To help you keep warm this winter we have some top tips from some of our staff:

 ·As the saying goes, there is no such thing as bad weather, only inappropriate clothing. The key is to layer to trap heat. Invest in thermal underwear. Use it as a base and layer up with a thick shirt, then a fluffy sweater or fleece. Keep a look out for clothing made from wool, cotton or fleecy fabric as these trap heat the best. Lastly, top it all off with an outer layer like a jacket or waterproof when going outside. Where possible, buy from second hand shops to reduce your carbon footprint and spend less.

·Duvets come with a ‘Tog’ rating attached - Essentially, the Tog Scale is a way of measuring the heat retention properties of a given material, in this case the higher the tog, the toastier the duvet is going to be! So you need a low tog for Summer and a high one for Winter

·Keep your curtains open in the day to let light and warmth in, and draw them before it gets dark to avoid losing heat.

·Have regular hot drinks and food. Porridge, soups and stews help to keep you warm.

·Using a slow cooker, microwave, or air fryer could help you to reduce energy usage compared to an oven-baked meal.

·Keep as active as possible to boost your circulation. Move around at least once an hour (put an alarm on your phone to remind you) and avoid sitting still for long periods. Even light exercise will help keep you warm. When you do sit down, put your feet up as it’s coldest nearest the ground.