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Valda kicks off fifth anniversary year with grass roots sports sponsorship

WhistlePR — Mon, 27 Jan 2025 18:01:09 +0000

Bicester-based Valda Energy is celebrating its fifth anniversary by launching a new scheme to support local grass roots sport. Clubs and groups from across Oxfordshire, Northamptonshire and Buckinghamshire are being invited to apply for a share of a £5,000 to fund improvements to facilities, purchase new kit or invest in new equipment. Valda is hoping […]

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SMOOTH SAILING: HETAS OFFERS ADVICE THIS BOAT FIRE SAFETY WEEK

WhistlePR — Sun, 09 Jun 2024 16:45:22 +0000

2023 saw another 1.9% rise in the number of boats on the canal network across England and Wales, and this number is expected to continue to increase this year.[1] This Boat Fire Safety Week leading solid fuel and biomass organisation HETAS is advising boat owners of the dangers of unsafe log burner practice with three […]

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Gas Safety Concerns Emerge as UK Households Make Compromises

WhistlePR — Sun, 24 Sep 2023 16:02:45 +0000

Insights emerging from a recent study conducted by the Gas Safe Register underscore a disconcerting trend which reveals that almost 31% of UK homeowners are poised to forego their annual gas safety checks this year, all in a bid to alleviate the strain on their household finances.[1] This worrisome development has prompted Alpha, heating expert […]

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NICEIC Warns Online Tutorials Could Put Lives at Risk

WhistlePR — Sun, 24 Sep 2023 12:01:31 +0000

NICEIC, the UK’s leading electrical certification body, has launched a campaign to warn consumers of the dangers of online DIY tutorials that could be encouraging them to tackle jobs they are not qualified for. Platforms such as YouTube and TikTok have become virtual classrooms, where individuals seek guidance on a wide array of subjects. With […]

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HETAS HOT TIP OF THE WEEK Cold Plug – Winter Safety Advice for Stove Users

WhistlePR — Thu, 26 Jan 2023 13:01:15 +0000

With temperatures having recently plummeted, many of you will be relying on your stove to help heat your home. HETAS offers its advice on how to avoid a ‘cold plug’ in your chimney when temperatures suddenly drop. A ‘cold plug’ in your flue can be an unexpected issue during the colder weather. It is an […]

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We can all do more to tackle air pollution, says HETAS and Woodsure CEO

WhistlePR — Wed, 21 Dec 2022 12:02:19 +0000

In the chief medical officer’s annual report on air pollution (published Thursday 8 December 2022), Sir Chris Whitty has cited solid fuels as being by far the most polluting method of domestic heating within England. Acknowledging the rising popularity of wood burning over recent years due to “aesthetic… practical, ecological or [now, more than ever,] […]

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HETAS Hot Tip of the Week: A festive reminder for a safe fireplace

WhistlePR — Wed, 21 Dec 2022 09:58:18 +0000

HETAS HOT TIP OF THE WEEK A Festive Reminder for a Safe Fireplace As the halls of Britain’s homes get decked out with boughs of holly, there is every chance that those with a fireplace will be adding some seasonal flourishes around the hearth and mantel in the traditional way. But for those with an […]

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INTERIOR DESIGN PANELISTS SHARE STYLING TIPS FOR FIRST TIME BUYERS

WhistlePR — Thu, 29 Sep 2022 12:03:49 +0000

As first-time buyers look set to face monthly mortgage payments that are 20% higher than at the start of the year, those new to the property ladder will be searching for ways to maximise their budget. When it comes to making the house a home, and stamping your own style on an entirely blank canvas, […]

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TILIA HOMES BREAKS GROUND ON KINGS PARK DEVELOPMENT

WhistlePR — Thu, 23 Jun 2022 08:01:03 +0000

Tilia Homes has begun construction work at its new Kings Park development in Cottenham, Cambridgeshire and celebrated the start of the new site with a ground-breaking ceremony. Tilia Homes was granted approval for the site by South Cambridgeshire District Council in November 2021 and once complete, the development will be home to 140 properties with […]

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NICEIC URGES PARENTS TO PRIORITISE ELECTRICAL SAFETY IN THE HOME THIS CHILD SAFETY WEEK

WhistlePR — Mon, 20 Jun 2022 07:58:49 +0000

With Child Safety Week coming up, NICEIC – the UK’s leading body for certified electrical contractors – is reminding parents about the importance of having appropriate measures in place to ensure electrical safety in the home for the whole family. Child Safety Week takes place from Monday 6 to Sunday 12 June 2022, with this […]

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