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Balloons are released in memory of lost children

Bereaved families in Norwich remember lost children

Emma Knights Sunday, August 21, 2011
6:46 PM

 

Treasured Dreams let their angel balloons go at St Catherine’s church, Mile Cross.; Photo: Bill Smith

Lost little ones were remembered by their bereaved parents and family members as angel-shaped balloons were released into the sky today. 

The emotional moment was part of an open remembrance day at St Catherine’s Church, in Mile Cross, which was organised by Treasured Dreams, a support group for people who have lost children.

The East Coast Truckers’ Charity “Children’s Convoy”

26th CHILDREN’S CONVOY WILL ROLL ON THE 28th AUGUST 2011. 

The East Coast Truckers’ Charity “Children’s Convoy” will run on Sunday 28th August this year. The convoy is unique as we take children out for a day in trucks, so far as we know it is the only one in the world that has been going for 25 Years. However, this year it has been extremely hard to get cover from the authorities, we have now found a solution and it is thanks to all the support we have received we can run this year. We will as usual be putting safety first with our special person in the trucks. We will have a maximum speed limit of 30 MPH, which must be adhered to at all times.

This Convoy could well be the last.

The route will be the same as in previous years and it will unfortunately cause some disruption to other road users as we pass through with our cargo of special needs children. If you are inconvenienced in any way please be patient and if you can give the children on the convoy a big wave, they will just love your support.

Disabled woman not allowed on bus with her wheelchair

Disabled woman left in the rain by bus drivers

Lucy Wright Wednesday, August 17, 2011
6:30 AM

 Gail Baverstock with her broken wheelchair.; Photo: Bill Smith
Gail Baverstock with her broken wheelchair.; Photo: Bill Smith

A disabled woman has told of her anger after two bus drivers refused to let her board and left her waiting in the pouring rain. 

Gail Baverstock, 60, who has cerebral palsy and uses a wheelchair, was forced to wait an hour and a half before a driver helped her. She said that two buses showing the disabled badge pulled up and after everyone had boarded, she moved so the drivers could lower the ramp, but instead they ignored her and closed the door. Bus company First says it has “taken the appropriate action” against the drivers.