Summertime Blues

Unless you’ve been in an underground bunker for the past couple of weeks you will have noticed the horrendous weather we’ve been having. It’s been reported as the wettest June for 150 years, and it seems like its going to continue well into August.

The adverse weather conditions are not only affecting the summer barbeques but also the building and construction industry. The north has been worse hit and has suffered severe flooding in the last couple of weeks making construction and other outdoor work impossible as other outside work. Many projects have had to be put on hold until the bad weather subsides, which could see the industry lose millions.

So far approximately 30,000 homes have been damaged by the flooding in South Yorkshire and reports have estimated that it could be a year before families can expect the damage to their homes to be rectified. The local authorities in Yorkshire have already set aside £18 million for a home improvement programme.

A lot of the people affected weren’t covered by insurance and will now be facing a large bill to restore their beloved homes. Unfortunately there are some rogue traders out there that are taking advantage of these people in vulnerable situations and over charging for poor workmanship.
Donations for the flood relief effort is being co-ordinated by the 'South Yorkshire Community Foundation'. Cheques should be payable to: 'SYCF Flood Disaster Relief Fund' and sent to:
South Yorkshire Community FoundationClay StreetAttercliffeSheffield S9 2PF

People can also make cash and cheque donations at any branch of Yorkshire Bank:

Account number: 21890701
Sort Code: 05-08-03