My neighbours and I are concerned at the number of rats we have seen close to our houses recently and we have collectively decided to call upon the services of www.ratcontrolstevenage.co.uk

The company has been really helpful and after talking to them we feel much more confident that the problem can be dealt with quickly and effectively.  Their services are very reasonably priced too, which is an advantage.

We have all been making an extra effort to keep the areas outside our homes extra clean.  All this cleaning has made me remember that I need to get a domestic cleaner for my rented house in Mansfield.  I have contacted www.domesticcleanersmansfield.co.uk and they are going to do a regular fortnightly clean.

Now that is all sorted out I feel much better and can concentrate on organising a much-needed holiday.  I haven't been away this year and could so with some sun on my pale skin.

I run my own business and it’s always a case of juggling lots of things at once.  I never quite know whether I am coming or going and I have recently got married and moved into a new house so there is lots more to contend with.  I was talking to a friend recently about all the work I had to do and thank goodness they advised me to get in touch with www.companyaccountantsstevenage.co.uk

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We were all quite surprised when our Grandad said that he wanted to go into a nursing home, he is so full of life. He said that he just wanted somewhere where he could get some company, and he didn’t like living on his own anymore. He was very philosophical about it all, but we thought that it would be nice to throw him a big party before he moved in and sold his old house. We thought that we would plan a big barbecue with lots of drinks and all of the family. We went to his favourite butchers, www.localbutchersbishopsstortford.co.uk, to get some delicious cuts of meat to put on the barbecue. They are such a great butchers, and they ordered in some great stuff for us all to enjoy. It was a fantastic party, and my Grandad really enjoyed himself.

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When I started to think about buying a property, I was very excited, but also quite intimidated by the prospect of being a home owner. I am very secure in my job, so I looked into buying a house that would be right for me. Luckily I found a house that I loved in a couple of weeks, and I started the ball rolling by finding solicitors who could help me through the process, www.conveyancingsolicitorshitchin.co.uk. I had heard that they were real experts in their field, and they certainly proved why that had such a great reputation when I met them. They talked me through the whole process, and I felt a lot less intimidated once I knew what was involved.

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There have been concerns for security in Stevenage as residents have been warned about door to door sales people and cold caller who are claiming to sell home insulation backed by the local council.

North Herts Council has brought the matter to the attention of home owners. They are working with other councils and local authorities with the Herts Essex Energy Partnership to help people insulate their home at a lower cost. However, they have had complaints from people who claim that they have been contacted by sales people who claim to directly work for the scheme.

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We’ve all become more environmentally minded recently, and one person flying the green flag recently was the former Radio 1 DJ Mark Goodier. The former Chart Show host was picking up the delivery of his Nissan Leaf from one of the garages in Stevenage.

The Leaf (which stands for Leading  Environmentally-friendly, Affordable Family car) arrived almost silently at the Waltham Abbey forecourt with Mr. Goodier in the driving seat.

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Sandy Turner, a former Stansted Airport property asset manager has turned a redundancy misfortune around by starting her own successful company selling women’s clothing in Stevenage.

The Rickling Green resident has started her own internet fashion business selling vintage clothing to fashionistas across the country.

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Yet another amazing production is on offer as a theatre in Stevanage is presenting The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe as their Easter musical. We all know the tale about four siblings travelling through to Narnia, but it is definitely worth a trip to the Gordon Craig Theatre from Wednesday 20 – Saturday April 23 to see this fantastic production.

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Every third Thursday of the month there will be an amazing opportunity to network with like minded individuals at the Isabel Hospice’s networking event.

Over 60 local business people attended ‘The 3rd Thursday’ held at the Bishop’s Stortford restaurant Lussmanns. They were able to chat and network over a tasty buffet lunch in a relaxed, business-orientated atmosphere.

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Fans of theatre in Stevanage have a treat in store this month. Fairytales have been told for hundreds of years, but sometimes it’s nice when things are mixed up and rethought a bit.  If you are interested in fairytales or just fancy seeing a great show, head down to the Luton Library theatre, where the Widdershins Theatre present Three Billy Goats Gruff, and other Furry Tales.

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