07 September 2006
National Minimum Wage set to rise
Grab it, it's yours!
From October 2006 adults must be paid at least £5.35 an hour, while 18 to 21 year olds must get £4.45 per hour. The Government has also accepted the recommendation of the Low Pay Commission that the rate for workers aged 16-17 years should increase to £3.30 per hour. If you're not receiving this or for further information contact Gingerbread's Freephone Advice Helpline on 0808 808 8090 or the Minimum Wage Helpline on 0845 6500 207.
07 July 06
Public Libraries in Northern Ireland
A great source of
information, knowledge and works of creative imagination and all for free through the lending, reference and schools services!
Membership of your library service is free as long as you are living, working or studying in Northern Ireland.
To join the library either –
1. Complete the Online Registration Form at the registration page on the website
or
2. Go to your nearest library and ask to become a member
Whether you complete the form online or go to your nearest library to join you will be required to produce current proof of your name and address.
The following are examples of the forms of identification which are accepted -
- Driving licence
- Identity card
- Medical card
- Pension book
- Savings account book
- Rent book
- Tenancy agreement
- Welfare benefits book
- Bill (from official body)
- Letter/card forwarded by library staff
Children under 16 will also be asked for a guarantor's signature. This signature is
usually provided by a parent or guardian.
There are a great range of events held within the libraries including reading clubs for the young and young at heart, computer classes (don't forget once you're a member you can book a computer session to surf the net or drop in and see if one is free when you're there) and all those books, CDs, tapes, videos and DVDs to borrow.
Join today!
Updated 20 Sept 06
The Child Car Seat Law’s has changed…
New regulations governing the use of child car seats came into force in Northern Ireland on Monday 18 September 2006.
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Children under three must use the correct child seat when travelling in any car or goods vehicle (except in the rear of a taxi if a child seat is not available).
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Children aged 3 -12 years must use the correct child seat/booster seat or booster cushion when travelling in cars or goods vehicles until they reach a height of 4ft 5in (135cms). Few exceptions are permitted.
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Taller children and all those aged 12 and over need to use adult belts.
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Rear-facing baby seats must not be used in seats with an active frontal airbag.
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There are some specific practical exemptions to the rules – for taxis, emergency vehicles, and, for children aged 3 years and over, journeys over a short distance in an unexpected necessity.
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In mini-buses, buses and coaches, seated passengers aged 14 and above must use seatbelts where they are fitted.
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Please Note:
Breaking the new law will lead to a £30 on-the-spot fine for the driver, or a maximum fine of £500 if convicted.
For further information on the Department for Transport’s THINK Road Safety campaign go to: http://www.thinkroadsafety.gov.uk/.
For specific information on the introduction of new laws governing child seat safety go to: http://www.thinkroadsafety.gov.uk/campaigns/childcarseats/childcarseats.htm
Alternatively, check out ROSPA’s car seat specific website at: http://www.childcarseats.org.uk/
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