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University of the 3rd Age in Wales
This discussion was created from comments split from: Activity groups for those aged 75 or over and living in Wales.
Activity groups for those aged 75 or over and living in Wales
Are you aged 75 or over and living in Wales? Would you like to connect with other people and take part in an activity such as dancing, boules, Tai Chi, walking or skittles? If so, please register for our new activity groups, launching across Wales. Activity Groups Our new Activity Groups, delivered by Re-engage volunteers,…
Debt chasers
Hi. Lowell’s debt collection agency have sent me a letter saying that I owe OVO the sum of £227. Until the letter I had never heard of OVO. I have been at my present address for 12 plus years and have never ever used this company. I have spoken to OVO who have no record of me ever having been with the company. After…
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Winter fuel support scheme. £100 payment increased to £200
https://gov.wales/winter-fuel-support-scheme About the fund On 16 November 2021 a £51.7million package of funding was announced. The fund is to help low income households meet the pressures on living costs this winter. The aim is to reduce the impact of the cut to Universal Credit, Working Tax Credit and the rising cost of…
NHS dental costs
Can someone give me an idea of nhs costs for dental work, for an OAP Tooth extraction, X-rays, scale and polish ect
Dental payments
I have been with my NHS dentist for years. Apparently i need my gums cleaned of tartar, can he ask for payment 6 months in advance of the work being carried out.
Swansea: free bus travel Friday to Monday in August
Starting on 30th July, free travel Friday to Monday inclusive. Sunday Gower buses included 😊 https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/swansea-council-free-bus-travel-21099366
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Community bank for Wales aims to open 30 branches, says minister
Banc Cambria would aim to address the "devastation" of branch closures across Wales Have you been affected by bank closures locally? would you welcome a bank that is mutually owned by and run for the benefit of its members?
Relocating to South Wales
Hi allI'm from Cardiff but I haven't lived there for over 20 years and I'm now moving back to the area. I'm going to be working in Sully and looking to live in the Penarth/Dinas Powys/Barry areas, to be close to work (but still not too far away from Cardiff and my family) but also I would like to live close to the sea. As…
The best place to live in North Wales
Looking for advice about North Wales. We are moving from Canada to UK and now in search of the house to buy. We are couple of pensioners, we like walks, small quiet towns. And the place must have good public transport as I am not sure about driving a car, never enjoyed driving. The budget for the house is 125000. Good…
Council Tax
I live in a private rented property with my 2 children. I get 25% single persons living allowance and £3.10 a week council tax adjustment. My mother dropped dead Oct 18th 2018 & left me her house along with £38,000 worth of debt from her compulsive shopping. The house is full of damp and mold. A surveyor has been tp look…
Get rid of static Caravan
Hi I'm looking for the most economical way of getting rid of a static caravan (that doesn't involve stripping it for parts) from private garden (good access) The caravan is old but still in good condition. It could do with modernising inside, but that's about it. It was used during a renovation, now no longer required.…
What can I do about someone using my address who doesn’t live ther
Hi all I’ve got a stranger on my address and do not know how and how to remove the name from my address to stop getting letters. To stopped for a year and I’ve had letters again. I did have company’s looking for money for them a few years ago. I’ve been here 23 years now. Just it stopped and the name off my address. I’ve…
Buying council house in wales
I know the right to buy your council house in wales has been abolished but does anyone know if you can still buy it if you paid full market value
How do I obtain the land next to me
I've been using the land at the side of my house for 19 yrs and the people before me for 20 yrs. I know want to be able to put it on my deeds how do I do this.
Caravans
Hi guys we have just paid our caravan site fees for the session. Is it write for the park owner to change us 20%vat went they only pay 5% according to the government vat relief. Thanks from howard

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All State Pensioners in England and Wales will receive a Winter Fuel Payment this winter, though those who earn over £35,000 will see it clawed back through the tax system. It means nine million pensioners will get the £200 or £300 top-up. Here MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis shares his instant response and analysis, and we include answers to your key questions.

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