Community Advice Banbridge

Celebrations today in the office.....the Boss has a big birthday 🎉🎂🍥🎈🎁🎉
Happy 65th Birthday Margaret - wishing you a great day, and a fantastic year ahead, from all your team
And massive thanks to our volunteer, Victoria, for all the home baking 🙂

*LATEST* We have had cancel our Dromore Outreach, and rearrange a few of our appointments today, as a result of the travel conditions.
If you have an appointment today, and you haven't been contacted by us, then please attend at your designated time.
... If you are unable to attend your appointment, please give us a call on 028 406 22201, or email us on advice@cabanbridge.org.uk to let us know
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Low-paid workers will receive a 6.2% pay rise with a new National Living Wage (NLW) of £8.72 per hour, the biggest cash increase ever.
The new rate starts on 1 April 2020 and results in an increase of £930 over the year for a full-time worker on the National Living Wage.
Younger workers who receive the National Minimum Wage will also see their pay boosted with increases of between 4.6% and 6.5%, dependant on their age.
... The National Minimum Wage will rise across all age groups, including: A 6.5% increase from £7.70 to £8.20 for 21-24 year olds A 4.9% increase from £6.15 to £6.45 for 18-20 year olds A 4.6% increase from £4.35 to £4.55 for Under 18s A 6.4% increase from £3.90 to £4.15 for Apprentices
*PLEASE NOTE* - an increase in the National Living Wage and the National Minimum Wage may have an effect on some benefits, including Carers Allowance,Universal Credit, Income Support, Housing Benefit, and Rate Relief, due to an increase in your income.
Give us a call on 028 406 22201 to have a Benefit Check completed.
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If you are in receipt of Universal Credit, and under-occupying your social housing, you may not be in receipt of Supplementary Payments for the Bedroom Tax.
To ensure you are getting your full entitlements, give us a call on 028 406 22201 to have a Benefit Check completed by telephone, or to arrange an appointment.
Please have all income details to hand, and access to your Journal.

Happy New Year to you all - we hope you had a peaceful, pleasant and healthy Christmas and New Year.
We are open again today, and dealing with a range of messages and queries.
As Santa failed to leave us a crystal ball for Christmas yet again, its worth noting that - if you leave us a message, can you please remember to leave your contact telephone number so we can return your call 😉 We have several people seeking our assistance and are unable to get back to them without this information

We are closed for the Christmas and New Year holidays, and will re-open on Monday 6th January 2020 for appointments only.
We wish all our clients and their families a very safe, peaceful and Happy Christmas and New Year 2020.

Christmas Raffle Winners - your prizes will be with you shortly: 1. Xmas Hamper - Kyle Cousins 2. £30 Voucher, Fred Elliotts Butchers - Elaine Allen 3. £30 Voucher, The Front Bar - Margaret Campbell 4. Emily & Noah Handbag - Hannah Marlow... 5. £25 Voucher, Rosehip Cafe and Bakery - A McVeigh 6. Manor Fireside Accessories - Elizabeth McCormick 7. Jenny Glow Gift Set - Patrick James Doyle 8. Bottle of Wine - Terry O'Hagan 9. Bottle of Wine - Alan Graham 10. IMC Cinema Share Combo - Caoimhe McCann 11. IMC Cinema Share Combo - P Campbell 12. IMC Cinema Share Combo - D Mowbray
Grateful thanks to those local businesses who donated prizes towards our fundraising raffle, and to everyone who bought tickets.
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Tomorrow is Black Friday, and in among all the deals and ads and bargains, there is a likelihood that many people will be scammed, losing money instead of getting value. Below are some tips from Which on how to look out for and avoid scams.

CHRISTMAS RAFFLE 2019
Tickets now available at Reception, and from staff, volunteers and Trustee Board members. £1.00 each

Another great prize in our CHRISTMAS FUNDRAISING RAFFLE - Jenny Glow Pomegranate Gift Set comprising Eau de Parfum and Scented Candle
Tickets now on sale for our Christmas Fundraising Raffle to be held on Wednesday 11th December. Lots of great prizes to be won.
... Tickets priced £1.00 each are now available in the office, and from staff, volunteers and Trustee Board members.
Registered Charity Number: NI100439
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6TH PRIZE IN OUR CHRISTMAS FUNDRAISING RAFFLE - 2 excellent fireside buckets by Manor Fireside
Tickets now on sale for our Christmas Fundraising Raffle to be held on Wednesday 11th December. Lots of great prizes to be won.
... Tickets priced £1.00 each are now available in the office, and from staff, volunteers and Trustee Board members.
Registered Charity Number: NI100439
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5TH PRIZE IN OUR CHRISTMAS FUNDRAISING RAFFLE - £25 voucher for The Rosehip Cafe and Bakery.....just in time for Christmas treats
Tickets now on sale for our Christmas Fundraising Raffle to be held on Wednesday 11th December. Lots of great prizes to be won.
... Tickets priced £1.00 each are now available in the office, and from staff, volunteers and Trustee Board members.
Registered Charity Number: NI100439
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4TH PRIZE IN OUR CHRISTMAS FUNDRAISING RAFFLE - This beautiful ladies black Emily & Noah handbag
Tickets now on sale for our Christmas Fundraising Raffle to be held on Wednesday 11th December. Lots of great prizes to be won.
... Tickets priced £1.00 each are now available in the office, and from staff, volunteers and Trustee Board members.
Registered Charity Number: NI100439
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3RD PRIZE IN OUR CHRISTMAS FUNDRAISING RAFFLE - £30 voucher for The Front Bar at The Coach
Yet another fantastic prize...
... Tickets now on sale for our Christmas Fundraising Raffle to be held on Wednesday 11th December. Lots of great prizes to be won.
Tickets priced £1.00 each are now available in the office, and from staff, volunteers and Trustee Board members.
Registered Charity Number: NI100439
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2ND PRIZE IN OUR CHRISTMAS FUNDRAISING RAFFLE - £30 voucher for Fred Elliott Butchers
Tickets now on sale for our Christmas Fundraising Raffle to be held on Wednesday 11th December. Lots of great prizes to be won.
... Tickets priced £1.00 each are now available in the office, and from staff, volunteers and Trustee Board members.
Registered Charity Number: NI100439
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1ST PRIZE IN OUR CHRISTMAS FUNDRAISING RAFFLE - Fabulous large hamper filled with delicious Christmas 'must haves'
Tickets now on sale for our Christmas Fundraising Raffle to be held on Wednesday 11th December. Lots of great prizes to be won.
Tickets priced £1.00 each are now available in the office, and from staff, volunteers and Trustee Board members.
... Registered Charity Number: NI100439
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CHRISTMAS FUNDRAISING RAFFLE
Tickets are now on sale for our Christmas Fundraising Raffle to be held on Wednesday 11th December.
Lots of great prizes to be won.
... Tickets priced £1.00 each are now available in the office, and from staff, volunteers and Trustee Board members.
Registered Charity Number: NI100439
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A new study suggests that three-quarters of people using food banks are from homes affected by illness or disability.