With temperatures rising and spring in the air, it’s easy to forget how cold a home has been over the winter months. The Energy Saving Trust and City of York Council are urging residents to act now, prepare for the next cold snap and have a go at winning £250 of loft insulation.
Half the heat generated in a typical home is lost through the walls and loft, so insulating a properly can save around £250 a year in heating costs. To give a helping hand, North Yorkshire & Humber Energy Saving Trust advice centre in partnership with City of York Council, are offering one lucky winner the chance to win £250 worth of loft insulation to help keep them snug and cosy throughout the next big freeze.
There are two ways to enter:
1. Come along to visit the Energy Saving Trust stall at the council’s Climate Week event in St Sampson Square on Friday 25 March 2011. The stall will be there all day and, as well as entering the loft insulation competition, visitors can pick up plenty of energy-saving advice and top tips on saving money by living more sustainably.
2. Email the Energy Saving Trust at advice@est-nyh.org.uk with your full name, address and telephone number.
Anyone wanting free, impartial advice about saving energy and money, call the Energy Saving Trust advice centre for free impartial advice: 0800 512 012. We’re here to help.

The Lord Mayor of York, Cllr Susan Galloway, is opening the famous doors of the Mansion House to offer residents the chance to watch the Royal Wedding in style.
On Friday 29 April, guests are invited to watch the big day on a big screen, in the State Room of the historic home.
For a day to remember, visitors will be met by a band of musicians from Shepherds who will be playing in St Helens Square as they arrive from 10am.
There will be a champagne reception and light refreshments and the Mansion House will be specially decorated, so visitors are asked to dress for the occasion – including hats.
All proceeds from the event will go to the Lord Mayor and Sheriff’s charities – the British Heart Foundation and Our Celebration
During the event there will also be an opportunity to take part in a raffle for a chauffeur driven day trip for two in a Silver Cloud Rolls Royce to the Arboretum at Castle Howard.
Tickets are now on sale for £20 from Guildhall Reception and are strictly limited in number, so please call 01904 551010 to book a place now.