How many Arkell's landlords does it take to change a lightbulb?

A. Only one if they're switched on to Energy Efficiency Week 25th to the 31st October.

Tawny Owl landlords Phil and Louise Britton receive a delivery of energy efficient lightbulbs

Ten Arkell's pubs in Swindon* are taking part in this year's Energy Efficiency Week. Organised nationally by the Energy Saving Trust and spearheaded in Wiltshire by the Wiltshire Energy Efficiency Advice Centre, the week is designed to raise awareness of human impact on climate change and encourage people to save energy, money and the environment.

Leading the Arkell's energy efficiency drive in Swindon will be The Tawny Owl at Taw Hill, where landlords Phil and Louise Britton will replace as many lights in the bar as possible with energy efficient lightbulbs. During the week each Arkell's pub taking part in the promotion will be displaying posters and leaflets designed by Wiltshire Wildlife Trust, which manages the Energy Efficiency Advice Centre, to give customers practical advice on how they can save money and the environment in their own homes. Questionnaires will also be available in each of the pubs so customers can find out how much money they could save by going green.

Climate change is caused by release of carbon dioxide from energy production into the atmosphere. Wiltshire Energy Efficiency Advice Centre says that unless action is taken now to stop energy wastage and prevent climate change we will experience more severe weather conditions. These include drought, floods, storms, rising sea levels and heat-waves which will have devastating effects on human and wildlife populations around the world.

"We're delighted to be supporting such a worthwhile promotion," says James Arkell at Arkells Brewery. "Wiltshire Energy Efficiency Advice Centre have pointed out that even small changes such as replacing lightbulbs with energy-saving alternatives can be very effective and that's what we are aiming to highlight during the week."

Wiltshire Energy Efficiency Advice Centre points out that we don't realise how much energy we waste in our homes, or how easy it would be to make a difference through a small change in behaviour. Boilers, fridges and washing machines as well as lightbulbs are all squandering our cash if they are not energy efficient ­ but they are not the only culprits. Uninsulated lofts walls are probably wasting more. There are grants and discounts available to help put this right, contact your local Energy Efficiency Advice Centre free on 0800 512 012.

"As one of our busiest pubs in Swindon, The Tawny Owl is a great pub to highlight Energy Efficiency Week in Swindon," said James. "Wiltshire Energy Efficiency Advice Centre points out that by making just a few basic changes in our behaviour, everyone will not only be making a positive contribution to the planet, but will have some extra beer money too. We just hope that by helping to promote this year's Energy Efficiency Week, we can help to highlight how easy it is to make a difference."


* Arkell's pubs taking part in Energy Efficiency Week:

• The Crown Inn, Stratton St Margaret
• The Kingsdown, Stratton
• The Liden, Liden
• The Manor ­ Cheney Manor
• The New Inn, Stratton
• The Saracen's Head, Highworth
• The Sun Inn, Coate Water
• Swiss Chalet, Gorse Hill
• The Tawny Owl, Taw Hill
• The White Hart, Oxford Road