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Top five... things to do in November

Winter is coming, and fuel bills are rising. There are many things you can do to save energy, and if your roof isn’t insulated 25 per cent of your heating costs could be escaping out of the roof.

Since 2007 anyone selling their house has to provide an Energy Performance Certificate (EPCs), and since October 1, 2008 it became mandatory for landlords to also make these EPCs available to NEW tenants as part of the lettings process. Visit www.energysavingtrust.org.uk and www.insulate-your-home.co.uk for advice on insulation and energy-saving.

Keep your pets indoors after dark at the beginning of November to avoid frightening them with fireworks.

Be neighbourly and check on elderly neighbours during cold spells.

Take extra special car of your skin – when the heating goes on your skin dries out and wrinkles can start appearing/deepening!

Feeling stressed? Aim to actively reduce your stress and worry levels. November 5 is National Stress Awareness Day, organised by the International Stress Management Association UK, the theme for this year is "Stress – Don't let it get to you" and the website gives advice on rationalising and developing an understanding of stress and coping strategies, with sources of help available.

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