Local Business Blog

New Photo Competition announced!

21/07/2015

After the success of our previous photo competitions, we've decided to run another one in our May issue of Trust Local. The fantastic photos are entered from local school pupils, and they need your votes! The winner will win a hamper filled with art supplies, so take a look and cast your vote. To see the entries visit: https://trust-local.co.uk/competitions . . .

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Bogus Trading Standards Officer

16/07/2015

South Gloucestershire Trading Standards would like to remind residents to remain vigilant when dealing with cold callers, whoever they claim to be.   Officers have recently received a report that a resident of South Gloucestershire has been visited by a man claiming to be a Trading Standards officer from South Gloucestershire Council. We have confirmed this is untrue.   It is . . .

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The winner of our May 2015 photo competition is announced!

15/07/2015

We're happy to announce the winner of our latest photo competition. After counting the votes, our winner is...   Adam Forbes   Congratulations to Adam, his photograph beat out some very tough competition! We will be announcing our latest photo contest very soon, so keep checking back here. . . .

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Lisa Costa Residential Sales and Lettings.

09/07/2015

Lisa Costa Residential Sales & Lettings is a friendly and independently run family business. With over 20 years’ experience in the property market covering Thornbury, the villages of South Gloucestershire and Clifton in Bristol. We provide a personal, convenient and unrivalled service that is second to none. Word of mouth and outstanding recommendations are the foundations of our busines . . .

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EMAIL MARKETING: HOW TO WRITE THE PERFECT EMAIL

24/06/2015

If we could tell you how to write the perfect marketing email that would guarantee ‘opens’ and business then we could charge you the earth and get away with it. As it stands there are many theories on how to write a fantastic marketing email, but ultimately it comes down to common sense. The subject line How many times have you received an email with a deathly dull subject line e . . .

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Scammers claiming to be from Crimestoppers

18/06/2015

South Gloucestershire Council Trading Standards would like to remind residents to be cautious when answering unexpected telephone calls.   It has been reported that scammers are contacting people by telephone impersonating call handlers from Crimestoppers and have been asking for people’s personal information, including their bank details.   Crimestoppers have confirmed . . .

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Pawstretchers Doggy Day Care

15/06/2015

Run by a trained veterinary nurse and experienced dog owner with plenty of help from genuine dog lovers, we are determined to create a very enjoyable doggie day care. We work to the highest possible standard regarding the dogs in our care and we take our clients needs very seriously. Our goal is to make a positive difference in the lives of every dog and every person we serve. The main principl . . .

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Be in the know…..Subscription traps

04/06/2015

Get Safe Online and Trading Standards are warning consumers to be wary of subscription traps. Subscription traps take place when you sign up online or on the phone for free or low-cost trials of products, only to find that you have been unwittingly locked into costly repeat payments. Typically, these products are slimming pills, health foods and anti-aging products. Many taking advantage of the . . .

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Like Trust Local on Facebook!

03/06/2015

Do you currently like Trust Local on Facebook? If not, you're missing out on competitions, articles and all the latest news! You'll also find information on all of our events including our Trust Local Exchange meetings. So, what are you waiting for? Click here to like Trust Local on Facebook today! . . .

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Edison Ford sponsors local school's orienteering event 2015

26/05/2015

Edison Ford are proud to sponsor North Road Primary School’s Family Orienteering Challenge 2015. We would like to invite all local families, friends of the school and the residents of South Gloucestershire to join in the fun! Edison Ford are pleased to be working alongside the rural and vibrant community school of North Road, in attracting families from the local community to jo . . .

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