Alcester Locks Ltd

💷 With talk of potential cyber attacks and payment system outages, many people are now considering keeping cash at home as a backup.

MSN, The Telegraph and radio station LBC have reported today that the public should consider hoarding cash in case of blackouts, emphasising how MPs have called on Downing Street to highlight “the value of physical cash in emergency preparedness” and stating that the Commons treasury committee issued the warning following massive blackouts in Spain and Portugal, which left millions unable to pay with their bank cards.

If you decide to store cash, ensure it’s properly protected. A professionally specified and installed safe is the most secure option. 🔐

Here’s what to keep in mind:
✅ Always have your safe professionally specified. A specialist locksmith will be able to advise on the correct Cash Rating for the amount you're storing (or indeed any other valuables you will be protecting).
✅ Always have your safe professionally installed—if it’s not fitted correctly, a burglar could just pick it up and walk off with it!
✅ Choose a safe with the right Cash Rating for the amount you're storing.
✅ Fix it to a solid wall or floor—ideally part of your home's structure.
✅ Keep it hidden—inside a cupboard, under the floor, or in a fitted wardrobe.

🔧 An MLA-approved locksmith can help you choose and fit the right safe, whether for cash, valuables, or fire protection.

🔎 More expert tips from MLA-approved companies: https://www.locksmiths.co.uk/services/safe-installation/

📍 Find your local MLA Approved Safe Installer: https://www.locksmiths.co.uk/services/safe-installation

Thank you to all who attended Alan's funeral yesterday. We were overwhelmed by the amount of people who came along to pay their respects and share stories of happier times. We are incredibly grateful for your warmth and support over the last few months.

Also the collection for the RNLI on the day came to £550.00 so also a huge thank you for your generosity in supporting them on Alan's behalf.

Happy new year to all. We are back to normal opening hours from tomorrow.