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Issue 24 March 14

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elcome to our March early spring issue.

Another jam packed issue full of exciting new businesses and events.

The Daffodils are starting to open.The mornings and evenings are getting lighter. Let’s hope the weather starts to improve and we can enjoy the colourful blooms of early spring. We would like to wish all our mothers a wonderful mothering Sunday at the end of the month.

Have a fabulous March and I look forward to bringing you our Easter issue along with a wedding feature next month.

As always I would like to thank Lorraine Oates Photography for the editors photograph and our lovely cover photograph.

Sarah

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Contents..

4 It’s Spring Cleaning time 6 The January winner Of Lorraine Oates Make Over competition

8 Feel good about what you wear 12 MARRAKECH

15 Lakes Legal Ltd Lasting Powers of Attorney

16 Rebekah Claire Art 18 SPRING.

22 Whats on in March?

24 Suzanne Edgley your Virtual Personal Assistant

30 Anthony Holdens - Owner of A Holdens

29 Boogles and Bumps Celebrating Fairtrade fortnight with organic clothing from Kite Kids

30 Glazzy Gas & Utility Warehouse

The Craft Studio Glass Works and Yeats Byre Gallery Bowstead Gates, Newland, Ulverston. Tel: 01229

New Classes for March

582634

Encaustic Art for Beginners, Decorative Folk Art and Glass Fusing plus Glass Wrapping .

Yeats Byre Gallery is open for you to get some inspiration for what you would like to make.

Just ring Marilyn on 01220 582634 for an informal chat about times and prices.

It's Spring Cleaning time!

Spring cleaning as a phrase has an interesting history to tell.

The practice of Spring Cleaning whilst not exclusively is especially prevalent in climates with a cold winter. In Winter we baton down the hatches, we seal up that draft, and clad ourselves warm for the Winter.At last the winter is breaking, and we have a new stride in our walk, we battled the elements and there is a fresh breeze in the air. We are victorious. Spring time is here. Of course we are not the only ones celebrating.... Birds sing out, flowers declare their beauty. It's great to be alive.

March and April are getting warm enough to start opening those windows and doors ( but not warm enough for insects to be a problem). Fresh winds appear and help in moving all the dust.

Spring cleaning is that fresh revelation of wanting to continue anew. Over the years houses have been shaken clean from the drapes, carpets, hard flooring and upholstery.The winter is broken, we are ready to come out and declare it.

To celebrate this new season Eco Extreme Clean would like to help Furness households by offering our Spring Cleaning Offer in March and April. So what's covered with this offer?

Carpets, curtains, upholstery and hard floors spring cleaning at a deep level. Twenty percent off for the first twenty customers. To take advantage of this Spring Clean Offer simply call Rob on 01229 465366 or 07401531142 and quote Rob's Spring Clean. Twenty percent on already competitive prices is not to be missed. I look forward at aiming to exceed your expectations of thorough deep cleaning.

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Feel good about what you wear‌

..Is the mantra for Cornish organic clothing label EKO; a capsule collection of casual pieces made from a range of eco fibres. Inspired by the colours of the Cornish coast and with Japanese sculptural shape in mind the EKO brand has developed a range of easy to wear must haves which will stand the test of time.

For the lowdown on the brand we quizzed EKO Founder and Designer Helen Davies‌ 2x2: What was the driving force behind starting the EKO brand?

Helen: I started EKO after working as a commercial Fashion Designer in London for 4 years and wanting to relocate back down to Cornwall. I think living by the coast is in my blood and running my own business seemed like a natural move as I grew up helping out in my parents business. After travelling all over the world to factories and signing off big commercial collections I felt there was a gap in the market for a simple and natural womenswear label that promotes wellbeing from the inside out.

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2x2: How did you find the transition from working in the city back to home turf?

Helen: I am so glad I made the jump from the city, as I no longer wake up and jump onto a jam packed train while slurping a strong coffee, and my day now starts with simple morning yoga stretches and walking buster (the EKO dog) along the cliffs. I do miss the fast-paced lifestyle and exciting design hub of London, but to have the beautiful Cornish landscape at my doorstep is a price worth paying.

2x2: What are the best thing and the worst thing about running your own fashion label?

Helen: The worst thing is the stress of knowing that you are responsible for every decision made, and every risk you take could make or break you. I come from a very creative back ground, so number crunching, sales forecasts and cash flow projections do not come naturally, but knowing the viability of a collections cash flow is vital. On the flip side, every day in your own business is different and the big challenge of

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growing a fashion label is a really exciting journey, from developing new eco fabrics to creating a team of talented people to help me.

2x2: What is your proudest EKO moment?

Helen: In 2011 we were awarded the most innovative brand at the Ethical Fashion Forum and in the same year launched our new collection at the Country Living show and won best new brand in the show, selected by the Country Living editor Suzie Smith, who is now a regular customer at EKO. But at the same show I had one of my very first customers come to the stand in her Emily Jane Dress (a signature style at EKO) wanting to meet me and tell me how much she loves the brand, which was just priceless.

2x2: How many people do you employ?

Helen: There are 3 of us now at the EKO HQ and I use freelancers for other aspects not currently covered by the team. Oh yes and Buster the working cocker spaniel dog, so I guess that’s 4, as his expertise in forcing us to take dog walking breaks and making us smile every day is a big part of EKO. 2x2: Who are your fashion heroes?

Helen: It has to be the Japanese fashion designer Issey Miyake as his use of sculptural shape, creative pattern cutting and passion for innovation in manufacturing processes, means he has developed a name as a timeless fashion icon, which I really admire.

2x2: If you won the lottery and could afford not to work would you?

Helen: Maybe predictable but yes as I love creating and couldn’t imagine doing anything else.You would still find me pottering around in the studio playing with fabric, if I am not sneaking out for a quick surf. I always feel humble that I do what I love as a job and live somewhere that inspires me every day.

2x2: One thing you’ve never done that you really want to do?

Helen: I love travelling and the child like feeling of discovering new places. So I would really like to bring my love of travel, yoga and surf together with EKO, to create a charity that promotes wellbeing in other parts of the world that are less privileged. I don’t know what the outcome would be, but I think it could be a really positive project.

The new collection of EKO is available at Two by Two 52 Market Street Ulverston LA12 7LS T 01229 480703 Ulverston this month. sarah@thepinfold.com

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March Members’ Event with guest speakers

Julie Thompson; Happy Houndz Boarding Kennel Fern Dawes; Spectrum Hair & Beauty Jackie Harris; Bright Spark Marketing Venue: The Custom House, Hindpool Road, Barrow in Furness

Monday 17th March 2014 at 5.30pm

The FSB Furness is delighted to invite you to an evening with fellow FSB members Julie Thompson, Fern Dawes and Jackie Harris.

Our diverse inspirational speakers are all successful self-employed business women who are delighted to share their journey to success with their fellow FSB members. Each will make a ten-minute presentation followed by a question and answer session, which will provide a platform for FSB members to share ideas and discuss issues affecting their business.

About our Speakers: Julie runs and owns the exemplarity, award winning, boarding kennel and grooming parlour Happy Houndz from her home in Backbarrow.

Fern is the owner of Spectrum Hair & Beauty, which offers a range of hair and beauty services in the heart of Ulverston.

Jackie offers marketing support & copywriting through her business Brightspark Marketing based in Sedbergh.

The evening will begin with networking opportunities and a delicious buffet provided with compliments by the FSB.

Guests and none FSB members are always welcome. Please notify us that you are coming by phoning 0800 083 3560.The FSB look forward to seeing you there.

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MARRAKECH

Hello everyone, I do hope you have not been blown away since last month’s edition of Pinfold; what an incredible weather front we have experienced.

Last month, I had some clients head off to Marrakech for a mid-winter break and what a fantastic time they had.

In February, to be welcomed by blue skies and a warm 20 degrees and to be able to enjoy this from the rooftop terrace of your Riad is very appealing in my eyes. At Travel Counsellors, we have access to some fabulous, small, family run Riads right in the Medina so you can be at the very heart of the city and all it has to offer, but escape to an oasis of calm in minutes.

Some Riads offer extras such as cookery courses.There is an early start to head to the markets with the cookery teacher to buy your ingredients, before returning to the Riad to be taught how to create authentic dishes to enjoy later that day. And perhaps you will buy a few extra spices to recreate your dish at home?

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For families there are properties outside of the Medina, with larger pools and more space for the children to enjoy.

It’s only a short flight away from the UK – around 3.5 hours and there are some very reasonable low cost flight options at this time of year. With temperatures ranging from mid teens to mid twenties in our winter/spring time, it’s a pleasant climate and a vibrant and cultural destination to consider. After hearing lots of great feedback recently, I’ve added it to my list. The question is - will you?

Until next month, when the destination feature will be Abu Dhabi and Dubai, I send you my best wishes, Sharon.

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Lasting Powers of Attorney are legal documents that allow you to appoint a person or persons of your choosing to act as your Attorney during your lifetime.

Hannah Elizabeth Bell LLB Director Photo: Powder & Paint Photography Your appointed Attorney(s) can effectively stand in your shoes and effect your decisions or make decisions for you when you no longer can.

placed to manage your affairs would need to apply to the Court for a Deputyship Order. A Deputyship Order is similar to a Power of Attorney but the application process is more costly, time consuming and the subject of the Order does not choose their Deputy. For these reasons it is always preferable to have a Power of Attorney in place before it is too late.

Lakes Legal Limited are specialists in the provision of Lasting Powers of Attorney and are happy to answer any queries you may have. If you have any questions about Lasting Powers of Attorney please feel free to contact Hannah There are two types of Power of Attorney, one Bell using the below telephone number or by for Health & Welfare and one for Property & e-mail: Hannah@lakeslegallimited.co.uk.

Financial Affairs. You can create one or both Lakes Legal Limited offers a comprehensive documents and they do not need to be Lasting Power of Attorney service so you prepared simultaneously. know exactly how much it is going to cost you

Powers of Attorney are really important legal documents that anyone over the age of 18 can make. They are particularly important to the retired or disabled but it is advisable for everybody to have a Power of Attorney.

Without a Power of Attorney there are often barriers that prevent your loved ones from assisting you to manage your finances and make decisions. Creating a Power of Attorney allows you to appoint the person or persons that you trust to help you at your time of need.

This could be to help you collect your pension from the post office while your incapacitated with a broken leg, managing your assets when you suffer from Alzheimer’s disease or making decisions about your hospital treatment when you’re no longer able to.

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My name is Rebekah Claire Matthews and I was born in Ulverston, Cumbria in1995.

In 2011 I was introduced to the world of Encaustic Art by a local Craft and Glass specialist Marilyn Hale, and was well and truly hooked! A few days later I bought all the equipment needed to get started - waxes, card, and of course..... an

iron! Yes the majority of my work is produced using a simple iron!! The comments and enthusiasm shown by those who have seen my work encouraged me to turn this enjoyable hobby into a thriving business!

Encaustic Art is an ancient form of painting which uses melted beeswax to which coloured pigments have been added. This technique was notably used in the Fayum mummy portraits from Egypt around 100-300 AD. Today the wax is melted by the heat of the iron and transfered to a special heat resistant card where my imagination is then allowed to run and explore, creating endless unique and original paintings. The abstract paintings in

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SPRING

Every time the sun comes out, there’s a big cheer. It’s a very welcome visitor even if it only stays for an hour. It encourages us to think forward to the fact that Spring has just got to arrive soon: in March, or at the very latest in May. Even now the daffodils in Mill Dam Park are peeping through the far beds: the beds that see the sun most. In the greenhouse one hundred specially chosen sweet peas plants are growing well with at least ten leaves: each ready for a mad burst of energy to reach ten feet up and cover the whole fencing on the right of the park – even more impressive than they did last year.

So Spring is certainly going to give us a lift. It may however come from people rather than the weather. Soon in early May the Flags will be out all over the town. These lively creatures have a lovely cheeky will of their own, responding to the slightest breeze and only just restrained in high wind. A video on Youtube “Hear comes the sun” says it all.

These flags put spring into our step: visitors from all over the UK come to rediscover Ulverston and its surrounding area with the internationally renown Printfest in the Coro at the beginning of May.

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The Flags are just one of the things introduced into the town by John Fox and Sue Gill. We’ve now accepted the idea of putting flags up for a fortnight for no reason other than we like it. Another activity they introduced was the Lantern Procession. Why do we like it? Because we all create it ourselves, some rather madly in our front or back rooms – in some case the whole house is dominated and the final ‘work of art’ takes shape the afternoon of the parade. Our kids proudly march around the streets with their creations as do the bigger kids that have made something particularly wild, large and unusual.

The Ulverston Super Saturday Markets have been a big success with the encouragement of local bands, drummers and performers who bring other creative forms of local entertainment to our town scene. Even our local business communities, shops like Loopy and Unique Image have brought their creative thinking to encourage people from a wide area to visit Ulverston to explore the expression of their craft skills in their own homes.

Art also breaks out in the form of pottery made, often in the spring, by children and adults who discover, as they did making Lanterns, that actually they are both creative and artistic.The pottery on Gill Banks railings

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still raises a smile on walkers both local and Cumbria Way destined. Should we not join the people like those in Hackney that put energy into livening up their own streets and public places.Time perhaps to attract visitors this Spring not only because of our outgoing friendship, but because our creativity produces so many things that once again give us all a lift?

Flags, Lanterns, Music, Dance, Pottery and Crafts have a very special ingredient – many say it’s something useless and can be done without - Creative Art. However it encourages vital human characteristics; self esteem and proactivity. It is a wonderful alternative to frustration and depression.

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WHATS

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MARCH?

1st MARCH - SNAKE DAVIS & THE SUSPICIONS WITH GUEST JESS GILLAM Coronation Hall Ulverston 01229 587140 www.corohall.co.uk www.snakedavis.co.uk Tickets: £15/£10 8th MARCH - CHURCH WALK NURSERY SCHOOL TABLE TOP SALE, Church Walk Primary School, starting at ten, till one, All welcome!

10th MARCH - URSWICK FLOWER ARRANGING WORKSHOPS at Urswick Recreation Hall, every 2nd Monday of the month, starting 10th march 2014, 6.30pm – 8.30pm, cost £4 per session, to book a place ring, Jennie on 869800 asap

13th MARCH - ITALIAN COOKERY DEMONSTRATION, Coach House Cafe & Bistro, Ford Park, 6.30pm Ring 581666 to book

15 MARCH - DALTON CREATIVE MARKETS , Dalton Community Centre (Drill Hall) Nelson St car park. For more information contact Alan Jackson 07879 646 881or email: alan@mmxevents.com.

15th MARCH - BEACH CLEAN ASKAM, Beach Clean from Blacks pond to Dunnerholme, Meet at Duddon Inshore Rescue Boat House, 10:30. With the high tides and storms over the past months there''s been a lot of debris and litter brought onto the beach. Please join us to clean our beach.

17th MARCH - FEDERATION OF SMALL BUSINESSES, MARCH MEMBERS’ EVENT at 5.30pm, The Custom House, Hindpool Road, Barrow in Furness with guest speakers, Julie Thompson; Happy Houndz Boarding Kennel, Fern Dawes; Spectrum Hair & Beauty, Jackie Harris; Bright Spark Marketing all welcome just call 0800 083 3560 to let us know your coming 20th MARCH - URSWICK CHURCH COFFEE MORNING AT CORONATION HALL, Ulverston. 10am until 12.00 midday

20TH MARCH - SLIDE & SUPPER EVENT THE ENGLISH LANDSCAPE GARDEN Richard Jeffries 7pm, Coach House Cafe & Bistro, Ford Park, 6.30pm Ring 581666 to book

22nd MARCH - QUIZ NIGHT, RAFFLE, PIE N PEAS SUPPER, Urswick Parish Room, 6.30pm tickets £5 please contact Maggie or Sonjie on 01229 587369 for details.

CRAFT CLUB, GLEASTON VILLAGE HALL Every Tuesday except 2nd of the Month, 7.00 – 9.00 pm, £2 per session. Do you have any interest in Crafts such as Felting/Spinning/Knitting/Rag Rugging/Flower Arranging/Sugar Craft/Card Making/Patchwork to name a few. Or do you have a craft that you could share with us? If I haven’t mentioned something you have an interest in, then don’t let it put you off coming along, as I am always keen to learn something new.Tel 869968 E-mail – barbara.birch@hotmail.co.uk BUTTERFLY CRAFT STUDIO, 169 Rawlinson Street : Droppin' Stitches Social Craft Group.

Share ideas, skills and stories. Bring your own project or work on one of our charity projects.

Every Thursday 1.30 to 3.30 pm. Free but small donation welcome for tea & coffee. For info call 0770 9310306

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If you run a small business, one of the new skills you will have acquired is juggling, as you juggle the tasks involved in the day to day running of your business while trying not to drop any balls.

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“We pride ourselves on being able to provide the back office support business owners need to help them grow – and every package is unique as no two businesses are the same” says Suzanne.

“Our ‘Office in a Box’ allows the business owner to create a bespoke service to suit their requirements – and budget”

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Suzanne’s team consists of Virtual Personal Assistants who have a wealth of knowledge and experience in large corporate businesses and SME’s, with Suzanne having been accounts office manager for large UPVC suppliers, responsible for 14 branches, a team of sales reps and 2 MD’s.

Contact Suzanne and her team, they are always happy to talk through ways they can help business owners do what they do best!

Call 01229 808321 or 07762184156 or email suzanne@edgleysocialmedia.co.uk Don’t forget we have the cheapest Hot Desks in the area – and the coffee is on us too!

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2014 is looking good for small businesses, but that doesn’t mean we can sit back and wait for business to come knocking – we have to go out and get it, and the way to do this is to stand out from the crowd.

“Our marketing services will make sure you stand out from your competitors, we can provide a complete ‘done for you’ service or provide training and support so that you can ‘do it yourself’.”

For help and advice on Social Media, email newsletters, blogs, print marketing, branding, content management, marketing strategies and training, give Suzanne a call and arrange a FREE consultation.

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ANTHONY HOLDEN - OWNER OF A HOLDENS

‘Trust’ isn’t something that happens overnight. We’re proud to have been part of the local community for the last 18 years.

You’ve been telling us you want to keep quality work local, and that’s not all...

‘DEAR ANTHONY...’

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...A Holdens are THE best in the area.

After all this time and out of all the windows supplied we have only had one sealed unit replaced. Even this was completed under warranty, at no cost to ourselves.

P Clarke, Windspoint, Ulverston

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We recently replaced all our existing Windows and Doors. We used A Holdens as we saw the quality products that had been installed at my mother’s property. Following the high quality of workmanship we decided to have our Guttering and Fascias replaced and also a new Automatic Garage Door. We were delighted with all the work undertaken and have no hesitation in recommending A Holdens.

” 2014... “

...please pass on a BIG thanks to your workforce refreshingly tidy & hard-working!

K Roberts, Walney

2010...

G. Downing, Marton

Mrs Wall, Valley Drive, Barrow

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...your team turned up on time and carried out the work quickly and efficiently. The quality of the workmanship was exceptional, in contrast to the existing double glazing. Your staff removed the old window and installed the new, making barely a scatch on the wallpaper.

Chris Coles, Walney

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Did you know we did all that?

Windows, doors & so much more

visit our showroom at 87 School Street, Barrow-in-Furness call 01229 829516 contact@aholdens.co.uk www.aholdens.co.uk

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Boogles and Bump 5 Brogden St, Ulverston

Celebrating Fairtrade Fortnight with beautiful organic cotton Clothing from Kite Kids According to new figures released by The Fairtrade Foundation, sales of fair trade products in the UK have risen by 14% to £1.78bn. There are over 4500 different certified products for sale this includes bananas, sugar, wine and of course clothing.

The new 2014 spring summer collection from Kite Kids has arrived at Boogles and Bump children’s boutique and it’s easy to see why ethical clothing for children is becoming more and more popular. There are some new additions to this season, with the introduction of Go Coats, for the all-important outdoor play, and Sleeping bags for night time recuperation, ready for the next day’s adventure. The attention to detail and the durability of Kite Kids clothing makes it the ideal choice for any parent looking at quality outfits for their young ones, but most importantly kids love to wear the fantastic bright yet super soft designs.

Kite Kids Organic clothing has long been awarded the GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) by the Soil Association so it’s good for the planet as well as the cotton growers.

Boogles and Bump Childrens Boutique

Visit us at our shop and see our Offers 5 Brogden St, Ulverston LA12 7AH

01229 588570

or shop from our website

www.booglesandbump.co.uk

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Suite 2, Victoria Hall, 286 Rawlinson Street Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria LA14 1BX

WE CAN MAKE A

‘PIG’

DIFFERENCE TO YOUR HOUSEHOLD BILLS CALL IN AND SEE US

Welcome to Glazzy Gas Limited .......

NOW!

At Glazzy Gas we are not only providing gas services but much more ....

Kevin and Dawn Glasgow set up the business back in January 2008.

Kevin together with his employee, Howard Robinson, are both fully Gas Safe Registered with specialist experience in Vaillant and Glow Worm but also work on all other makes of boilers.

Both Kevin and Howard are ex-British Forces Personnel having served 22 years.

We provide a professional and friendly service to all our customers.

Dawn runs the office on a daily basis from 9.30am – 4.30pm. She oversees the whole running of the business which provides full customer service.

Glazzy Gas provide many services which are available to all customers in Cumbria, South Lakes and Lancashire:

Installation, Repair, Service and Maintenance of all gas appliances, including LPG

Glazzy Gas Monthly Service Plans

Landlords Certificates/Gas Safety Checks for all gas appliances including LPG

Plumbing Bathroom Installations SureStop Water Switch - for hard to reach areas to turn off the mains water at the stop cock Carbon Monoxide Alarms

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Independent Emergency Callouts for smell of gas/gas leaks Magna Clean Filters to clean Central Heating Systems

Government FREE A Rated Boilers to all customers on qualifying Benefits from April/May 2014

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Over the following months Glazzy Gas will be providing helpful information on their products and services so keep hold of your Pinfold Magazine.

Glazzy Gas can also provide an additional service for all residential and business customers to identify savings on utility costs through The Utility Warehouse Discount Club, as utility bills are now rising at a ridiculous rate. The Utility Warehouse is already proving to be one the ‘most trusted’ for saving money compared to the BIG 6 as recommended by ‘Which?’ Magazine. You can contact them at the office on the numbers above for more information or arrange a home visit and receive a no obligation quote.

You will receive that personal one to one service and any questions you may have they will be only too happy to assist.

GLAZZY GAS – PROVIDING PEACE OF MIND IN YOUR HOME

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