Global warming warning
from former health chief
by Gary Skentelbery
A FORMER environmental health chief experienced the effects of global warming first hand during a sponsored motorbike ride to the Arctic Circle.
Expecting to encounter snow and ice Andy Gilbert kitted himself out with thermals and winter woolies only to be faced with sweltering conditions as Norway experienced one of its hottest summers since records began.
Instead of snow and ice Andy experienced temperatures in excess of 22 degrees and saw melting glaciers.
Andy from Appleton, Warrington, who was the borough council’s environmental health chief before taking early retirement, was taking part in a 3,000 mile sponsored bike ride helping raise funds for Hope House Childrens Hospice.
Rotarian Andy volunteered to take part in the event as a volunteer from the Canal Boat Adventure Project which works closely with the hospice.
“I was expecting it to be pretty cold in the arctic circle so packed all my seasonal kit including thermals, extra layers and gloves – but didn’t need any of them. The only time we could see snow was way up on the top of the mountains.
“It is clear the artic ice caps are melting and it is a wake up call about global warming,” he added.
While passing through Sweden he became stuck in a traffic jam in a tunnel when the heat exceeded more than 30 degrees.
“It was like being in a brick kiln,” he added.
Andy was supported by members of Warrington Rotary Club and was one of a team of 25 taking part in the project.
He raised in excess of ?2,400 in sponsorship and would like to thank all those who supported him.
Despite the heat it was a great experience and he is now considering his next adventure.
Anyone who would like to make a further pledge can email him at [email protected]
Science Minister unveils
world class facility
by Gary Skentelbery
SCIENCE Minister Lord Sainsbury officially unveiled a new world class facility which will make Daresbury Laboratory near Warrington a world leader in allowing mankind to better understand how the Universe was formed and what it is made of.
As reported in yesterday’s warrington-worldwide Lord Sainsbury was visiting the scientific facility opened alongside a new state of the art science and technology business park at Daresbury Laboratory which has been created thanks to ?50 million funding from the North West Development Agency.
Lord Sainsbury, Minister for Science and Innovation, said: ?I am delighted to be opening one of the UK?s two strategic centres of science and innovation. This outstanding campus will help generate economic growth and jobs and support the Government?s drive to build and sustain world leading knowledge based companies.?
NWDA Chairman Bryan Gray said: ?The NWDA is delighted to support the development of world class science infrastructure, which will attract major research and commercial operations to the Northwest making a significant contribution to the regional economy and creating a number of highly skilled jobs in the process.?
Calling all
brass band lovers!
by Gary Skentelbery
WARRINGTON’S very own championship band Wire Brass is flying the town?s flag at this weekend’s National Championships in Harrogate- and they urgently need to replicate similar conditions for the final rehearsal tonight, (Wednesday) 7-30 til 9-30 at Padgate High School.
They are therefore inviting Warrington Worldwide readers to join them, totally free of charge, to help create the right atmosphere!
By joining them and putting them under pressure, they hope to be able to bring the National Championship back to the town this weekend. Band spokesman Steve Grant said: “We need your support to help us achieve a dream!”
Anyone interested in attending is invited to take their seat by 7-15.pm
Students re-brand
recording studio
by Lesley Wilkinson
STUDENTS from Priestley College, Warrington, have entered the music industry by working to re-brand the corporate identity of a recording studio.
The Art and Design students joined Orchard Studios in Crewe, which offers a range of services primarily producing demos for professional and amateur musicians, for the project.
The BTEC National Diploma in Graphic Design students now have a busy six-weeks ahead of them as they try to meet their client’s needs. They have to complete a range of tasks including the design of a logo, a marketing flyer, a vehicle livery and a website. Paul McConnell, graphic design tutor, said: “To be able to work with Orchard Studios is a great benefit to our students. “The students have a very challenging task ahead of them, which will provide a valuable lesson in terms of working with the client and keeping to strict deadlines in the graphic design industry,” he added.
Business leaders
promote links with India
by Gary Skentelbery
BUSINESS leaders from India have visited Warrington on a mission to form links with British-based technology companies. The delegation, leaders of engineering, manufacturing or software companies in India, toured the Daresbury Innovation Centre – which aims to attract science and technology based businesses to the North West. During their trip the delegation met local business leaders involved in small to medium sized enterprises with high growth potential. The visit was the first of its kind in the region and was made possible by links developed in India by Warrington Business Link chief executive Sandra Brusby. The trip was also made possible by Chamber Link and UK Trade and Investment. Pratap Mungi, leader of the Indian mission, said: “We were delighted to see the facilities at Daresbury and meet the companies based there. We hope the relationships we have made during our visit will grow in the future.”
Stink over
sewage smell
by Lesley Wilkinson
A TOTAL of 32 phone calls had to be made to United Utilities before sewage on a public field was dealt with, Stockton Heath Parish Council were told.
Clerk Peter Briggs said that following complaints by residents from Raymond Avenue, Stockton Heath, about sewage on the Mill Lane fields he went to investigate.
“I had to liaise with United Utilities because of the sewage on a public field,” said Peter.
“I made 32 phone calls to them and eventually they got two men there. They fixed a problem pipe that was damaged in two places. After a downpour there had been a back flow of drainage with water coming up through the manhole,” he said.
Steam fair fun
STEAM enthusiasts are invited to Victoria Square, Stockton Heath, tomorrow, Thursday to view a vintage steam engine and fairground organ.
The event has been organised by Patrick Mullee, organiser of the Stockton Heath Steam Festival, which failed to take place this year.
Patrick has allocated funds left over from last year’s event to help start promoting next year’s event.
The attractions will be in place from 7pm-10pm and all are welcome.
