News Not your 'bog standard' Day....!
21/01/2010
Thomas Crapper Day (27 January 2010) marks the 100th anniversary of Thomas Crapper’s death, and the Consumer Council for Water is calling for consumers to take a minute to reflect on where we might be without today’s modern sewerage system, and consider our responsibility in helping it continue to work properly.
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Wildlife charity encourages curtain twitching
Conservation charity People’s Trust for Endangered Species is asking members of the public to keep an eye on mammals in the green spaces around their homes and places of work as part of their annual survey, Living with Mammals. The survey records the public’s observations of mammals and their tell-tale signs in the built environment, helping provide a picture of how towns and cities can support our native wildlife.
Beware of gas cowboys
A quarter of a million gas jobs are potentially botched every year by irresponsible traders who don’t have relevant skills or qualifications. And as the days are getting colder, and many of us are turning to our central heating, the Trading Standards Institute (TSI) is urging consumers to take care should they need to find a handyman to fix their boiler.
Unusual gifts for the gardener who has everything
If you are looking for a Christmas gift for the gardener who has everything, why not do some Christmas shopping at Thrive’s new online shop? Thrive is a small national charity that uses gardening to help disabled people. Buying a Thrive virtual wheelbarrow gift is a fun way to make a donation and will help make a real difference to disabled people’s lives.
Have YOUR say on water prices.
The Consumer Council for Water is seeking consumers' opinions on subjects such as the price of water, the value for money it represents, what the price rises over the last 5 years have meant to them and what price rises in the future would mean as part of a household budget.
The easy answer to your phone
A new phone has been launched - which you don't need to pick up when the people you want to speak to call. How does it work? MT editor Tony Watts has been finding out.
Radio's allotment doctor joins the show in Cardiff
The first RHS show of the year is in the parklands of Cardiff Castle next weekend (17 - 19 April), when thousands are expected to come along and enjoy the best of the spring blooms from nurseries across the UK, with ideas and inspiration for the growing season ahead - and there is plenty in the garden for all those looking to grow their own.
'Consumers don't know their water rights'
The Consumer Council for Water says that many water consumers do not know about the minimum levels of service they are entitled to from their water companies.
New ‘smart’ homes for dementia sufferers
Innovative ‘smart’ sensing systems that will help the UK’s 700,000 dementia sufferers live independently at home could be available commercially within the next 5 years.
Big buttons, big sound - the RNID's review of corded phones
As most people age, progressive deterioration of both hearing and eyesight is quite common, which can be especially problematic when using a telephone - either at home or at work. So, in conjunction with the Royal National Institute for the Blind (RNIB), we have reviewed the current products on the market that would be particularly suitable for people with mild to moderate losses in both hearing and sight.
The Alan Titchmarsh Show and RHS launch search for ‘The People’s Gardener’
ITV1’s The Alan Titchmarsh Show has teamed up with the Royal Horticultural Society’s Britain in Bloom to launch the search for ‘The People’s Gardener’.
Spice up your bird food to deter pesky squirrels
Fed up with filling your bird feeder and seeing a cheeky grey squirrel help itself? Well the RSPB has a spicy answer to your problem.
Hurry now to enter Blind Gardener of the Year, 2008
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If you, or someone you know, is visually impaired and has green fingers then why not enter the competition to find Blind Gardener of the Year, 2008
'Turf wars' rage between the sexes
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Look beyond the tranquil scene of the gently buzzing lawnmower and the delicate snipping of the secateurs and you’ll see a silent battle of the sexes being waged across the nation’s gardens.
Far from being a bed of roses, gardening is causing a great divide between couples up and down the country - according to a survey by The National Gardens Scheme (NGS). Almost half of those questioned blame the problem on men and women’s very different gardening styles, with 78 per cent of these saying that this has caused friction or led to arguments.
A whole week to be houseproud!
For many older and disabled people, a major priority is leading an independent life in their own home, for as long as possible. However, much needed repair work on an ageing property or adaptations can be costly. Houseproud Week, running from the 14th – 20th April aims to highlight how Houseproud, in partnership with local authorities, can help homeowners find the right, practical help or funding options to repair, improve or adapt their home.
