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            <title>Subject: Fundraising for your favourite charity - by: chocoholics</title>
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            <description>Would you like to help your favourite charity or good cause by fundraising?

Chocolates for Chocoholics are well known for their high quality, luxury chocolates and gifts, innovative packaging and excellent value for money.

With no expensive High St shops to maintain, the savings they make enable them to provide lower prices for their customers.  It has always been possible for anyone to generate a ‘discount’ by placing orders of over £125 but Chocolates for Chocoholics have now created a new opportunity to help anyone who is fundraising– the Gold Discount Scheme.

This new option from Chocolates for Chocoholics will enable fundraisers from all over the UK to generate income by encouraging family, friends, work colleagues etc to combine their orders to produce a substantial cash discount and free gifts. Charities who are fundraising can also work in larger groups to collect bigger orders that will lead to more discount and valuable free gifts.

At Christmas and Easter consumer spending on chocolates and gifts is always higher and fundraisers can benefit by encouraging people to order through Chocolates for Chocoholics rather than High Street stores where the only beneficiary is the store.

This is an ideal way for a charity to make money by fundraising as virtually anyone can apply to get involved and the start up costs are minimal. Sales are created by simply distributing the Chocoholics brochures to people in the local area.
http://www.chocolates-for-chocoholics.co.uk http://Ilkestoncommunity.org.uk/images/fbfiles/images/cupcakes1.jpg</description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 19 Aug 2010 16:52:21 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>Subject: Macmillan's World's Biggest Coffee Morning - by: Macmillan1</title>
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            <description>On Friday 24 September 2010 Macmillan Cancer Support are nationally holding their biggest fundraising event, the World's Biggest Coffee Morning. In the Derbyshire area we want to raise £101,000 and you can be part of it! 

It's easy to get involved; hold your own coffee morning and be part of raising £8 million nationwide!

1. Pick a date, any date - The official day is Friday 24 September, but you can pick whatever date is best for you.

2. Choose your event - You can hold a coffee morning at work, home, school or in your local community. Have a get together with friends, a garden party with neighbours, or a pub quiz with your colleagues. Whatever suits you.

3. Send invitations - Email, Facebook or traditional, get the word out about your event. Use our handy e-invites to email your friends! Remind people when the date is coming up and let everyone know it's all for a very important cause. 

For more information about the World's Biggest Coffee Morning got to www.macmillan.org.uk/coffee, ring our Hotline 0845 602 1246, or give the Derbyshire office a ring on 01246 810301.</description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 09 Aug 2010 13:38:01 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>Subject: Not another computer repair shop - by: FIXESCOMPUTERS.co.uk</title>
            <link>http://Ilkestoncommunity.org.uk/component/option,com_fireboard/Itemid,27/func,view/catid,15/id,48/#48</link>
            <description>Computer problems fixed fast at your home or office by your local IT Physician. No need travelling miles to a PC store or spending hours on the phone to a distant call centre. Unbeatable value with no nonsense pricing: no callout charges or hourly rates and a NO FIX, NO FEE promise. For immediate 24/7 computer repair and support service throughout Derbyshire, South Yorkshire &amp; Nottinghamshire, call FREE on 0800 86 202 16 or 01629 690011 from mobiles for a free quote NOW or visit www.fixescomputers.co.uk</description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 27 Jul 2010 17:04:48 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>Subject: Personal Trainer course completed, what next? - by: kiran21</title>
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            <description>Hello everybody ...I'm so excited that I have stumbled upon this site. Well, I have recently completed a REPS approved Level 3 Personal Trainer Course with Be A Better You Training, I really enjoyed it, the tutor was very helpful and I got to learn whilst I was working. The training facility,  have other courses, I am interested in taking another course, anybody got any suggestions?</description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 22 Apr 2010 14:27:03 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>Subject: Logs - by: adminaskmehow</title>
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            <description>As the UK's leading  Log Suppliers (http://www.logs2u.co.uk/logs-supplier) we get lots of questions from our customers each day about buying logs online.

One question which is very common is, how heavy is your Bag of Logs? or what does a bag of logs weigh? 

This question is usually posed because customers are trying to find  Cheap Logs (http://www.logs2u.co.uk/cheap-logs-and-wood-fuels-price-reductions) to buy and have seen  logs for sale (http://www.logs2u.co.uk/logs-for-sale) on other log suppliers web sites and the logs or firewood is sold by weight.

Here is our best advice for you.

Log Buying Step 1- Make sure you are buying and comparing like for like. 

 Kiln Dried Logs (http://www.logs2u.co.uk/category/buy-logs-online/kiln-dried-logs) are not the same as  Seasoned Logs (http://www.logs2u.co.uk/category/buy-logs-online/seasoned-logs) and both seasoned and kiln dried logs are not the same as  Unseasoned Logs (http://www.logs2u.co.uk/category/buy-logs-online/self-season-logs) or green wood. When you see an advert for logs or firewood make sure that the company selling the product states whether they are seasoned, unseasoned or kiln dried logs. It would be easy to see a bulk bag or two of logs at a price which appears to be half the price of another sellers product - and that can easily be the case - for example, If you were to compare a dumpy bag of kiln dried logs to a similiar bag of unseasoned logs.

Log Buying Step 2- Don't get drawn into trying to work out weight comparisons. Under UK Law, (The weights and measures act) companies are not allowed to sell logs by weight. The reason is to protect you the consumer and this is to do with the moisture content of logs. If you are looking for a good deal don't order by weight. 

Any business who has published logs for sale by weight has not met the requirements of UK law and therefore there may be other significant things in their service delivery that they also get wrong - for instance, do they label their products as seasoned, unseasoned or Kiln dried? If they don't, you may be paying out your hard earned cash on a bag of water! Logs can contain over 60% water! To elaborate the point to the extreme - If you really want water, you can get it free from your tap or if you really wish to pay for it you can buy it from a supermarket in plastic bottles! If you want value for money buy logs which are very low in moisture content.


Log Buying Step 3- Don't get confused with terminology. Softwood logs are different from hardwood logs and a hardwood log does not mean it is seasoned either - to make things simpler here is a simple list of unique products - each one is different. To understand more about this use one of the links listed at the end of this article.

Kiln Dried Logs can be either...
Kiln Dried Softwood Logs
Kiln Dried Hardwood Logs

Seasoned Logs can be either...
Seasoned Hardwood Logs
Seasoned Softwood Logs

Unseasoned Logs (sometimes named as green logs or green wood) can be either...
Unseasoned Hardwood Logs
Unseasoned Softwood Logs
All unseasoned logs need to be first seasoned in a  log store (http://www.logs2u.co.uk/category/buy-logs-online/log-stores) or similiar dry, airy location.

 Fire Logs (http://www.logs2u.co.uk/category/buy-logs-online/fire-logs) or Heat Logs usually mean a manufactured log made from waste wood products.

Generally speaking, most people prefer  hardwood logs (http://www.logs2u.co.uk) as they burn slower and hotter than softwood logs. Softwood logs are great on milder days.

Here are a few quick links to help you understand more about getting the best deal on logs and firewood

 Log Buying Guide (http://www.logs2u.co.uk/wood-fuel-buying-guide-buy-logs-online) 
Differences between hardwood and softwood logs (http://www.logs2u.co.uk/product-faqs/#Hardwood%20Logs%20or%20Softwood%20Logs) 
Moisture Content of Logs (http://www.logs2u.co.uk/product-faqs/#moisture%20content%20of%20logs)
 Deciding which size of bag to buy (http://www.logs2u.co.uk/product-weights-sizes-and-volumes)
 Guide to buying wood as a fuel (http://www.logs2u.co.uk/real-wood-guide)
 Guide to buying a wood burning stove (http://www.logs2u.co.uk/guide-to-buying-and-installing-a-stove)

Visit the Logs 2U website for many more helpful guides and illustrations on buying wood fuels,  logs (http://www.logs2u.co.uk) and  Firewood (http://www.logs2u.co.uk/category/buy-logs-online/firewood-/-kindling)</description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 2009 21:59:47 +0000</pubDate>
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            <title>Subject: Unique Handmade Wedding Stationery - by: stationery2009</title>
            <link>http://Ilkestoncommunity.org.uk/component/option,com_fireboard/Itemid,27/func,view/catid,26/id,44/#44</link>
            <description>Unique Handmade Wedding Stationery is able to create the extra special touch to your wedding by offering a wide variety of hand crafted goods in the following categories: 

Wedding Invitations
Thank You Cards
RSVP Cards
Save the Date Cards
Place Cards
Table Numbers/Names
Order of Services
Menus
Table Plans
Wide variety of Favours
Table Decorations and many more accessories.  

I have a huge selection of designs and colour schemes to choose from or allow us to create a design especially for you.

If you’re looking for luxury stationery at affordable prices, contact us for a free, no obligation consultation. 

Vikki Carline
handmadeinvitations@hotmail.co.uk
weddingstationery-handmade.co.uk
07875 297134 /  01246 567093</description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009 19:07:29 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>Subject: Unique Handmade Wedding Stationery - Derbyshire - by: stationery2009</title>
            <link>http://Ilkestoncommunity.org.uk/component/option,com_fireboard/Itemid,27/func,view/catid,16/id,43/#43</link>
            <description>Unique Handmade Wedding Stationery is able to create the extra special touch to your wedding by offering a wide variety of hand crafted goods in the following categories: 

Wedding Invitations
Thank You Cards
RSVP Cards
Save the Date Cards
Place Cards
Table Numbers/Names
Order of Services
Menus
Table Plans
Wide variety of Favours
Table Decorations and many more accessories.  

I have a huge selection of designs and colour schemes to choose from or allow us to create a design especially for you.

If you’re looking for luxury stationery at affordable prices, contact us for a free, no obligation consultation. 

Vikki Carline
handmadeinvitations@hotmail.co.uk
weddingstationery-handmade.co.uk
07875 297134 /  01246 567093</description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009 19:06:36 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>Subject: Unique Handmade Wedding Stationery - by: stationery2009</title>
            <link>http://Ilkestoncommunity.org.uk/component/option,com_fireboard/Itemid,27/func,view/catid,13/id,42/#42</link>
            <description>Unique Handmade Wedding Stationery is able to create the extra special touch to your wedding by offering a wide variety of hand crafted goods in the following categories: 

Wedding Invitations
Thank You Cards
RSVP Cards
Save the Date Cards
Place Cards
Table Numbers/Names
Order of Services
Menus
Table Plans
Wide variety of Favours
Table Decorations and many more accessories.  

I have a huge selection of designs and colour schemes to choose from or allow us to create a design especially for you.

If you’re looking for luxury stationery at affordable prices, contact us for a free, no obligation consultation. 

Vikki Carline
handmadeinvitations@hotmail.co.uk
weddingstationery-handmade.co.uk
07875 297134 / 01246 567093</description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009 19:04:24 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>Subject: Volunteers wanted - by: DASG</title>
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            <description> Volunteers Required 

Do you want to give something back and make a difference to a local family? Then why not take up the challenge of volunteering. Derbyshire Autism Services Group is looking for dedicated people within Derbyshire to provide support to a family with child or young person who has an Autism Spectrum Condition. 

We have numerous volunteering opportunities including:

 Regular  work for a sustained period with a specific child or young person, usually 2.5 hours every other week. 
 
 Sessional  work every week or fortnightly, supporting a member of our base staff with a specific child or children.

 Monthly  work being part of a team taking young people on short residential breaks, either 24 or 48 hours. 

Volunteers will receive training on autism spectrum conditions and other relevant training, have their travel expenses reimbursed, be carefully matched to a child considering location, experience and interests and be supported by our volunteer coordinator throughout the process.

If you want to meet new people, improve your skills, extend your experiences, feel valued and have fun then contact us for an application form. 

Contact: Toni Shepherd 
Volunteer Coordinator 
Derbyshire Autism Services Group
01773 741221
Toni.dasg@autismsupport.co.uk</description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2009 15:47:50 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>Subject: Volunteers Required - by: DASG</title>
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            <description> Volunteers Required 

Do you want to give something back and make a difference to a local family? Then why not take up the challenge of volunteering. Derbyshire Autism Services Group is looking for dedicated people within Derbyshire to provide support to a family with child or young person who has an Autism Spectrum Condition. 

We have numerous volunteering opportunities including:

 Regular  work for a sustained period with a specific child or young person, usually 2.5 hours every other week. 
 
 Sessional  work every week or fortnightly, supporting a member of our base staff with a specific child or children.

 Monthly  work being part of a t
eam taking young people on short residential breaks, either 24 or 48 hours. 

Volunteers will receive training on autism spectrum conditions and other relevant training, have their travel expenses reimbursed, be carefully matched to a child considering location, experience and interests and be supported by our volunteer coordinator throughout the process.

If you want to meet new people, improve your skills, extend your experiences, feel valued and have fun then contact us for an application form.
 
Contact: Toni Shepherd 
Volunteer Coordinator 
Derbyshire Autism Services Group
01773 741221
Toni.dasg@autismsupport.co.uk</description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2009 15:46:49 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>Subject: Volunteers needed - by: DASG</title>
            <link>http://Ilkestoncommunity.org.uk/component/option,com_fireboard/Itemid,27/func,view/catid,37/id,39/#39</link>
            <description> Volunteers Required 

Do you want to give something back and make a difference to a local family? Then why not take up the challenge of volunteering. Derbyshire Autism Services Group is looking for dedicated people within Derbyshire to provide support to a family with child or young person who has an Autism Spectrum Condition. 

We have numerous volunteering opportunities including:

 Regular  work for a sustained period with a specific child or young person, usually 2.5 hours every other week. 
 
 Sessional  work every week or fortnightly, supporting a member of our base staff with a specific child or children.

 Monthly  work being part of a team taking young people on short residential breaks, either 24 or 48 hours. 

Volunteers will receive training on autism spectrum conditions and other relevant training, have their travel expenses reimbursed, be carefully matched to a child considering location, experience and interests and be supported by our volunteer coordinator throughout the process.

If you want to meet new people, improve your skills, extend your experiences, feel valued and have fun then contact us for an application form. 

Contact: Toni Shepherd 
Volunteer Coordinator 
Derbyshire Autism Services Group
01773 741221
Toni.dasg@autismsupport.co.uk</description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2009 15:45:29 +0100</pubDate>
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