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BEVANS CHIMNEY SWEEP AND HANDYMAN SERVICES It is very important to check your chimney before lighting the fire. The primary job of the chimney sweep is to help prevent chimney fires and reduce the risk of dangerous emissions caused by blocked/partially blocked appliances, flueways and chimneys. However, the sweep will also check the structural integrity of the chimney. When a fire is lit, the air from the room passes through the grate to fuel the fire; this releases gases, which cause soot accumulation. If the soot is left to accumulate, it can block the chimney; this can lead to harmful gases escaping into the house and/or a chimney fire. Having your chimney swept at least once a year is the best safety measure you can take but other safety measures include investing in an audible carbon monoxide alarm and a smoke alarm; using a good fireguard to prevent embers entering the room; choosing dry hardwoods over softwood to lessen creosote build-up, and storing solid fuel away from the fireplace. Bevans Chimney Sweep and Handyman Services can now in addition to their other services install solid fuel burners. Due to the rising cost of gas and electricity this is becoming an increasingly popular alternative with many people and of course it is extremely handy in a power cut as it is not reliant on electricity. For more information about their solid fuel burner installation service or to arrange a chimney check call Bevans Chimney Sweep on 01239 682203 or 07862 752193.

Scheme to cut waste

NEW funding is being given to Pembrokeshire County Council to invest in services to cut and recycle waste. A kerbside recycling scheme for glass will be one of several new projects to be set up. Some 7.7milion for the South West Wales materials efficiency project was confirmed last week by the deputy minister for European programmes, Alun Davies AM. Five different schemes are included within Pembrokeshire which is backed by 4.5 million from the European R e g i o n a l Development Fund through the Welsh Government. The councils five schemes within the South West Wales materials efficiency project include glass recycling, which will provide households with a kerbside glass collection service in conjunction with the current kerbside recycling schemes. The majority of households will be provided with a 44litre recycling box for unwanted glass bottles and jars, which will be collected on their usual bin day. Also, a programme of education and aware-

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SOLID FUEL BURNERS INSTALLED CHIMNEY LININGS FITTED Chimneys Swept; Birds Nests Removed; Cowls, Pots and Soot Doors Fitted. Any Interior/Exterior Maintenance & Gardening Jobs Considered

THE ARCADE STOVE AND RANGE COOKERS SPECIALISTS are the leading retailers of stoves and range cookers in West Wales. Established in 1999, this family run firm has established a reputation as knowledgeable retailers for many leading heating and cooking appliances. They pride themselves on being a quality firm offering an excellent choice of good quality products at competitive prices. Over the years they have established a reputation for providing a friendly and efficient service to their customers. There are four prominent branch locations across South and West Wales located at Llandysul, Haverfordwest, Aberystwyth and a new branch at Crosshands Square, Crosshands Shopping Centre. You will find a vast range of stoves, range cookers, fireplaces and fire accessories to choose from at all these branches. Come and see the Rayburn demonstration on February 18 at the Crosshands branch. If you are looking for a new Rayburn cooker and boiler you will be interested to hear about the 300 Rayburn Scrappage Scheme for old cookers and boilers ask for details. The Arcade also has a great offer of a free Rangemaster dishwasher on selected Rangemaster cookers and hoods but hurry the offer ends on January 31.

Phone: 01239 682203 Mobile: 07862 725913 hughbevan@bevanschimneysweep.co.uk www.bevanschimneysweep.co.uk

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Tel: 01239 614446

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ness surrounding new and existing recycling and reuse opportunities in the county will be launched by community-based R e c y c l i n g Advisers. They will also provide feedback to Pembrokeshire County Council on residents views on the waste and recycling initiatives in place. The project will establish a permanent site for second stage re-processing, which will entail dismantling furniture. This will include stripping sofas and armchairs and collecting mattresses for recycling these items make up the largest proportion of bulky household waste which is sent to landfill from the countys civic amenity sites. This project will be supported by volunteers, including individuals with disabilities. And beach litter recycling bins will be installed at the countys 13 Blue Flag beaches to divert waste from landfill. In addition, 24 locations in the county will receive recycling bins for street litter and these will be placed in busy visitor attractions and high footfall areas across Pembrokeshire.

Charges against pair are dropped

ALTHOUGH a crown prosecutor told a court that police could still produce forensic evidence in a case in which two Cardigan men were accused of causing criminal damage to a window owned by Tai Ceredigion he would withdraw the charge. Andrew Peter Reading aged 22, of 21 Ridgeway, Cardigan, and 18-year-old Sean Smithers, 39 Derwen Gardens, Adpar, Newcastle Emlyn, were alleged to have caused 300 damage to the window on October 30 last year. During the brief hearing Smithers asked when his clothing would be returned and was told he could have them after police had completed their inquiries. The charges against the defendants, who were represented by Stephen Welch, were discharged and Smlthers granted costs.

RAYBURN DEMONSTRATION 18TH FEBRUARY AT OUR NEW CROSSHANDS BRANCH

RAYBURN SCRAPPAGE SCHEME

of for any old cooker or boiler - Ask in store for details
King Street Llandysul Tel: 01559 363277 Fishguard Road Haverfordwest Tel: 01437 767133 Crosshands Square Shopping Centre Tel: 01269 841323

Crosshands Square Shopping Centre Crosshands SA14 6NT

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