Its Christmas!
Funny Christmas singing hedgehogs :)
Source:Tesco Real Food
It’ll soon be time to eat too much, drink too much…. and start saving for next year!
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How Scotland beat Bawbag
Winds reached 165mph, schools were shut and transport chaos ensued as the worst storm in 25 years battered the north of Britain. The Daily Record got a look at the internal workings of the Strathclyde Fire and Rescue Control Centre.
A road accident in Lanark, a kids’ trampoline blowing away in Maryhill, Glasgow, a roof blown off a building in Motherwell, trees blocking a road in Helensburgh, Dunbartonshire – every few minutes another 999 call clocked up.
At one point, highly trained staff were coordinating 19 emergency response teams at once – but the atmosphere remained cool and calm.
Watch commander Marie-Claire Coyle briefly stepped away from her bank of three monitors to explain how her team were dealing with the extreme weather.
She said: “We have 2.5million people in the Strathclyde area – almost half the population of Scotland – and all the 999 calls come into this room.
“It can get very busy, but the people who work here are first class so we always manage.
As well as dealing with the volume of emergency calls coming into the centre, further difficulties arose as local authority staff were sent home.
“One of the problems today is that most of the local authorities have sent their workers home, so we have buildings that have been damaged and there is nobody tocall out to carry out emergency repairs. In these cases, we are having to do what we can on our own.”
You can’t help but admire the staff in centres like this across the globe, co-ordinating relief efforts whether it is a storm, earthquake, or other disaster.
Introduction to Fostering video by Fostering People. As well as Nottingham, they have also opened an agency in Ireland, centered around foster carers in Dublin.
Becoming a foster carer can make a real difference to the lives of children in need and can be very rewarding. An award ceremony in Harrow was recently held to celebrate the achievements of local children in foster care.
Why We Don’t Save Anymore
According to this article, nearly 1 in 3 Brits do not have a savings account, whilst 40% spend money on things they want rather than saving it. Those that so save are putting away roughly £55 a month less than they did last year.
The main reason for this is the rising cost of living and high inflation outstripping pay rises for most of us. By the time we have paid our utility bills, mortgage/rent, food, phones and vehicular upkeep, there often isn’t very much left - in fact it is estimated that the typical British family needs to earn £24,600 a year just to break even.
So, check your bank statements to see what goes out when and you may find things you can cancel. such as unused gym membership or magazine subscriptions.
Magical Moments of 2011 at Disneyland Paris. It looks great for the kids and adults too! There’s also Disneyland Golf, overlooked by the Radisson Blu hotel, great for taking a day off from the rides.
Asbestos Exposure Risk Following Earthquakes
Source:Piccsy.com
A natural disaster such as an eartquake or tornado is devastating, but the long term health of those involved and emergency reponders, military personnel and anyone helping to pick up the pieces could be put further at risk due to exposure to asbestos. This is due to asbestos products becoming airborne and being inhaled, greatly increasing the chances of developing related diseases such as mesothelioma and lung cancer later in life. It is not known yet how many asbestos claims will be brought, but the health concerns are valid.
It doesn’t have to be a major natural event to cause damage to propery, the advice to stay safe if you find yourself involved is:
- Keep your eyes, nose and mouth covered with protective gear if you’re working in a damaged house
- Wear protective gloves and keep your hands away from your eyes, nose and mouth
- Keep children and household pets away from the damaged area
- If you know the house predates the ban on asbestos products, then call in an asbestos removal expert to help clear away any debris
Speak to a solicitor if you require legal advice.
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