Enjoy the great outdoors
Now the weather is improving make the most of the fresh air, it’s FREE! Why not join a local walk with the walking to health team. http://www.southglos.gov.uk/HealthandSocialCare/PromotingGoodHealth/WalkingToHealth
Borrow don’t buy
Visit your Local Library for Books, Magazines, DVDs, Computer Games, CDs, FREE Internet access & much more. As well as a range of FREE activities from reading groups to bounce and rhyme time for the little ones!
Keep informed
Know what’s going on in your community. Sign up for your FREE Active Card ‘An active mind in an active body’ When you join Active you'll know all about what's going on in your area. The Active card will enable you to borrow books and DVDs, use the internet at libraries, access information and special offers on leisure centre activities, arts and community events. It’s FREE to join visit: www.activecard.co.uk
Reduce, reuse, recycle
Visit your local charity shop to get yourself a bargain, or clean out your wardrobe and garage and do a car boot/table top sale of any unwanted items.
Concessionary travel
If you’re 60 or over, or eligible disabled and live in England, you can apply for a bus pass providing free off-peak travel on local buses anywhere in England.
Energy efficiency
Anyone in South Gloucestershire can contact the Bristol and Somerset Energy Efficiency Advice Centre for free and independent advice and information on being energy-efficient at home. They can help you with matters including: making your home energy-efficient, reducing condensation damp and mould, cutting your fuel bills and renewable energy for the home.
Buy locally
Buying locally produced and seasonal food is great for the local economy, the environment and for your health. It reduces food miles and packaging waste, the food is often fresher and cheaper - and people can become reconnected with where and how their food is produced.
Welfare advice
If you need information and advice on dealing with money worries, contact the welfare advice team.
Tel: 01454 865245 or Email: welfareadvice@southglos.gov.uk
Quit smoking
Save money and improve your health by quitting smoking today.
Tel: 0117 3302439 or visit www.smokefree.nhs.uk
Car Share
Save money on petrol by car sharing, visit www.2carshare.com