Energy Saving Tips  Tip 1 - Installing loft insulation could save you around £150 a year. (ideally your loft should have around 270mm of insulation) Tip 2 - Installing cavity wall insulation could save you around £115 a year. (cavity wall insultion must be carried out by a professional installer) Tip 3 - Installing draught proofing around your home could save you around £25 a year. (draughts can be from doors, windows, letter boxes, key holes, gaps in floorboards etc) Tip 4 - Change you light bulbs to the low energy type saving you around £2.50 a year per bulb. (there are now over 150 different types of low energy bulb to choose from) Tip 5 - Switch off appliances when not in use, don't leave them on standby this could save around £30 a year. Tip 6 - Request a visit from one of our Energy Awareness Advisors. (they will be more than happy to help you look at ways of reducing your energy bills)

Gardening Tips Tip 1 - Save unused seed in a sealed container for next year. Tip 2 - Watch out for late frosts, don't plant tender plants out too early! Tip 3 - Try to grow fruit and vegetables with out using chemical pesticides.

Composting Tips Tip 1 - Try to compost all your green garden waste. Tip 2 - Try to mix in some brown waste like paper, cardboard, straw along with your green waste. Tip 3 - Try to turn your compost heap every week to add air to aid the composting process.