Get on board for cash advice

Published by Jane Clee for Your Homes Newcastle in Communities

Advice on subjects including dealing with loan sharks or opening a low interest credit union account will be available across Newcastle next week - February 25 to 29.

Your Homes Newcastle (YHN ), the company that looks after Newcastle's 31,000 council homes, has teamed up with Moneywise Credit Union and the Department of Work and Pensions to offer free advice to people on how to manage their cash.

Trained YHN staff will be out and about aboard YHN’s Talk to Us Bus in the following locations during the week. No appointment is necessary.

25 February 10am - 2pm, West Denton Shopping Centre.
26 February 9.30am - 4.30p, Monument.
27 February 10am - 12.30pm, Newbiggin Hall (by the shops).
27 February 1pm - 4pm, Kenton Centre.
28 February 10am - 1.30pm, Walker Centre.
28 February 2pm - 4pm, St Anthony's Road/Welbeck Road.
29th February 9.30am - 3.30pm, Shields Road (outside the swimming pool).

Chief executive of Your Homes Newcastle John Lee said: "Money matters can seem complex and worrying, particularly at this time of year when many people are faced with debts run up over Christmas.

“Our staff can offer free and impartial advice on how to manage money and I hope as many people as possible take advantage of this valuable initiative."