CARERS' BENEFIT: Gravesham MP Chris Pond asks carers to check they are getting what they are entitled to from the government. This year, the Carers Premium increased and changes were made to Invalid Care Allowances. Write to the MP or call the Carers UK hotline on 020 7566 7610.

LIBRARY HOURS: Kent County Council's libraries and mobile units will be closed from December 23 to December 26. Libraries will close at 5pm on December 31, with mobile libraries making their last stop by 4.30pm. All libraries will be closed on January 1.

BOGUS CALLERS: After more than 16,000 reported bogus callers since April, electricity company Seeboard reminds customers it runs a password scheme for employees visiting customers' homes. For more information, call Freephone 0800 0566 8888.

SELLING POINT: Bookings are being taken for a half-day course called Introduction to Selling at Gravesham Business Point, King Street, Gravesend on January 22. Call 01474 327118 to book or for more dates.

TAI CHI: Gravesend Adult Education Service is offering courses on T'ai Chi. Starting in January, the exercise classes will be held on Thursday mornings. For more information call Angela McGowan on 01474 534051.

December 19, 2001 16:00