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“A third of older Londoners do not take advantage of benefits they are entitled to”
Author: Hazlemere Windows | Leave a Comment >>Amazingly, a Mayor of London Press Release yesterday “estimated that up to a third of older Londoners do not take advantage of benefits they are entitled to.” This is really sad and crazy for those poorer pensioners who suffer when we have prolonged cold snaps like the UK has endured this Winter.
Consequently the Mayor of London Boris Johnson, yesterday launched a new information campaign urging older Londoners and carers to claim the benefits they are entitled to - including those to help cut heating bills and keep warm.
“The campaign will also encourage older Londoners and their carers to beat fuel poverty…
Suggestions on how to have “a frugal 2009″
Author: Hazlemere Windows | Leave a Comment >>According to an article by the Domestic Energy Directory, “replacing double glazing and checking loft insulation have been named as two ways to have a frugal 2009 by the Telegraph”.
This article suggests several ways to help the environment, which no doubt includes fitting replacement energy rated energy saving windows, and efficient low maintenance UPVC gutters and downpipes. The article also suggested preventative maintenance was a prudent thing to do (especially since we seem to be having more prolonged cold snaps), such as protecting water pipes against frost.
Jeff Howell, writing in the Daily Telegraph, said: “If there’s one thing you should send your…
My advice is to go for the Chef’s Gourmet Banquet
Author: Hazlemere Windows | Leave a Comment >>Until last Summer I had not been to the China Diner Chinese Restaurant in Beaconsfield New Town since it was refurbished about 18 months ago, but was pleasantly impressed with the decor, service, food and the prices.
So much so, I have been there five times since, once taking 41 other fellers from my Church, Kings Church Amersham for a social meal out. The feed back from the chaps was extremely positive, which for blokes must tell you how good the food and price was. The most recent time I have been was with my brother Paul last Monday night, and, like the half a dozen occasions before, it was good quality and value for money.
Having tried two…
The aluminium “wood grain” windows process
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Homeowners now have an alternative to standard aluminium, timber and UPVC glazing systems – a new aluminium wood grain and colour range of windows, doors and conservatories called the Heritage Range. The aluminium “wood” choices offered within this exciting new aluminium glazing system incorporate an actual wood grain effect, sublimated into the aluminium profile, producing unique and incredibly hard wearing double glazing frames.
The Heritage Range offers a high specification aluminium product in a…
Banks set to lend more than ever to UK consumers
Author: Hazlemere Windows | Leave a Comment >>According to the BBC’s Business Editor Robert Peston (who broke the story on Northern Rock), UK banks could end up lending us more than they did during the boom times. On the face of it this seems crazy, but if you read Robert Peston’s blog dated 4th January 2009, he gives good eceonomic reasons why this may become a necessity, as well as a reality, in 2009.
A taxpayers insurance scheme for banks, according to Robert Peston’s article on the BBC News website on 4th Jamuary is under serious consideration. His article asks “Why would this encourage banks to lend more than they are doing at present?” and then goes on to give the two following very good reasons:
“First, the…
The Crazy Bear in Beaconsfield is Crazy!
Author: Hazlemere Windows | Leave a Comment >>On Saturday night, my wife and I were very kindly treated by very good friends of ours to a meal out in the main restaurant at the Crazy Bear Hotel in Wycombe End, Beaconsfield. Having watched the builders, painters and decorators come and go for nearly five years, and heard so much about the digging out of the basement and the apparent tens of millions of pounds spent, we were both intrigued to see the results.
The Crazy Bear is on the same site as the George Hotel and the old Georgian Coffee Shop next door. The old oak beams, subtle lighting, expensive drapes and lots of dark mirrors form a major part of the ambiance. The Crazy…
A 7th high street retailer goes into administration
Author: Hazlemere Windows | Leave a Comment >>It started with Woolworths, then MFI, then Zavvi, the Officers Club, Whittards of Chelsea, Adams and now, according to BBC News, the French women’s clothing store chain Morgan has gone into administration.
With the income of many High Street retailers shrinking, combined with massively reduced margins caused by rising costs and heavy discounting, it is clear many retailers simply will not be able to cover all their outgoings, particularly in terms of rental and staff costs. Many retailers are tied into long term leases that they may be unable to get out of without going into administration.
2009 will no doubt be a testing time for retailers, wholesalers and manufacturers who have high fixed overheads. Through prudent management and decades of…
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