Tel: 01903 237221 Fax: 01903 219790
Great News! Healthy Cooking On A Budget courses have returned
Fed up with the same boring dinners? Need inspiration?
Why not come along to one of our Free Workshops on Healthy Cooking on a Budget which are open to Worthing residents.
Following the success of our first two workshops we have arranged six more through to December. In a relaxed and friendly environment you’ll not only pick up loads of ideas and tips on how to save money on your weekly shop but also share information and ideas to help improve your cooking skills and rustle up tasty, interesting meals without breaking the bank.
You’ll also get a Free Lunch ! What have you go to lose?
Give Sue Mason a call on 01903 237221 to book your place at the Quaker Meeting House venue.
- Tuesday 7th September - 10am till noon
- Saturday 18th September - 10am till noon
- Tuesday 5th October - 10am till noon
- Saturday 23rd October - 10am till noon
- Saturday 6th November 2010 - 10am till noon
- Saturday 4th December 2010 - 10am till noon
The venue for all courses is Quaker Meeting House, 32 Mill Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 5DR
Celebrating the success
Credit union celebrates success – but there’s more to do
People came from across the county and beyond to celebrate the success of the West Sussex Credit Union at Chichester’s Assembly Rooms last Friday (23rd July).
The audience heard from Jo Clarke about the work that is being done by the Illegal Money Lending Team to root out loan sharks that prey on local communities and charge extortionate rates of interest. Anyone who is lending for profit without an official licence is trading illegally and the team want to hear about it.
Frances Borrer, Corporate Social Responsibility Manager at Legal and General also spoke about the support they are providing to the credit union to develop professional marketing using the latest techniques, and credit union director Jenny King said that the credit union, which was launched in October 2008 is nearing 1,000 members and has already made loans worth £250,000 and collected £165,000 in savings from individual members.
Many of these loans have been made to people who would otherwise have borrowed from home credit companies, which charge at least 272% APR. By borrowing from the credit union around £200,000 in saved interest payments has stayed in the West Sussex economy – supporting local shops, business and jobs.
West Sussex Credit Union is at the forefront of the new drive to provide community finance for people who want to save their money in an ethical, local and friendly organisation and for people who want to borrow at affordable rates – many of whom are finding the banks difficult to deal with.
The credit union is planning to move to new larger premises in Montague Street, Worthing in the autumn to accommodate its six staff and many volunteers, and to provide a better service to customers. Their ambitious aim is to have 8,500 members by 2014 with a loan book worth £2.25 million.
More information can be found at www.westsussexcreditunion.co.uk or by phoning on 01903 237221.
Street survey highlights dangers of borrowing from loan sharks
During the recent Pevensey week of action in Bognor Regis, the Safer Arun Partnership, in conjunction with Trading Standards ‘Stop Loan Sharks’ campaign and the West Sussex Credit Union carried out a street survey to highlight the dangers of borrowing from unlicensed people, make people aware of better options if they are having money difficulties and gain a greater understanding of the social and economical issues that residents are having to deal with locally.
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Concerned about Debt?
West Sussex Credit Union can help you to plan your way out of debt with clear direction and support.
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http://www.westsussexcreditunion.co.uk/content.asp?section=174
Take the first step to improving your situation.
Call us directly on 01903 237221 to discuss more.
Christmas Savings for 2010 - Start planning with us now!
West Sussex Credit Union can make budgeting for Christmas 2010 really simple… ask about our new account designed to help you saving for Christmas.
Christmas is all about spending time with your loved ones. By saving regularly with us now you can focus on having the best Christmas ever rather than worrying about how you are going to afford all the presents and treats for friends and family.
It’s really easy to save with us by setting up a regular standing order – You won’t even the miss the money after a little while! You can also conveniently save with our Pay Point card locally in your neighbourhood.
Take the financial strain away and enjoy a debt free Christmas in 2010.
Interested? Call us on 01903 237221 and we'll make all the arrangements for you.
Don't just take our word for it - click on www.oft.gov.uk/news/campaigns/savexmas/
