We’ve picked our March Monthly Newsletter Prize Draw winner at random and this month’s winner is Mr Elger from Witney. Whilst this isn’t an actual photo of Mr Elger, he was equally as delighted to have won as the chap pictured here. So a big congratulations for winning your premium back and from all of […]
How to protect your dog from being stolen
With more of us working from home since the start of the pandemic, there’s been an increase in demand for our four-legged friends. And this increase in demand has seen the prices of much-loved pooches double in most cases, sometimes trebling what they were a year ago for those sought-after breeds. Unfortunately, this demand has […]
How to save money on your gas and electricity
Since COVID-19 restrictions were introduced there is no doubting we have all been spending more time at home, which has in turn resulted in an increase to our energy bills, especially during the toughest restrictions. We have been looking at ways to help keep your energy costs down while your usage is up. Shop around […]
Spring Gardening Jobs
Before you can get your garden ready for spring, do you have the supplies you need to prepare the ground and plan? Some supplies you might find helpful to have on hand includes a rake, shovel, gardening gloves, wheelbarrow, and anything else that can help you dig around in the dirt. 2. Clean out Your BedsOnce […]
Booking your 2021 UK holiday post-lockdown
Now that the Government has set out its road map for the country hopefully returning to normal this summer, UK holiday bookings have surged. With the majority of over 50’s predicted to have received their first vaccination by May, there’s a lot of confidence about people being able to get away. But with some commenting […]
Protecting what you love this Valentine’s Day
According to a recent survey by Finder.com, up to 40 million brits will be celebrating Valentine’s Day this year, with a predicted spend of a whopping £926 million. If you are planning on gifting something sparkly this valentine’s day, or even popping the question, it is worth checking if you are correctly covered for these […]
Mobile phone driving law changes in 2021
The Government will be closing a loophole for people who drive for business, in a bid to make roads safer, which is good news for tradespeople and van drivers who are regularly out on the road. As you know, it’s illegal to use your phone to send a message or to make a call. But […]
IR35 – overview for contractors and businesses
What is IR35 and will you be affected by this legislation? You may be wondering what IR35 is and whether you’re going to be impacted by these new rules that come into force from April 2021. In this article we aim to provide an overview of what IR35 and ‘off-payroll’ working is and how it […]
Monthly Newsletter Prize Draw Winner – Feb 2021
Our second winner of 2021 was Miss Isaac from our Thatcham Schemes branch. She was delighted to have been picked as our February winner. Unfortunately we weren’t able to get a photo in time for this month’s newsletter, but we hope she treats herself to something nice. Next month, it could be you winning your […]
How to make Valentine’s Day special during lockdown
Ok, so pubs and restaurants are currently closed, and you may be thinking about how you can make your loved one feel special this Valentine’s day. We’ll we’ve got a whole host of ideas for you. And if you’re single – don’t worry, we’ve got that covered too! Set the day up right with Breakfast […]