One of the hardest hit interior stores in Beeton is to close today due to the present economic downturn.
While Tindall Shopfitters Ltd has just been shortlisted for a national award as Retail Interiors' Store-fit Company of the Year, the firm's 22 staff are facing job cuts, according to the managing director Jameson Tindall.
Philip Platts, 57, metalworker and staff representative at the company said there were people weeping when they heard what was happening. “Some of us are of an age where we're unlikely to find new jobs, but that wasn't what we were crying about,” Said Philip.
“We were crying because this is the end of an era. Those who created the country's economic crisis have a lot to answer for,” He added.
In order to help staff find new employers, the family-run business in Gresley Street not only have held consultations with staff representatives, but also has been talking to the town's Chamber of Commerce.
Chief executive officer of Beeton Chamber of Commerce Harold Livesey said: “The economic maelstrom has led to a clutch of firms in Beeton getting into difficulties and a couple have closed down.
“We know there are others on the brink of collapse so the local outlook is mostly gloomy. All our recent surveys of members continue to show a declining level of business activity.”
The credit crunch has reduced the firm's sales to almost non-existent levels but late payment by clients has been a major problem too.
Matt Adsley, the spokesman from the Association of Small Businesses which headquartered in Beeton, said: “It is very unfortunate when one of our members, such as Tindall Shopfitters, has to close its doors, especially when it is a company with such a good reputation."
The company, with a reputation of high quality shop and warehouse fittings production, has been operating for over six decades, and this year it is supposed to mark its diamond anniversary.
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Sunday, 16 January 2011
A charity bazaar to raise money for the British Heart Foundation
A charity bazaar will be held to raise £500 for the British Heart Foundation.
The event, organised by St Peter's Church, is to commemorate its treasurer Arnold Higgs, who died from a fatal heart attack.
It starts at 10am this Saturday morning at the church hall in Stanley street.
The event, organised by St Peter's Church, is to commemorate its treasurer Arnold Higgs, who died from a fatal heart attack.
It starts at 10am this Saturday morning at the church hall in Stanley street.
Saturday, 15 January 2011
Bogus collectors steal clothes for charity
Bogus collectors in Beeton are stealing clothes donated to a charity.
Yesterday 25 plastic charity bags were stolen from streets in Dalton.
Amanda Powney, secretary of the Beeton branch of Macmillan Cancer Support, said: “This is a particularly mean type of theft that has a direct impact on the money we raise to fund our specialist nurses.”
The official Macmillan van used for pickups has a side-logo printed in dark green and lime.
Anyone with information should contact 08448732199.
Yesterday 25 plastic charity bags were stolen from streets in Dalton.
Amanda Powney, secretary of the Beeton branch of Macmillan Cancer Support, said: “This is a particularly mean type of theft that has a direct impact on the money we raise to fund our specialist nurses.”
The official Macmillan van used for pickups has a side-logo printed in dark green and lime.
Anyone with information should contact 08448732199.
Century-old hide is to be restored
A more than century-old hide is to be restored in a bid to build up an eco-friendly community in Ilworth.
The 170-year-old hide, erected by the well-known Victorian naturalist Sir Hnery Swire, was the last remaining stone-built hide in Holme Part Wood on the western outskirts of Ilworth, according to the Community Service Committee Chairman Stanley Hucksley at the Rotary Club of Ilworth.
Andrew Nicolson, Ilworth Council's Countryside and Conservation manager, said: “This is a wonderful project that has our full support. Our foresters are already working on improvements to the footpaths in parts of the wood near the hide.”
The project, which will mark the Rotary Club's 60th anniversary, was funded by a Heritage Initiative Lottery grant of £25,000, according to Stanley.
The council says it wishes to enhance and protect the local community. “We shall use the Rotary project as a springboard to setting up a Friends of Holme Park Wood group,” said Andrew.
Local schools and community groups will be involved in working with Rotarians. Colin Moran, Head teacher of Holme Grove Junior and Infants School, said: “A scheme such as this will provide tremendous impetus for a whole series of school-based projects.
“It is to be greatly welcomed and the Rotary club is to be congratulated on its intiative.”
In addition to restoring the hide, the club is planning to improve public accesss, enhancing existing footpaths and opening up at least one other.
Bill Ivanson, environmental officer for the club talked about the hide's dilapidated condition as he lives near the wood and has long been aware of the last remaining bird hide.
He said: “When the club asked for ideas for an environmental scheme to mark our diamond jubilee, I had no hesitation in offering this is a project.”
Part of the grant will be used to set up a series of lectures talking about Sir Henry, who is famous for his groundbreaking work.
The 170-year-old hide, erected by the well-known Victorian naturalist Sir Hnery Swire, was the last remaining stone-built hide in Holme Part Wood on the western outskirts of Ilworth, according to the Community Service Committee Chairman Stanley Hucksley at the Rotary Club of Ilworth.
Andrew Nicolson, Ilworth Council's Countryside and Conservation manager, said: “This is a wonderful project that has our full support. Our foresters are already working on improvements to the footpaths in parts of the wood near the hide.”
The project, which will mark the Rotary Club's 60th anniversary, was funded by a Heritage Initiative Lottery grant of £25,000, according to Stanley.
The council says it wishes to enhance and protect the local community. “We shall use the Rotary project as a springboard to setting up a Friends of Holme Park Wood group,” said Andrew.
Local schools and community groups will be involved in working with Rotarians. Colin Moran, Head teacher of Holme Grove Junior and Infants School, said: “A scheme such as this will provide tremendous impetus for a whole series of school-based projects.
“It is to be greatly welcomed and the Rotary club is to be congratulated on its intiative.”
In addition to restoring the hide, the club is planning to improve public accesss, enhancing existing footpaths and opening up at least one other.
Bill Ivanson, environmental officer for the club talked about the hide's dilapidated condition as he lives near the wood and has long been aware of the last remaining bird hide.
He said: “When the club asked for ideas for an environmental scheme to mark our diamond jubilee, I had no hesitation in offering this is a project.”
Part of the grant will be used to set up a series of lectures talking about Sir Henry, who is famous for his groundbreaking work.
Friday, 14 January 2011
Century-old heritage restored to attract locals
A more than century-old heritage will be restored to attract locals as part of an environmental project and help build up an eco-friendly community in Ilworth.
The project, which will mark a local Rotary Club's 60th anniversary, was funded by a Heritage Initiative Lottery grant of £25,000, according to the club's Community Service Committee Chairman Stanley Hucksley.
Ilworth Council's Countryside and Conservation manager Andrew Nicolson said: “This is a wonderful project that has our full support. Our foresters are already working on improvements to the footpaths in parts of the wood near the hide.”
The council wishes to enhance and protect the local community, “We shall use the Rotary project as a springboard to setting up a Friends of Holme Park Wood group,” Andrew said.
The 170-year-old hide, erected by the well-known Victorian naturalist Sir Hnery Swire, was the last remaining stone-built hide in Holme Part Wood on the western outskirts of Ilworth, according to Stanley.
Bill Ivanson, environmental officer for the club said: “As I live near the wood, I have long been aware of the last remaining bird hide, which is in a very dilapidated condition.
“When the club asked for ideas for an environmental scheme to mark our diamond jubilee, I had no hesitation in offering this is a project.”
Despite the work of restoring the hide, the club is also planning to improve public accesss to the hide, improving existing footpaths and opening up at least one other.
Stanley said rotarians will work closely with local schools and community groups. Colin Moran, Head teacher of Holme Grove Junior and Infants School said: “A scheme such as this will provide tremendous impetus for a whole series of school-based projects.
“It is to be greatly welcomed and the Rotary club is to be congratulated on its intiative.”
Part of the grant will be used to set up a series of lectures talking about Sir Henry.
The project, which will mark a local Rotary Club's 60th anniversary, was funded by a Heritage Initiative Lottery grant of £25,000, according to the club's Community Service Committee Chairman Stanley Hucksley.
Ilworth Council's Countryside and Conservation manager Andrew Nicolson said: “This is a wonderful project that has our full support. Our foresters are already working on improvements to the footpaths in parts of the wood near the hide.”
The council wishes to enhance and protect the local community, “We shall use the Rotary project as a springboard to setting up a Friends of Holme Park Wood group,” Andrew said.
The 170-year-old hide, erected by the well-known Victorian naturalist Sir Hnery Swire, was the last remaining stone-built hide in Holme Part Wood on the western outskirts of Ilworth, according to Stanley.
Bill Ivanson, environmental officer for the club said: “As I live near the wood, I have long been aware of the last remaining bird hide, which is in a very dilapidated condition.
“When the club asked for ideas for an environmental scheme to mark our diamond jubilee, I had no hesitation in offering this is a project.”
Despite the work of restoring the hide, the club is also planning to improve public accesss to the hide, improving existing footpaths and opening up at least one other.
Stanley said rotarians will work closely with local schools and community groups. Colin Moran, Head teacher of Holme Grove Junior and Infants School said: “A scheme such as this will provide tremendous impetus for a whole series of school-based projects.
“It is to be greatly welcomed and the Rotary club is to be congratulated on its intiative.”
Part of the grant will be used to set up a series of lectures talking about Sir Henry.
Thursday, 13 January 2011
News writing - one
An 11-year-old girl was distraught because her donkey was stolen between 6pm last night and 6:30am today from a field on Valeham Road, Walton.
Suzie's dad Mr Adrian Bussey, of Rose Cottage said his daughter and the male donkey Bobby have nearly grown up together.
The family thought Bobby must have been taken by a van or trailer, and they have been trying their best to console Suzie.
Anyone with information please call Valeham newsdesk 234565.
II
A project to help pupils with chess lessons will be launched next Monday at Walton Lane Junior School.
It is run by the Valeham Rotary Club and junior schools, and the session will last one-hour every week during term time.
The scheme will be soon extended to other schools.
Suzie's dad Mr Adrian Bussey, of Rose Cottage said his daughter and the male donkey Bobby have nearly grown up together.
The family thought Bobby must have been taken by a van or trailer, and they have been trying their best to console Suzie.
Anyone with information please call Valeham newsdesk 234565.
II
A project to help pupils with chess lessons will be launched next Monday at Walton Lane Junior School.
It is run by the Valeham Rotary Club and junior schools, and the session will last one-hour every week during term time.
The scheme will be soon extended to other schools.
Sunday, 9 January 2011
New project launch to protect wildlife
The Valegam council is supporting a local Wildlife Trust's call for encouraging residents to protect the area's environment and species.
The Living Churchyards Project, which will be launched by the Valeham & District Wildlife Trust next month, is to include biological surveys and advice on how to manage churchyard and burial spaces.
David Endwright, Valeham Council's Cemeteries and Crematoria manager, said: “Our cemeteries contain much of the district's history but it is also good to have them recognised as an environmental and wildlife resource.
“One of our staff has been designated a liaison to the Wildlife Trust, with who we are only to happy to co-operate.”
Despite the support from the Council, the organisation has also received encouragment from the Church of England's diocesan office, according to the Trust's volunteering development officer Imogen Yorke.
Diocesan secretary Roger Cressy at Church House said: “Even in heavily built-up areas, churchyards can remain a haven peace for all maner of wildlife.
“A member of one of our congregations who happens to be a Wildlife Trust volunteer recently found a rare orchid growing in their churchyard. It's wonderful when discoveries of that sort are made.”
Ms Yorke said cemeteries provide a largely undisturbed home for many birds and creatures.
Much of the work, such as fundraising and nature reserve, will be carried out by volunteers. The organisation is also looking for people who have the appropriate skills, such as botanical skills.
The Running Wild Project, launched by the same Trust last year, also offers vacancies to help running the project, which aims to help young people to learn more about wildlife and the environment.
Mrs Isobel Travers, a nature reserve volunteer, of 16 Park Road, Valeham, said: “I didnt't have any experience when I volunteered, but I was given all the training that was needed.”
It's been a really wonderful experience and I now understand nature reserve management means being willing to get your hands dirty!”
The Living Churchyards Project, which will be launched by the Valeham & District Wildlife Trust next month, is to include biological surveys and advice on how to manage churchyard and burial spaces.
David Endwright, Valeham Council's Cemeteries and Crematoria manager, said: “Our cemeteries contain much of the district's history but it is also good to have them recognised as an environmental and wildlife resource.
“One of our staff has been designated a liaison to the Wildlife Trust, with who we are only to happy to co-operate.”
Despite the support from the Council, the organisation has also received encouragment from the Church of England's diocesan office, according to the Trust's volunteering development officer Imogen Yorke.
Diocesan secretary Roger Cressy at Church House said: “Even in heavily built-up areas, churchyards can remain a haven peace for all maner of wildlife.
“A member of one of our congregations who happens to be a Wildlife Trust volunteer recently found a rare orchid growing in their churchyard. It's wonderful when discoveries of that sort are made.”
Ms Yorke said cemeteries provide a largely undisturbed home for many birds and creatures.
Much of the work, such as fundraising and nature reserve, will be carried out by volunteers. The organisation is also looking for people who have the appropriate skills, such as botanical skills.
The Running Wild Project, launched by the same Trust last year, also offers vacancies to help running the project, which aims to help young people to learn more about wildlife and the environment.
Mrs Isobel Travers, a nature reserve volunteer, of 16 Park Road, Valeham, said: “I didnt't have any experience when I volunteered, but I was given all the training that was needed.”
It's been a really wonderful experience and I now understand nature reserve management means being willing to get your hands dirty!”
Saturday, 27 February 2010
Stories from NCTJ press release
1.
A widower was stolen at her doorstep this morning.
Around 8:45am, the 84-year-old living in Beck Road, IIworth was kept talking by two men pretended as gardeners and tree surgeons.
Meanwhile, the third man entered the house, stole a wallet containing £55 in notes with loose change.
The two men were around 30s, with fair-haired, rough appearance and local accents. One had a eagle tattoo on his left arm.
Anyone with information should contact on Yeltham 412311.
(80 words)
2.
A number of fish was found dead in the smallest of the three ponds at Yesltham Park this morning.
Any live fish will be kept in Quarantine until the cause has been identified.
The circumstances suggests it could be pollution or vandalism.
Anyone with information should contact on Yeltham 375222.
(50 words)
3.
A male donkey was stolen from a field on Valeham Road, Walton between 6pm last night and 6:30am today.
Mr Adrian Bussey, of Rose Cottage, Valeham Road, Walton, owner of the animal, said: “My 11-year-old daughter Suzie is distraught because Bobby has been stolen.
“The two were born at much the same time and have nearly grown up together.
“We are doing our best to console her, but it's difficult.”
Witnesses with information should contact on Valeham 234565.
(80 words)
4.
The first chess lesson with pupils, developed by Valeham Rotary Club, will take place on Monday at Walton Lane Junior School.
One-hour session will be held each week.
A rota consisting of 12 club members has been drawn up and the scheme will soon be extended to other schools.
(50 words)
5.
A fresh programme on historical walk will be launched by the Historical Society from next week's Saturday.
It will begin with a one-mile walk containing a study of the Ardingham's waterfront development along the River Slade.
Other walks include one of the historic parish of bellington and its castle.
James Childs, local historian and former district archivist, will conduct the walk along the river frontage.
The event is free and anyone interested should contact Katharine on Ardingham 378668.
(79 words)
6.
Ableton School is collecting mobile phones for recycling, in conjunction with Fones4schools.
200 phones are expected to be collected and money will be spent on the school equipment.
Anyone willing to donate should either take it to the school or drop it into the collection box at Ableton Library.
(49 words)
A widower was stolen at her doorstep this morning.
Around 8:45am, the 84-year-old living in Beck Road, IIworth was kept talking by two men pretended as gardeners and tree surgeons.
Meanwhile, the third man entered the house, stole a wallet containing £55 in notes with loose change.
The two men were around 30s, with fair-haired, rough appearance and local accents. One had a eagle tattoo on his left arm.
Anyone with information should contact on Yeltham 412311.
(80 words)
2.
A number of fish was found dead in the smallest of the three ponds at Yesltham Park this morning.
Any live fish will be kept in Quarantine until the cause has been identified.
The circumstances suggests it could be pollution or vandalism.
Anyone with information should contact on Yeltham 375222.
(50 words)
3.
A male donkey was stolen from a field on Valeham Road, Walton between 6pm last night and 6:30am today.
Mr Adrian Bussey, of Rose Cottage, Valeham Road, Walton, owner of the animal, said: “My 11-year-old daughter Suzie is distraught because Bobby has been stolen.
“The two were born at much the same time and have nearly grown up together.
“We are doing our best to console her, but it's difficult.”
Witnesses with information should contact on Valeham 234565.
(80 words)
4.
The first chess lesson with pupils, developed by Valeham Rotary Club, will take place on Monday at Walton Lane Junior School.
One-hour session will be held each week.
A rota consisting of 12 club members has been drawn up and the scheme will soon be extended to other schools.
(50 words)
5.
A fresh programme on historical walk will be launched by the Historical Society from next week's Saturday.
It will begin with a one-mile walk containing a study of the Ardingham's waterfront development along the River Slade.
Other walks include one of the historic parish of bellington and its castle.
James Childs, local historian and former district archivist, will conduct the walk along the river frontage.
The event is free and anyone interested should contact Katharine on Ardingham 378668.
(79 words)
6.
Ableton School is collecting mobile phones for recycling, in conjunction with Fones4schools.
200 phones are expected to be collected and money will be spent on the school equipment.
Anyone willing to donate should either take it to the school or drop it into the collection box at Ableton Library.
(49 words)
Friday, 12 February 2010
Duddleston city council - more civil partnership ceremonies conducted
A Reverend supports gay people to have their places in the Church and claims the relationship stability is far more important than the couple's sexuality.
A civil partnership taking place this Saturday will gain the city's first blessing while a survey shows the district's gay weddings was in 16 per cent rise – one of the two councils nationwide.
The Rev Andrew MacDuffie, of St Benedict's Church, Duddleston, said: “I know this is a controversial issue but there is a place for gay people in the Church. We shouldn't have had to wait this long for Duddleston's first blessing.”
The report indicates more gay females than males married in the past 12 months.
Sally Spencer tied the knot with her partner at Duddleston City Hall last week, but not all local churches delivered welcoming message
Sally said: “We would have liked a blessing afterwards at St Faith's Church, but our vicar turned us down. He just don't want anything to do with it, despite the fact we often attend his services.”
The national picture showed a year-on-year drop, between 31 per cent and 90 per cent, while Duddleston and Barnsley demonstrated their increase in the number of single-sex ceremonies.
Figures also show gay weddings numbers in Duddleston increased relatively slow when the Civil Partnership Act 2004 was introduced nationally in December 2005, which prompted an initial rush for gay ceremonies.
Adrian Martines, chair of Duddleston Lesboan and Gay Forum, said: Duddleston City Council takes a very positive view of these ceremonies and has earned a reputation that is second to none for the sympathetic help its staff give to same-sex couples.”
Mrs Julia Sutcliff, Head of Registrations at Duddleston City Council, said: “Civil partnerships have now become an accepted part of our society and this council is very happy to have played a part in helping couples to achieve this.”
The legislation means that the ceremonies cannot be conducted in religious buildings.
(325 words)
A pig was found guzzling apples in front of a fruit-and-veg stall today, a RSPCA inspector was informed.
The Vietnamese pot-bellied pig was then kept by the stall holder Tony Sainford, using a length of cord to lasso it, until police's arrival on Normanston open market.
This breed is sometimes kept as a pet, police says no missing or stolen pig was reported so far.
Anyone who is missing a pig should contact RSPCA on 02924 367560.
( 80 words)
A drugs raid recovered an 18-inch tall brass crucifix in a Ebling street house, Duddleston.
The police reveals the antique, without decoration and identifying marks, may have been taken from a local church or a school.
Anyone with information should call police on 02924 335511.
(46 words)
Head Teacher from the school:
1.Why does the school install the CCTV?
2.How does the school resolve problems if the footage appears online?
3.Have the school ever considered that if any of the child abuse offenders steal the footage online and then cause troubles?
4.Is there any alternative way to resolve problems of graffiti and smoking apart from installing CCTV?
5.Does the school work with local police on this matter?
Parents:
1.What do you think if the school install CCTV for preventing children’s anti-social behaviour such as smoking and graffiti.
2.Do you think the CCTV will resolve problems of graffiti and smoking and why?
3.Are you worried about if the footage appears online and stolen by child abuse offenders?
4.What are your suggestions in terms of tackling anti-social behaviour such as graffiti and smoking?
5.Do you think parents should be involved in working with the school to resolve anti-social behaviour such as graffiti and smoking?
Local councillor who holds Children and Young People Portfolio:
1.Do you think it is a good way to install CCTV to resolve the anti-social behaviour problems?
2.Where does the funding come from for buying and installing the CCTV?
3.Is there any alternative way to resolve problems of graffiti and smoking apart from installing CCTV?
4.Does the school work with local police on matter?
5.Does the council consider any harmful consequences of the CCTV footages appear online, such as online abusing? How is the council going to help the school to solve the problem the new trouble?
Online:
1.Insert the embedded links to remind browsers any related information, such as council website and school websites, or child abuse offenders.
2.Taking photos of the CCTV cameras at the school and graffiti, and produce a photo gallery or slide show online.
3.Invite comment and suggestions of what can be done to make the council or school governing boards do something on tackling anti-social behaviour.
4.A comprehensive summary of the story, regularly updated as information becomes available.
5.Cross refer to your newspaper which will carry a full story.
Video:
1.Making video about the CCTV inside in the toilet.
2.Making video when interviewing the head teacher.
3.Making video when interviewing the councillor.
4.Making video of the online blog created by the protested parents if having any.
5.Making video when the reporter reporting the issues in front of the school, show the images of the school.
Other digital offering interaction
1.Use sms text message to break the story and direct the recipient to your website or newspaper for more information.
2.Send an e-mail to your readers and alert them there is more update online.
3.Set up an online reader poll asking local parents, residents’ opinions about the school’s decisions.
4.Invite a parent who is protesting the school’s decision to set up a blog and write his/her opinions there.
5.Ask your editor to comment on the story in his online and print editorial.
A civil partnership taking place this Saturday will gain the city's first blessing while a survey shows the district's gay weddings was in 16 per cent rise – one of the two councils nationwide.
The Rev Andrew MacDuffie, of St Benedict's Church, Duddleston, said: “I know this is a controversial issue but there is a place for gay people in the Church. We shouldn't have had to wait this long for Duddleston's first blessing.”
The report indicates more gay females than males married in the past 12 months.
Sally Spencer tied the knot with her partner at Duddleston City Hall last week, but not all local churches delivered welcoming message
Sally said: “We would have liked a blessing afterwards at St Faith's Church, but our vicar turned us down. He just don't want anything to do with it, despite the fact we often attend his services.”
The national picture showed a year-on-year drop, between 31 per cent and 90 per cent, while Duddleston and Barnsley demonstrated their increase in the number of single-sex ceremonies.
Figures also show gay weddings numbers in Duddleston increased relatively slow when the Civil Partnership Act 2004 was introduced nationally in December 2005, which prompted an initial rush for gay ceremonies.
Adrian Martines, chair of Duddleston Lesboan and Gay Forum, said: Duddleston City Council takes a very positive view of these ceremonies and has earned a reputation that is second to none for the sympathetic help its staff give to same-sex couples.”
Mrs Julia Sutcliff, Head of Registrations at Duddleston City Council, said: “Civil partnerships have now become an accepted part of our society and this council is very happy to have played a part in helping couples to achieve this.”
The legislation means that the ceremonies cannot be conducted in religious buildings.
(325 words)
A pig was found guzzling apples in front of a fruit-and-veg stall today, a RSPCA inspector was informed.
The Vietnamese pot-bellied pig was then kept by the stall holder Tony Sainford, using a length of cord to lasso it, until police's arrival on Normanston open market.
This breed is sometimes kept as a pet, police says no missing or stolen pig was reported so far.
Anyone who is missing a pig should contact RSPCA on 02924 367560.
( 80 words)
A drugs raid recovered an 18-inch tall brass crucifix in a Ebling street house, Duddleston.
The police reveals the antique, without decoration and identifying marks, may have been taken from a local church or a school.
Anyone with information should call police on 02924 335511.
(46 words)
Head Teacher from the school:
1.Why does the school install the CCTV?
2.How does the school resolve problems if the footage appears online?
3.Have the school ever considered that if any of the child abuse offenders steal the footage online and then cause troubles?
4.Is there any alternative way to resolve problems of graffiti and smoking apart from installing CCTV?
5.Does the school work with local police on this matter?
Parents:
1.What do you think if the school install CCTV for preventing children’s anti-social behaviour such as smoking and graffiti.
2.Do you think the CCTV will resolve problems of graffiti and smoking and why?
3.Are you worried about if the footage appears online and stolen by child abuse offenders?
4.What are your suggestions in terms of tackling anti-social behaviour such as graffiti and smoking?
5.Do you think parents should be involved in working with the school to resolve anti-social behaviour such as graffiti and smoking?
Local councillor who holds Children and Young People Portfolio:
1.Do you think it is a good way to install CCTV to resolve the anti-social behaviour problems?
2.Where does the funding come from for buying and installing the CCTV?
3.Is there any alternative way to resolve problems of graffiti and smoking apart from installing CCTV?
4.Does the school work with local police on matter?
5.Does the council consider any harmful consequences of the CCTV footages appear online, such as online abusing? How is the council going to help the school to solve the problem the new trouble?
Online:
1.Insert the embedded links to remind browsers any related information, such as council website and school websites, or child abuse offenders.
2.Taking photos of the CCTV cameras at the school and graffiti, and produce a photo gallery or slide show online.
3.Invite comment and suggestions of what can be done to make the council or school governing boards do something on tackling anti-social behaviour.
4.A comprehensive summary of the story, regularly updated as information becomes available.
5.Cross refer to your newspaper which will carry a full story.
Video:
1.Making video about the CCTV inside in the toilet.
2.Making video when interviewing the head teacher.
3.Making video when interviewing the councillor.
4.Making video of the online blog created by the protested parents if having any.
5.Making video when the reporter reporting the issues in front of the school, show the images of the school.
Other digital offering interaction
1.Use sms text message to break the story and direct the recipient to your website or newspaper for more information.
2.Send an e-mail to your readers and alert them there is more update online.
3.Set up an online reader poll asking local parents, residents’ opinions about the school’s decisions.
4.Invite a parent who is protesting the school’s decision to set up a blog and write his/her opinions there.
5.Ask your editor to comment on the story in his online and print editorial.
Sunday, 31 January 2010
Thursday, 28 January 2010
Third version of west newtown community association
Question two:
Varndell’s, Newtown’s only independent drinks distribution company has been named Wholesaler of the Year by Karisbrew UK in its centenary year.
The company, a family-run business, is the major distributor for Karisbtrew throughout the region and produces popular real ales by it hard-working employees.
The award recognises their standing in a competitive business arena and shows it is fulfilling Karisbrew’s expectations.
Sir Rodney Varndell, the company’s chairman will receive the award at Karisbrew’s national sales conference at Birmingham next month.
(80 words)
Question three:
On Monday at about 2:30pm, a woman shopper in Kirkham’s Supermarket on Ashforth Road, Newtown, had her handbag stolen from her trolley when she selecting items from a shelf.
The bag was in yellow leather with red stripes.
Witnesses and anyone with information can contact us on Newtown 331322
(49 words)
Question four:
(A)
Executive member of the local airport:
1. Why does the company propose to build up a second runway?
2. How much does it cost? And where does the funding come from?
3. What do you mean by ‘the second runway would allow 35 per cent increase in landings and take-offs?
4. How does the second runway help the public?
5. How does the company solve problems caused by the second runway, such as increasing level of noise and pollution?
6. Does the second runway proposal will cause any harm for current nearby residential and greenery areas? If so, how does the company solve it out?
Residents near the airport:
1. What do you think of the airport’s proposal to build up a second runway?
2. Do you think it will cause any inconvenience for your daily life?
3. Does the airport nearby cause you any troubles during your daily life before? For example, noisy and pollution? If yes, how? If not, how does the airport solve these problems?
4.Do you think it is necessary for the local airport to build up the second runway? Why and why not?
5.How do you think the second run way will help the general public?
6.Does the second runway proposal will cause any harm for current nearby residential areas or greenery areas? If so, how do you think the company and the council should solve the problem out?
Local councillor who is responsible for planning:
1.Is it necessary for the local airport to build up the second runway? Why and why not?
2. What is the council’s opinion regarding the airport’s new proposal of building up the second runway?
3. Is the council ever involved in funding the second runway, though I know it is a private-owned local airport?
4. What is the council’s plan regarding solving these problems caused by noisy and pollution?
5. How do you think the second run way will help the general public?
6. Does the second runway proposal will cause any harm for current nearby residential areas or greenery areas? If so, how do you think the council and the airport should solve the problem out?
(B)
Online editorial:
1. A comprehensive summary of the story, regularly updated as information becomes available.
2. Web links embedded guiding readers to appropriate sources of further information such as the local council, the local airport company as well as materials related with noisy and pollution.
3. Invite comments and suggestions from different groups, such as residents who live near the airport, general public, environmental experts, councillors to discuss the advantages and disadvantages for building up the second runway.
4. Cross refer to your newspaper which will carry a full story.
5. Use a slide show with pictures of the place to build up the second runway,
as well as the pictures shows the current airport facilities.
Video:
1. Video interviews with the key players – a representative from local residents, councillor, executive member of the airport company.
2. Video executive member explaining where exactly they are going to build up the second runway, and show the images of residential places that needs to remove.
3. Mobile phone video from residents who have filmed the residential places or greenery areas that will be suffered.
4. Video of councillor commenting on the proposal.
5. Video online comments and suggestions sending in by public or local residents.
Other digital offering interaction:
1. Use sms text messages to break the story and direct the recipient to your website or newspaper for more information.
2. Send an e-mail alert to reader subscribers with a link to your website story.
3. Set up an online reader poll asking readers whether they think the local airport should build up the second runway.
4. Invite readers to send in text message of their views and publish them on your website or in the paper.
5. Invite someone from the residents who live near the airport to write a blog about their experience of the being suffered from the noisy or pollution caused by the airport.
6. Ask your editor to comment on the story in his online and print editorial.
Varndell’s, Newtown’s only independent drinks distribution company has been named Wholesaler of the Year by Karisbrew UK in its centenary year.
The company, a family-run business, is the major distributor for Karisbtrew throughout the region and produces popular real ales by it hard-working employees.
The award recognises their standing in a competitive business arena and shows it is fulfilling Karisbrew’s expectations.
Sir Rodney Varndell, the company’s chairman will receive the award at Karisbrew’s national sales conference at Birmingham next month.
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Question three:
On Monday at about 2:30pm, a woman shopper in Kirkham’s Supermarket on Ashforth Road, Newtown, had her handbag stolen from her trolley when she selecting items from a shelf.
The bag was in yellow leather with red stripes.
Witnesses and anyone with information can contact us on Newtown 331322
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Question four:
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Executive member of the local airport:
1. Why does the company propose to build up a second runway?
2. How much does it cost? And where does the funding come from?
3. What do you mean by ‘the second runway would allow 35 per cent increase in landings and take-offs?
4. How does the second runway help the public?
5. How does the company solve problems caused by the second runway, such as increasing level of noise and pollution?
6. Does the second runway proposal will cause any harm for current nearby residential and greenery areas? If so, how does the company solve it out?
Residents near the airport:
1. What do you think of the airport’s proposal to build up a second runway?
2. Do you think it will cause any inconvenience for your daily life?
3. Does the airport nearby cause you any troubles during your daily life before? For example, noisy and pollution? If yes, how? If not, how does the airport solve these problems?
4.Do you think it is necessary for the local airport to build up the second runway? Why and why not?
5.How do you think the second run way will help the general public?
6.Does the second runway proposal will cause any harm for current nearby residential areas or greenery areas? If so, how do you think the company and the council should solve the problem out?
Local councillor who is responsible for planning:
1.Is it necessary for the local airport to build up the second runway? Why and why not?
2. What is the council’s opinion regarding the airport’s new proposal of building up the second runway?
3. Is the council ever involved in funding the second runway, though I know it is a private-owned local airport?
4. What is the council’s plan regarding solving these problems caused by noisy and pollution?
5. How do you think the second run way will help the general public?
6. Does the second runway proposal will cause any harm for current nearby residential areas or greenery areas? If so, how do you think the council and the airport should solve the problem out?
(B)
Online editorial:
1. A comprehensive summary of the story, regularly updated as information becomes available.
2. Web links embedded guiding readers to appropriate sources of further information such as the local council, the local airport company as well as materials related with noisy and pollution.
3. Invite comments and suggestions from different groups, such as residents who live near the airport, general public, environmental experts, councillors to discuss the advantages and disadvantages for building up the second runway.
4. Cross refer to your newspaper which will carry a full story.
5. Use a slide show with pictures of the place to build up the second runway,
as well as the pictures shows the current airport facilities.
Video:
1. Video interviews with the key players – a representative from local residents, councillor, executive member of the airport company.
2. Video executive member explaining where exactly they are going to build up the second runway, and show the images of residential places that needs to remove.
3. Mobile phone video from residents who have filmed the residential places or greenery areas that will be suffered.
4. Video of councillor commenting on the proposal.
5. Video online comments and suggestions sending in by public or local residents.
Other digital offering interaction:
1. Use sms text messages to break the story and direct the recipient to your website or newspaper for more information.
2. Send an e-mail alert to reader subscribers with a link to your website story.
3. Set up an online reader poll asking readers whether they think the local airport should build up the second runway.
4. Invite readers to send in text message of their views and publish them on your website or in the paper.
5. Invite someone from the residents who live near the airport to write a blog about their experience of the being suffered from the noisy or pollution caused by the airport.
6. Ask your editor to comment on the story in his online and print editorial.
Thursday, 31 December 2009
Bypass failed to bring peace to East Blackwood
A local resident expressed his concern that they “have been bitterly disappointed” as the bypass facility failed to resolve the traffic problem.
The new traffic measures, introduced in West Blackwood last summer, have signally failed to persuade motorists not to use the narrow main street as a short cut.
George Livesey, of 16 High Street, West Blackwood said: “You still take your life in your hands when you try to cross High Street, the main road through the village. We all held out so much hope when the bypass opened, but we have been bitterly disappointed.
“These mad drivers make it so hazardous, especially for young mums pushing prams and loaded with shopping.”
The West Blackwood Residents' Association intend to monitor the traffic flow through the village for the next four weeks, and will report their findings at an extraordinary general meeting, which will invite representatives of Kirkbrook Council and the police.
The association hopes to be able to prove to the authorities the need for “Access only” signs at each end of the village and for frequent police checks to catch those drivers blatantly ignoring the restrictions.
The reason that bypass has succeeded in East Blackwood but not in ours, the association says because our main road is still the shortest route for drivers travelling between the western suburbs of Kirkbrook and the industrial estate and mainline railway station to the north, and the bypass route is an inconvenience for them.
Councillor Herbert Prescot, member for West Blackwood on Kirkbrook Council, said: “I share the residents' worries. My 12-year-old granddaughter was narrowly missed by someone careering down in High Street in a Porsche.”
Richard Gough, chairman of East Blackwood Community Association said: “I can quite understand how Bryan and his members feel about this. Personally I am prepared to support their campaign and I feel sure many of our members would do the same.”
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The new traffic measures, introduced in West Blackwood last summer, have signally failed to persuade motorists not to use the narrow main street as a short cut.
George Livesey, of 16 High Street, West Blackwood said: “You still take your life in your hands when you try to cross High Street, the main road through the village. We all held out so much hope when the bypass opened, but we have been bitterly disappointed.
“These mad drivers make it so hazardous, especially for young mums pushing prams and loaded with shopping.”
The West Blackwood Residents' Association intend to monitor the traffic flow through the village for the next four weeks, and will report their findings at an extraordinary general meeting, which will invite representatives of Kirkbrook Council and the police.
The association hopes to be able to prove to the authorities the need for “Access only” signs at each end of the village and for frequent police checks to catch those drivers blatantly ignoring the restrictions.
The reason that bypass has succeeded in East Blackwood but not in ours, the association says because our main road is still the shortest route for drivers travelling between the western suburbs of Kirkbrook and the industrial estate and mainline railway station to the north, and the bypass route is an inconvenience for them.
Councillor Herbert Prescot, member for West Blackwood on Kirkbrook Council, said: “I share the residents' worries. My 12-year-old granddaughter was narrowly missed by someone careering down in High Street in a Porsche.”
Richard Gough, chairman of East Blackwood Community Association said: “I can quite understand how Bryan and his members feel about this. Personally I am prepared to support their campaign and I feel sure many of our members would do the same.”
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Tennis courts to be replaced with horrifying car park
A tennis champion urged “the courts should be maintained” after the local council revealed its plan to turn the tennis courts into a car park.
Upbrooke Tenis Club, with its five municipal tennis courts on Northgate Way, is facing to be replaced with a car park for 200 vehicles, including coaches.
Jeanette Brooke, Women's county tennis champion said: “I learned to play on these courts and with the general reduction in sporting facilities of all types in the area, it is vital the courts should be maintained and their use promoted effectively.
"Tennis is a great way to fitness for people of all ages.”
The club, unusually having its tennis facilities so close to the business and shopping centre, is due to celebrate its centenary this year but is now horrified by the council's plan.
They campaigned at the shopping centre to gather supporters' signatures, and so far have already obtained nearly 900 responses.
Supporters who added their names for supporting Upbrooke's petition are those from all sporting interests, or who are worried about the nature of the development and the loss of sports facilities.
Sir Rodney Anstruther sold the courts to the council last century aiming for “pursuit of pleasure and recreation.”
Andrew Anderson, 26, of 16 Ebony Avenue, Upbrooke said: “I'm really a football fan but I was happy to sign the petition.”
Councillor Roland Laurence, chairman of Upbrooke Council's planning committee said: “We are a responsible planning authority and we have to consider all the option.
“With the growth of Upbrooke as a regional shopping centre, there is increasing pressure on parking space.
“Use of the courts has declined considerably in recent years and we know that Upbrooke Tennis Club now has fewer members than at any time except the Second World War.”
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Upbrooke Tenis Club, with its five municipal tennis courts on Northgate Way, is facing to be replaced with a car park for 200 vehicles, including coaches.
Jeanette Brooke, Women's county tennis champion said: “I learned to play on these courts and with the general reduction in sporting facilities of all types in the area, it is vital the courts should be maintained and their use promoted effectively.
"Tennis is a great way to fitness for people of all ages.”
The club, unusually having its tennis facilities so close to the business and shopping centre, is due to celebrate its centenary this year but is now horrified by the council's plan.
They campaigned at the shopping centre to gather supporters' signatures, and so far have already obtained nearly 900 responses.
Supporters who added their names for supporting Upbrooke's petition are those from all sporting interests, or who are worried about the nature of the development and the loss of sports facilities.
Sir Rodney Anstruther sold the courts to the council last century aiming for “pursuit of pleasure and recreation.”
Andrew Anderson, 26, of 16 Ebony Avenue, Upbrooke said: “I'm really a football fan but I was happy to sign the petition.”
Councillor Roland Laurence, chairman of Upbrooke Council's planning committee said: “We are a responsible planning authority and we have to consider all the option.
“With the growth of Upbrooke as a regional shopping centre, there is increasing pressure on parking space.
“Use of the courts has declined considerably in recent years and we know that Upbrooke Tennis Club now has fewer members than at any time except the Second World War.”
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Monday, 28 December 2009
Environmental scheme revives national significance
A councillor praised an environmental scheme initiated by the Rotary Club to mark its diamond jubilee for being running up to 60 years.
The project aims not only to restore a 170-year-old hide in Holme Park Wood, on the western outskirts of Ilworth, but also to initiate archaeological and biodiversity surveys of the wood and work to improve public access to the hide.
Andrew Nicolson, Ilworth Council's Countryside and Conservation Manager said: “This is a wonderful project that has our full support. We shall use the Rotary project as a springboard to setting up a Friends of Holme Park Wood group.”
The last remaining stone-built hide erected by Victorian naturalist Sir Henry Swire, who also built up other six hides in the wood, but all except this one have long since been demolished.
The site has national significance because of Sir Henry's groundbreaking work as a naturalist both in this country and abroad.
He recorded 123 species of birds from his six hides as well as travelling to other parts of the world in a bid to find out more about the natural world.
The club will be working with the curator to bring new emphasis to Sir Henry's contribution to public' knowledge of the world's fauna.
Environmental officer Bill Ivanson for the Rotary Club of Ilworth said: “As I live near the wood, I have long been aware of the last remaining bird hide, which is in a very dilapidated condition.
“When the club asked for ideas for an environmental scheme to martk our diamond jubilee, I had no hesitation in offering this as a project.”
Rotarians will work closely with local schools, community groups and Ilworth Countryside Conservation Service to help with the work.
Colin Moran, head teacher of Holme Grove Junior and Infants School said: “A scheme such as this will provide tremendous impetus for a whole series of school based projects."
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The project aims not only to restore a 170-year-old hide in Holme Park Wood, on the western outskirts of Ilworth, but also to initiate archaeological and biodiversity surveys of the wood and work to improve public access to the hide.
Andrew Nicolson, Ilworth Council's Countryside and Conservation Manager said: “This is a wonderful project that has our full support. We shall use the Rotary project as a springboard to setting up a Friends of Holme Park Wood group.”
The last remaining stone-built hide erected by Victorian naturalist Sir Henry Swire, who also built up other six hides in the wood, but all except this one have long since been demolished.
The site has national significance because of Sir Henry's groundbreaking work as a naturalist both in this country and abroad.
He recorded 123 species of birds from his six hides as well as travelling to other parts of the world in a bid to find out more about the natural world.
The club will be working with the curator to bring new emphasis to Sir Henry's contribution to public' knowledge of the world's fauna.
Environmental officer Bill Ivanson for the Rotary Club of Ilworth said: “As I live near the wood, I have long been aware of the last remaining bird hide, which is in a very dilapidated condition.
“When the club asked for ideas for an environmental scheme to martk our diamond jubilee, I had no hesitation in offering this as a project.”
Rotarians will work closely with local schools, community groups and Ilworth Countryside Conservation Service to help with the work.
Colin Moran, head teacher of Holme Grove Junior and Infants School said: “A scheme such as this will provide tremendous impetus for a whole series of school based projects."
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Friday, 25 December 2009
Cathedral authorities in a bid to improve community facilities
A councillor confirmed the cathedral authorities will have council's full support for its refurbishing arrangement and praised its outreach projects such as helping young people to fulfil their potential.
Eddingham Cathedral authorities was in a bid to gain £4million from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) for its first step refurbishment as well as the services it will offer to the community.
Councillor Mrs Olive Marchant from Eddingham Council cabinet member for education said: “The cathedral authorities will have our full support in developing and extending their outreach projects. The Wilberforce Centre has a supremely dedicated team of workers who have already done great deal to help young people outside mainstream education.”
The amount of expenses used to the community improvement depends directly on the fabric of the building.
Disenchanted or alienated youngsters acted as vandals to attack the building frequently.
On Friday nigh a gang of four youths pushed in a 1920s stained glass window so it shattered on the cathedral floor.
This latest incident, which will cost the authorities more than 2,000 to put it right, is only one of a number that have occurred over the past few weeks.
The authorities believe such youngsters need the right encouragement to become good citizens, which is one of the objectives of their outreach initiative based at the Wilberforce Centre in Smythe Street, Eddingham.
The Cathedral have submitted a bid to the HLF for £100, 000 with which they plan to kick-off the major revamp.
The Fund has already awarded £3.3billion to projects that open up the nation's heritage for everyone to enjoy.
Rev Nigel Bankes, director of the Wilberforce Centre said: “We have already made various attempts to establish worthwhile contacts with some of the young people who gather in the cathedral precinct but a more concerted effort is required, backed up by improved facilities at the centre. We hope these will come with the Lottery Fund project.”
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Eddingham Cathedral authorities was in a bid to gain £4million from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) for its first step refurbishment as well as the services it will offer to the community.
Councillor Mrs Olive Marchant from Eddingham Council cabinet member for education said: “The cathedral authorities will have our full support in developing and extending their outreach projects. The Wilberforce Centre has a supremely dedicated team of workers who have already done great deal to help young people outside mainstream education.”
The amount of expenses used to the community improvement depends directly on the fabric of the building.
Disenchanted or alienated youngsters acted as vandals to attack the building frequently.
On Friday nigh a gang of four youths pushed in a 1920s stained glass window so it shattered on the cathedral floor.
This latest incident, which will cost the authorities more than 2,000 to put it right, is only one of a number that have occurred over the past few weeks.
The authorities believe such youngsters need the right encouragement to become good citizens, which is one of the objectives of their outreach initiative based at the Wilberforce Centre in Smythe Street, Eddingham.
The Cathedral have submitted a bid to the HLF for £100, 000 with which they plan to kick-off the major revamp.
The Fund has already awarded £3.3billion to projects that open up the nation's heritage for everyone to enjoy.
Rev Nigel Bankes, director of the Wilberforce Centre said: “We have already made various attempts to establish worthwhile contacts with some of the young people who gather in the cathedral precinct but a more concerted effort is required, backed up by improved facilities at the centre. We hope these will come with the Lottery Fund project.”
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Silton bogus organic food crackdown
The Soil Association encourages local residents to “report dubious traders”, who duped shoppers for selling “not genuine” organic food.
Sidston Trading Standards Department has launched an inquiry into the sale of ordinary labelled as more costly organic products.
A spokesman for the Soil Association said: “We would ask people to report dubious traders, either to us or Trading Standards. Shoppers should be able to have confidence in all the genuine traders in organic produce, whether it is vegetables, fruit, bread or meat.”
Organic meat can sell for up to five times as much as obtained from an animal which has been reared using conventional methods.
For example an ordinary chicken worth £2-£3 can sell for £10 - £11 if it is labelled as organic, and beefsteak can be sold more than £29 per kg as organic while £10 - £15 per kg for ordinary ones.
But most shoppers have no way of telling if they have been duped.
A spokesman for the Trading Standards Institute said: “We have believed for some time there are some strange things happening in the organic food market. The problem is that it is very difficult to see any physical difference organic and conventional meat.”
The inquiries will begin this week with visits to markets where meat will be removed for testing using the new system devised on behalf of the Food Standards Agency.
Spot checks will be continued on a regular basis and traders suspected of fraud will be brought before the courts.
They face fines of up to £5,000 for each offence if they are found guilty.
Lawrence Platt, an organic beef farmer at Westfield, a village five miles from Sidston said: “I fully support this campaign and there are some of us who can point the finger at traders we believe might be trying to pull the wood over the public's eyes. They deserve whatever they get. It's a scam that must be stopped.”
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Sidston Trading Standards Department has launched an inquiry into the sale of ordinary labelled as more costly organic products.
A spokesman for the Soil Association said: “We would ask people to report dubious traders, either to us or Trading Standards. Shoppers should be able to have confidence in all the genuine traders in organic produce, whether it is vegetables, fruit, bread or meat.”
Organic meat can sell for up to five times as much as obtained from an animal which has been reared using conventional methods.
For example an ordinary chicken worth £2-£3 can sell for £10 - £11 if it is labelled as organic, and beefsteak can be sold more than £29 per kg as organic while £10 - £15 per kg for ordinary ones.
But most shoppers have no way of telling if they have been duped.
A spokesman for the Trading Standards Institute said: “We have believed for some time there are some strange things happening in the organic food market. The problem is that it is very difficult to see any physical difference organic and conventional meat.”
The inquiries will begin this week with visits to markets where meat will be removed for testing using the new system devised on behalf of the Food Standards Agency.
Spot checks will be continued on a regular basis and traders suspected of fraud will be brought before the courts.
They face fines of up to £5,000 for each offence if they are found guilty.
Lawrence Platt, an organic beef farmer at Westfield, a village five miles from Sidston said: “I fully support this campaign and there are some of us who can point the finger at traders we believe might be trying to pull the wood over the public's eyes. They deserve whatever they get. It's a scam that must be stopped.”
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Tuesday, 22 December 2009
EcoBin containers launched to recover street litter
Community recyclers organiser confirms “the containers will be highly visible that the man or woman in the street can't miss” and it will help recover the street litter across the Ardingham district.
From this week special recycling bins are to be placed at points in Ardingham town centre for the collection of newspapers, cans and plastic bottles prior to a full scheme implementation across the district.
Steven Gills, Cash for Trash organiser said: “We work closely with the council on various waste issues but it is a brilliant idea to raise the profile of recycling in this way. The containers will be highly visible and will be placed in locations that the man – or woman – in the street can't miss.”
The organisation, who work in partnership with the council, will locally collect and bale the materials emptied from the bins using a 7.5 tonne caged tipper vehicle.
The EcoBin containers are made by Cambrol Ltd and each contains a 240-litre wheeled bin.
The new bins will be launched at 11am on Friday in Ardingham Market Square by Councillor Bryan Davies.
He said: “For the past year council neighbourhood patrollers and enforcement officers have had the powers to issue on-the-spot fines to those who drop litter. While this had had an impact on the problem, how much better if trash can be turned into cash to benefit the wider community.”
The bins will mainly be sited in busy shopping areas to maximise the amount of street litter that can be captured.
Additional locations have also been identified where high volumes of street litter are generated, such as railway stations, bus stations and local parks and recreational areas.
Mrs Yvonne Hensby, proprietor of The Starlight Takeaway in Market Square said: “Recycing bins won't solve the problem of discarded food but if it does something to reduce the numbers of plastic bottles and cans that get thrown away in The Square, it will be great.”
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From this week special recycling bins are to be placed at points in Ardingham town centre for the collection of newspapers, cans and plastic bottles prior to a full scheme implementation across the district.
Steven Gills, Cash for Trash organiser said: “We work closely with the council on various waste issues but it is a brilliant idea to raise the profile of recycling in this way. The containers will be highly visible and will be placed in locations that the man – or woman – in the street can't miss.”
The organisation, who work in partnership with the council, will locally collect and bale the materials emptied from the bins using a 7.5 tonne caged tipper vehicle.
The EcoBin containers are made by Cambrol Ltd and each contains a 240-litre wheeled bin.
The new bins will be launched at 11am on Friday in Ardingham Market Square by Councillor Bryan Davies.
He said: “For the past year council neighbourhood patrollers and enforcement officers have had the powers to issue on-the-spot fines to those who drop litter. While this had had an impact on the problem, how much better if trash can be turned into cash to benefit the wider community.”
The bins will mainly be sited in busy shopping areas to maximise the amount of street litter that can be captured.
Additional locations have also been identified where high volumes of street litter are generated, such as railway stations, bus stations and local parks and recreational areas.
Mrs Yvonne Hensby, proprietor of The Starlight Takeaway in Market Square said: “Recycing bins won't solve the problem of discarded food but if it does something to reduce the numbers of plastic bottles and cans that get thrown away in The Square, it will be great.”
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Survey reveals public fear towards crime
A Neighbourhood Watch co-ordinator in Yeltham praised the survey “went far beyond anything of this sort attempted locally before” to reveal the fact that the public's fear towards the increasing crime.
The findings show 68 per cent of respondents worried about their car being broken into while 72 per cent were afraid of being burgled.
Gerald Parkins, chairman of the Lupsham Estate Community Association, Yeltham, said: “As a Neighbourhood Watch co-ordinator as well as association chairman, I welcomed this survey, which went far beyond anything of this sort attempted locally before.”
In order to reduce pensioners' fear of being robbed at their doorway while answering strangers, the Yeltham Neighbourhood Watch Federation and Yeltham Crime Prevention Panel have decided to organise a bulk purchase of 1,000 door safety chain, which will be fitted free to the front doors of pensioners who want them.
Jeffrey Steele, chairman of Yeltham Crime Prevention Panel, said: “The Neighbourhood Watch Federation had our full support for this survey, which was the most thorough of its sort ever undertaken in Yeltham.
“It highlighted the fears of some of our widely varying communities and has allowed us to identify one particular problem where we believe we can help.”
Some residents also expressed their concern on vandalism, noisy youngsters hanging about on street at night and creating problems, as well as fear of being attacked and robbed when going out alone after dark in their own community.
The survey was undertook by the Federation in conjunction with Crime Prevention Panel.
The Federation links the 474 Neighbourhood Watches and each co-ordinator has responsibility for a Watch covering, which means about 9,500 householders are members.
Chief Insp Aantony Wardell, of Yeltham Police, said: “We shall be studying the results of the survey with considerable interest. Fear of Crime, as distinct from crime itself, is also an important issue because this can impact equally on people's lives. It is important to allay unnecessary fears.”
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The findings show 68 per cent of respondents worried about their car being broken into while 72 per cent were afraid of being burgled.
Gerald Parkins, chairman of the Lupsham Estate Community Association, Yeltham, said: “As a Neighbourhood Watch co-ordinator as well as association chairman, I welcomed this survey, which went far beyond anything of this sort attempted locally before.”
In order to reduce pensioners' fear of being robbed at their doorway while answering strangers, the Yeltham Neighbourhood Watch Federation and Yeltham Crime Prevention Panel have decided to organise a bulk purchase of 1,000 door safety chain, which will be fitted free to the front doors of pensioners who want them.
Jeffrey Steele, chairman of Yeltham Crime Prevention Panel, said: “The Neighbourhood Watch Federation had our full support for this survey, which was the most thorough of its sort ever undertaken in Yeltham.
“It highlighted the fears of some of our widely varying communities and has allowed us to identify one particular problem where we believe we can help.”
Some residents also expressed their concern on vandalism, noisy youngsters hanging about on street at night and creating problems, as well as fear of being attacked and robbed when going out alone after dark in their own community.
The survey was undertook by the Federation in conjunction with Crime Prevention Panel.
The Federation links the 474 Neighbourhood Watches and each co-ordinator has responsibility for a Watch covering, which means about 9,500 householders are members.
Chief Insp Aantony Wardell, of Yeltham Police, said: “We shall be studying the results of the survey with considerable interest. Fear of Crime, as distinct from crime itself, is also an important issue because this can impact equally on people's lives. It is important to allay unnecessary fears.”
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Tuesday, 15 December 2009
Newly installed cameras bring safety to our town
New cameras will be installed in Gradham town centre in a bid to prevent anti-social behaviour, reduce crime and boost community safety.
The ten high-resolution cameras will bring a greater level of security to Gradham, in the Oveston district, where there have been increased levels of drug dealing, violence and rowdyism.
Andrew Slator, chairman of Gradham Chamber of Trade, said: “ Town centre crime in Gradham has been of increasing concern over the past couple of years. We have been pushing for some time to get these cameras installed and we are delighted they will be up and running this week.
“We have been plagued by young hoodies and gangs of shoplifters and we hope the cameras will help deter and detect the culprits, who have been costing traders a great deal of money.”
The new system will be used in conjunction with the police. During the day the cameras an alert control room staff to shoplifters, anti-social behaviour, or triggering an immediate response from the Council's Neighbourhood Patrollers and the Neighbourhood Policing Team.
It can also make sure local residents' life safety, pick up on things such as lone females walking on her own at night, as well spotting accidents and arranging rescuing action.
Chief Superintendent Francis Collison, Divisional Commander, Oveston Police, said: “Throughout the district about 90 arrest are being made every month using CCTV.
“We expect the rate of arrest in Gradham town centre to go up as a result of the new cameras – so troublemakers, drug dealer and criminals should be warned.”
Neal Simmonds, Oveston Council's CCTV controllers, said: “The CCTV system will only be used to enhance community safety, reduce crime and the fear of crime, and deter anti-social behaviour.
“The residents of Gradham need have no fear that Big Brother is watching them and there will be no intrusion into their private lives.”
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The ten high-resolution cameras will bring a greater level of security to Gradham, in the Oveston district, where there have been increased levels of drug dealing, violence and rowdyism.
Andrew Slator, chairman of Gradham Chamber of Trade, said: “ Town centre crime in Gradham has been of increasing concern over the past couple of years. We have been pushing for some time to get these cameras installed and we are delighted they will be up and running this week.
“We have been plagued by young hoodies and gangs of shoplifters and we hope the cameras will help deter and detect the culprits, who have been costing traders a great deal of money.”
The new system will be used in conjunction with the police. During the day the cameras an alert control room staff to shoplifters, anti-social behaviour, or triggering an immediate response from the Council's Neighbourhood Patrollers and the Neighbourhood Policing Team.
It can also make sure local residents' life safety, pick up on things such as lone females walking on her own at night, as well spotting accidents and arranging rescuing action.
Chief Superintendent Francis Collison, Divisional Commander, Oveston Police, said: “Throughout the district about 90 arrest are being made every month using CCTV.
“We expect the rate of arrest in Gradham town centre to go up as a result of the new cameras – so troublemakers, drug dealer and criminals should be warned.”
Neal Simmonds, Oveston Council's CCTV controllers, said: “The CCTV system will only be used to enhance community safety, reduce crime and the fear of crime, and deter anti-social behaviour.
“The residents of Gradham need have no fear that Big Brother is watching them and there will be no intrusion into their private lives.”
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Monday, 16 November 2009
Neighbourhood Watch in a bid to reduce crime
A Neighbourhood Watch co-ordinator has praised the survey system on crime that “went far beyond anything of this sort attempted locally before”.
The system encourages residents to swiftly report suspicious activities, to look out for one another and to protect their properties from crime.
Gerald Parkins, chairman of the Lupsham Estate Community Association, Yeltham, said: “As a Neighbourhood Watch co-ordinator as well as association chairman, I welcomed this survey, which went far beyond anything of this sort attempted locally before.”
The Federation links 474 Neighbourhood Watches in the most residential areas of Yeltham.
Every co-ordinator has responsibility for a watch covering about 20 homes on average, which means about 9,500 householders are members.
In conjunction with Yeltham Crime Prevention Panel, the Federation undertook a survey in which co-ordinators distributed a questionnaire to their Watch members, almost all of whom agreed to take part.
Jeffrey Steele, Chairman of Yeltham Crime Prevention Panel, said: “The Neighbourhood Watch Federation had our full support for this survey, which was the most thorough of its sort ever undertaken in Yeltham.”
Both of the Federation and Crime Prevention Panel are very concerned about the number of pensioners, who said they were worried about answering the door to strangers for fear of being robbed at home or perhaps being conned or browbeaten into buying something they did not want.
As a result, the two organisations have decided to organise a bulk purchase of 1,000 door safety chains, which will be fitted free to the front doors of pensioners who want them.
Gerald Parkins said: “Pensioners on this estate are very fearful and there are two members of our committee who are skilled workmen and would be willing to provide their time free of change to fit door chains.”
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The system encourages residents to swiftly report suspicious activities, to look out for one another and to protect their properties from crime.
Gerald Parkins, chairman of the Lupsham Estate Community Association, Yeltham, said: “As a Neighbourhood Watch co-ordinator as well as association chairman, I welcomed this survey, which went far beyond anything of this sort attempted locally before.”
The Federation links 474 Neighbourhood Watches in the most residential areas of Yeltham.
Every co-ordinator has responsibility for a watch covering about 20 homes on average, which means about 9,500 householders are members.
In conjunction with Yeltham Crime Prevention Panel, the Federation undertook a survey in which co-ordinators distributed a questionnaire to their Watch members, almost all of whom agreed to take part.
Jeffrey Steele, Chairman of Yeltham Crime Prevention Panel, said: “The Neighbourhood Watch Federation had our full support for this survey, which was the most thorough of its sort ever undertaken in Yeltham.”
Both of the Federation and Crime Prevention Panel are very concerned about the number of pensioners, who said they were worried about answering the door to strangers for fear of being robbed at home or perhaps being conned or browbeaten into buying something they did not want.
As a result, the two organisations have decided to organise a bulk purchase of 1,000 door safety chains, which will be fitted free to the front doors of pensioners who want them.
Gerald Parkins said: “Pensioners on this estate are very fearful and there are two members of our committee who are skilled workmen and would be willing to provide their time free of change to fit door chains.”
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