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Summer Motorcyclist Review Held by Local Community
By Darren Borum · 13 years ago
Local UK communities are taking action against unruly motorbike riders. A public meeting was recently held in Bridge of Cally to address the causes of motorbike accidents in a bid to reduce the number of ...
What Happened To The Electric Motorcycle?
By Darren Borum · 13 years ago
According to Lou Ann Hammond, CEO of drivingthenation.com, motorbike enthusiasts are indeed willing to ride an electric motorbike but only if these are of high quality and not remotely similar in any way to a ...
Age UK Enterprises Recognised With Social Enterprise Mark
By Darren Borum · 13 years ago
Age UK Enterprises*, the commercial services arm of charity Age UK, has joined an elite group of businesses to be awarded the Social Enterprise Mark for trading in a way that is beneficial to society ...
After a Junior, why not a Senior Apprentice, Lord Sugar?
By Darren Borum · 13 years ago
Record numbers of older apprentices bust the myth of learning-shy older people, says Age UK
As the sixth series of the popular talent show The Apprentice kicks off on BBC 1 tonight – with the ...
Anchor’s guide to choosing the right type of care for your needs
By Darren Borum · 13 years ago
Before deciding on a care home, assess your needs carefully. The level of care you require, now and in future, will directly influence your decision. Anchor: http://www.anchor.org.uk/Pages/home.aspx, a leading UK care home manager, suggests investigating ...
Anchors guide to local authority means testing for care homes
By Darren Borum · 13 years ago
Even with the possibility of public funding, many elderly homeowners sell their homes each year in order to pay for care. Very few people seek professional advice regarding care home fees, despite this probably being ...
Care home funding: Anchor clarifies who picks up the tab
By Darren Borum · 13 years ago
The Government’s newly released White Paper entitled Caring for People outlines the basic principles for the provision of community care. The Paper states that anyone who needs health or social care because of problems associated ...
Anchor Trust stresses the importance of managing care home expenses
By Darren Borum · 13 years ago
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has reported that the average age in the UK is increasing. Over the last quarter of a century the percentage of the population over the age of 65 increased ...
Fifty, Feisty and Fearless: Women at Fifty are more confident in Travel and Life
By Darren Borum · 13 years ago
Hitting 50 has become a second coming of age for travellers, particularly women, and not a time to be slowing down according to new research from Saga Holidays, the UK's leading travel company for the ...
Older people – The most common victims of scams
By Darren Borum · 13 years ago
Age UK warns of holiday scams as Bank Holiday weekend approaches
August is the peak time for holidays with an estimated 1.8 million people leaving the UK over the coming August bank holiday weekend (27-30 ...
Road Safety - Speeding
By Darren Borum · 13 years ago
If you’re out in your van day in, day out then driving is probably second nature to you by now. But it’s vital that as you go about your daily business you remain alert to ...
Deal or No Deal - Top Tips for selling your Van
By Darren Borum · 13 years ago
When it comes to selling your van there are a number of things worth thinking about to ensure that you get the best deal. We’ve put together a list of top tips which we hope ...
Car Maintenance: Engine Fluids
By Darren Borum · 13 years ago
Car maintenance should be at the top of your to-do list, as a little effort can save you time, money and unnecessary breakdowns.
Breakdowns can occur when the fluids in your car run out, dry ...
1923 Wallis Heritage
By Darren Borum · 13 years ago
Founded in 1923, Wallis opened its first store in Chapel Market, Islington selling coats for 43s/6d and dresses for 19 shillings.
By the 1940s Wallis had expanded to 25 shops in London and was at ...
Keep your caravan in tip-top condition
By Darren Borum · 13 years ago
Your caravan or motor home is a valuable possession, and it pays to maintain it, particularly during the winter months.
"Something as simple as a wash of the exterior is a good start to the ...
Will England bring the Cup home?
By Darren Borum · 13 years ago
There is less than a month to go before the remaining football teams compete for the title of world champions. England last won the Cup in 1966 and there has never been a better opportunity ...
Upgrade Gardens for This Summer’s Football
By Darren Borum · 13 years ago
With the world cup well underway, football fever is setting in worldwide. South Africa is abuzz and England side looks set to repeat the glory of 1966 in 2010.
Embrace an outdoor summer and support ...
England’s time is now
By Darren Borum · 13 years ago
For four weeks in South Africa the focus will be football as the finest 32 sides in the world compete for top honours. Many people believe that this year is England’s best chance to be ...
Jet ski maintenance and storage tips
By Darren Borum · 13 years ago
Jet skis are a great way to experience a ride on the open water. Cruising on a jet ski is great fun for both teenagers and adults, and the sport is easy to learn. Towergate ...
Volcanic Ash Cloud Could Hamper Travel to South Africa this June
By Darren Borum · 13 years ago
More than 20,000 football fans are expected to travel to South Africa for the world’s premier football event this June. There is however widespread concern that the recent volcanic ash cloud that affected air travel ...