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Alerter
All you ever wanted to know about
being a retained FireFighter in Suffolk
being a retained FireFighter in Suffolk
Pets rescued from house fire in LowestoftSo, having tweeted for the last time, I was about to head for my hot date with the sofa when my little friend let loose and had me heading for the door instead.
Mel was already opening up the station, doing a fine impression of a caretaker, having been literally driving past the fire station when the alerters went off.
I was driving and we were being tipped out to reports of a fire in a tumble drier at an address in Seago Street. With a crew of six and Dennis in charge I pulled out on to Normanston Drive and set course for Seago Street, barely a mile away.
As we entered from the top of the road we could see Ladder 1 from Lowestoft South approaching from the bottom end. We met in the middle outside the affected property. Initially it didn't look like much was happening, then came the shout, "It's a job!". Red Watch had already got two of their crew starting up in BA and Mel and Cheesey from our pump got ready to follow suit.
I ran back to our pump and brought the BA Entry Control board over for Shambles who was taking on the BAECO role. Then back to the pump to move it forward a few feet and then run a length of 70 from us to Ladder 1 (LS01), ready to supply them with water if they started to eat into their 1800 litres.
By now, both BA teams had been committed into the house, each with a hosereel jet. A 45 covering jet had already been placed just outside the front gate.
And then one of the BA wearers appeared at my side holding a grubby, bedraggled cat that was fighting for breath. With the cat laid on the pavement I rushed to get the first aid kit off the pump. Now I've seen this done on TV but now was my chance to administer Oxygen therapy to an animal. I soon had the mask held over the cats face, hoping that it was now getting a good dose of Oxygen. Stroking the cat seemed to calm it down and gradually its breathing got easier and I was able to remove the mask. It opened its eyes and slowly moved its head to take in the scene around it. Then it looked me straight in the eye and let out a plaintive meow...
While this was happening outside the BA teams had extinguished the fire which had spread from the tumble drier to an adjacent TV. They were also searching for a dog and another cat. It seems the cat made a sharp exit out of a broken window while the BA team were hitting the fire. The dog was found behind the front door. He wasn't there when the BA teams entered as they'd done the customary sweep behind the door. I think he saw the door was open and made a dash for it only to be caught behind the door as the BA teams came in. Luckily he must have been getting a blast of fresh air from the outside and, bizarrely, he came out on his lead, as good as gold, with one of the BA team looking like he was off for a walk in the park!
Apart from moving the burnt items into the back yard, that was us done. Matt from Red Watch helped the homeowner by making calls to the insurance company and starting the ball rolling to find emergency accommodation for the family.
So, my quiet evening in didn't happen. But it felt good to see that almost lifeless cat pull through and be able to return it to its owner...
I am proud to say that stroking a lifeless pussy and bringing it to life isn't a bad way to spend a Friday evening. However, should have called it a cat before saying the above to the present Mrs C!!
– IAN CARTER (www.accessiblewebsites.co.uk)
www.alerter.co.uk
Good News
NEW VENUE for IRBC
Ipswich Rhythm and Blues Club
NEW VENUE for IRBC
Ipswich Rhythm and Blues Club
We have now secured another venue to keep IRBC going
THE GOLDEN HIND, 470 Nacton Road, Ipswich, IP3 9NF
THE GOLDEN HIND, 470 Nacton Road, Ipswich, IP3 9NF
This is a beautiful listed building. IRBC will be using a self contained lounge bar-function room
Max capacity of 160, with very good acoustics, disabled access & W/C and there is on site parking
This venue offers us even better facilities than the Staff Club could
See our site for Maps
www.myspace.com/ipswichrhythmandbluesclub
We are hoping to save our last gig of 2009 and gigs booked for 2010 and if we are successful we will let everyone know.
We are very optimist because Ipswich is full of very helpful music lovers
Linda & Kevin (IRBC)
IRBC is a non profit organisation run by unpaid volunteers. Our aim is to bring musicians and music lovers together, for more information please visit our myspace page for venue map & gigs
www.myspace.com/ipswichrhythmandbluesclub
Max capacity of 160, with very good acoustics, disabled access & W/C and there is on site parking
This venue offers us even better facilities than the Staff Club could
See our site for Maps
www.myspace.com/ipswichrhythmandbluesclub
We are hoping to save our last gig of 2009 and gigs booked for 2010 and if we are successful we will let everyone know.
We are very optimist because Ipswich is full of very helpful music lovers
Linda & Kevin (IRBC)
IRBC is a non profit organisation run by unpaid volunteers. Our aim is to bring musicians and music lovers together, for more information please visit our myspace page for venue map & gigs
www.myspace.com/ipswichrhythmandbluesclub
LADIES 1s v Southgate (L) (A) 2.00 2-3 LLADIES 2s v Ipswich & East Suffolk (L) (H) 2.15 (W) 1-0 W
LADIES 3s v Loddon (L) (H) 4.00 (W) 1-1 D
LADIES 4s v Beccles (L) (H) 10.30 (W) 1-1 D
LADIES 5s v Loddon 2s (L) (A) 10.30 1-0 W
LADIES 6s v Lowestoft Railway 2s (L) (A) 11.30 0-4 L
LADIES Dev. v Dereham (L) (A) 12.45 7-0 W
MENS 2s v City of Peterborough 2s (L) (A) 2.30 2-2 D
MENS 3s v Lowestoft Town (L) (A) 1.00 7-0 W
MENS 4s v Norwich Dragons (L) (H) 12.30 (W) 1-3 L
MENS 5s v Lowestoft Railway (L) (A) 2.30 0-5 L
MENS 6s v Ipswich & East Suffolk 3s (H) 3.15 (S) 3-1 W
MENS Vets v City of Peterborough (L) (A) 1.00 0-3 L W/O
Sun 29th Nov
MENS 1s v Southgate (L) (H) 2.15 (W) 2-5 L
U14 Boys (EH Cup) at Saffron Walden
v City of Peterborough (11.45) 2-4 L
v Pelicans (12.40) 3-5 L
U16 Boys v Spalding (EH Plate) (A) 2.00 4-2 W
U18 Boys v City of Peterborough (EH Cup) (A) 1.30 1-5 L
U16 Girls v Dereham (EH Plate) (A) 1.30 3-0 W
U18 Girls v Norwich City (EH Cup) (H) 11.45 (W) 9-1 W
see match reports here as they come in
Suffolk Coastal dental services get £1m boost
People in the Suffolk Coastal area can easily get an NHS dentist, thanks to a £1 million boost in dental services this year by NHS Suffolk.
To find out more you just need to call PALS, the Patient Advice and Liaison Service on 0800 389 6819.
During 2009 two new dental practices have opened in the Suffolk Coastal area – in Leiston and Rendlesham – and a third will be opening in Kesgrave in early 2010. This is in direct response to research pointing to a demand for new dental services in the area. Other findings also suggest that people do not visit the dentist regularly as they are worried about treatment and how much it will cost.
Clare Banyard, head of primary care at NHS Suffolk said: “Our message is loud and clear – you can get an NHS dentist in Suffolk. For those not exempt from payment, treatment is divided into three bands, with set prices, starting from £16.50. We’re trying to make it easier for people to have regular check-ups at local practices. By doing so, problems can be detected at an early stage.”
There are exemptions to costs – for example, treatment is free if you’re under 18, and more information is available at www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk or telephone 0845 8501166.
What does it cost?
There are exemptions to costs – for example, treatment is free if you’re under 18. For further information, please visit www.dh.gov.uk/dentistry
• Band 1 course of treatment = £16.50
This covers an examination, diagnosis (e.g. X-rays), advice on how to prevent future problems, a scale and polish if needed and application of fluoride varnish or fissure sealants. If you require urgent care, even if your urgent treatment needs more than one appointment to complete, you will only need to pay one Band 1 charge.
• Band 2 course of treatment = £45.60
This includes everything listed in Band 1 above, plus any further treatment such as fillings, root canal work of if your dentist needs to take out one or more of your teeth.
• Band 3 course of treatment = £198.00
This covers everything listed in Bands 1 and 2 above, plus crowns, dentures or bridges.
Issued by the NHS Suffolk Communications Team on 01473 770014
For more information about NHS Suffolk visit www.suffolk.nhs.uk
Norfolk NGS county organiser scoops award
Anthea Foster, Norfolk National Gardens Scheme county organiser scooped the Tourism “Peoples Award, Unsung Hero” at the EDP, Tourism in Norfolk Awards Dinner on the 20th November 2009, hosted by Carol Bundock at the Holiday Inn North, Norwich.The award is for an individual whose commitment is above and beyond the normal role. Anthea is the county organiser for the National Gardens Scheme which raises funds for many nursing, caring and gardening charities including the National Trust careership. Anthea is one of many county organisers for the NGS across England and Wales. Together they promote the opening of private and commercial gardens raising funds for the charities of the scheme.
Anthea is the backbone of the NGS in Norfolk her commitment over the last sixteen years has raised the profile of Norfolk open gardens whilst raising money. Anthea can often be found delivering leaflets, posters or yellow signs, overseeing gardens or recruiting new owners. She supports her team and garden owners located all over the county. Little do people know the garden owner at Lexham Hall snowdrop walks, often on the gate, helps coordinate the whole of the county’s open gardens for the National Gardens Scheme.
Anthea Foster said “It is an honour to receive this award. It is true recognition of the contribution that the National Gardens Scheme in Norfolk has made over the years to raise the profile of the “Open Gardens” while raising funds for worthwhile charities. It also recognises all those who have also donated their time - the volunteers in the county team and those who open their gardens. The Norfolk NGS believes that a great community spirit across the county has been achieved which also plays a significant role in the Tourism industry. It has raised the profile of the great horticultural product of Norfolk, private and commercial gardens, its nurseries, designers and accommodation. With two other gardens award winners, Pensthorpe and Fairhaven, and Hoveton Hall a finalist, it demonstrates garden visiting is a major attraction in the Norfolk tourism industry. Thank you to everyone who has helped achieve this and for the prestige of winning this award.”
NGS Press Office Annette Bowler collected the award on behalf of Anthea Foster at the Tourism Awards. The award will be presented to Anthea at the launch of the 2010 Norfolk NGS Brochure launch in February. In will then have pride of place in the Lexham Hall tea room for the snowdrop walk and for all other garden visitors to view.
If you were one of the “Norfolk Open Garden” visitors this summer please continue your support in 2010 or open your garden for the NGS! For more information visit www.norfolkgardens.org
Sunday, 29 November 2009
Ipswich Rhythm and Blues Club
We would like to get put a message of apology out to any music fans who didn't get the message that last night's gig with 'Earl Green and The Right Time' had to be cancelled at very short notice, we got a message late friday afternoon, that the venue (Staff Club) had been boarded up by their landlord....a total shock for them and us.
We at IRBC spent all the rest of friday & saturday trying to let everyone know.
We would like to thank everyone who helped...especially the local radio stations and individuals who helped phone & email other music fans.
Today( sunday Nov 29th) we are going to meet with a potential new venue....if all goes well we should be able to save all the gigs we have booked for the rest of 2009 & 2010 including 12th Dec (Jerimiah Marques and the Blue Aces).
As soon as we have information updates will go on our site
www.myspace.com/ipswichrhythmandbluesclub
And emails will go to all the people who help us advertise IRBC gigs.
Thanks
Linda & Kevin Hart IRBC
IRBC is a non profit organisation run by unpaid volunteers. Our aim is to bring musicians and music lovers together, for more information please visit our myspace page for venue map & gigs
www.myspace.com/ipswichrhythmandbluesclub
Beccles Gallery is on award winning trend!!!The Upstairs Gallery at Beccles has done it again! Scooping the award for best small attraction for the second year running, following their recent award for Business Brain of Britain, the celebrations at the gallery this week are plenty.
The news came just a few weeks after winning the award for Business Brain of Britain, sponsored by Heart radio and AVIVA!
Awards are judges on certain achievements, visitor enjoyment, core values, and are visited by a judging team to ascertain the criteria and standard is kept.
The Lowestoft Journal and The Beccles & Bungay Journal teamed up Waveney Tourism Forum for the 4th Annual Waveney Sunrise Coast Tourism Awards. The awards recognise and praise the efforts and innovations of the local tourism industry in Waveney
Waveney Tourism said “Each year we see attractions and accommodation providers developing their product to benefit customers and improve the visitor experience of the area. The Sunrise Coast Tourism Awards recognise those achievements by the industry”.
This year categories included:
Best Bed & Breakfast
Best Hotel
Best Holiday Park
Best Large Attraction
Best Small Attraction
Best Heritage Venue
The judging panel is made up from members of the Waveney Tourism Forum and the Lowestoft Journal. Other winners at this years conference event were Africa Alive - Best Large Attraction, The Upstairs gallery - Best small attraction, Beccles Church tower - Best Heritage Venue, Catherine House - Best Bed and Breakfast and Heathland Holiday Park for Best Holiday Park, the winning Hotel was Victoria hotel at Lowestoft.
Michelle from the Upstairs Gallery says 'This is an immense celebration for our town to be recognised as one of the best places to visit and stay. I am so proud of Beccles acheivements, the community here works very hard to work together for everyone's enjoyment. With a 15 roomed arts gallery, we do a lot of work for artists with the media, and for sales across the UK, all voluntary. A lot of hard work is done by volunteers in the town, and its nice to be recognised for those efforts. Congratulation to Beccles Church Tower and Catherine House! What a scoop for Beccles Businesses!!'
The show now on at the Upstairs gallery is the final showcase of the year, and what a huge event it is, SUFFOLK OPEN STUDIOS WINTER SHOW showcases the talents of artists across Suffolk, at one venue. With a huge selection of gifts, jewellery, ceramics, sculpture and artwork, this is the BIG SHOW!Why not come along and see why we are one of the most popular venues for Artwork in East Anglia! Keep updated on our website for news and events EVERY MONTH www.theupstairsgallery.co.uk
The Upstairs Galleries
Exchange Square Beccles Suffolk NR34 9HH
Exchange Square Beccles Suffolk NR34 9HH
Friday, 27 November 2009
Ipswich Rhythm and Blues Club
GIG CANCELLED!
Hi Everyone
Very bad news
We have just this minute had a phone call from someone at The Staff Club
He went to the venue to do some work and it is boarded up...they cannot get access even to collect their stock & paperwork
So I'm afraid the Gig on Saturday (Earl green & the Right Time) is NOT Possible and The gig on the 12th Dec(Jerimiah Marques & the Blue Aces) will not be happening either.
Please convey our deepest apologies to everyone
We have been kept completely in the dark about the crisis at the venue.
Even though we have worked tirelessly to help them keep going for 2 years.
We are very disappointed at the way they have treated IRBC during all of this
We will now try to get another venue to keep IRBC going in 2010 and if we are successful we let everyone know.
We are so sorry about this
Linda & Kevin (IRBC)
Email: linda.jarvis.hart@hotmail.co.uk
(to reserve tickets or join IRBC’s mailing list)
IRBC is a non profit organisation run by unpaid volunteers. Our aim is to bring musicians and music lovers together, for more information please visit our myspace page for venue map & gigs
www.myspace.com/ipswichrhythmandbluesclub
GIG CANCELLED!
Hi Everyone
Very bad news
We have just this minute had a phone call from someone at The Staff Club
He went to the venue to do some work and it is boarded up...they cannot get access even to collect their stock & paperwork
So I'm afraid the Gig on Saturday (Earl green & the Right Time) is NOT Possible and The gig on the 12th Dec(Jerimiah Marques & the Blue Aces) will not be happening either.
Please convey our deepest apologies to everyone
We have been kept completely in the dark about the crisis at the venue.
Even though we have worked tirelessly to help them keep going for 2 years.
We are very disappointed at the way they have treated IRBC during all of this
We will now try to get another venue to keep IRBC going in 2010 and if we are successful we let everyone know.
We are so sorry about this
Linda & Kevin (IRBC)
Email: linda.jarvis.hart@hotmail.co.uk
(to reserve tickets or join IRBC’s mailing list)
IRBC is a non profit organisation run by unpaid volunteers. Our aim is to bring musicians and music lovers together, for more information please visit our myspace page for venue map & gigs
www.myspace.com/ipswichrhythmandbluesclub
Wednesday, 25 November 2009
Painting on CeramicsCourse One
The Maiolica Technique
by "Dixey"
at the
Folly Studio Conservatory
16th January 2010
1.30pm
6 places only!
Tel: 01986896016
email: WoolstonAnn@aol.com
‘Incarnate’
A showing of spiritual dialogue
December 12th 2009 – January 9th 2010
at Burning Bush Barn, Rectory Lane, Rockland St Mary, Norwich NR14
Open daily 10-4pm. Closed on Monday’s
December 12th 2009 – January 9th 2010
at Burning Bush Barn, Rectory Lane, Rockland St Mary, Norwich NR14
Open daily 10-4pm. Closed on Monday’s
In order to protect the silent, contemplative space visitor numbers are limited - please phone or e-mail for availablitiy of workshops or to arrange a spaciostime to visit ' )
Further information on www.burningbushbarn.blogspot.com
Further information on www.burningbushbarn.blogspot.com
Wendy Shaw and Kate Litchfield have been painting together since 2003. Exploring the relationship between artmaking and spirituality they paint together on the same canvas in silent meditation. For them art and spirituality are interwoven. Colour, mark, line and form are an outward and visible expression of an inner movement and landscape.
click image to enlargeBiblical texts, beauty and brokenness are a source of their work
Kate and Wendy began Burning Bush Creative Arts in 2003, and have now developed a creative contemplative art space at Burning Bush Barn, Rockland St Mary, Norwich for exploration of spirituality through art meditation, interactive installation, discovery and play.
The project is supported by the Diocese of Norwich and rooted in the Christian faith –but it is open to all who seek a deeper exploration of who we are and the creative world in which we live and relate.
Forthcoming events can be checked out on www.burningbushbarn.blogspot.com
or by MAILING Kate and Wendy on info@burningbushbarn.co.uk
or by MAILING Kate and Wendy on info@burningbushbarn.co.uk
HECTIC WEYBREAD
Last weekend was a hectic one at Weybread with seven games on Saturday and the U11 and U13 Girls Minis on Sunday followed by the top of the table clash between the Ladies'1sts and Ipswich.
Saturday began with the Ladies' 6ths having a tough day against Dereham 4ths but spirits were raised with the Ladies Development going back to the top of their league with an excellent 8-0 win over Pelicans. The Men's Veterans then gave one of their best Saturday performances in ages to beat undefeated Pelicans 6-2 to record their fourth successive win after a sluggish start to the season. Whatever skipper Simon Bardwell has said to his team is working. Or have they now stopped listening to him?! Next up were the Men's 3rds and in an incident packed game – which included a red card for one of the visitors – they were soon three goals up against close challengers Pelicans 2nds before finishing 6-0 winners.
Meantime the Men's 2nds, for whom Iain Cumming had a good game following his promotion from the 3rds, dominated their match against lowly Norwich City but confronted by a resolute defence had only two Hamish Barton penalty corner strikes to show for their efforts in a 2-1 win. After this Saturday's match against City of Peterborough 2nds Hamish will be away ski instructing for five months. He will be a big loss but the good news is that he will be back next season. Will the returning Andy Bedwell and Tom French be able to fill Hamish's shoes after Christmas following the end of their efforts to spread goodwill on their world tour? I have no doubt that they will do their best! The day ended with a splendid and much needed win for the Men's 5ths who beat Holt Harlequins 3-2. The match included the goal of the day when following a speedy and flowing move up the pitch Tom Miller was on hand to sweep the ball passed the visitors' goalkeeper. Another highlight of the game was seeing Pete Thornett's failure to brake before slamming into the fencing with his stick flying through the air. Pete - the fencing has been there since 2002!
The good news coming in from our teams playing away included a 1-1 draw for the Men's 1sts at Oxted, the Ladies' 2nds beating Bourne 2-0 and the Men's 4ths beating Sudbury 2nds 4-2.
On Sunday morning the car park was packed and the ground and clubhouse a hive of activity for the U11 Girls Minis won by Norwich City and the U13 Girls Minis won by Magpies. This was a second and well deserved success of the season for the home team. Attention then turned to the Ladies' 1sts who in front of their biggest crowd of the season went down by the narrowest of margins to Ipswich with only a well struck first half penalty strike dividing the teams. I hope by now everyone involved has dried out following the monsoon-like rain! This swept across the pitch early in the second half resulting in the game being suspended for several minutes.
This weekend the two 1sts teams play Southgate in their first return and last outdoor matches until 6 February before turning their attentions to the indoor game. On Saturday the Ladies travel to Southgate (2.00) looking to get back to winning ways at the end of an excellent first part of the season while the Men are at home on Sunday (2.15), with hopefully Richard Gill back in action after missing two games through injury, seeking a win over third placed Southgate to make their league position more secure at the mid-season break. Earlier in the season the Ladies beat Southgate 3-1 and the Men went down by the only goal of the game.
The home matches on Saturday include the Ladies' 2nds playing IES (2.15) and the Men's 4ths entertaining table topping Norwich Dragons (12.30). Please see the Home Page of the website for the full list of weekend fixtures including those involving our youth teams on Sunday. Best of luck to all our teams in action this weekend.
News and comments in brief
· Belated congratulations to David Francis and Debbie McAllen on their engagement. How come I only got to hear of this very happy news last weekend?
· Congratulations also to Barry Middleton who has been named Great Britain Hockey Athlete of the Year. Barry played outstandingly well in captaining England to their triumph in the 2009 EuroNations Championship in Amsterdam when the team beat Germany 5-3 in the memorable final.
· Many thanks to Jules and Harriet Flatt for decorating the clubhouse last weekend for Christmas and to everyone who helped in any way in running the very successful minis.
· Please come to the live Ferret Racing and Bangers & Mash Night to be held in the clubhouse on Saturday 5 December (7.30pm). Tickets (only £5) are available from the bar.
· The recent Curry-Oke Night made an excellent profit of £440. 'Thank you' to everyone who attended.
With kind regards and best wishes Mike Denham 01603 506925 MDenham975@aol.com 24/11/09
Saturday began with the Ladies' 6ths having a tough day against Dereham 4ths but spirits were raised with the Ladies Development going back to the top of their league with an excellent 8-0 win over Pelicans. The Men's Veterans then gave one of their best Saturday performances in ages to beat undefeated Pelicans 6-2 to record their fourth successive win after a sluggish start to the season. Whatever skipper Simon Bardwell has said to his team is working. Or have they now stopped listening to him?! Next up were the Men's 3rds and in an incident packed game – which included a red card for one of the visitors – they were soon three goals up against close challengers Pelicans 2nds before finishing 6-0 winners.
Meantime the Men's 2nds, for whom Iain Cumming had a good game following his promotion from the 3rds, dominated their match against lowly Norwich City but confronted by a resolute defence had only two Hamish Barton penalty corner strikes to show for their efforts in a 2-1 win. After this Saturday's match against City of Peterborough 2nds Hamish will be away ski instructing for five months. He will be a big loss but the good news is that he will be back next season. Will the returning Andy Bedwell and Tom French be able to fill Hamish's shoes after Christmas following the end of their efforts to spread goodwill on their world tour? I have no doubt that they will do their best! The day ended with a splendid and much needed win for the Men's 5ths who beat Holt Harlequins 3-2. The match included the goal of the day when following a speedy and flowing move up the pitch Tom Miller was on hand to sweep the ball passed the visitors' goalkeeper. Another highlight of the game was seeing Pete Thornett's failure to brake before slamming into the fencing with his stick flying through the air. Pete - the fencing has been there since 2002!
The good news coming in from our teams playing away included a 1-1 draw for the Men's 1sts at Oxted, the Ladies' 2nds beating Bourne 2-0 and the Men's 4ths beating Sudbury 2nds 4-2.
On Sunday morning the car park was packed and the ground and clubhouse a hive of activity for the U11 Girls Minis won by Norwich City and the U13 Girls Minis won by Magpies. This was a second and well deserved success of the season for the home team. Attention then turned to the Ladies' 1sts who in front of their biggest crowd of the season went down by the narrowest of margins to Ipswich with only a well struck first half penalty strike dividing the teams. I hope by now everyone involved has dried out following the monsoon-like rain! This swept across the pitch early in the second half resulting in the game being suspended for several minutes.
This weekend the two 1sts teams play Southgate in their first return and last outdoor matches until 6 February before turning their attentions to the indoor game. On Saturday the Ladies travel to Southgate (2.00) looking to get back to winning ways at the end of an excellent first part of the season while the Men are at home on Sunday (2.15), with hopefully Richard Gill back in action after missing two games through injury, seeking a win over third placed Southgate to make their league position more secure at the mid-season break. Earlier in the season the Ladies beat Southgate 3-1 and the Men went down by the only goal of the game.
The home matches on Saturday include the Ladies' 2nds playing IES (2.15) and the Men's 4ths entertaining table topping Norwich Dragons (12.30). Please see the Home Page of the website for the full list of weekend fixtures including those involving our youth teams on Sunday. Best of luck to all our teams in action this weekend.
News and comments in brief
· Belated congratulations to David Francis and Debbie McAllen on their engagement. How come I only got to hear of this very happy news last weekend?
· Congratulations also to Barry Middleton who has been named Great Britain Hockey Athlete of the Year. Barry played outstandingly well in captaining England to their triumph in the 2009 EuroNations Championship in Amsterdam when the team beat Germany 5-3 in the memorable final.
· Many thanks to Jules and Harriet Flatt for decorating the clubhouse last weekend for Christmas and to everyone who helped in any way in running the very successful minis.
· Please come to the live Ferret Racing and Bangers & Mash Night to be held in the clubhouse on Saturday 5 December (7.30pm). Tickets (only £5) are available from the bar.
· The recent Curry-Oke Night made an excellent profit of £440. 'Thank you' to everyone who attended.
With kind regards and best wishes Mike Denham 01603 506925 MDenham975@aol.com 24/11/09
Lowestoft Christmas Lights Switch On28 November 2009
Light Switch On 4pm
Free town centre parking will be available from 2pm
Lowestoft Town Management Partnership 01502 502205
The Fairy Godmother & Buttons from this year’s Marina Theatre Pantomime Cinderella will be adding a touch of fairy magic to Lowestoft’s Town Centre Christmas Lights Switch On as former Neighbours & Emmerdale actress Anne Charleston is joined by Dave Benson Phillips for the event on November 28th 2009.
With a special children’s fun fair, Father Christmas, family entertainment and major pantomime stars, Lowestoft Town Centre will be pulling out all the stops this year to ensure the popular festive event will be a day to remember.
Father Christmas will arrive in London Road North before going on to his Grotto inside Godfey’s Department Store.Family entertainment and attractions will be presented in the shopping precinct all day before the official switch on by Anne Charleston, Dave Benson Phillips and their fellow Cinderella cast members at 4pm.
Monday, 23 November 2009
UK BBC Children In Need 2009 Official Single Song Peter Kay.
Don't just watch - donate as it's all to raise money for BBC Children in Need and continue helping disadvantaged children and young people across the UK.
To donate go to http://www.bbc.co.uk/pudsey/donate
LADIES 2s v Bourne (L) (A) 1.30 2-0 WLADIES 3s v Thetford (L) (A) 3.00 2-3 L
LADIES 4s v Yarmouth 2s (L) (A) 1.00 0-1 L
LADIES 5s v Sprowston 2s (H) 2.15 (W) 3-0 W
LADIES 6s v Dereham 4s (L) (H) 10.30 (W) 0-9 L
LADIES Dev. v Pelicans (L) (H) 10.45 (S) 8-0 W
MENS 1s v Oxted (L) (A) 12.30 1-1 D
MENS 2s v Norwich City (L) (H) 12.30 (W) 2-1 W
MENS 3s v Pelicans 2s (L) (H) 1.45 (S) 6-0 W
MENS 4s v Sudbury 2s (L) (A) 1.00 4-2 W
MENS 5s v Holt Harlequins (L) (H) 4.00 (W) 3-2 W
MENS 6s v Sudbury 4s (L) (A) 11.30 1-2 L
MENS Vets v Pelicans (L) (H) 12.15 (S) 6-2 W
Sun 22th Nov
LADIES 1s v Ipswich (L) (H) 12.30 (W) 0-1 L
see match reports here as they come in
Alerter
All you ever wanted to know about
being a retained FireFighter in Suffolk
being a retained FireFighter in Suffolk
Mini Tornado Wreaks Havoc in LowestoftAll of this should have made me think that my peaceful Saturday morning was about to be shattered. No sooner had the thunderous pelting of the hail stopped than my own purveyor of noise joined in the fun.
So, shoes on and a dash across to the fire station just as the rain and hail eased off.
With the builders now moved in at Normanshurst we are all having to park on the front apron or use the new drive-thru in Bays 4 and 5. So, as first in, I had to open the small door in the appliance bay doors, crack open the bay doors in front of Ladder 1, unlock the door into the kit room and finally unlock my locker to kit my fire kit out! I don't think Normanshurst has ever had so many locks on so many doors...
Anyway, tip sheet says we're off to a car that has been struck by a tree and that there are two people trapped. In the back of my mind was an incident of a few years back where two people had been killed when a tree had fallen on to their car. Hopefully the outcome of this incident wouldn't be such a tragedy.
We were off to Denmark Road, barely a mile from the fire station. As we neared the incident we could see a trail of damage stretching from the roundabout near the Lake Lothing pub all the way to where the fallen tree lay across the road. Road signs had been bent over by flying debris, fencing and advertising hoardings had been scattered across a childrens play area.
I pulled up about 50m short of the tree where the road widened, leaving space for a paramedic or ambulance to get through. From here the car was barely visible amongst the mass of branches, the tree having fallen across a cycle way, two lanes of Denmark Road and just brushed the cars parked on the far side of the road.
With Jason I set about cutting back the branches with a bow saw, clearing an area around the drivers side of the car. Meanwhile Gary and John were setting up the Powershore on the passengers side to support the weight of the tree, stopping it from further crushing the car.
White Watch were busy with casualty care (one female passenger) and starting to remove the tailgate and seats, ready for a longboard extraction.We were joined by a paramedic who took over casualty care and, by now, the tailgate was off and the back seats had been removed. Then, carefully, the passenger was moved on to the longboard and out through the open rear of the car.
Job done...
Just tidying up to do, cutting gear and hosereel away and leave the tree removal to the experts from the council.
And an hour and a half after tipping out we were back on station, unlocking this door, opening that one, then locking another - you get the picture...
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Diss Christmas Lights Switch on
and Late Night Shopping
Thursday 26th November 2009
from 5.30pm
A packed programme of music, dance and comedy in the Market Place and around the town centre.
The actual switch-on will take place at 6.30pm in the Market Place performed by a mystery guest. In addition there will be an opportunity to shop for Christmas gifts and goodies with many of the shops staying open late to welcome customers.
Hi Everyone,
Yes we have a some new advertisers editorials we would like to you to browse, and lots of new content pages.
Three Willows NEW Garden & Plant Centre Flixton Road, Bungay, includes The Willows Café
Queen's Head Bramfield, award winning home-made meals, local & organic produce, music evenings
Hopefully if you have something to add to the Blog we will hear from you soon, but if not, enjoy reading the Waveney Valley Blog where we continue to publish interesting information for you to browse.
Best wishes - Nigel and Susan Bedingfield
New Advertisers and Content on the
Waveney Valley Blog
Waveney Valley Blog
Yes we have a some new advertisers editorials we would like to you to browse, and lots of new content pages.
Three Willows NEW Garden & Plant Centre Flixton Road, Bungay, includes The Willows CaféQueen's Head Bramfield, award winning home-made meals, local & organic produce, music eveningsAlso don't forget WE can help with that very special CHRISTMAS present
Unique Amber Jewellery for the Ladies
&
Exclusive Mechanical Russian Watches for the Gents
. . . but don't leave it too late before ordering.
Unique Amber Jewellery for the Ladies
&
Exclusive Mechanical Russian Watches for the Gents
. . . but don't leave it too late before ordering.
Hopefully if you have something to add to the Blog we will hear from you soon, but if not, enjoy reading the Waveney Valley Blog where we continue to publish interesting information for you to browse.
Best wishes - Nigel and Susan Bedingfield
We have 1,000s pages, images and videos, being constantly searched and viewed online “Try Googling us!”
Here's a few of our recently published pages:
New Waveney Partnership TV Coordinator Appointed - Annette Bowler
Christmas Fayre 2009, All Hallows Nursing Home, 29 Nov, 2pm
Deck the Hall! A Traditional Christmas Concert - Beccles Choral Society
Christmas Shopping & Pamper Evening, Harleston, 10th December 2009
Five and the Mystery of Sherwood Forest, The Cut, Halesworth
The Waveney Valley Blog is Continually promoting the Waveney Valley, which is situated on the Norfolk Suffolk boundary, and is steeped in history, arts and heritage linking it to both counties, it has a vibrant community, and contains some of the most beautiful landscapes and diverse wildlife in East Anglia.
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Here's a few of our recently published pages:
New Waveney Partnership TV Coordinator Appointed - Annette BowlerChristmas Fayre 2009, All Hallows Nursing Home, 29 Nov, 2pmDeck the Hall! A Traditional Christmas Concert - Beccles Choral SocietyChristmas Shopping & Pamper Evening, Harleston, 10th December 2009Five and the Mystery of Sherwood Forest, The Cut, HalesworthThe Waveney Valley Blog is Continually promoting the Waveney Valley, which is situated on the Norfolk Suffolk boundary, and is steeped in history, arts and heritage linking it to both counties, it has a vibrant community, and contains some of the most beautiful landscapes and diverse wildlife in East Anglia.
FREE PAGES
for Non profit clubs and organisations
Just email us your EVENT details and photos
Great advertising opportunities
with our monthly
BUSINESS EDITORIALS
500 words, plus 3 photos, plus web links
including a weekly banner advert
Every page is twittered!
All ‘Google friendly’ pages
Contact us to add YOUR PAGE!
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Sunday, 22 November 2009
Drugs NOT for DrivingRoad Safety Week 23rd - 29th November 2009
It has been stated that 1 in 10 young male drivers admit to DRUG DRIVING Anyone will face a £5000 fine and 6 months in Prison caught Drug Driving The Police are able to SPOT signs of severely dilated or constricted pupils
It is estimated 1 in 5 DRIVERS and RIDERS killed in road accidents have been impaired by taking drugs we must also see a breathalyser type of drug testing device, rather than the police looking in the eyes and getting drivers to put their finger on the nose, or standing on one foot.
A basic Field Impairment Test is not really the proper way, the police can of course take the driver to the police station for a blood test
The British Government have dragged their heels bringing in a proper testing device but the Germans have already bought in Saliva Wipes to catch drivers.
This is a big problem on our roads today and we must bring in education to drivers but at the same time bring in the enforcement to back it up.
We must also control the taking of presciption drugs, read the box or double check with your GP.
ANTIHISTAMINES
Used for FLU and HAYFEVER may affect reaction times and cause drowsiness if it says dont operate heavy machinery it means not getting behind wheel of car.
Drug driving is the same penalties as drink driving. BUT you could be driven by a driver with drugs in their system rather than be over a drink drive limit.
Refusing to take tests for drug driving is the same offence as failure to provide a breath test for drinking.
Don't forget a police officer can say you are unfit to drive, arrest you and take you to the police station for further tests, ie blood or urine, they will not need you to sober up to do this
If you know someone is on drugs DON'T LET THEM DRIVE
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW OR PERHAPS YOU ALREADY KNEW!
Will distort your perception of time and distance while driving other vehicles will seem closer you will struggle to do two things at once for instance change gears.
COCAINE
Leads to aggressive over confident high speed driving.
AMPHETAMINES
Hard to co-ordinate and make drivers not react to hazards.
ECSTASY
Give drivers blurred vision and poor judgements and can lead to extra anxiety.
Just a few frighting examples . . .
. . . but click on the eyeball 'Earl' to learn more about the effects of drugs!
This site is an awareness campaign as designed for the Canadian Center on Substance Abuse. Users get to experiment with drugs via an animated eyeball named Earl. Earl is your guinea pig and lets you choose a drug as well as its effect. The visuals of the eye are superb, and combined with a slightly fun way of looking at things, it must hit home with the audience. This site offers plenty of good information, and it is great to see an approach that is not stifled with scaremongering.
. . . but click on the eyeball 'Earl' to learn more about the effects of drugs!This site is an awareness campaign as designed for the Canadian Center on Substance Abuse. Users get to experiment with drugs via an animated eyeball named Earl. Earl is your guinea pig and lets you choose a drug as well as its effect. The visuals of the eye are superb, and combined with a slightly fun way of looking at things, it must hit home with the audience. This site offers plenty of good information, and it is great to see an approach that is not stifled with scaremongering.
10 PEOPLE DIE and 50 SERIOUSLY INJURED in Drink Drive crashes every WEEK
DON'T MIX WORK WITH DRINK OR DRUGS
If any Company Directors or Managers have read this write up please remember to make sure your company has a Drink and Drug policy in place.
THE POLICY
Through Health and Safety at Work we are committed in reducing risks which our staff may face on the UK roads during their working day. ALL our staff must be aware and take part.
If your ability to WORK and DRIVE is UNSAFE due to taking Alcohol, Drugs, or Medicines, you will face SERIOUS DISCIPLINARY ACTION.
Everybody must comply to the Companies Driving Policy and our Code of Conduct. This also includes when driving in your own time . . .
One of the best Adverts a Company can have is the professional way drivers are driving their Sign Written Vehicles. IT'S THE SIGN OF DRIVING THE COMPANY FORWARD
Switch on Southwold
Christmas Lights 4th December 2009
The Southwold Christmas Lights Committee is delighted to announce part of the WOW factor in our events lined up for a magical Switch On of our Christmas Lights.
We are overjoyed to have secured one of the worlds most loved and best known cars, the star of the timeless classic Chitty Chitty Bang Bang will be visiting Southwold over the weekend of the 4/5/6th December.
A fun packed weekend is in store with chances for you to win one of 4 rides in Chitty.
www.southwoldatchristmas.com
Christmas Lights 4th December 2009
The Southwold Christmas Lights Committee is delighted to announce part of the WOW factor in our events lined up for a magical Switch On of our Christmas Lights.
We are overjoyed to have secured one of the worlds most loved and best known cars, the star of the timeless classic Chitty Chitty Bang Bang will be visiting Southwold over the weekend of the 4/5/6th December.
A fun packed weekend is in store with chances for you to win one of 4 rides in Chitty.
www.southwoldatchristmas.com
Halesworth Christmas Lights 2009Saturday 5th December 2009
The Halesworth@Christmas are planning a big event so make sure you are in Halesworth on 5th December! Everything starts at 2pm and will continue in to the evening.
Halesworth Special Festive Shopping Experience 2009
Sunday 20th December 10am - 3pm
The Halesworth@Christmas are planning a big event so make sure you are in Halesworth on 5th December! Everything starts at 2pm and will continue in to the evening.
Halesworth Special Festive Shopping Experience 2009Sunday 20th December 10am - 3pm
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