News
3 Feb 24
Martin Lewis has 24 ‘need-to-knows’ about credit cards
Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis leads this week with facts and figures, do’s and don’ts, to maximise use of your credit card, if you have one. Plus loads more in this article.
30 Jan 24
Food Bank Sauce Jar Donation Older Than Some Volunteers!
Is this a record? A jar of sauce donated to a foodbank had an expiry date of 1998, older than some of the foodbank’s volunteers! Donations are always gratefully welcomed, but do check the expiry dates! Full story here.
27 Jan 24
Martin Lewis on Holidays
Got a GHIC? Got some holiday insurance? Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis leads this week with tips on ensuring your holiday this year is a success. Click here for the full article.
23 Jan 24
Martin Lewis money saving tips for 2024
Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis has some great ideas for how to save money in 2024 in this article.
20 Jan 24
SAVE up to £400 per year on your energy bills
You could get help from South Hams District Council and South Dartmoor Community Energy for energy efficiency. Click here to see if you qualify.
16 Jan 24
Danone to cut price of powdered Aptamil baby formula
After the competition watchdog found evidence that the Danone had raised the price of their baby formula by 25% over the last 2 years, they have agreed to reduce wholesale price by 7%. Hmm, still a big gap though! Full article here.
13 Jan 24
Nourishing Norfolk Network warns over scam social media posts
They get everywhere! Read this article from Nourishing Norfolk Network regarding scammers getting provisions to sell on. Only donate food or money to people and organisations that are verifiably genuine. Full article here.
9 Jan 24
Thank you for standing with us
The Trussel Trust, including Ivybridge Foodbank, want to thank everyone for the support during 2023 which has been a very difficult year. Find out more about the Essentials Guaranty by clicking on this link.
6 Jan 24
Martin Lewis’ ten 2024 deadlines & savings that could have a huge impact on your year
Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis leads this week with 10 ways to save money, plus lots more! Click here for the full article.
2 Jan 24
Food banks brace for busiest winter on record
The Trussell Trust network have provided 543,635 food parcels for children from April to September this year and are expecting to have to increase support again over the coming winter months. Full article here.