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Monmouthshire County Council Warns of Digital Aerial Scam
Monmouthshire County Council Trading Standards officers are warning residents not to be taken in by aerial sales scams during the current switchover to digital TV.
Less reputable traders may be cold calling in the County claiming that an existing aerial will not receive a digital signal and urging them to pay for a replacement. councillor Eric Saxon, Monmouthshire County Council's Cabinet Member for County Operations & Standards, said:
"There is no such thing as a digital aerial. As long as it is in good condition, your current aerial should be able to receive the much stronger digital signal after the switchover".
Phil Glanville, Trading Standards Manager for Monmouthshire County Council added: "A small percentage of households may need an aerial upgrade. We advise them only to buy from reputable retailers and qualified installers, never from someone who turns up on the doorstep without an appointment."
The installation of a standard new roof aerial should cost no more than £80 - £10
Further information is available from the Digital TV helpline on 08456 505050 or www.digitaluk.co.uk/.
Children Crossing Railway
Children have been seen crossing the railway line behind the 3 field site (site of the proposed Community Hall) through a breach in the fencing, and also crossing the Mill Stream which is close by. Both are extremely dangerous. Matters are in hand, and underway to rectify and eliminate the issues, but if you have children, no matter what age, then please ensure they are made aware of the dangers involved in either of these activities.
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SPORTS COUNCIL FOR WALES (COMMUNITY CHEST) ( SPORTSMATCH) (DEVELOPMENT GRANT): Three funds, with grants ranging from £0 to £50k For further information contact: Sports Council for Wales, Sophia Gardens, Cardiff CF11 9SW Tel: 0845 045 0904 or email: scw@scw.org.uk
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ARTS COUNCIL OF WALES SMALL GRANT SCHEME: For more information contact: 029 2037 6525 or email: south@artswales.org.uk or visit: http://www.artswales.org.uk/
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HELP FOR 'HOUSEPROUD' PEOPLE: Over-sixties and disabled people who need to make improvements to their homes can now do so without dealing with unscrupulous loan companies. For more information telephone: 0800 783 7569 or visit http://www.houseproud.org.ukpolice/
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DIGITAL SWITCHOVER - Know someone who needs help switching to digital TV. They could be eligible for help if they are: Over 75 years or over, Have lived in a care home for six months, or Get (or could get) certain disability benefits, or Are registered blind or partially sighted. Call Free on 0800 40 85 9000 or visit helpscheme.co.uk. Switchover for this area starts on 3rd March 2010 and will be completed by 31st March 2010. That means everyone who recieves their TV signal from the Wenvoe Transmitter must have suitable digital equipment installed in order to continue watching TV after the switchover.
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SWINE FLU - If you have flu like symptons stay at home and contact either your GP or NHS Direct Wales on 0845 46 47. You can also call 0800 1513 513 for a recorded message with more information on Swine Flu. The latest information and advice can be found on the Welsh Assembly Government web site: http://www.wales.gov.uk/
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REFERENDUM 3RD MARCH 2011 - Referendum on the Law-Making Powers of the National Assembly for Wales.
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