Monthly Archives: August 2011
The East Coast truckers convey must not end! What a wonderful day today!
Picture gallery: East Coast Truckers convoy could be its last
By ANNABELLE DICKSON
Sunday, August 28, 2011
6:55 PM
Norwich woke up to the sound of honking horns this morning (Sunday) as children from across the county and beyond sat proudly in truck cabins travelling in style to Great Yarmouth and Pleasurewood Hills.
In streets and lay-bys along the route from the city to the seaside town, thousands lined up waving flags and cheering as the East Coast Truckers convoy of 83 trucks set off on a day out for 73 disadvantaged children including those with disabilities, the terminally-ill and children with learning difficulties.
New SERVICE to support carers in Northamptonshire
New service will support carers
The GP Carer Assessment Support Worker (CASW) service supports people who are caring for those who are physically or mentally ill, have learning disabilities or drug problems, or are elderly. To contact the CASW team call 01933 677907.
http://www.banburyguardian.co.uk/news/health/new_service_will_support_carers_1_2998444
Wheelchair users highlighted the problems of pavements in Wiltshire
‘Dangerous’ pavements a hazard for wheelchair and scooter users
By Helen Place BBC News
Pavements throughout the country still prove a battlefield for many wheelchair and mobility scooter users.
A group has got together in Wiltshire to highlight the problem still faced for many users in towns and city centres.
But the problem is not just confined to Wiltshire.
