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CASHBACK WHEN YOU USE YOUR ALTO CARD!
With Christmas just around the corner, ALTO has just agreed a series of cash benefits to ALTO cardholders.
Starting from this Thursday 1 December, all ALTO cardholders will automatically qualify for a cash rebate on their shopping every time they use their ALTO card at a range of high street names such as ASDA, Debenhams, New Look and Ernest Jones, the Jeweller.
The amount the cardholder will receive ranges between 4% and 10%, depending on the retailer. The cash rebate applies to all spending on the card at the participating retailers (both in store and online), with no limit to how much can be earned.
The beauty of this scheme, unlike many, is that there are no points to collect, or vouchers to redeem - the rebate will automatically be credited to the cardholder’s account at the end of the following month. Cardholders do not need to do anything.
The full list of shops and the refund % is set out below. ALTO are looking to expand the list over the coming months so we would encourage you to let them know if you would like to see any other shops included, via email to: cs@altocard.co.uk.
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Advice & Money Link
WCCU moved its Ellesmere Port membership point in October.
It is now located in the market at the new Advice & Money Link unit, sharing with other agencies, including EP Citizens Advice Bureau, Cheshire Neighbours CU, Cheshire West and Chester welfare rights team and community safety wardens.
It is hoped that members will benefit from having such a wider range of services available in one place and early indications are that the new location has increased awareness of the services offered by WCCU.
Our previous location in Trinity Methodist Church is now undergoing a refurbishment and we wish them well with their future development plan. We can thoroughly recommend them as a landlord!
Annual General Meeting held at All Saints Church Hoole
This event saw members of West Cheshire Credit Union coming together to hear about the progress that took place during the financial year 2009 to 2010 and to comment on plans for the future.
Elections also took place for positions on the various volunteer committees. Any member (over 16) can put themselves forward to stand for election to the Board of Directors, Credit Committee and Supervisory Committee.
Look out for the date of the AGM in 2012 and try to be there!
Pictured:
Ed Hilditch reporting back to members on behalf of the Supervisory Committee
Board of Directors taking questions from members
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February 2011West Cheshire Credit Union Launch Payroll Saving Scheme at Quinn Glass
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Pictured at Quinn Glass, Elton is Helen Wilman, Development Officer at WCCU and Anna Hughes from Quinn Glass.
February 2011Money saving tips for Tesco shoppers from West Cheshire Credit Union
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Pictured at Tesco, Chester is Viv Lockley, WCCU volunteer and West Cheshire Credit Union member Ann Lawson
Loan Shark awareness session in Blacon
Chester and District Housing Trust (CDHT) joined forces with West Cheshire Credit Union and Cheshire West and Chester Council Trading Standards department to publicise the dangers of using loan sharks.
The event was open to members of the public and local organisations who listened to a presentation from the Illegal Money Lending Investigation team.
Pictured are Joanne Moores, Financial Inclusion Officer at CDHT and Helen Wilman, Development Officer at WCCU
Chester Zoo employees sign up to payroll saving scheme
West Cheshire Credit Union regularly visit local employers who offer our payroll saving schemes.
Pictured is a Chester Zoo staff member receiving information about saving direct from his salary.
West Cheshire Credit Union in the Community
Representatives of the West Cheshire Credit Union were available for members of the public to ask questions and sign up to membership at Asda, Ellemere Port on Saturday 6th February.
This provided the opportunity to engage directly with members of the community and give information on the benefits of saving, or borrowing from your local credit union.
John Dearnley and David Ellis from West Cheshire Credit Union were both on hand to provide full details of the range of services provided, plus give an overview of the pitfalls the public might encounter if they choose to borrow from a high interest, or illegal loan shark.
This is one of a number of events planned by West Cheshire Credit Union across the area.
If you would like West Cheshire Credit Union to come along and talk to your group, or hold a promotional stand at your event then please call: 01244 399006
West Cheshire Credit Union Join Forces with West Cheshire Trading Standards to Bite Illegal Loan Sharks
Surviving the Recession with West Cheshire Credit Union
Cheshire West and Chester Council Leader Mike Jones paid a visit to see at first hand the work West Cheshire Credit Union are doing to support the community with access to safe savings and affordable loans.
During the visit Mr Jones was introduced to key members of staff, and then continued his visit with a presentation from the Manager and members from the Board of Directors.
Neil Jay manager of West Cheshire Credit Union commented:
‘We are delighted that Mr Jones set aside time to visit the credit union and this visit provided the opportunity to explain in more detail about the work we are delivering to support members of the public in the West Cheshire and Chester area.
As one of our major sponsors Cheshire West and Chester Council are valued highly, their support has allowed us to continue to develop, and deliver the high quality of service our members expect."
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Amelia Howe, from Pine Gardens Chester, guessed the correct number of sweets in a jar which was a free prize game run by West Cheshire Credit Union at Lache Fun Day, on 13 June 2009.
She was spot on with her guess, and is shown receiving her prize of a football from John Dearnley of West Cheshire Credit Union.