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Check out the winners of this year's Schools Poster Competition

Budding young artists from all over Northern Ireland took the honours at this year’s Consumer Council Schools Poster Competition Awards Ceremony. Maurice Jay from U105’s Breakfast Show presented the prizes at the event at Lagan Valley Island, Lisburn on 13 June.

More than 4,000 children from primary and special schools across Northern Ireland submitted posters based on the themes: Don’t waste energy, Count the ways to get to school, How far does my food travel?, Don’t waste water, What can we make out of rubbish? and Spend a little, save a little.
Concerned Wrapit customers and suppliers should call the helpline 0844 770 1301

Wrapit PLC has gone into administration. Concerned customers, guests and suppliers should call the following help line: 0844 770 1301
See Prof David Bellamy, OBE in action at the launch of Ecoworld, 29 April 2008

Ecoworld is an interactive website created by the Consumer Council and CCEA. It aims to teach young people about their environment and how they can make small changes to help protect it.
Northern Ireland Consumers Are Sitting On A Small Fortune

Don’t you just love the feeling of finding £1 down the back of the sofa? What if you were sitting on a small fortune you didn’t even know you had? Go for a slap up meal? Take a weekend break or start saving for a rainy day? There is about £12 million lying around in forgotten bank and building society accounts in Northern Ireland. If some of it’s yours, the Consumer Council has launched a campaign to help you get it back.
Could you be sitting on a fortune? For info on forgotten bank accounts click here

Do you think you might have money lying around in a in a long forgotten bank or building society account? Maybe you can’t remember whether you closed an account or not. You might not even remember which bank or building society it was with. This handy guide will help you check if you have a forgotten account and get your money back if you do.
Has egg cancelled your credit card?
Eco-world launch at W5, The Odyssey Arena, Belfast on Tuesday 29 April 2008

Ecoworld is an interactive game developed by the Consumer Council and CCEA to encourage young
people to make responsible choices and help our planet.
We have a fun day planned, with lots of special guests,entertainment and lunch.
Consumer Council launches draft Corporate Plan 2008-11 for consultation

The Consumer Council's objective in developing the draft Corporate Plan 2008-11 was to make it inclusive, meaningful, forward-looking and relevant to consumers, our partners and our Government. We want to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has given generously of their time, feedback and views on our future priorities so far.

The consultation exercise will close on 12 March 2008, and your views should reach us by then. Responses should be sent to info@consumercouncil.org.uk.
Last call for Schools Poster Competition 2008 entries - 25 April 2008

The Schools Poster competition is open to primary school pupils in Years 4-5 and 6-7 and to special school pupils age 12 and under and age 13-18. This year it also includes Infant and Primary schools Year 1-3.

The winner of each age category will receive £100 for their school and a £50 gift voucher and the two runners up will win £50 for their school and a £25 gift voucher. Every entrant receives a Consumer Council Certificate of Achievement.
The Consumer Council 12 top tips for Christmas 2007

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the Consumer Council. Here's some top tips to make your money go further over the festive season: