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15th March 2016 by Norman Davies in Campaigns
Have you been Subscription trapped?
“I went window shopping today. I bought five windows.” Tommy Cooper Window shopping must have become more common in recent years as consumers took the opportunity to physically examine goods in shops before buying them more cheaply on line. However, the undoubted advantages of Internet shopping bring with them pitfalls of which we should all […]
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21st January 2016 by Norman Davies in Campaigns
Universal Credit – What will change? How can you get ready?
In response to the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement, Gillian Guy, Chief Executive of Citizens Advice said ‘ The change to tax credit cuts is a welcome relief, but more changes to Universal Credit are yet to come. It is important people can access help and support so they can plan their finances in order to adapt.’ […]
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17th December 2015 by Norman Davies in Campaigns
Switching our suppliers
It has been said that competition brings out the best in products and the worst in people. One of the main reasons behind the privatisation of energy companies was that it would supposedly lead to improved quality and lower prices as a result of competition. Energy Companies will only compete if they know that customers […]
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2nd December 2015 by Norman Davies in Campaigns
Feeling Blue after Black Friday left you in the Red?
Black Friday: because only in America people trample each other for sales exactly one day after being thankful for what they already have. (Anon) There are a number of theories as to why the day after the U.S. Thanksgiving holiday is known as Black Friday. For retailers it is an opportunity to tempt us to […]
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28th November 2015 by Norman Davies in Campaigns
Annuities for Sale
You load sixteen tons, what do you get Another day older and deeper in debt Saint Peter don’t you call me ’cause I can’t go I owe my soul to the company store. If you are retired you obviously managed to avoid a career like the one described by Tennessee Ernie Ford when he composed […]
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26th November 2015 by Norman Davies in Campaigns, Home Content 2
Calling all Waverley landlords
At this time of year, few of the parents proudly watching their children perform in a production of the Nativity are likely to be concerned with its historical authenticity. Whether the story can be taken literally or that it is a myth meant to be viewed symbolically the landlord who offers the desperate expectant couple […]
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25th October 2015 by Norman Davies in Campaigns
Big Energy Saving Week Begins 26 October 2015
Citizens Advice has been asked by the Department for Energy and Climate Change to lead Big Energy Savings Week and support people to: CHECK – SWITCH – SAVE to save both money and energy Energy bills form a big part of everyone’s expenditure and in the winter months most of us use more energy. You can follow these […]
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15th October 2015 by manager in Local News
Fundraising Events – Cranleigh Bridge Tea
Back by popular demand, our annual Cranleigh Bridge Tea was back again for another exciting afternoon on Wednesday 14th October, raising approximately £830. The event was packed with guests who enjoyed a sumptuous tea of home-made sandwiches and a wide selection of home-made cakes, such as Dorset toffee-apple cake, orange tea bread and banana and walnut loaf. Our thanks go to Nina Howells […]
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15th October 2015 by manager in Local News
Fundraising results – Race Night
Our first ever race night on Saturday 3rd October 2015 was a ‘runaway’ success raising over £1,200. Sixty people joined in fun placing bets and naming horses, and one lucky winner came away with VIP tickets to Plumpton races. Our thanks go to Larry Westland, Nina Howells and Steve Fulton for organising the event, and to Christine […]
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13th August 2015 by Norman Davies in Campaigns
Consumer rights when you buy in the EU
Most of us are familiar with Trading Standards and the work which they do to advice and protect customers in the UK. But you may not be aware that the Trading Standards Institute also delivers information and support for both consumers and businesses who are shopping for goods and services across the EU. This service […]
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