feature – The power of solar energy?

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Have you switched on to the power of solar energy?

Never has there been a better time for homeowners, farms, businesses and community organisations to harness the power of small-scale renewable energies. Energy costs are soaring, with some suppliers increasing their tariffs by nearly 30% and a depressed economic climate, we are all needing to save our valuable resources whether it is hard earned cash or our planet. Local family run business, The Rubber Roofing Co Ltd trading as Projects4Roofing have recently added Solar Panel and PV Installations to the list of Specialist Roofing Services they offer their clients. As one of East Anglia’s leading Specialist Roofing Companies, Project4Roofing have over twenty years’ experience and have built up a reputation for professionalism and reliability. During the last nine months, Projects4Roofing, as a member of the National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) and The Competent Roofer scheme, have ensured that all their installers have been fully trained in the professional installation of Solar Panels and PV as approved by the NFRC. By investing in Solar Panels the average household will not only help to reduce the UK’s carbon footprint but can also expect to: • Save 50% on their annual electricity bill. • Earn a tax free income from the governments generous

Feed in • Tariff Scheme on all the electricity produced. • Earn an additional amount from any unused electricity fed back into the National Grid. If you would like further information about Solar Panel PV Installation and how it could benefit you, please take a look at the company website www.reducemyelectricitybill.co.uk or contact Chris Whitehall on 01638 507730. A family in Melbourn could earn approximately £1,100pa from income and savings on their electricity bill with a 4kWp PV system. Wednesday 20 June, 10am to 4.30pm – Health, Happiness and Well-Being Day Sunday 24 June, 10am to 4pm – NEW! Art & Craft workshop for Adults: Mixed Media & Watercolour For further information on these events Tel: 01223 860988 or email info@farmlandmuseum.org.uk www.dennyfarmlandmuseum.org.uk.

ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR OPPORTUNITY

Bank Holiday Monday, 7th May 2012, 10.30am-5pm at The Farmland Museum & Denny Abbey The Farmland Museum is organising an Arts and Crafts Fair for Monday 7th May 2012, 10.30am-5pm, in partnership with the Friends of the Farmland Museum. If you are interested in having a stall, please contact Laura Pearson Acting Curator at The Farmland Museum and Denny Abbey, Ely Road, Waterbeach, Cambridge. CB25 9PQ. Tel: 01223 860988 info@farmlandmuseum.org.uk www.dennyfarmlandmuseum. org.uk. Office hours are Monday-Friday, 9.00am-5.00pm

Concert by The Vauxhall Male Voice Choir

Sponsored by TTP, Melbourn On Saturday March 17th in Meldreth Church Meeting Room at 7.30pm. Tickets cost £9.00 (Friends £8.50) and include wine and nibbles. Tickets available from: Sandra Searles 01763 260435 or John Price 01763 260048

Meldreth Spring Gardens

A popular annual event to be held this year on Sunday April 15th. Several pretty spring gardens will be open with homemade teas in the Church Meeting Room