From September 29 – October 2 Bath & North East Somerset Council will be carrying out free electric blanket testing across the area.

Appointments at Midsomer Norton, Keynsham, Bath and Chew Magna are available to all local residents but booking an appointment is essential.

Councillor Charles Gerrish, Cabinet Member for Customer Services, (Conservative, Keynsham North) said:

“Bath & North East Somerset Council’s Public Protection team organises this testing every year with the aim of helping to reduce accidents in the home. In previous years at least 20% of electric blankets brought in were unsafe so it’s an important initiative.”

If you use an electric blanket, or know friends, relatives or neighbours who use one, book in for a test at the following venues, which will be open from 10am – 4pm every day:

September 29: Baptist Church, High Street, Keynsham

September 30: Council Chamber, Midsomer Norton

October 1: Bath Fire Station

October 2: – Chew Magna Fire Station

To book an appointment call Kellie on 01225 396759.

Other local organisations that offer services to local residents to help them keep safe, healthy and active will also be at the sessions.

These include Avon Fire and Rescue Service, who will promote free home fire safety checks and smoke alarms, Age Concern, Wiltshire Farm Foods and Care and Repair. Staff from the Council’s Sport and Active Leisure and Community Development teams will also be there with information about activities in local areas.