Archive for July, 2023

Select Committee seeks testimony from people excluded from Energy Bills Support Scheme – send your story to Parliament before 25th August!

Saturday, July 29th, 2023

The Energy Security and Net Zero (ESNZ) Parliamentary Committee is to carry out an inquiry into Preparing for the Winter, including the continued exclusion of boat dwellers and other itinerant or off-grid households from the Government’s Energy Bills Support Scheme (EBSS). The Committee will hear verbal and written evidence in September 2023. You can send your own testimony to the Committee by email to commonsesnz@parliament.uk or by post to-Energy Security and Net Zero Committee, House of Commons, London SW1A 0AA. You can also submit evidence online here: https://committees.parliament.uk/call-for-evidence/3185/

The deadline for submitting your evidence is 25th August.

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Kennet and Avon Floating Summer Fayre, Bath, July 29th and 30th

Thursday, July 27th, 2023

The Kennet and Avon Floating Fayre will be at Darlington Wharf, Bath this weekend  on Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th July 2023 from 10am to 5pm with a fantastic array of traders and entertainment.

Dog Rose Crafts will be at the Floating Fayre. Photo: Dog Rose Crafts

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Healthwatch advice sessions to help boaters get access to healthcare

Wednesday, July 19th, 2023

Healthwatch Wiltshire is to run two advice sessions to help boaters get access to the healthcare they need. These will be on Friday 21st July 12pm to 4pm at the Canal Tavern, Bradford on Avon (below lock 14), and Saturday 29th July 12pm to 4pm at the Barge Inn, Honey Street. Come along if you need any advice registering yourself or your child with a GP, getting hospital treatment, and other issues.

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