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DIY CORNER Our Do It


Yourself Corner can help you with those odd jobs around the home


YOU can read expert advice and tips from our team of joiners, electricians, plumbers and odd-job men. In this issue, we are looking after your smoke alarm. If you don’t have a smoke alarm, or it’s not working, then call your local office or the Customer Service Centre – 0800 479 79 79 – and we’ll fit one for free.


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IF the test


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does not sound then replace the battery – or phone us straight away. Never remove the battery for use in another item.


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the case and gently vacuum the inside using the soft-brush attachment to remove


dust from the sensors. If it doesn’t open, vacuum through the holes. Always test the alarm after cleaning.


USE a long stick,


or safely stand on a stepladder, and press the test


button until the alarm


POLICE Tackling hate crime together


Inspector Ian Thomson explains how the police are targeting hate crime.


STRATHCLYDE Police has launched a new campaign to tackle the issue of hate crime.


The ‘Don’t Hate Me’ campaign rolls out across the Strathclyde area over the coming weeks and will raise awareness that hate crime is wrong and that it’s against the law. Hate crime is any criminal offence committed against an individual or property that is motivated by a person’s hatred of someone because of their: ■ ■race ■■religion ■ ■gender identity ■ ■sexual orientation ■■disability.


The campaign also encourages people to report any incidents, whether


FIRE AND RESCUE Take care with barbecues


Strathclyde Fire and Rescue Station Commander Graeme Binning looks at the dangers of barbecuing


WITH the long-range weather forecast looking good over the next few weeks, people will be taking the opportunity to have barbecues.


But inappropriate use or disposal of barbecues may increase the risk of injury or fire the spread of fire. A number of recent fatal incidents have involved carbon monoxide poisoning due to barbecues being discarded in or near living/ sleeping areas,


including tents or caravans.


Follow this advice to keep yourself safe while using a barbecue: ■■never use a barbecue indoors or within an enclosed area ■■ensure the barbecue is sited well away from your property or other flammable materials such as sheds, fences, trees or shrubs ■■make sure the barbecue is steady and on a level surface and use only enough charcoal to cover the base to a depth of around 50mm ■■never use petrol on cold coals – use only barbecue fire lighters or starter fuel ■■never leave a barbecue unattended and keep children, pets and garden games away from the cooking area ■■after cooking, make sure the barbecue is cool before moving it ■■do not empty hot ashes into dustbins or wheelie bins ■■if you’re using a gas barbecue, ensure the connection is secure and the gas cylinder is appropriately stored.


they themselves have been a victim or they’ve witnessed hate crime. Everyone has the right to live safely and without fear and reporting incidents will help us tackle hate crime together.


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For further information on how to report hate crime, visit www.strathclyde.police.uk or call us on 0141 532 3000.


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