Hi there, its Caroline here. Thanks for reading the Letter today! I thought Id mention this to you just in case you can help us with a story idea. Recently, weve been looking at the so-called credit crunch and seeing if and how its having any effect locally. Weve looked at the price of food going up, the cost of fuel at the pumps and the means that some people are going to save money like Bill and Gladys from Gorefield, who are doing all their housework and cooking at night when their electricity is four pence cheaper per unit. Quite extreme isnt it, but they say its the only thing they can think of to reduce their bills. So it seems like the credit crunch is having some effect, and Look North is going to continue looking at how its affecting people in our area. So I thought Id give you the chance in the Letter to get in touch about this subject. How is the credit crunch affecting you? You may not be going to such extremes as getting up in the middle of the night ! to do some cooking, but how are you saving money? Are you worried with the winter approaching about your fuel bills? Get in touch on this one as Id love to hear what you think about this, especially if youve got a tale to tell about your worries over your utility bills. My email address is [EMAIL PROTECTED] and if you want it to be, then your message can be confidential. I look forward to hearing from you.
School Fees Talking of money, what would you do to help your child fulfil their dreams? Im sure youd do all you could to help them wouldnt you? But would you sell your house just so your child could go to ballet school? One family has done just that. A young lad has just gained a place at a prestigious £22,000-a-year ballet school in Birmingham and in order to meet those fees, his parents have sold their house. Family and friends helped out initially with those huge fees, but Dominics parents decided to sell their house so that they could secure his next seven years at the school. Now that the house is sold, the family have moved in with Dominics grandmother. So thats quite a sacrifice isnt it? Dominics described his parents as the best in the world. I think that might be right! Fish Are you a fan of fish? Its certainly very good for you, but quite pricey though in the supermarket. But of course, there are worries about how eco-friendly fish can be as we try to protect our dwindling fish stocks. Ive read now that if youre trying to be eco-conscious diners, then haddock, anchovies and five varieties of tuna should all be off the menu. Oh dear, there goes my fish and chips! The Marine Conservation Society publish a list regularly of Fish To Avoid based on the monitoring of stocks and fishing practices. On that list already is monkfish, plaice and certain types of Dover sole. And now these extra fish have been added. Apparently, stock levels of anchovies in the Bay of Biscay are at an all-time low and theres no sustainable alternative. Were being advised to question our fishmongers about the source of their fish to help us choose sustainable varieties. Well, thats all very well, isnt it, but its a bit tricky when youre dashing around the supermar! ket! A quick note of fish thats on the Societys Fish To Eat list North or South pacific tuna and skipjack tuna, Norwegian herring, Pollack, coley, pouting and grey gurnard. Im not sure Ive heard of a pouting fish before! Thanks for reading the Letter. I hope youre well and that you can join me tonight for Look North. Caroline Your email address will be held by the BBC and kept confidential, and will only be used in relation to this newsletter. You will be given the option to unsubscribe from this newsletter each time you receive it. Please visit the BBC's Privacy & Cookies Policy (www.bbc.co.uk/privacy) for more information And for the latest news and more where you live, go to: http://bbc.co.uk/humber and http://bbc.co.uk/lincolnshire ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the BBC Look North newsletter, go to http://www.bbc.co.uk/england/looknorthhull/newsletter/newsletter_index.shtml, enter your email address in the unsubscribe box. Your email address will be held by the BBC and kept confidential, and will only be used in relation to this newsletter. You will be given the option to unsubscribe from this newsletter each time you receive it. Please visit the BBC's Privacy & Cookies Policy (www.bbc.co.uk/privacy) for more information.
