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Portishead Town Football Club It's A Knockout, Sat 4th July, 12noon, Bristol Road Ground
Portishead Stamp Auctions, Somerset Hall 01275 390084 Viewing Saturday 4th July 09, 9am - 1pm, Auction Saturday 4th July 09, 1.30pm - finish.
2nd - 12th July, Twins, Triplets & More Week |
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SHAKERS!! Every town has its Shakers, the oh-so trendy cocktail bar where everyone wants to be seen: from the check-out girls to the chinless wonders, from the yuppies to the local lads tittering at the thought of a Long Slow Comfortable Screw. We are given a wickedly funny glimpse of this world by the four long-suffering waitresses, offering a fascinating view of the reality that lurks behind the plastic palms and Pina Coladas in this ever popular play.
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PORTISHEAD PLAYERS - NEED PEOPLE TO AUDITION!! The next show will be "SHAKERS" by John Godber & Jane Thornton Performances will be the 15th to 17th October 2009 and the club are now looking for 4 talented actresses ( Age range for actresses - 18 to mid 30's please!) to perform at the Somerset Hall. Auditions: Tues 14th July 7.30pm at the United Reformed Church Hall & Thurs 16th July 7.30pm at the Methodist Hall, Queen's Road.
Character Info: The waitresses themselves encompass different realities and aspirations. Adele is the single mother who loathes but needs her job; Carol is a wannabe photographer who hates being labelled as the dumb waitress; the sarcastic and catty Mel who, in her quest for a husband, hides a dark secret; and Nicky who is the envy of the other girls for breaking free from the bar to dance on a cruise ship. Interested - contact the show Director: Jason jase_stevens@yahoo.co.uk for further information or visit the Portishead Players website: www.portishead-players.org.uk
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Interested? We will be reading the text in places but, because of the demands of the play I will be asking those who turn up to the workshop some of the characters they will be possibly performing. Remember, they can play up to 6 characters each and they won't have costume and make up changes to achieve this - it will all be down to performance. Rehearsals: Aug 24,26,28,31 Sep 2,4,7,9,11,14,16,18,21, 23,25,28,30. Oct 2,5,7,9.
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Portishead Primary School Summer Fair £2 entry includes entry into the raffle, children 3 years and under free. |
Portishead Primary School - Annual Summer Fair Friday 3rd July - 5pm to 7.30pm Free Children's Craft Activity - Country Dancing Raffle (chance to win Nintendo DSI) - Bouncy Castle Lots of Stalls, including Teacher sponging Visit from the Police & Fire Brigade BBQ - Licensed Bar - Ice Creams
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Portishead Primary School Summer Fair Proceeds to go towards new playground equipment. |
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Portishead Cricket Club Pak Bristolians 182-9(45) Portishead 1st XI 81(26.4)(League) Another poor batting performance saw Posset slump to a 101 run defeat. Pak Bristolians were restricted to 182 with Dave Colyer taking 5-45 and Greg Walters... |
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Portishead Cricket
Club taking 3-64. In reply only Chris Bridge (13) & Nigel Armstrong (11) reached double figures with Imran Butt (6-33) the main wicket taker. Venue: Portishead Lake Grounds Pitch Saturday 27th June 09
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Music around the Lake
The musical entertainment was a free concert which was in support of the Royal British Legion. |
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Music around the Lake Sunday 28th June saw a wonderful musical display at the Lake Grounds. It featured Tim Pitman who is an Opera singer and vocal entertainer. The weather meant that the audience enjoyed hours of music in the sunshine sitting in the deck chairs and sharing a picnic.
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Carnival 2009 Photos |
Thousands of locals support & enjoy a huge turnout of Carnival floats
Another successful Carnival for Portishead, organised by Jemma & Wendy. Thousands of people lined the Lake Grounds & High Street to see the many floats wind their way toward the Showground. The colour, music and enthusiasm on the floats made an enjoyable day for everyone.
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The Carnival is one of the towns events which brings the community together. Old & young can enjoy the same activities with everyone working together to make the day a spectacular event. |
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LOST AND FOUND Found in Portishead High Street: Lexar SD Card 2GB Contact: g2p@guide2portishead.co.uk with description of contents.
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Ever wondered what the Oxfam online shop in Portishead does?
Would you like to know more about how it works and how to shop for Oxfam products online?
Oxfam General Info |
Dr Liam Fox MP visits Oxfam Online Shop in Portishead
Dr Liam Fox MP made a visit on Saturday 13th June to the Portishead depot of the Oxfam online shop. He was shown around the facility and met many of the volunteers who operate the charities new outlet. The facility on Wyndham Way, Portishead is one of only two in the country which processes donations to sell online. The website which has been on line from February '09 can be accessed on Volunteers are always needed, a worth while community activity for all ages. If you would like to join the team give them a call: For further details, contact Julian Wreford, Oxfam online Manager: Telephone: 07500 882219
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 Thinking of volunteering? Would you like to know what roles are available and meet new people? Oxfam Online Shop 12 Old Mill Road Portishead
Oxfam Volunteers Required To view click here |
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Bristol Wine & Food Fair 10th-12th July
Bristol International Balloon Fiesta 6th - 9th August
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T4 On The Beach 19th July WSM
Bristol Harbourside Festival 31st July - 2nd Aug
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Another national store is to be opened in Portishead. Pets at Home are to open a new store at the site in Old Mill Road. This is good news for the town and adds to the names already announced of New Look & Peacocks.
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Portishead Raft Race 2009 - 1pm Make a date to be at the re launch of the famous Portishead Raft Race on the 12th July. Come along and enjoy the day either by being a competitor, just cheering everyone on or having a family picnic at the Lake Grounds. The rafts are sponsored and are supporting local charities. If want to enter a raft please go to www.portisheadraftrace.co.uk
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Portishead WI Portishead WI welcomed Janet Ashman to the June meeting. She brought along one of her Persian cats - the one which travelled well! "It is a demanding but rewarding job to care for and show these feline friends" At the next meeting on 14th July 2009 2.15pm at Somerset Hall Jerry Dicker & Phillip Darley will entertain the members with "Bags of Stories" New members are always welcome to join us at our meetings where you will find friendly faces and hopefully have an enjoyable afternoon.
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The Academy of Gymnastics Harbour Road Trading Est,Portishead. 01275 840077 Summer Fun at the Academy during August: Fun Camps, Gym Camps, Gym Development Camps Pre School Camps, Pre School Soft Play Details can be found in the 'Guide2' July monthly booklet, from the Library & Folk Hall
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 Greggs the Bakers is now open at No.66 the High Street.
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Penny Brohn Cancer Care - Everyone Welcome Local cancer charity Penny Brohn Cancer Care in Pill is inviting everyone to come to one of their Open days on the 19th & 20th July. Glyn Berwick, Chief Executive of the charity says, "we want everyone to know how we support members of the local community who are living with cancer and how we are going to help even more people in the coming year. We can't wait to welcome everyone to the centre - it will be a great couple of days"
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In addition to guided tours of the centre, which on the site of former Ham Green Hospital, visitors will be able to enjoy the gardens, see the charities therapists at work and experience some of the delicious home cooked food that the centre is famous for. The centre will open from 10am to 12.30pm and 2pm to 4pm on both days and everyone is encouraged to book a place to ensure there is enough parking. More information, directions and to book your visit please call: 01275 370073 or e mail opendays@pennybrohn.org
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GREEN BRITAIN DAY 10TH JULY 2009 www.teamgreenbritain.org
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WHAT'S ON IN JULY
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Portishead's Open Air Pool
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Future Events
Portishead Raft Race 12th July 2009 1pm Annual Flower Show & Country Fair Fri & Sat 24th & 25th July 2009 Multi Terrain & Fun Run 20th Sept 2009 Victorian Evening Dec 2009 TBC
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Sunrise / Sunset approx times Mon 29th Jun 04:59- 21:33 Tue 30th Jun 04:59 - 21:33 Wed 1st Jul 05:00 - 21:33 Thu 2nd Jul 05:01 - 21:32 Fri 3rd Jul 05:02 - 21:32 Sat 4th Jul 05:02 - 21:32 Sun 5th Jul 05:03 - 21:31 Earliest Sunrise 13th-20th June 04.55 hrs Latest Sunset 21st-28th June 21.34 hrs |
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Civic Amenity Site Valley Road Open 1st Mar - 30 Sep Mon - Fri 8am - 6pm Sat/Sun & BH 8am - 4.30pm
Did You Know? The photo on your driving licence is only valid for 10 years, at which time it has to be renewed. It is an offence not to renew it. Press release click here Your Carbon Footprint Customer Review Website
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The Portishead Flower Show is being held on Friday 24th & Saturday 25th July & will be opened by Ben Prater from Radio Bristol. Adults £4, children under 10 free, £2 if under 16. It is not just a Flower Show, we have Arena Events and a host of other attractions. Duck Herding, Ferret Racing, Gun Dog Display, Children's Fun Sports, 6.5mtr Climbing Wall, Funky Puppet Show, Bristol Morris Men, The Shenanigans and a Jazz Band, Bird Show, Young Children's activities & Trampoline, A host of handicraft & Children's classes. If you want to enter one of the 400 classes remember you must complete a schedule and apply by Monday 20th July these are available from: Carey's, Mother Nature, Portishead Pet Stores & The White Cot.
GREGGS the Bakers is now open in the High Street. Greggs is open at 66 High Street www.greggs.co.uk
The Portishead Raft Race will be back this year on the 12th July. www.portisheadraftrace.co.uk
Old Mill Road shopping development gets agreement for its first retail outlets. Four outlets will be created with two taken to national companies, Peacocks and New Look are the first to sign up. The shops are due to open later this year. Pets at Home are the 3rd to sign up.
Driving for a safer community - PACE CAR click here
Cludo Club 2009 will be 27th - 31st July, www.gvc.org.uk
The leading furniture retailer in Wales 'Arthur Llewellyn Jenkins' has submitted plans to build a Furniture Centre at Gordano Gate in Portishead. www.arthurllewellynjenkins.co.uk
HOME COMPUTING WORKSHOPS At the Wesley Hall, High Street. Details 01275 397495 www.snipurl.com/h44r2
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Get your Guide2 local booklet at the library, full of local information
Gordano Valley Church CHALLENGERS
Portishead Map
Health Walks The North Somerset Strollers
North Somerset Tourist Information Tel: 01934 888800
Try Free Directory Enquiries 0800 118 3733 or 0800 100 100
Portishead Running Club meet each Tue & Thu at 6.30pm opposite the open air pool, for ages 16years & over. Tel: 01275 844170
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Kleeneze Local Independent Kleeneze Distributors Cheryl & Paul Lewis Tel: 01179113977
Petcare at Home Bewdley Cottage Tel: 01275 842773 Joan & Len Jenkins
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DAY AT THE MUSEUM (U) Visit the North Somerset Museum, Burlington Street, W-s-M, Monday - Saturday 10am - 4.30pm www.n-somerset.gov.uk/museum Tel: 01934 621028
Yoga for a Summers Day - Really Useful Yoga - Suzi Griffin Workshop on the 28th June at Redcliffe Bay Hall, 2pm - 5pm. Fun and informal session for beginners and the more advanced. To include demonstrations, discussion, practice and even time for tea and cake! To find out more or to book, please contact: Suzi Griffin on 01275 846831 or e mail to suzigriffin@talktalk.net
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PORTISHEAD FILM SOCIETY
Details 07504 855167
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The official website of The British Monarchy
WHAT IS THE OF PORTISHEAD?
for all your printing requirements: 35 Kestrel Court, Harbour Road, Portishead. BS20 7AN Tel: 01275 390550
Next Blood Donor Sessions
Mon 19th October '09 Tue 20th October '09 1.30pm - 3.15pm & 5pm - 7.15pm
Cake Making 'Sugar and Spice' Sally Letts at Sperrings Farm Moor Lane Clapton-in Gordano Tel: 07816 903101 Open: Thu/Fri & Sat
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Things happening this month Portishead Primary School Fair, Fri 3rd July, Starts 5pm, Tickets £2 per person on gate, children 3 and under free. Stalls, Childrens activities, BBQ, Bar. Portishead Christmas Lights Barn Dance - Sat 4th July 7.30pm, Tickets £8 from Mother Nature, Morgan Westley, Portishead Insurance Co., West Hill Auto Spares. Portishead Stamp Auctions, Somerset Hall 01275 390084 Viewing Saturday 4th July 09, 9am - 1pm, Auction Saturday 4th July 09, 1.30pm - finish. Portishead Town Football Club - It's A Knockout, Sat 4th July, Bristol Road Ground St Peter's School Summer Fair, July 4th Royal British Legion, Tea Dance and sing-along, Sat 4th July 1pm - 4pm Clarence House, to commemorate Armed Forces Day. Portishead Community Choir Sat 4th July 7.30pm at the United Reformed Church, Uplifting songs from around the world. Open Air Theatre - Sense and Sensibility at the Lake Grounds Sat 4th July 7.30pm. Woodspring Wings Model Aircraft Club - Sat 4th & Sun 5th July, Claverham Drove, Yatton. www.woodspringwings.co.uk Gordano Footpath Group - Sun July 5th 'A Bit of the Gordano Round', Tue 7th July 'Wickwar Lower Woods', Thu 9th July 'Cranham', Thu 16th July 'Walton', Tue 21st 'BS20 Amble', Sun 26th 'Croscombe' Pride In Portishead Sunday 5th July meet in the Precinct at 10am. North Somerset Strollers, Mon 6th July Meet at the Parish Wharf Leisure Centre 11am Portishead Horticultural Society, Wed 8th July 7.30pm, 'Building a border' Regional South West In Bloom - Judging 8th - 22nd July Portishead Association of Spiritualists, Wed 8th July, Clairvoyant Evening 7pm for 7.30pm Gordano Probus, Wed 8th July, Clarence House 12.30 for Lunch at 1pm, Speaker John Perry, War Time radio broadcasts. Farmers' Market Sat 11th July at the Piazza, Harbour Road, 9am - 12.30pm. Redcliffe Bay & District Horticultural Society, Sat 11th July 7.30pm, This weeks speaker is Debbie Charman, Community Police Support Officer. Nearly New Sale - 11th July 11am - 12.30pm Trinity School, In Aid of NCT Charity. Portishead Raft Race & Waterside Picnic 12th July at the Lake Grounds. Portishead WI - 14th July at Somerset Hall 2.15pm, Jerry Dicker and Phillip Darley will entertain the members with "Bags of Stories" Portishead Senior Forum, Wed 15th July 2pm, Folk Hall, talk by Terry Merrett - 'Dance Bands of the 40's & 50's' Portishead Floral Art Society Wed 15th July 7.30pm Somerset Hall 'Suggestions of Summer' talk by Ann Marie Dicker. Details from Jill Price 01275 855891 Community Café, Friday 17th July 10am - 1pm at the Wesley Centre, High Street, The theme for this month is 'Having Fun In The Holidays' Portishead Town Band - 19th July 3pm Grove Park Band Stand WSM - Outdoor Concert. Gordano School Car Boot Sale - Clapton Lane 9am, Sun 19th July North Somerset Strollers, Mon 20th July Meet at the Parish Wharf Leisure Centre 11am Wed 22nd July, St Barnabas School procession 10.30am to St Peter's Church, Service of thanks and celebration on the final day of school. Flower Show & Country Fair Friday 24th & Saturday 25th July, Flower Show Field. Cludo Club 2009 will be 27th - 31st July, www.gvc.org.uk Portishead Townswomen's Guild, Tue 28th July, 7pm Folk Hall, Talk by Margaret Slocombe, 'This Is My Life' Moose International - Wed 29th July 7.30pm, Moose Hall, High Street, Illustrated talk by Mark Williams, on the Air AmbulanceTrust.
Surgery for local residents at Portishead Town Council office 10am - noon. These meetings are on the last Thursday of each month and give the chance for residents to have influence on decisions made by the local council.
Check below for next months events
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OAKHAM TREASURES and FARM SHOP
Museum of retail and farming history.
Oakham Farm Portbury Lane Portbury. BS20 7SP Tel: 01275 375236 Open: Tues-Sat 10am-5pm closed Sundays, Mondays and Bank Holidays except Good Friday
PORTISHEAD TOWN FC
It's A Knockout 2009 Saturday 4th July Bristol Road In Aid of Children's Hospice South West
Town Council Meetings - June
Town Council Wed 1st July Planning Committee Wed 8th July Recreation & Works Committee Wed 22nd July
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OXFAM Online Superstore in Portishead
Oxfam's online store
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Things happening in August The Academy of Gymnastics, Gym Camps on various dates in August. 01275 840077 Portishead Floral Art Society Wed 12th August outing to Camers. Jill Price 01275 855891
Learn Cooking www.learncooking.co.uk
Digital Switchover date for Portishead is 24th March 2010
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K.C.R Landscaping & Maintenance Ken Rollings Tel: 01275 818001 Mobile: 07773 164218 Garden Design, Turfing, Patio Laying, Fencing, Grass Cutting, Hedge Trimming, Tree Felling
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Waitrose Current Good Causes Current voting: -Backwell Swimming Club -Clevedon Flower Show and Festival - Nailsea Disability Initiative Ends 26th July 09
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Waitrose - Community Matters
Each month Waitrose Portishead donates £1000 between three local good causes chosen by their customers. For every transaction a customer is given a token to place in a box of the good cause you would like to support. The more tokens a cause gets, the bigger the donation they receive.
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Waitrose
Nominate your local good cause in store
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Helpful Websites
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Portishead Lifeboat Trust (your local independent & NON RNLI Lifeboat) The Portishead Lifeboat Trust has been based at Sugar Loaf Bay in Portishead for 12 years Since operations began in 1996, Portishead Lifeboat has launched on 230 occasions, has saved lives & assisted over 305 people. We don't only save people in trouble on boats, but assist in searches for missing persons working with the Police & Coast Guard services. Funding is relied on locally & our volunteers work tirelessly to raise the much needed funds to keep the Lifeboat afloat for which we are extremely grateful. You can contact the trust on 01275 848967
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Severnside Sirens The sirens sound a warning to areas that are potentially at risk from an incident at the chemical sites in the Avonmouth area. If you hear the sirens: go and stay inside the house, listen to local radio & TV for instructions. When it is safe the sirens all clear message will be sounded. The sirens are tested on the 3rd day of each month at 3pm. The test is a 3 minute alert warning, 1 minute silence followed by a 1 minute all clear signal. Next test: Friday 3rd July at 3pm
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01934 426040
Mobile Library: www.n-somerset.gov.uk/leisure/libraries Tel: 01934 426020
GOLDEN CROWN - NEW WORLD - RICKSHAW - SPICY AROMA GHANDI - STARCHIP PIZZA - THAI ELEPHANT TRATTORIA ANTONIO - PIZZA PICANTE - MASALA20Indian - MASALA20Kebab KASHMIR (www.just-eat.co.uk) - PORTISHEAD TAKEAWAY NEW CANTON HOUSE (PILL)
LOCAL PUB FOOD MENUS
LOCAL RESTAURANT MENUS
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THE WINDMILL INN
58 Nore Road Portishead North Somerset BS20 6JZ Tel: 01275 843677
THE WINDMILL INN
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BBC BBC NEWS BBC WEATHER BBC SPORT
Latest Food Hygiene Inspection Scores www.foodscores.co.uk
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UK Photocard Driving Licences - check expiry Press release click here. A driver is licensed to drive until the age of 70 but your licence expires after 10 years and it has to be renewed. It will cost you £17.50. Check your licence expiry date!!
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Notable Days in July 1st - 31st Sickle Cell Disorders Awareness Month, 2nd - 12th Twins, Triplets & More Week, 3rd - 5th VW Festival, Malvern, 4th American Independence Day, 5th - 11th Alzheimer's Awareness Week, 5th - 12th National Transplant Week, 6th - 11th National Shed week, 7th - 12th RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show, 11th World Population Day, 15th St Swithin's Day, 18th July - 2nd August Festival of Archaeology, 24/7 Samaritans, 20th - 27th National Plug Hole Week, 22nd July - 2nd Aug National Parks Week, 24th July - 2nd August National Fishing Week, |
The Gas Safety Register - from 1st April 2009 The Gas Safety Register replaces CORGI gas registration as the official gas safety body in the UK from April 1st 2009. All Gas Safe registered engineers will be issued with an ID card. On the back of the card will be the qualifications of the engineer. You can also check an engineer on the official website www.gassaferegister.co.uk or by using the free consumer helpline 0800 408 5500.
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This month's national sporting events 1st - 5th Darts, Las Vegas Desert Classic, 2nd - 5th Golf, European Tour French Open, 3rd - 5th IAAF Athletics Bislet Games, Norway, 3rd - 5th MotoGp Round 8 USA, 4th - 26th Cycling Tour de France, 4th Rugby Union 3rd Test South Africa v Lions, 8th Cricket, Ashes Test Match England v Australia, 16th - 19th Golf, The Open Turnberry, 19th World Touring Car Championship, Brands Hatch, 19th - 26th Darts, World Match Play, Blackpool, 20th - 26th Tennis, ATP Warsaw Open, 23rd - 26th Golf European Tour, Malmo Sweden, 24th - 26th MotoGp Round 10, Donington Pk, 24th - 25th Athletics, London Grand Prix, 24th - 26th F1 Hungarian Grand Prix, 28th July - 1st August Horse Racing Glorious Goodwood, 30th Cricket Ashes Test Match England v Australia.
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