You might be able to work out how much energy your home uses on an average day just by looking at your power bill, but if watts and kilowatts mean nothing to you then it's hard to really put your energy usage into perspective.
In an effort to show people which appliances use the most energy, Baxi Ecogen have teamed up with Olympic and World Champion Cyclist Nicole Cooke to show how much pedal power it takes to fire up a lightbulb, a kettle, a microwave and lots of other everyday household items.
Watch the following video feature to see how much time on the bike it takes Olympic cycling gold medalist Nicole Cooke to make enough energy to fuel your home.
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Campaigns & Issues
Older women exploited by BBC
A report has found BBC shows exploit older women as "figures of fun" and "the butt of jokes", putting them as simply "token" members of panel shows.
The elderly are also stereotyped as moaners, a survey of viewers for the broadcaster has discovered.
News
New drive to attract more doctors to Wales
A fresh campaign to encourage more doctors to apply to work in Wales was launched by Health Minister Lesley Griffiths today.
Work for Wales - the next step for your medical career begins with the launch of a new website which, for the first time, brings together in one place all the need-to-know information about living and working in Wales as a doctor.
The new drive comes as the latest figures for Wales show that there are currently 201 medical vacancies advertised across Wales.
Competitions & Fun
Queen Elizabeth II: Her Life In Our Times - win a copy on CD with AudioGo
The Queen’s story is our history: she was not born to be Queen but, a media star since the age of three, she has been the most famous woman in the world for all of our lives.
In this definitive account, acclaimed Royal author Sarah Bradford offers a vivid window into the key moments of British and world history during the Queen’s sixty-year reign, a mixture of happiness and crisis, but one defined by her extraordinary love and commitment to Britain and the Commonwealth.
Advertorial
February is travel love month with Silver Travel Advisor
WIN £1,000 CRUISE VOUCHERS WITH VIKING RIVER CRUISES AND MANY OTHER PRIZES
Silver Travel Advisor is a friendly website packed with advice, tips, information and honest reviews written by and for silver travellers (aged over 50). A team of advisors are on hand to answer queries (for free), and you can share your own experiences too.
February is Travel Love month at Silver Travel Advisor, and there is a whole range of prizes to be found including the star prize:
Viking River Cruises – win £1,000 cruise vouchers
Health & Wellbeing
New UK research unveils breakthrough in tackling biggest toll on the health of diabetes patients
At present every 30 seconds somebody in the world undergoes a lower limb amputation as a direct result of diabetes
A REVOLUTIONARY insole could hold one of the keys to unlocking a complex health problem that is the prime cause of amputation among the UK’s growing number of people with diabetes – and drains the NHS of £2m of taxpayers’ money every day.
Property & Finance
Bank of granny and granddad
Struggling young people are being forced to ask their grandparents for help with house deposits - as their parents cannot spare any cash, a report says.
The Taylor Wimpey study, based on interviews with 1,000 young people, found one in ten has turned to their grandparents for help to buy a home.
Lifestyle
Hot Artworks at cool prices at Affordable Art Fair, Battersea
`A firm favourite with Londoners, the Affordable Art Fair is bouncing back to Battersea Park this Spring from 15 – 18 March with a fresh and inspiring offering of original, contemporary art.
Seasoned visitors to AAF will know it’s the perfect place to snap up the real deal, with bona fide photography, paintings, prints and sculpture from both big names and up-and-coming artists all available for under £4,000. The Fair is also renowned for championing rising stars and this year will see an exciting emerging artist exhibition where you could find yourself a Freud of the future.
Travel & Leisure
Spring on the Moors: March - June
The daffodils are out, the sheep are lambing and the ponies are foaling. There’s plenty going on in and around Exmoor at this time of the year.
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