|  As
statistics reveal that the numbers of urbanites moving
from faceless cities to warm and welcoming rural retreats
show no sign of abating, Calor shares its advice on
mastering the art of becoming part of a community.
According to a recent report by the Countryside Agency*,
England’s rural population has grown by 13.7%
since 1981. This massive migration of city dwellers
into ‘the shires’ can be put down to, in
part, the population’s growing desire to be a
part of a true community – an existence that has
idyllic connotations for many. But, says Calor, the
UK’s leading supplier of liquefied petroleum gas
(LPG) to rural locations, becoming part of a community
requires a lot more than simply relocating.
Out of the huge number of Britain’s who decide
to take the relocation plunge, many will find themselves
living without the amenities and conveniences they left
behind in the city. While gastro-pubs, spas and broadband
are slowly creeping their way from the cities into the
countryside, there are many every day essentials –
like sewage disposal, water supply and central heating
- that aren’t.
According to statistics, 1.7million homes in Britain
are situated off a mains gas supply, in particular homes
in the rural retreat hotspots of the South West and
East Anglia. For those giving up the cutting-edge comforts
of contemporary city living to move to homes in areas
such as these, guidance and advice on alternative heating
solutions is paramount.
Calor Country Living has spent years supporting people
living in rural areas, so much so that its highly trained
LPG delivery drivers have become an essential part of
many British communities. Every day Calor delivers LPG
to many of the properties around the UK that don’t
have mains gas. The company has developed a fast and
convenient alternative to mains gas that is suited perfectly
to those who are used to the instant benefits of a mains
supply.
Stored in liquid form in a tank either above or below
ground level, or in cylinders adjacent to the house,
Calor gas is delivered direct to homes. And thanks to
a new technology called
The Think Tank®**, which can be installed
with above or below ground tanks, the gas arrives exactly
when it is required and without the homeowner having
to alert Calor.
Minimising stress for the customer, Calor’s highly
trained delivery drivers can refuel tanks even when
the homeowner is not at home, and each is responsible
for carefully maintaining the tanks every time they
are filled. Every tank is given a regular 16-point service
that includes checking for damage; examining the surrounding
area for flammable materials; replacing tank accessories;
and cleaning and repainting the tank when required.
Underground tanks are also checked once a year to ensure
that the corrosion protection system is in good working
order.
Andrea Price, Calor consumer market manager, comments:
“We have witnessed an increase in the number of
people moving to the country who don’t know where
to start when they discover that their home is off a
mains gas supply – it’s one of a long list
of key considerations that are often overshadowed by
the dream of idyllic country living.
“As a result of this our representatives have
become a central part of many rural communities and
are often considered a lifeline by those who are new
to rural living. They are relied upon by thousands for
their guidance and advice.
“With Calor Country Living, the uncertainties
of moving to a property that’s off the mains supply
are completely removed. Calor LPG is efficient, clean
and discreet, and what’s more it is central to
the vibrancy of community living.”
For further information about Calor Country Living
telephone 0800 121 4461. Alternatively, visit www.calorcountryliving.co.uk
for product information and further advice about moving
to the country.
Rural Relocation - Calor's Top 10 Tips to Successful
Escapism
For anyone considering making the move from the city
to the country in the near future, here are Calor’s
top tips for a smooth transition.
- Look beyond the architecture and appearance of
a prospective new home - make sure you check the condition
and status of the property’s key utilities.
- Familiarise yourself with your surroundings and
the people living around you as quickly as possible
by visiting the local pub, shops, village hall, church
or school - the quicker you get to know people the
more sound advice and local knowledge you will receive.
- If you have children and they are attending a local
school, see if you can join the parents’ committee
or get involved in some way with school events.
- Become a member of a local group - most communities
have groups like Women’s Institute, local residents’
associations and Neighbourhood Watch schemes.
- Volunteer yourself for involvement in organising
local fetes and other community events - your willingness
to help out and your fresh input as a newcomer will
be welcomed.
- Host a small, informal get-together for your immediate
neighbours - their knowledge and insight about the
local area may prove invaluable.
- Check the notice board in your village for names
and numbers of local tradesmen and key people in the
area, and for details of upcoming events.
- Make full use of local amenities such as grocery
stores, butchers and Post Offices - businesses like
these rely almost entirely on the support of locals.
- If you discover that your home is not on a mains
gas supply, contact Calor Country Living on 0800 121 4461 for advice on the alternative solutions available
to you.
- Suggest to community leaders that you enter your
village into Calor’s Village of the Year - an
annual, nationwide competition that awards villages
around the UK for their commitment to creating true
communities.
*Countryside Agency, The State of the Countryside Report
2004
**The Think Tank® is only available with an above
or below ground tank on new and existing installations,
but is subject to a site survey.
Issued on behalf of Calor by Bright, 10 St Catherine’s Court, Herbert Road, Solihull, West Midlands, B91 3QE For further information please contact Leona Abson/Michelle Simpson/Victoria Crowe at Bright on Tel: +44 (0) 121 711 5000 Fax: +44 (0) 121 711 5001 or Email: leona@bright-consultancy.co.uk
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Released: March 2005
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