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A new home – with no deposit!

Teachers looking to buy their first home can do so with no deposit, with the help of Teachers Building Society and the Government’s FirstBuy scheme, now extended to 2014.

Teachers Building Society is one of a handful of lenders prepared to offer an 80 per cent loan-to- value mortgage, meaning if the buyer receives the maximum 20 per cent equity loan from the Government and the property developer they can buy without a deposit.

Teachers Building Society is the only mutual that specialises in lending to teachers. Find out more about the support it can offer first-time buyers at teachersbs.co.uk/NUT

Celebrate the festive season at Stoke Rochford Hall

Christmas is always magical at Stoke Rochford Hall, with roaring log fires, traditional decorations and seasonal cuisine. This year many festive events are planned at the Lincolnshire mansion, which is home to the NUT national training centre. From Christmas party nights to a gala banquet and ball on New Year’s Eve, the hall offers the perfect location for a seasonal break.

Why not treat yourself to a well-earned rest? Relax and unwind. Members get special rates on en suite accommodation (see below), with full English breakfast and free Leisure Club, car parking and internet access.

To book, email reception@stokerochfordhall.co.uk or phone 01476 530337, quoting ‘Teacher Christmas Offer’ and your membership number. For more details visit www.stokerochfordhall.co/special-events

Sun to Thu, per night

Standard double/twin £66 per room

Mansion double/twin  £75 per room

Fri & Sat, per night

£120 per room

Rates apply throughout December 2012 (excluding 23/24/25/26/27/28/31).

Blair Peach award

Nominations are now open for the 2013 NUT Blair Peach Award, which recognises NUT members who have done outstanding work to promote equality and diversity. If you would like to nominate, contact your NUT division or association for details, or email l.mcdowell@nut.org.uk

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