A free roadshow will be coming to Welland Village Hall this weekend.

The Energy Roadshow, at Welland Village Hall, Marlbank Road at 10am on Saturday, November 25, will cover a variety of hot topics, including energy saving measures, accessing household funding, home security and fire safety.

With cold winter temperatures and long hours of darkness, many residents are worrying about rising energy costs.

 

 

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Age UK Worcester and Malvern Hills will discuss these concerns, offering guidance on free support services, including how to receive up to £255 from the Household Support Fund, free home energy checks and digital inclusion for residents who are not able to access the internet.

Lynne Mole from Age UK said: "Malvern Hills and its rural villages is one of the worst areas for fuel poverty in the country.

"Our aim is to help people make their homes more energy efficient and ensure those most in need can get financial help.

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"At the roadshow people can sign up for a home visit to make their homes more energy efficient and find out if they can claim from £75 to £225 in support."

Also assisting at the event, West Mercia Police will offer home security tips.

The Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service will provide discussions about fire safety and prevention, and offer home visits for fire and smoke alarm checks.

Sue Haywood, a volunteer for Welland Parish Council and its Social Space and Library, said: "We are very grateful to Age UK Worcester and Malvern Hills for organising and leading this event.

"All are welcome to attend but we are particularly delighted to act as host for this Roadshow, enabling those in our more rural communities to have an opportunity for local access to these three key service providers and the information and support that they can provide."