Derek Thomas MP is teaming up with a local church and a social action charity to put on a Cost of Living event for Penzance residents, following the success of a similar event in Helston.
The Cost of Living Fair on 15 October will give anyone concerned about rising prices access to a wealth of useful information, including practical advice, tips on saving energy or money, and what help and support is available to them.
Everyone who is concerned about the cost of living is welcome, as well as organisations and social enterprises who have responsibility for others who are concerned. The event is hosted by Derek Thomas, Transformation Cornwall and Discovery Church.
The Cost of Living Fair will have stands from a range of charities and businesses who can help with the rising cost of energy and food in particular, including Citizens Advice Cornwall, Community Energy Plus, Farm Cornwall, GOFA, Penzance Foodbank, Inclusion Cornwall, Western Power Distribution, Southwest Water, and Utilita Energy, as well as Penzance Town Council and Derek’s office.
The Cost of Living Fair will be held at Discovery Church – the former Penwith Library on Morrab Road - on 15 October, from 10am until 1pm. Entry is completely free, and refreshments will be provided.
Derek says:
“I know that the rising cost of living is worrying for all of us, but I also know that help and support is available.
“I’ve been trying to get the fantastic organisations that can provide support together with the people that need it.
“People found the event we organised in Helston incredibly useful – and I want to make it as easy as possible for people to find out what’s available in every part of West Cornwall.”