Alcohol tax rise – would it cut excessive drinking?
There is a news item on the BBC web site about the government being lobbied to increase Tax on alcohol
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WatkissOnline – Stewart's Blog
Various ramblings from an IT professional
First Aid
Ambulance, FA Cup, Italian Job, The Blitz and a Time Machine
The refurbishment has gone ahead and the museum is now a huge improvement on what it was before. I’m not sure if it is completely finished, I think there were plans to move or refurbish the cafe, but other than that most of the exhibits seam to be in their final destinations. I must say that I am very impressed by the new exhibits that have been completed since I was last there. This includes a road layout with an Ambulance donated by Warwickshire St John Ambulance, a mini showing how the tunnel scenes for the original Italian Job (the one starring Michael Cane) were actually filmed in Coventry, and an example of a production line.
Read MoreFirst Aider Insurance – Free from St John Ambulance
A concern that some people have about administrating first aid is that they may be sued if they do something
Read More20 mph speed limit – protecting children outside schools?
Warwickshire is currently trialling five 20 mph zones near schools in villages around the county. See Warwickshire County Council 20mph
Read MoreJoining The British Bone Marrow Registry – during blood donor session
Today I joined the British Bone Marrow Registry, so that if required I could become a Bone Marrow donor (or
Read MoreResponding to the floods – Leamington Rescue Centre
On Saturday I was one of the many St John Ambulance members that responded to the national disaster caused by
Read MoreFirst Aid – Dealing with the aftermath
When taking a formal first aid course there are a few things that you need to know about dealing with
Read MoreManaging risk in children’s play
Recently a child (I think a 9 year old) drowned in a Warwickshire pond. This is of course a tragic
Read MoreBritish Heart Foundation – Help a Heart Campaign
The British Heart Foundation has launched their annual Help a Heart Campaign. With nearly 600 people a day in the
Read MoreFirst Aid Manual – 9th Edition is in the initial stages
Although the latest update to the First Aid Manual was only released last year, they are already thinking about the
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