Special Offer on Laundry

Edwards Laundry who are at Unit 6/7,  Tufthorn Trading Estate in Coleford (01594 834364) are now  kindly offering a year round 10% discount on the laundering of all sizes of duvets.  Please contact them direct, stating that you are a member.

CoCOA (Computer Club for Older Adults)

Des Auld runs the Computer Club for Older Adults ( CoCOA), a club for over 50’s offering seminars on how to get the best from your computer.   Each member can attend 2 seminars free of charge – thereafter it is £5 per member per seminar.   There is also a technician based at the office who services and repairs machines and club members get priority.  They will collect and return the computer free of charge but the repair has to be paid for. They will also set-up new equipment in your home, free of charge.   The membership fee is £60 per year.   If you are interested contact Des on 01989 769990 or www.cocoa-ross.co.uk.

Painting & Decorating

Roger Farmer of Prospect Cottage is a painter & decorator with 46 years experience.  Although semi-retired he is willing to offer fellow members preferential rates and a bespoke service.  All aspects of painting & decorating can be covered, including interior & exterior, paper hanging, colour advice and carpentry.  Tel: 01594 530566 email: enquiries@prospectcottage.com.

Digital TV

D.A.S.S. – Digital Aerial Satellite Solutions Ltd are offering a 10% discount to members on their services – everything to do with TV reception - which includes getting you set up for the Digital Switchover. Call 01989 751999 – state that you are a member of WVFDTA.

Discounted Rates for Fire Appliance Servicing

We have negotiated a discounted rate for the servicing of fire extinguishers and fires blankets that is open to all members.  Click here to view the quote.  The price includes all servicing and extended servicing but does not include already discharged extinguishers (fire extinguishers empty when the engineer visits site) or  vandalised extinguishers.

The offer is from a Gloucester company:

Hentland Fire & Security

Frampton Road

Gloucester

GL1 5QB

Tel: 0845 37 111 37

Fax: 0845 37 111 38

Members wishing to take up this offer should contact the company direct and mention that they are a member of the Association.

Books of Local Walks.   At the 2009 AGM Peter Street gave a brief presentation about his books Newent Walks and More Newent Walks , Cinderford Walks.  The Newent books were on sale at the meeting and can be obtained from Peter at the discounted price of £4.50 - they are normally £5.50.  Contact Peter on 01531 820903 or peter.street6@btinternet.com.  The Cinderford book is available from the Coleford TIC, price £2.50.

Credit card processing offer - Matt Light from Handepay presented at a recent business meeting.  If you would like Matt to review your current rates or have a chat about setting up a new account if you are new to accepting cards please call him on 07894 512815 or e mail at matt.light@handepay.co.uk.  He has made significant savings for many members.

Portable Appliance Testing - Matt Long from Lektek presented to the group regarding your duty of care regarding portable appliances. The PAT is an annual check. Prices start at £35 for a property with 10 items - £55 for up to £20, but contact Matt for further details. Tel: 01452 417150 mob: 07775 980167 email: lektek@btinternet.com.  For further information regarding your duty of care please click here.

Utilities Warehouse guarantee to beat the big 6 Gas/Electricity Companies and they have been voted the best utility supplier in the UK by Which Magazine.   They will visit members on an individual basis and help with the changeover.  They can also give advice on wills, estate planning & saving money in all sorts of ways.  Contact Tudor Greaves on  T. 01656 785673 or email – dtgreaves@googlemail.com.

Pest Control - C & D Pest Control – Leigh Obermaier offers very competitive prices and quick service and can deal with all kinds of pests from fleas to rats to deer.  01291 621994  or 07725 809853.