Hereford Times - 14th January 2016 - Page 11
Hereford Times - 14th January 2016 - Page 11
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| Date of Publication | 14th January 2016 |
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L - herefordtimescom Minister listens THE Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change said a visit to Le- ominster reminded her of the breadth of services that help the elderly to keep their independence. Amber Rudd visited the town’s Age UK office last Friday ahead of a discus- sion at the Rankin Club on energy and climate change that evening. Ms Rudd heard about the work carried out by volun- teers for the Herefordshire - charity, with projects rang- ing from toenail clipping to social events for the elderly. Ms Rudd said: “It’s been interesting hearing about the breadth of the different things done here. “I came to find out about issues of energy bills and how people on low incomes manage what help they need but it’s been interest- ing hearing about the dif- ferent ideas you have and different events to support people across a broad area.” Ms Rudd said people tend- ed to think of practicalities about energy bills and how people will stay warm but that she had been reminded of the other services that are equally important to the older population. She also met 78-year-old Phyllis Jacks who has been volunteering with the char- ity for 25 years. Ms Rudd also visited Croft Castle to officially open i to concerns of elderly 1n visit one of the National Trust’s renewable energy pilot projects e part of a £3.5mil- lion scheme launched with green energy company Good Energy in 2013. Ms Rudd toured the estate and saw the new biomass heating system which pro- vides around 75 per cent of the property’s heating. The biomass boilers use woodchip from the estate to heat the castle, shop and of- fices. and have replaced the old oil-based system saving 19,500 litres of oil each year, 52 tonnes of CO 2 and re- moved the risk of contami- nation from oil leaks. The amount of heat pro- vided is equivalent to the heat used in around 12 av- erage UK houses. Heating bills have been cut by £6,000 each year. Ms Rudd said: “It’s great to see investment in this kind of technology and I wish the National Trust every Thursday, January 14, 2016 THE HEREFORD TIMES 11 Above - Amber Rudd with Age UK staff Sarah Jenkins and Jan Ridgeway, and (left) meeting Croft Castle’s Robin Clegg. Below — Bill Wiggin MP. with Phyllis Jacks success for future projects.“ She later addressed an au- dience of interested people on the issues of climate change and energy at an event at the Rankin Club in Leominster, speaking for 20 minutes before answering questions. North Herefordshire Con- servatives host the Secre- tary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills. Sajid Javid, next month at the same venue. Please call 01568 612565 or e-mail officeainhcaorg. uk for tickets. :eTH'E"'-LITTLE<+ PERSIAN RUG SHOP FINE PERSIAN ANDLORIENTAL HANDMADE RUGS Sapplzers of fine Persian and orzenzfal handmade rags i} carpets and ranncrsfrona all around the world Durable and timeless to compliment any room u ’; Every piece is expertly selected based on decades of experience to ensure highest quality Affordable low prices Expert advice IS on hand to help you find the rug most suitable for you. - We offer free home trials as well as a cleaning and repair service We stock all size’ 5 from big to small Via/an ' 'Tu 7. |
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