy Cooking to Languages. We offer 1000's of skills, training and leisure courses for adults, families and communities in over 400 locations across the County.
Councillor Jill Shortland, Leader of Somerset County Council, said: "Somerset County Council are dedicated to providing a range of services that help people to help themselves. We offer a wide range of activities and advice which can support people, come rain or shine."
For more information, visit www.somerset.gov.uk or call 0845 345 9155.
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Ferney - a good read?
A Book set in Pen Selwood - have you read it?
Introduction: It is called 'Ferney' by James Long. CN 5567
I will not give the story away but wondered if you had read it? There is a review of the book in the Sunday Times. This is the link. Cut and paste it into your browser.
http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/books/article3758105.ece
I found the book absolutely fascinating because of it being set in Pen Selwood but I will not comment any further in case you haven't read it.
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Cancel Junk mail
Cancel Junk mail
Introduction: Over 3.3 billion items of junk mail were delivered by the Royal Mail last year, 78,000 tonnes of which went straight into landfill sites. To stop it, go to www.mpsonline.org.uk ans have your name removed.
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Pen to Paper - Memories of Pen Selwood
Pen to Paper - Memories of Pen Selwood
Introduction: Pen to Paper
Memories of Pen Selwood
By Vi Hocking Pen to Paper
Available Now
on CD ROM to allow you to read the book from your computer screen.
£10-00 per copy + P & P.
Details from Andrew Jenkins 01747 840773
Profits from the sale will be donated for the upkeep of St Michael’s Churchyard Pen Selwood
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