Published at 10:53, Saturday, 15 September 2012

CARLISLE: City householders are being urged to take care with gas appliances this week.CARLISLE: Members of groups looking to increase their profile might be interested in a social media workshop and surgery next week.

Carlisle City Council has pledged its support for Gas Safety Week 2012 which runs until Sunday.

An educational display is running in the foyer of the Civic Centre as part of the safety initiative.

Nationally over the past year 18 people have died and a further 399 have been hospitalised as a result of preventable gas related accidents, such as gas leaks, explosions, fires and carbon monoxide poisoning.

For more information on gas safety, visit www.GasSafeRegister.co.uk

The class takes place at the People First centre on Abbey Street, in the city centre.

It will feature classes on making the best use sites like Facebook and Twitter, plus how to develop a social media plan.

It takes place on Thursday, September 20. The workshop runs from 12pm-5pm and a drop-in follows at 5-8pm.

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