Want to win a new YouView box? #Spon

Good Morning everyone!

Today we've teamed up with broadbandchoices to bring you an awesome competition. Where you get the chance to win one of the latest and greatest YouView+ set top boxes. I reviewed one recently if you want the low-down on these great set top boxes.

Are you addicted to EastEnders? Can’t bear the thought of missing Made in Chelsea? Then we might have the perfect competition prize for you - it’s a brand new YouView TV box.
Thanks to broadbandchoices.co.uk, which compares Virgin Media, Sky and BT broadband packages - as well as a host of other providers - you can get your hands on this connected set-top box and kiss the Radio Times farewell. Because you’ll never be a slave to the schedule again!
With a YouView box you can watch all the Freeview TV channels and stream a variety of on-demand content directly on your telly. The best part of all is that you also get seven-day catch-up, as well as the ability to record from an app on your phone or tablet when you’re not even in the house.
So you’ll never miss an episode of your favourite show again!

Interested? Thought so!

To be in with a chance of getting your hands on this amazing prize, click the Image below to enter 

To be in with a chance to win this amazing competition click the image above,
1. Like broadbandchoices on Facebook

2. Answer a simple question!

4. Keep your fingers crossed until the inner is announced!

For more information visit the broadbandchoices Youview competition page.
For Terms and Conditions Look Either look below for the small print or click here for a larger print version.

For my review of our YouView+ Set Top box in association with Netmums please click here. I promise you now, there is more posts to come on the Youview box soon

Good luck people - Paul

Disclosure: This post is published in association with Broadband choices and the competition is organised by BroadbandChoices/Decision Technologies Limited. No products, reimbursement or services were traded for this post.

Competition terms and conditions 

• This competition and prize draw is run by Decision Technologies Limited whose registered address is Third Floor High Holborn House, 52-54 High Holborn, London, WC1V 6RL.
• Entry into the competition is free.
• The start date of the competition and prize draw is 12.01pm, 25 April, 2014 in the UK.
• The closing date of the competition and prize draw is 11.59am, 2 May 2014 in the UK.
• The competition and prize draw is open to UK residents only.
• To enter the competition and prize draw you must be 18 years of age or older. Proof of age may be required.
• The competition and prize draw is not open to employees and their families of Decision Technologies Limited, employees and their families.
• Entrants must enter the competition with a valid email address to win.
• One prize winner will be chosen at random out of all the entrants after the competition has ended.
• The prize winner will receive a YouView box
• There is no cash alternative to the prize and unless agreed otherwise in writing the prize is non-refundable and non-transferable.
• Decision Technologies Limited reserve the right to substitute the prize for a prize of equivalent or greater monetary value if this is necessary for reasons beyond their control.
• The prize winners will be notified via email within three business days of the closing date. If any notification email is not acknowledged within 10 days from the date sent then an alternative winner will be chosen at random from the remaining qualifying entries.
• Decision Technologies Limited cannot accept any responsibility for failure of the internet or any other failure of any kind that might prevent a prize draw winner or runner up receiving notification.
• Decision Technologies Limited will not be liable for any prizes that do not reach the winners for reasons beyond Decision Technologies Limited reasonable control.
• Decision Technologies Limited's decision is final and binding and no correspondence will be entered in to.
• Winners' names are available on request by emailing dpo@broadbandchoices.co.uk.
• By submitting your entry you agree that Decision Technologies Limited may republish your competition answer in articles and features on its website and other media. We will not disclose any user's email address or any level of personal information that would enable any third party to contact or identify a particular individual.
• If you do not want us to republish your answer then please contact us at dpo@broadbandchoices.co.uk or the registered address above and we will fully comply with your request.
• Entrants will be deemed to have accepted these terms and conditions and agreed to be bound by them when entering this promotion. This promotion, and any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with it, shall be governed by and construed in accordance with English law. You irrevocably agree that the courts of England and Wales shall have exclusive jurisdiction to settle any dispute or claim that arises out of or in connection with this promotion.
• Decision Technologies Limited complies with the Data Protection Act 1998 and will not share your data with any third parties. Please read our privacy policy for full details.

Silent sunday

Silent sunday

The Vitus VEE1 and Chain Reaction Cycles customer Care.

A few of you know My bike is my car, my fast track from A to B. It's my wings.

When my GT's repairs became more of a money pit i was comtemplating replacing betsy, my GT has many amazing memories, including two balls of steel events, taking supplies to my partner while in hosptal, and taking my beautiful daughters on there special seat to school, the chiltern hills, or even better, falling asleep feeling safe to be with daddy.

Eventually i knew I had to plan to buy a new one, which stood out in many ways, but also for one word, VEE.

Meet the Vitus VEE1 

£235 from Chain Reaction Cycles,

Initial thoughts were wow. Less to go wrong, and works harder for less effort, 30mph on flat with no effort. She (the bike) handles differently to the GT but that's to be expected. Even if it provides the odd bout of shits and giggles thanks to the transition of fully working brakes and a single speed. Even overtaking lorries at high speed proves to be, at times an easy experience. Even if it leaves me wheezing more than my little netbook. In the next few weeks I will throw it off Bison Hill, Whipsnade to see how good the Kenda rubber holds the roads on twisties.(did i mention shits and giggles?)

Everything was going well until day 7 on where I heard a creaking noise from what i thought to be the pedals on day 7. No worries, i thought. Reviews stated the pedals were a tad rubbish, so i'll try a spare set......... Still creaking.... Funge. My bottom bracket is shot i panic, a tad miffed my litte trailblaizer is already maimed but at least I get to finally sample Chain Reaction Cycles customer service.

So, I called Chain Reaction Cycles for help.

The staff are more than willing to help, offering to pick it up and check it over for me, Parcelforce is arranged. Sorted, we both think...... Nothing. So, I call them back on wednesday to hear there was an error there end, so they will call me back. Sadly they did'nt call back. They did seem busy, and cockups can happen. On thursday they tell me it's arranged for friday pickup. Fine, it's going to be fixed, huzzah.

Friday came and the parcelforce guy refused it, the parcel was in a bad state, the box had been outdoors for a week before the fault emerged, which was disclosed to CRC. Keeping a huge box is not easy in a small flat.
the gent from parcelforce told me he would come back if he was allowed to take it, while i fix the issue for him, which I started in front of him. He didn't bother calling back, leaving a refusal on the note.

B this point i can't call the company to ask for advice as there line is closed. No worries. Call on monday feeling a bit wound up. They try again, nobody turns up at all. This point I was miffed, they (CRC staff) were miffed as they had paid for pickup's Despite Parcelforce giving them dispatch numbers and chasing it up the CRC team Decide it will be easier to get it sorted locally and refund us for the inconveinence. So, after all that my vee1 is now repaired, the local shop, Cycle Life Dunstable had it sorted for a lot less than other companies, and found the diagnosis as simple as components requiring tightening. Meaning it was fixed by school's out. And ready to transport Vee on the Vee 1 again with a lot more style than the Clunky GT.

True to CRC's word they have refunded the cost of the repair. (If i knew it would cost as little originally i would have got it fixed without calling them) and despite the one forgot callback, everything was handled perfectly well leaving us feeling more than happy to spend money with them in the future.

Thank you to all the CRC team, and to CycleLife Dunstable. You both rock with great customer service, and exceptional for servicing and warranty work. And for bikes choose either of them. They both rock.

Paul :)

Yay to Babe in Arms. (Shop Local)

This week I had to replace V's cot bed mattress due to mould ingress. Aldwyck housing take note - your promised inspectors NEVER ARRIVED! - Go figure!

So i began the search, the usual suspects, Ebay, Mothercare, Kiddicare, Argos and Ikea (I’m still virgin to Ikea) and there was a common thing on each site. The dreaded delivery charges.

This bought the price up, anywhere from £30 to £40+, Also, using public transport to collect would be troublesome to boot, until I had a “ping” moment. More like a sensible moment

PAUL YOU MOOSE Babe In Arms Is on the high street!

Babe in Arms is a local family run shop, full to the brim with everything you could need from bump to toddler, including custom build beds, wardrobes all hand made by the owners. So you know it's going to be a one off for you!

When I phoned them I received all I needed to proceed the following day. The price and stock status., and a friendly person on the other end of the voice too.

The following morning, I called them and ran round there and picked the last one up and ended up chatting for 30 mins they are such a nice couple and ever so willing to please customers new and frequent.

I have to say they are so happy and friendly in there. After buying our FirstWheels buggy from them, even the after sales service is amazing, remembering we bought it, and offering to check if they could get replacement accessories for us where we broke the compartment underneath.

I’m going to go all out and be brutally honest here. I’m in love with there products and adore the friendly manner they have, also they offer bespoke hand made furniture in store made by the proprietors. They have some amazing hand built wardrobes on display to show the amazing craftsmanship they have.

I could go on for days about babe in arms, but I’ll go one better. Ask them yourselves.

Drop them a line on 01582529979 or mail them on babe-in-arms@ntlworld.com

And if you wish to pop in on 118A & B high street south, Dunstable.

You seriously will not regret it for high quality and top service.

Shop local and get the best!

Paul.

p.s. I am awaiting imagery now to upload on here for them. J