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  1. Daventry Energy Saving Events

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    Do you need advice on managing your water and energy bills? Why not speak to an energy adviser at two events taking place in Daventry on Thursday 23rd May at:

    Southbrook Community Centre, Hood Road, Daventry from 11am-1.30pm

    Drayton Grange Community Association, Tamar Square, Daventry from 3.30 -5pm

    The events are being run by the Northamptonshire Energy Saving Service in partnership with Northants Warm Homes and Daventry Citizens Advice.  We can provide:

    – benefit checks to ensure you are accessing all the money you are entitled to

    – quick and easy energy saving tips

    – free energy saving devices for around your home

    – advice and access to grants for energy efficiency work

  2. Energy Saving Drop-in events

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    Local residents in Northampton can pop along to energy saving drop-ins and get free advice and help to reduce fuel costs.

    The Northamptonshire Energy Saving Service (N.E.S.S.) drop-ins will offer free independent advice about lowering fuel costs and keeping warm during the colder weather.

    Energy advisers at the drop-ins can check if residents are getting the best deal on an energy saving website and whether they are on the cheapest tariff. They’ll also be providing energy saving tips, giving away small energy saving devices and talking about help available to insulate resident’s homes.

    The drop-ins will take place on:

    • Saturday, 2 March at the Environmental Expo at the Guildhall, Northampton
    • Monday, 4 to Friday, 8 March, 10am -12.30pm at the Community Law Service shop,  30 St. Giles Street, Northampton

    For information about the drop-ins visit www.communitylawservice.org.uk or call 01604 623708.

  3. Insulation Scheme Closes

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    The Northants Warm Homes Insulation Scheme has now closed.  Householders are advised to contact the Energy Saving Advice Line on 0300 123 1234 to see what options are now available to help them fund insulation and other energy efficiency measures in their homes.

  4. Insulation Scheme Update

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    From 1st December, under the Northants Warm Homes Insulation Scheme, cavity wall insulation and loft insulation where there is less than 60mm existing thickness  remain free to homeowners and private tenants in Northamptonshire who are over 70 or in receipt of qualifying benefits.  Loft top-ups will cost £149.  For other homeowners and private sector tenants, cavity wall and loft  insulation will cost £149.  All these prices are subject to survey.  For further information please call the Hotline on 0845 872 7417.

  5. Oundle Fairtrade/ECO Fair

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    Oundle’s popular Fairtrade/Eco market will be held again this year in St Peter’s church, on Saturday November 10th from 9 am to 2 pm.  A wide variety of handmade/recycled crafts, cards, Fairtrade foods and gifts will be on sale.  There will also be the opportunity to find out more about local green issues, and to sign up for organic vegetable box deliveries.