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Welcome to "How I Launched This," a new podcast presented by CodeScience and hosted by CodeScience Chief Revenue Officer, Sean Hogan. Each episode features founders, CEOs, and product & sales leaders sharing the inside stories behind the launch of the hottest solutions on the Salesforce AppExchange.
Tune in every month as Sean takes you behind the scenes to learn about the big bets, epic product launches, and strategic pivots that helped make the AppExchange the powerhouse success it is today.
If you've got a question you'd like us to address, a guest you'd love to hear on the show, or if you have a great launch story of your own, drop us a line at [email protected] – we'd love to hear from you!
Episode 6: Finding Opportunity in Crisis with Greg Stewart
In Episode 6, Sean is speaking with Greg Stewart, CEO of Ladder, a company that was on track to launch a brand new app in March of 2020 when Covid hit and forced the team to pivot in ways they had never imagined. Greg discusses how a deep understanding of their customers helped his team not only improve their product but push them in a new direction that allowed customers to connect at a time when they needed it most. As Greg says, "it's always a matter of who before what, it's people before solutions."
Episode 5: Launch, Launch, and Relaunch with Dan Darcy
In Episode 5, Sean is speaking with Dan Darcy, who is instantly recognizable to anyone who has attended Dreamforce in the last decade. Prior to his current role as Chief Customer Officer at Qualified.com, Dan worked directly for Marc Benioff as his personal sales engineer, executing major product launches on the big stage at Dreamforce. Dan discusses how they iteratively crafted those launches, from the early soft launches to defining the single overarching message that would hit just the right note.
Episode 4: This Podcast Could Save Your Life with Ted Elliott
In Episode 4, Sean is speaking with Ted Elliott, CEO of Copado, the #1 DevOps platform for enterprise SaaS. Ted talks about how his cancer diagnosis shifted his mindset and focus, why he gave all of his managers chess clocks for Christmas, how Copado is reducing the divorce rate while improving the DevOps release process, what he calls the "Smokey and the Bandit" play, and a preventative health measure that could very well save your life.
Episode 3: Launching in the Time of COVID with Heather Lavoie
In this episode, Sean speaks with Heather Lavoie, President and Chief Executive Officer of Geneia. A serial entrepreneur, Heather has spent 30+ years in both private and public healthcare, but like all of us, she could not have foreseen the arrival of COVID on the scene in early 2020, just as Geneia was bringing a new solution to market. Heather discusses the rapid pivot and adjustments that allowed the company to not only survive, but thrive through one of the most uncertain times in recent history.
Episode 2: The Birth of the AppExchange with Jim Steele
In this episode, Sean is talking with Jim Steele, President of Global Strategic Customers at Salesforce, about the birth of the AppExchange itself. Jim tells an incredible story as he walks us through some of the history, early beginnings, and amazing impact a decisive moment back in 2005 had on his career and the trajectory of Salesforce as a company.
Episode 1: Introduction to "How I Launched This"
CodeScience Chief Revenue Officer, Sean Hogan, provides an introduction and brief preview of the "How I Launched This" podcast series. Sean's hope is that you'll gain knowledge, confidence, and inspiration as we learn together about decisive moments in business and the art and skill needed to create something new.
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Royal Army Medical Corps
The Royal Army Medical Corps (R.A.M.C.), as its name implies, is responsible for the health of members of the British Army. This includes:
The triage, evacuation, treatment and care of all sick and injured soldiers in all situations;
Advice and application of hygiene and preventative medical measures to reduce the incidence of disease;
Supply and resupply of medical equipment and supplies;
Command and control of medical units and facilities.
When the new Regular British Army was formed in the reign of King Charles II (1660 – 1689), each regiment provided a medical officer, with a warrant officer as his assistant. This system of regimental medical officers was discontinued in 1873. The Duke of Marlborough fought his campaigns with the support of marching hospitals and flying hospitals to support the injured soldiers, however, it was not until the Peninsular campaign led by the Duke of Wellington in Spain and Portugal that a properly organised medical service was provided.
Sadly, the lessons of the Napoleonic Wars were not carried through, so during the Crimean War (October 1853 – February 1856) the provision of medical services to troops on active service was appalling. In response to this, in 1855, the Medical Staff Corps was formed. The corps was to be composed of 'men able to read and write, of regular habits and food temper and of a kindly disposition'.
The Medical Staff Corps was redesignated as the Army Hospital Corps in 1857, but in 1884 it reverted to its original title. The modern Royal Army Medical Corps was formed by Royal Warrant dated the 23 June 1898, on the authority of Queen Victoria. The new corps came into effect on the 1 July 1898. Since that date, the Royal Army Medical Corps has developed a distinguished record for gallantry in action whilst providing medical support to the British Army.
The basic arrangement for the treatment of casualties started with the battalion or regiment. Each battalion or regiment would have an officer of the Royal Army Medical Corps attached as the battalion or regimental Medical Officer (M.O.). These officers were qualified doctors, with many having surgical skills as well. A M.O. usually held the rank of Captain. Each M.O. was supported by a Medical Orderly and a Medical Sergeant who were non-commissioned soldiers in the R.A.M.C..
The M.O. would establish a Regimental Aid Post (R.A.P.) just behind the front line, to which casualties could be brought. The battalion or regiment provided ninteen soldiers, led by a Corporal, to act as stretcher bearers to carry the wounded from where they fell to the R.A.P.. The R.A.P. served as a triage centre, with only immediate life-saving medical intervention being performed there. From the R.A.P., casualties were evacuated to the Advanced Dressing Station (A.D.S.) or direct to the Main Dressing Station (M.D.S.).
Each of the Territorial Army divisions was provided with one field ambulance, with the intention of increasing this to three field ambulances upon mobilisation. These units were based at:
125 (East Lancashire) Field Ambulance – Upper Chorlton Road, Manchester 16
128 (Wessex) Field Ambulance – 71, Holloway Street, Exeter
131 (Home Counties) Field Ambulance – The Old Palace, Maidstone
137 (North Midland) Field Ambulance – 91, Siddals Road, Derby
140 (County of London) Field Ambulance – Duke of York's Headquarters, Chelsea, London
143 (South Midland) Field Ambulance – Stockfield Hall, Stockfield Road, Acocks Green, Birmingham
146 (West Riding) Field Ambulance – Harewood Barracks, Leeds, 6.
149 (Northumbrian) Field Ambulance – Hutton Terrace, Newcastle-on-Tyne, 2.
152 (Highland) Field Ambulance – Drill Hall, Bell Street, Dundee
155 (Lowland) Field Ambulance – 33, Gilmore Place, Edinburgh, 8.
158 (Welsh) Field Ambulance – 11, Newport Road, Cardiff
161 (East Anglian) Field Ambulance – Drill Hall, Woodbridge Road, Ipswich
164 (West Lancashire) Field Ambulance – Drill Hall, Rathbone Road, Old Swan, Liverpool
167 (City of London) Field Ambulance – Finsbury Barracks, London E.C.1.
170 (Cavalry) Field Ambulance, Drill Ball, Bebington, The Wirral
11 (2 Scottish) General Hospital – 33, Gilmore Place, Edinburgh, 3.
12 (2 Western) General Hospital – Upper Chorlton Road, Manchester, 16.
13 (4 London) General Hospital – Duke of York's Headquarters Chelsea, London
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5 (Scottish) Hygiene Company – Torkhill Parade, Glasgow
6 (Northern) Hygiene Company – Harewood Barracks, Leeds, 2
7 (Southern) Hygiene Company – Hamilton House, Southampton

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General U.S. Stocks Slump Following Disappointing Earnings
U.S. Stocks Slump Following Disappointing Earnings
Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at 10:19 pm | ח' טבת תשע"ד
NEW YORK (AP) -
Disappointing earnings from a handful of U.S. companies pushed the stock market to its biggest loss in five weeks.
Health care stocks had some of the biggest declines. Laboratory Corporation of America slumped after cutting its full-year earnings forecast. Quest Diagnostics, a major competitor, also dropped Wednesday.
Joy Global, a maker of mining equipment, sank after reporting earnings that fell short of Wall Street forecasts.
The broader stock market also fell. The Standard & Poor's 500 index has fallen six out of eight days in December, leaving it down 1.3 percent for the month.
The market may be succumbing to "buyer's fatigue" after a big rally this year, said Chris Bertelsen, chief investment officer at Global Financial Private Capital. The S&P 500 has surged 25 percent so far in 2013, putting it on track for its biggest annual increase in a decade.
"Anybody who thinks that it's up forever is certainly a neophyte to this business," said Bertelsen.
Another sign that investors' optimism about stocks may be flagging was a sharp drop in the Russell 2000. The index of small-company stocks fell 1.6 percent Wednesday, the most in month. Still, this year's 30-percent gain in the Russell 2000 has outpaced other big indexes.
Investors also considered the impact of the latest budget deal in Washington, which will help lawmakers avoid the immediate threat of another government shutdown. The 16-day shutdown in October crimped economic growth and hurt consumer confidence.
In the long run, the deal should be good for the stock market. It will allow investors to focus on the economy and the outlook for corporations rather than politics, said Peter Sidoti, a former Wall Street analyst who now runs a company that focuses on analyzing small-company stocks.
"It just gets rid of the noise," said Sidoti, head of Sidoti & Co. "The less distractions that you have and the more that you have people focus on running their businesses, the better off we are."
The S&P 500 index fell 20.40 points, or 1.2 percent, to 1,782.22. It was the biggest decline for the index since Nov. 7.
The Dow Jones industrial average dropped 129.60 points, or 0.8 percent, to 15,843.53. The Nasdaq composite fell 56.68 points, or 1.4 percent, to 4,003.81.
Health care stocks slid 1.6 percent. Laboratory Corporation of America plunged $10.90, or 11 percent, to $88.25, the biggest decline in the S&P 500. Quest Diagnostics fell $3.40, or 5.8 percent, to $55.20.
Joy Global fell $3.09, or 5.5 percent, to $53.15.
Some investors also attributed Wednesday's slump to concern that the Federal Reserve could start reducing its support of the economy at a policy meeting next week. A pullback appeared more likely after strong economic reports, including a pickup in hiring last month.
The Fed has been buying $85 billion of bonds every month to hold down long-term interest rates. Ultimately, most investors see a potential reduction, or "tapering," of that stimulus as a positive signal that shows the economy is strengthening.
In the short run, however, any decrease in the Fed's huge bond purchases would likely create some anxiety in financial markets. The purchases have been driving bond prices higher and giving investors incentive to buy stocks by making them seem less expensive in comparison.
Wednesday's drop "has probably more to do with anticipation of the Fed, than anything else," said Omar Aguilar, chief investment officer for equities at Schwab. "People are making the assumption that the tapering will happen sometime between now and February."
In government bond trading, the yield on the 10-year Treasury note rose to 2.85 percent from 2.80 percent on Tuesday.
In commodities trading, the price of oil fell $1.07, or 1.1 percent, to $97.44 a barrel. Gold fell $3.90, or 0.3 percent, to $1,257.20 an ounce.
After the market closed, S&P Dow Jones Indices announced that Facebook will replace Teradyne in the S&P 500 index. Facebook rose $1.82, or 4 percent, $51.20 in after-hours trading.
Among other stocks making big moves:
Scripps Networks Interactive jumped $5.75, or 7.6 percent, to $81 after the media company said late Tuesday that the board of Discovery Communications discussed a possible bid for it.
MasterCard rose $26.96, or 3.5 percent, to $790.57 after announcing a 10-for-1 stock split. The company also raised its dividend and launched a $3.5 billion stock buyback program.
This article appeared in print on page 8 of the December 12th, 2013 edition of Hamodia.
U.S. Stocks End Choppy Day With a Loss
Stocks Struggle as Investors Weigh Economic News
Wheat Logs Its Biggest Weekly Decline Since 2011
U.S. Stocks Edge Higher On Corporate News, Earnings
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Traffic deaths down across state, Green Bay area
Nathan Phelps
USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
Increased enforcement and visibility of deputies on the road are making a difference in traffic safety in Door County, according to Lt. Jeff Farley.
The county was one of a dozen in Wisconsin with no traffic-related deaths in 2014 through the end of July.
"We're happy to see that number of zero, and hopefully it will continue throughout the year and on," Farley said. "I'd attribute it to more enforcement. We were able to get some state money where we were able to put more officers out on the highway on given times — high-traffic-volume days and times."
Around the state and region, the number of traffic-related deaths are trailing the five-year average.
Preliminary data from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation indicates 257 people — including pedestrians and bicyclists — have been killed in the state this year, about 50 less than the five-year average.
Statewide, 527 people died on Wisconsin roads and highways last year compared with 601 in 2012. The five-year average is 559.
"We think our enforcement strategies are very sound in terms of our OWI task forces and all the enforcement work we've been doing," said Michael Panosh, regional program manager for the State Patrol's Bureau of Transportation Safety. "Our Zero in Wisconsin campaign has done a lot in raising awareness of the issue."
That campaign is aimed at reducing the number of deaths in the state to zero by using seat belts, driving sober and following the speed limit. The state provides money to local law enforcement agencies, such as those in Door County.
"We have a very strong grant program where we provide funding for agencies to put extra officers on the roads," he said. "Budgets are tight, and a lot of agencies are really strapped just in terms of their daily needs, much less trying to get out there for any kind of extraordinary enforcement."
Traffic fatalities in Northeastern Wisconsin continued to lag behind both last year's total and the five year average. Marinette and Kewaunee counties reported one death each, while Brown reported six, according to the department.
Brown County had a trio of fatal vehicle crashes in the first 10 days of August that resulted in the deaths of three people. Two of those accidents were alcohol-related and criminal charges have been filed against divers in those cases.
The 39 traffic fatalities recorded statewide in July were the second lowest for the month since 1937. The safest July was 1943 when 34 deaths were recorded, according to the department. The highest number of deaths for the month, 140, were recorded in 1966 and 1971.
As a tourist destination, Farley said Door County sees its traffic volumes peak in the summer.
"I'm not going to change anything," he said about plans for the remainder of the year. "I'm going to keep those patrol units out there and keep that high visibility."
Across the state, Panosh said the summer months tend to generate the highest number of traffic-related deaths.
"If we can get through the summer with the number we have ... I feel pretty confident this could be another record year," he said. "It wasn't that long ago that Wisconsin had near 1,000 traffic fatalities a year.
"For us to be anywhere near 500, that's a pretty sharp decrease in a pretty short period of time," Panosh said.
— nphelps@pressgazettemedia.com and follow him on Twitter@nathanphelpsPG or on Facebook at Nathan Phelps (Press-Gazette)
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2013 (year end)
2009-2013 Average
Source: Wisconsin Department of Transportation


There is something I am going to ask you, do you think this dream is related to being angry in real life? Why are you angry in your dream? If one marries a deceased woman in a dream, it means that he will revive a profitable project he had earlier abandoned. Regression to an earlier stage of development, especially to escape responsibility. If you are dreaming of a polar bear, it means that you are able to survive difficult situations again. Many people from time to time will have babies or small children in their dreams. In mythology, Ares was often beaten and humiliated by his enemies.
A dream involving the sight of a litter of newborn puppies signals the amount of time it took you to develop an idea, or the duration it might take to see your plan come to pass. Folklore interpretations say that if you are looking at a chase or participating in it, you will have a comfortable old age. This type of dream often comes to workaholics and overachievers who need to play more and nurture themselves. Positive changes are afoot if: You express yourself to the right people. Moreover, the men in the study had a greater number of aggressive dreams than the women, echoing similar findings from earlier studies.
What do Anger Dreams Mean?
It's possible that you are jealous or mistrusting. If you are dreaming about hugging a bear, it means that you are friendly with other people in a situation that is not very pleasant. Are others trying to make you the scapegoat? It will depend on the type of razor which interpretation is given. It also represents an improving friendship, or friendships that will grow deeper and stronger. It's not surprising that hostility and aggression tended to be higher in people who said they had dreamed of killing another person, Schredl said.
To dream of a dog flying or reaching the top of a building represents impending victory or elevation in status. An arrow indicates being pierced by some kind of powerful emotion, of being hurt by someone else through words or actions. Emotionally, our more violent aggressive side may not allow us to act appropriately in certain situations. You may also be expressing some aggressive feelings toward others. Desire to be attractive and noticed, as in the example, where Miss L is enjoying an acceptable form of intimacy; being open about what you really feel; fear of other people seeing what you really feel, think and desire; anxiety about not being adequate socially, lacking ability to conform to social norm.
To dream about dogs fighting indicates that your enemies will defeat you and you will fall into depression. Even the quietest and calmest of characters can find that they become someone totally different in their dreams. Clear the air as soon as possible! Revisiting Old Houses from Childhood or Earlier Times: this points to issues that probably are resurfacing in your current life, and need to be looked at, analyzed, and healed so you can move forward and not backward. To dream of an extremely small baby indicates that you are hesitant to allow others to see your true feelings and emotions. With Taureans, may depict their innate charactenstics and how they are dealing with them. Limbs Whether it is partly to do with some kind of cellular memory and the growth process that takes place is uncertain, but in dreams anv limb can be taken to mean sexuality and fears associated with gender issues. If in your dream the dog has puppies, then this refers to your abilities in life.
Anger Dream Dictionary: Interpret Now!
The dream wolf also tells you that your instincts and drives are natural and nothing to fear. Washing the hands suggests innocence or rejection of guilt, while wringing the hands signifies grief. It's possible that people who have less agreeable personalities might feel aggression that is exaggerated in their dreams, Schredl said. If a sick baby is crying: things are not going well at your job or business. If the dog is growling or angry, then you may be dealing with some internal strife.
If a woman marries a deceased man in a dream, it means that she will become lost and impoverished. Our own inner child, who frequently gets neglected in the hectic adult world. Equally dreams of death are can also be quite common in those that are feeling suicidal and also those who are suffering from illness. Your emotions are caught up in your work and you find it difficult to let go at the end of the day. He stated that in dreams we can clearly see our aggressive impulses and desire for fulfilment. Perhaps this dream is mirroring the association that you have with your boss. Sometimes our consciousness warns us about the things that we forget about and things we should value a little bit more.
This dream can also means that you are annoying to those around you, so please pay attention to irritability and annoying behavior you are projecting to others. He is sometimes the symbol of life and death. Hand The hands are one of the most expressive parts of the body and signify power and creativity. Offering information on tea leaf reading, magick, face reading, astrology, and psychic information. Wearing false teeth: pseudo- success is all you will get unless you change your arrogant hypocritical attitude. The best way to deal with toxic people in your life is to leave them behind and stop giving them your precious time. To dream about a fox indicates intelligence and ingenuity.


The December holiday art show went really well! High attendance which translated into good sales for me (thank you friends! I still have some Dancing with Cats t-shirts, and can order more if you are interested). We're only 20 days into 2012 and so much is going on I'm getting really antsy! I have so many projects and plans, this year is going to be huge!!
1. Blog overhaul. I'm going to bring in some big guns and make this blog not look like crap. That's a promise. I'm also hoping to get a website going so I can start building an art portfolio of sorts...these are skills I don't obtain so I'll need some help.
2. Art. Well, right now I am working on a few things. One is a ginormous drawing I want to call "Everyone I know" and try to draw in...yeah, everyone I know. The other art project is making a graphic novel of sorts illustrating a journal my sister-in-law Beca found in our fireplace. Obviously I will keep you updated.
3. Running and races: I am a freak. I have entered 4 races (including a trail 1/2 marathon, and my favorite race ever, the Ni-Bthaska-Ke 12k trail run) in the next 3 months with plans for a sprint distance triathlon in July and maybe an olympic distance in September. Since it's my blog I'm going to write about my race training sometimes and hope it's somewhat interesting for you.
4. OH yeah, I'm getting married in June. That's a big one. I am not super-stressed about it, we've already got most of the big things done so it's all in the details now (which is what I like--all the creative stuff).
So yeah--big year, big plans! I think it's going to be a great year and I can't wait to spend it with all of you!
So posting a drawing every day is really difficult when you're not on winter break...go figure! My first First Friday show is tonight at Pepe's Veggie Mex Bistro (6220 Havelock Avenue) from 7-9pm. I am pretty excited for the show because I am not only showing my colorful friend pictures, but some charcoal drawings I did during the summer that I am particularly fond of and hope people enjoy. Also, I'm bringing back my 3 favorite hair drawings for one last (second and last) sale attempt and after that they are mine for keeps. After this show tonight, Tony and I have our big spring art show to work on! That show is Sunday March 20th 6-9pm at the Zoo Bar. We will have many framed works (my drawings and Tony's badass prints) for sale. So there's a lot to yet be drawn (photo suggestions are being considered for sure!), and wood to be carved, and frames to be made etc etc boring details...but we really hope to see you there!


Radstock is effectively outside any integrated transport policies and isolated, by road congestion, from proper links with the major road corridors (M4 and M5). A renewed link to the rail network which would facilitate travel to London and other major cities without having first to go into Bath or Bristol would encourage businesses to come to Radstock and support the regeneration of the town and, more generally, of the Somer Valley.
We believe that the rail link between Radstock and Frome provides a sustainable, effective way to bring Radstock into the fast growing business and leisure developments of the whole of the South of England from London to Plymouth and look forward to further discussions on this question. it will also introduce some transport infrastructure to an area which is poised for regeneration but which so far has not developed any relevant insfrastructure to support additional jobs and housing.
We urge BANES to take a proactive stance in support of our proposal, whether through the West of England Partnership or other networks working to develop the region.
Radstock Action Group is currently preparing a questionnaire through which we hope to establish that people in the area would make use of this renewed link. Additionally, we will be making representions to the West of England Partnership meeting on 3 December, where the question of the Rail Utillisation Srategy is on the agenda.
The Core Strategy, once agreed, will be the key strategic policy statement for the development of the whole area covered by BANES for the foreseeable future (officially until 2026). Bath and North East Somerset has agreed to hold a public consultation event in Radstock later in November.
Everything is up for discussion - housing, transport, jobs, tourism, history, heritage, the natural environment, education and more. It is really important that as many people as possible comment on the plans.
Everyone is entitled to comment and submissions have to be made by 11 December 2009 to BANES.
Radstock Action Group will be holding a preparatory event on 21 November (morning) at Radstock Methodist Church to enable people to get a foretaste of the proposals and give them more chance of being better equipped to have an informed discussion with the BANES Officers. We'll be asking the public to tell us what they want for Radstock - all suggestions will be gathered and inform our response to the Core Strategy.
Come and see our ideas and add your own - photos, maps, documents all available.
Radstock Action Group is pleased to hear that BANES has finally decided to consult with residents, businesses and anyone else who has an interest in the future development of the town. this despite the council's original decision to ignore the town.
There will be a meeting in Radstock in the second half of November, on the Core Strategy, although no date seems to have been fixed yet. This document will inform all planning proposals for the future of the area covered by BANES.
Although Radstock has been ignored time and time again and people may feel that they are banging their heads on the proverbial brick wall, we would urge everyone to come to the meeting and to make their views felt to the BANES representatives.
Radstock Action Group met last week with a range of other groups in the town and we all agreed that we would work to encourage a large response.
The Core Strategy should be available on-line but if you would prefer to have it in an alternative format, you can phone 01225 477548.
Radstock Action Group will be working on its own response to ensure that our support is heard for a sensitively developed town with top quality facilities and affordable housing, in a responsibly managed natural environment.
We will also be asking BANES to mount an exhibition in the town centre and to organise a drop-in around this exhibition, one weekend and in addition to the meeting at which BANES representatives will make a presentation and answer questions.
Major decisions are looming on the future strategic development of the area covered by BANES.
On 19 October, the authority will publish the Core Strategy. According to the BANES website (click here to view), 'it sets out a number of alternative policy options for further discussion with the local community and other stakeholders and will eventually become the main planning document for BANES.... It will set out the long term spatial vision for Bath & North East Somerset up to 2026 and the broad locations for new housing, jobs and other strategic developments. It will also focus on the delivery of policy objectives and any infrastructure requirements. It suggests Visions, Objectives and alternative options for the future development needed to meet the economic and community needs of the district'. It is difficult to over-estimate the importance of the Core Strategy planning policy document which every unitary authority council is required by government to produce in consultation with local people.
This is clearly very important for Radstock just as it will be for all other areas covered by the authority. We already know from hard copies of the Draft Core Strategy that Norton Radstock will be offered a choice between leaving things pretty much as they are, and taking an increase of 1,700 jobs and houses in the period to 2026. Yet to Radstock Action Group's surprise the initial schedule for consultation with the community involvement does not include a single public meeting in Radstock. Midsomer Norton - yes, Keynsham - yes, Bath - yes, South East Bristol - yes, but Radstock NO.
We understand that there may be a 'drop in session' from 3-7pm in central Radstock in the week of 16 November. However, an evening public meeting like that held in February by Radstock Action Group with David Trigwell, Director of Planning and Transport, would be better. We support the suggestion that Cllr Charles Gerrish, the Cabinet member responsible for the Core Strategy, should be invited to an evening meeting in Radstock, and we will work with local groups, residents and businesses to organise a meeting with as wide a cross-section of the community as possible.
It is a legal requirement that in major planning developments, local people should be involved, so we'd like the opportunity to put forward our positive suggestions and to hear the latest from local authority staff and members. Radstock must not be left out.
Radstock Action Group member George Bailey recently contacted English Heritage and explained that he had been reading the Heritage at Risk Register 2009 and was surprised to see no reference to Radstock. He added that the centre of this small town was once described as "the finest preserved mining town in England", but that it is now under threat from insensitive development. He underlined that buildings such as the Victoria Hall have been allowed to fall into structural disrepair by Bath and North East Somerset.
David Stuart then continued, 'In Radstock's case, Bath and North East Somerset Council stated that while the town had seen some improvement in past years, they anticipated some deterioration in the future, in part due to those developments you allude to. Hence its absence from the Register. (Our bold and italics) The methodology employed initially in what is intended to be an annual exercise is likely to be revised, and this may result in a change in the status of Radstock as far as its potential for At Risk designation is concerned, thus prompting some level of political and executive response to the problem this suggests'.
Furthermore, he commented, 'Otherwise, English Heritage has no powers of direction and there are limits to what we can do to improve the situation you outline in the town apart from help to raise its profile and highlight its historic significance as opportunities arise, and promote good management practice when we can to the local authority and others. Local businesses and residents, as constituents of that authority, can of course exercise their democratic right to lobby individually and collectively for an improvement in the situation through their respective ward members or local MP'.
Radstock Action Group is shocked that BANES appears to be totally complacent about the future of the centre of Radstock, and is willing to admit to the wanton destruction and degradation of the fine buildings that make up the conservation and bordering areas of the town.
This latest development simply underlines the danger to which Radstock is exposed by the unscrupulous plans of BANES which is interested only in the heritage and conservation of Bath itself, choosing to sacrifice equally important but different sites to the ravages of short-term, cheap and offensive development. We suggest it is BANES' responsibility to safeguard the town against deterioration rather than masterminding it.
Radstock Action Group is forwarding the response from English Heritage to BANES for comment.
The proposal to remove the benches from the War Memorial in Radstock is a hasty response to a much bigger issue. Radstock Action Group believes that before such drastic measures are taken, it would be best to consider first, what we would be losing and second, how we can address the problems which have given rise to this proposal.
The Memorial Gardens, including the war memorial itself, have rapidly achieved an important role in the life of the community of Radstock. The benches are there as a community facility and provide a resting point for people who have come into town to do their shopping; they provide a place to relax and talk to friends; they are a stopping place for cyclists and walkers who come into Radstock and pause to admire the town and to have some much needed refreshment, and they enable everyone to enjoy the beautiful park which is growing up around them. The fact that young people go there reflects the fact that this is one of the few places they can gather and that they, according to their own reports, feel it is a safe place for them. This doesn't mean that anyone supports endless loud and disruptive noise late into the night. But it does suggest that there is very little for young people to do in town, despite some excellent initiatives.
Before we reach a point where we remove the benches - something that would only lead to all the young people having to go somewhere else - we would suggest that Norton Radstock Town Council opens a dialogue with all residents about what can be done to improve the situation without removing some of the very few facilities on offer for residents and visitors alike. The idea that there are other benches available in the nearby park is simply to shunt the problems along without addressing them. For most of the time and for most people the benches provide a quiet social space and a place to refresh and reflect; the inevitable result of the removal of the benches would be another proposal to remove more benches in other places.
We don't want local residents to be disturbed but neither do we want the young people of Radstock to be driven away. There are plenty of ways at the disposal of the police and other local agencies, to ensure that the noise can be stopped and we would like them to be used. Much of the debate around the future of Radstock centres on providing housing, jobs and facilities for young people who might otherwise have to move away. The young people of Radstock are the future of the town and we want to encourage them to stay and be active partners in developing a first class environment for everyone.
At last Wednesday's BANES Development Control Committee, members voted unanimously to accept the latest application from NRR/Bellway for the housing estate they wish to build on Radstock Railway Land. But there were conditions attached. At the start of the discussion, the chair indicated that the committee could only vote to be 'minded' to accept the application (owing to certain legal issues) and this is exactly what they did.
Nothing can happen until these matters are resolved.
Meanwhile, it is worth pointing out that, despite some token, cosmetic changes to the previous application, the plans remain intact - there will be a second rate housing development, with a totally unnecessary new road, right in the middle of Radstock.
Directors of the NRR turned out to support the application. The only person other than the NRR representatives, to speak in favour of the plans was a business man/resident from Midsomer Norton. Catherine Whybrow (NRR) suggested that those opposing the plans were resorting to complaining about small details - Radstock Action Group regards the current plans as wholly unacceptable and certainly not a recipe for regeneration. It's far from small details that we're concerned about.
If the plans are eventually agreed, Radstock Action Group will be seeking meetings with Bellway in the hope of opening a dialogue on how their proposals could better serve the wishes of Radstock residents and traders. We need to defend our town from unscrupulous, low budget ideas - we hope Bellway will understand ..... if the NRR ever allows them to talk to us.
First of all, Radstock Action Group would like to thank you for taking our (and others') objections sufficiently seriously at the last Development Control Committee where this matter was discussed, to request further discussions.
We are sorry that the latest response from the applicants (Bellway and Norton Radstock Regeneration Company) has done very little to address the reservations that were apparent at the last debate.
We'd like to draw your attention to the submission we have made opposing the application which will be before you at the Development Control Committee tomorrow.
If you have not already read the papers from us, they can be accessed by going to the front page of our website: www.radstockactiongroup.org.uk.
When the committee last considered the application on these Reserved Matters, in April this year, members were sufficiently concerned to decide that the application should go back to the applicants for further negotiation. Particularly on matters relating to the appearance of the development which, you will remember, is in the middle of Radstock, adjacent to the much lauded conservation area which is the heart of the town.
We were disappointed at the time that the Planning Officer for the case was not present at the meeting. We are now doubly disappointed that the 'revised' plans are only slightly revised and that central issues such as the inappropriate materials being used, have not been adequately addressed.
In fact, we wonder whether the Planning Officer was given an adequate account of the reasons why the Development Control Committee had not agreed to the application. We doubt whether he would be giving the endorsement he has in his current report, if he had been properly aware of the strong views of the committee.
Councillors are well aware that Radstock is greatly valued by its residents, by its businesses and by visitors. This development will jeopardise its special character and get in the way of a more strategic approach to the future of the whole area.
There has been a new traffic survey the results of which are, as yet, not clear.
Given the fact that all these elements will be key to the development of Radstock, we suggest it would be far more logical and strategic to refrain from making any further, almost irreversible decisions about the current proposals.
No authority should deliberately ignore the considered opinions of residents and businesses in an area up for discussion. Neither should any authority flout the strategic policies which exist to enhance their region - in this case the Local Plan, which has been consistently breached in these proposals.
We assure you that we are not against development. We recognise the urgent need for proper enhancement of the town and all its cultural and natural assets. We would like to have the opportunity to discuss our aspirations for our town with you, so that we can move forward with a progressive, sensitive set of proposals to support the future prosperity of our community.
We urge members to reject this latest version of a totally unsympathetic and unsustainable application which will damage Radstock's heritage and natural environment, compromise future strategic plans and do nothing to provide quality, affordable housing for local people.
Click here to download Cam Valley Wildlife Group's response (69Kb pdf).
Amongst all the paperwork submitted in the latest attempt by the NRR to get agreement to the plans for the railway land in Radstock, there are very few new documents. The only changes appear to be to the amount of wooden cladding remaining on the blocks - it now seems to be concentrated on the two blocks reserved for social housing, as opposed to those which will be offered for sale.
"The timber boarding will emphasise the architectual massing on the 'monopitch' gable ends and the bays that project over the front entrances."
Really? At least, they now feel that they have to justify such proposals which are totally at odds with the character of the centre of Radstock which doesn't feature any wood cladding at all.
When Norton Radstock Town Council is asked yet again, at short notice, on Monday 29 June, to consider these plans, it will do so without having had the opportunity to discuss them in the NRTC Planning and Environment Committee, since there has been insufficient notice from BANES. It is to be hoped that their opposition to the proposals will be maintained and that this time their voice will be heard at BANES level. Norton Radstock Town Council are statutory consultees and we are concerned that they are being given insufficient lead-in time to deal properly with the latest developments. We also wonder what the urgency is, given the lack of a bat survey and an archaeology survey, both of which are required before anything can happen.
Meanwhile, Radstock Action Group is putting together a portfolio of the best of Radstock's heritage buildings and supporters will be asked to let us have any information and records of interesting aspects of these buildings to contribute to the final publication. We are also putting together a complete set of positive ideas and proposals for the future redevelopment of the whole town. So watch this space.
Last Wednesday, people who have found their way onto the BANES mailing list will have received notification of the latest proposals from NRR/Bellway in relation to the Radstock Railway site. But they haven't given those interested in looking at the plans much time - fourteen days from the date of the letter to be precise. Which means all comments have to be in by 30 June - and as far as we know there are no plans yet available in the Victoria Hall.
In the interests of community involvement and consultation, it is essential that BANES makes all residents and businesses aware of the latest plans by site notices, posters, announcements in the press and other media, but as things stand at present, only those who are already on the mailing list will be aware of the latest.
Additonally, Radstock Action Group wonders what the reason for this great haste is - with all sorts of possible developments emerging in relation to the Radco site and other related developments, it seems quite ridiculous that BANES, Bellway, NRR and all other interested parties can't sit down now and look at the overall long term and strategic development needs of the town.
The Development Control Committee wants to think twice about the current NRR planning application - just time to celebrate before continuing the campaign.
Last Wednesday (15 April), the BANES Development Control Committee agreed by a convincing majority (only one against and one abstention) that they would defer a decision on the NRR/Bellway application in relation to the Railway Land in Radstock.
This marks a significant step forward and reflects the continued opposition of Radstock residents, traders and visitors to the plans. Radstock people have maintained the pressure - we'll have to continue to do so.
No-one can afford to be complacent, the plans have not been rejected (yet) and are being sent for 'further negotiation'. But what was encouraging was that the councillors on the committee had clearly taken on board the arguments put forward by Radstock Action Group and many others who have voiced opposition to the current 'regeneration' plans. Radstock was being taken more seriously, people have begun to appreciate that there are is something special about the town and that it deserves detailed consideration.
Radstock Action Group's demonstration outside the Guildhall was well attended and also attracted a lot of supportive comments and questions from passers by. Shame that the council has now discovered a reason why protestors can't hang their banners and placards on the railings. The group was thrilled to be joined by members of 'Save Warmley and Siston Greenspaces' who had heard what was going on through the ever growing network of groups fighting inappropriate development and 'regeneration'.
We were particularly pleased to see that Geoff Webber (the BANES Officer charged with presenting the case for acceptance) had lifted some of our some illustrations about the real Radstock as opposed to the mediocrity of the designs in the planning application. Those interested in viewing all these for themselves, can do so by clicking here.
The group has written to Les Kew, the chair of the committee, requesting some indication of the timescale for the next stages. A lot more work remains to be done on this very specific application, and we will be asking supporters for further help in the fight. A big thank you to everyone.
Midsomer Norton - don't go for UDI - there may be safety in numbers!
Radstock Action Group is unconvinced that a separate council for Midsomer Norton is going to be helpful either for them or for Radstock. More than anything, we recognise that each town has a separate and distinctive history, heritage and culture, and we will not be letting up on our determination to preserve and enhance Radstock.
Whatever it's failings, it is the responsibility of electors to ensure that Norton Radstock Town Council works effectively to gain recognition for all the communities which fall within its area. If things have been lack lustre up to now, then they need changing and those who have become disillusioned need to be encouraged to take part in local politics. The town council provides a potentially useful umbrella/banner for issues which both towns need to act on, such as transport strategy, safeguarding of the respective town halls, flood risks and, not least, the NRR. Because let no-one be under any illusions, NRR will have Midsomer Norton in its sights if it gets away with spoiling Radstock through insensitive and economically unsustainable 'regeneration'.
Together, the two towns can share strengths in addressing the problems that come into the area from a Bath dominated BANES (which must be rubbing its hands in glee at the prospect of the splitting of NRTC). Norton Radstock Town Council might often be ineffectual - it is up to those who care about the communities it is supposed to serve to get it working for those same communities.
On Wednesday 15 April, the Development Control Committee of Bath and North East Somerset will, once again, be asked to approve a planning application from the Norton Radstock Regeneration Company and Bellway in relation to the Radstock Railway Land.
We'll be outside the Guildhall in Bath from about one o'clock and have requested speaking rights in the Committee meeting - normally only three minutes per application is allowed, but the chair can rule otherwise on the day, so we're hoping to be able to make a number of points.
We urge the Councillors on the Committee to reject this proposal and help to get a constructive and genuine regeneration plan for Radstock on the table - as opposed to the 'degeneration' plan, featuring some second-rate overcrowded dwellings and nothing else.
We, like everyone else in Radstock, want to see improvements, not the destruction of the beautiful town centre and the surrounding natural environment which is the only possible outcome if the current plans are approved. It's not too late for BANES to acknowledge the overwhelming opposition to the current plans and to hear what residents and traders in the town really want - sympathetic development which enhances the town centre, including the conservation area, good quality affordable housing for local people, the chance to develop further the town's tourist potential and responsible transport planning - No to the new road and Yes to the reinstatement of the rail link to Frome.
The Development Control Committee will be at the Guildhall in Bath at 2pm on Wednesday 15 April.
On the morning of Monday 6 April, councillors from the BANES Development Control Committee (ie Planning) are making a site visit to Radstock in connection with the soon-to-be-heard application from NRR/Bellway. Hopefully, they'll realise just how out-of-order the latest application is and will give themselves a chance to look at the potential for positive development that exists in the centre of town.
The latest application in relation to the NRR/Bellway proposals for the 'regeneration' of the Radstock Railway Land will be heard by the BANES Development Control Committee on Wednesday 15 April at 2pm at the Guildhall in Bath. Great timing - during the Easter holidays.
Radstock Action Group will be there to make the case for throwing out this latest insensitive and badly thought out apology for a regeneration scheme.
The group is preparing a pack for each member of the committee with illustrations showing exactly how special the centre of Radstock is and highlighting some of the shortcomings in the design proposals for building up to 83 'units' on the site bang in the middle of town. We use the word 'unit' a the only one even remotely accurate in relation to the plans - let's be clear, these are not serious quality homes for local people but low quality cynical responses to housing need for which they presumably are hoping to access government funding. Radstock Action Group is all in favour of affordable housing but we think that those who would be living in it deserve good standards, designs, space and facilities - none of these are evident in the current plans.
The pack will also contain other information, including a sheet containing key frequently asked questions (and answers) about this plan.
And Radstock Action Group will be there outside the Guildhall from about 1.15 on 15 April to welcome all the committee members as they arrive for the vote. Anyone who has the time is welcome to join us with banners and placards.
The fight will go on to enhance Radstock, to keep it special, to create quality homes and work for local people and to make it an even more popular tourist destination, by developing its cultural heritage, its small scale and varied shops, and its precious natural environment. We'll continue to campaign for the re-establishment of the rail link to Frome and for much needed homes and jobs.
The best result from the meeting would be that councillors throw out this backward looking and inappropriate plan and accept our invitation to come to Radstock and involve local people in meaningful dialogue about how to construct a real regeneration plan for the town, rather than the current degeneration plan being foisted on the locals by NRR and national builder Bellway.
Important news for all those not privy to the inner gossip circles of BANES and to those who do not spend all their waking hours scouring the BANES website!
According to rumours circulating and to an obscure page on the BANES website, the Development Control Committee will consider the latest stage of the planning application by NRR/Bellway on Wednesday 15 April.
Geoff Webber (BANES Senior Professional - Major Developments) wasn't so sure when he wrote to Radstock Action Group on 26 March, in response to a letter we had sent to the case officer, David Audsley. He simply said the meeting would be in the 'near future'.
Radstock Action Group is calling on supporters to join the meeting whenever and wherever it takes place, to make it clear to councillors that this development is not welcome. Instead we want them to hear that Radstock deserves better than a crowded, nondescript housing estate which will not provide good quality homes or bring the jobs which the strategic plans for the area require whenever new housing is built. We will continue our fight for homes that fit with the conservation area, for the reinstatement of the railway to Frome, for responsible management of the wildlife, for an end to the ridiculous road scheme which will kill off the town traders and for preservation of the Victoria Hall.
As soon as we have confirmation of the date, the time and the venue we will be calling on all those who can make it to turn up and show their views on the matter.
Unfortunately, in the truly undemocratic fashion that we associate with BANES, many people will be away or looking after children as the apparent rumoured date is the Wednesday after Easter Bank Holiday - the case officer is on leave, just for a start.
Details will be posted on our website.
A Traffic Survey for What?
Whilst a new traffic survey suggests that something may be getting through to the Bath brigade in BANES, there is still plenty of evidence that the planning process for the so-called 'regeneration' of Radstock, is not involving local people, whether residents, traders or visitors. Radstock Action Group was very pleased to hear that a new traffic survey/transport modelling, is being undertaken by BANES for Radstock.
Anyone in town on Thursday between the hours of seven and seven would have noticed the traffic count going on. We understand from our meeting with David Trigwell last week, that it will be used in planning for transport matters up to 2026. Where does this leave the current proposals to run a new road through the centre of town, effectively guaranteeing the demise of the shops and contrary to good practice which demands that through traffic is kept out of town centres?
There have been strong denials that this new survey indicates a softening of the line on the current ridiculous plans, but what's the point of a new traffic survey on current roads, if we are about to see the total reconfiguration of traffic movements in Radstock?
Planning Practice - a flexible friend?
One of the key points repeatedly made by BANES is that there can be no variation of the Section 106, which governs the conditions of any major planning projects, once passed. We argue that the plans are so far from the original as to require a total rethink, and, in addition, we now know that BANES has recently considered a proposal to vary the terms of a Section 106 in Keynsham - this proposal was not ruled out of order and has created a precedent for the reconsideration of other Section 106 agreements, so let's get the Radstock one reconsidered.
Further evidence that there is little appetite for democratic action and involvement came last week with the news that the BANES Development Control Committee will hear the latest Radstock 'regeneration' proposals in the week of Easter Monday, when the planning officer, like half the world, is on holiday. Good eh? We've asked BANES to comment, but so far, there has been no reply.
This on top of the fact that, as usual, the meeting will be in Bath presumably - or maybe they'd like to hold this meeting in Radstock close to the views of those who will have to live with these decisions.
Click here to download Radstock Action Group's response to the latest planning application in relation to the Railway Land in Radstock (228Kb pdf).
On Tuesday 17 March, members of Radstock Action Group met with David Trigwell, Head of BANES Transport and Planning, and two of his colleagues, Kaoru Jacques and Rab Smith. The three members of planning came to Radstock again following the public meeting held in January.
David Trigwell listened to our comments about the serious situation facing Radstock and its future and our frustration at being told that nothing that has already been agreed can be undone, although it appears that Bellway could technically change its plans. We talked to them about our plans for developing a town which meets the needs and wishes of local people, traders and visitors.
We asked about the new transport modelling which is about to start and which will include traffic monitoring around Radstock - it seems that this, whatever it proves, cannot influence any decision on the future possible road carrying traffic through the centre of town from the Frome Road, but that it can be used further into the future.
This seems slightly perverse - is there any point in going ahead with a road which doesn't meet needs and movements likely to be identified through the new transport modelling - and what a pity none was done prior to the agreement to the plans that have got Radstock into this mess.
Notwithstanding these problems, it was encouraging to see three important members of the BANES planning set-up in Radstock for the second time in as many months. We are going to continue to talk to them and to feed our views into their planning processes. We will also be organising events for the people of Radstock to add their views as the debate develops. At the least, we seem to have a new willingness on the part of some people to take Radstock into account.
A full report on our meeting will be on the website later this week.
According to the Somerset Guardian article, 'Regeneration of town centre hit by delays', (5 March 2009) Radstock's regeneration project might be facing a few hitches. Not a moment before time.
We welcome the apparent progress in BANES - John Betty says there is a need for modelling work for Midsomer Norton and Radstock 'to enable a detailed assessment of the impact of new development on the existing transport networks'. Well Radstock residents have been saying this for a very long time and Radstock Action Group is glad to have a convert at the highest level.
But what is really stunning is that nothing of this type was undertaken in the lead up to the original planning application by NRR/Bellway nor insisted on by BANES. Neither Bellway/NRR nor BANES is showing even a hint of embarrassment at their total failure to adhere to the most basic of rules in relation to planning - gathering information, data, commissioning modelling and projections prior to application, let alone approval of plans.
The question now is, 'Where does this leave the current planning application?' Residents and traders in Radstock have been arguing ever since the new road scheme was first proposed that it could do nothing but damage, if not entirely destroy Radstock, and its beautiful town centre, with its conservation area and nationally recognised cultural heritage sitting within an area of environmental value and interest, the home to valuable species of plants and animals, all of which stand to lose out if the road is ever built - and that's on top of the inevitable congestion and pollution which will be produced by runnning main road, through traffic along the streets of the town centre.
Three parties are involved in the road plan (NRR, Bellway, BANES) and yet each of them says that even though they are not in favour of the road, the other two are and they have no power to stop it going ahead - it's not true, they could stop it and it's time for them to sit down together and thrash out a solution to the chaos - it is to be hoped that John Betty's call for some modelling work will help them in their discussions.
In addition to these specific issues relating to the road, we were entertained to read that NRR chair, Cate Le Grice-Mack has explained to the Guardian that 'As the project continues to advance, NRR's intention to reinvest any profit into the community remains as strong as ever, and we (NRR) have recently reduced our administration costs to assist with this'. We assume she is referring to the closure of the NRR office in favour of operating from a Wells Post Office Box, coupled with the apparent departure of the staff. Perhaps Cate Le Grice-Mack would like to reveal the savings from such actions - we can't believe that the sums of money involved are really going to fund the regeneration of Radstock.
BANES was good enough to send us a copy of the letter Malcom Hanney, BANES deputy leader, has submitted to the Somerset Guardian about their intentions regarding the Victoria Hall. We didn't find the contents reassuring.
At the Norton Radstock Town Council meeting of 9 February, councillors considered a letter from BANES which referred to the Victoria Hall's future being considered in relation to wider regeneration, with hints that occupancy by the town council at low rent was certainly far from certain. Should the council be forced, for practical/financial reasons, to move out, this could jeopardise the financial viability of the building. Nothing in Malcolm Hanney's letter counters fears that the longer term future of Victoria Hall has yet to be secured for residents, visitors and traders.
Malcolm Hanney seeks to reassure readers that 'any fears on the part of the Town Council that the building will be sold to meet BANES debts are unfounded'. But there are no assurances that it won't be sold for other reasons. Radstock Action Group doesn't believe that the Victoria Hall should be BANES property to sell under any circumstances, having fallen into their hands by administrative changes to local government structures. BANES never paid a penny for the building so they should certainly not be able to even contemplate selling it, let alone pocketing the proceeds.
The Victoria Hall is part of the heart of Radstock and belongs to the residents of the town in the broadest possible sense. It is essential that its future as a community resource is guaranteed and that adequate funds are made available to ensure it is restored to good condition.
The letter boasts of �40,000 of repairs/maintenance having been done by BANES last summer - fine and we should be grateful (well a bit). But this �40,000 is not in the same league as the �300,000 identified as being needed in 2005 by the Symons report which was commissioned by NRTC. BANES has not monitored the building for damp, for cracks, for other sources of building degradation and the result is that the building becomes ever more at risk of major structural damage and, we don't have firm facts to enable action to be taken to safeguard this irreplaceable venue/resource.
At the bottom of his less than reassuring letter, Mr Hanney mentions the Town Centre Vision Stakeholders Group - this group is not active, though a meeting is promised towards the end of April - the stakeholders who have been invited to the 'feast' are BANES, Norton Radstock Town Council, RADCO, NRR and Somer Valley Partnership - now there's a truly representative group .... the track record of most of these organisations doesn't guarantee that they will represent the views of Radstock Residents and Traders.
Radstock Action Group will shortly be meeting again with David Trigwell from BANES and his team, following the public meeting held earlier this year.
Last summer, members of Radstock Action Group attending an NRTC meeting were shocked to hear, without any prior discussion, that the public toilets in Radstock were to be closed. At this week's Planning and Environment Committee Meeting, there was an agenda item from BANES asking for comments on the arrangements to do a deal with RADCO so that their own toilets would be made public toilets, in return for some remuneration from BANES. Progress of a sort, in that BANES seems suddenly to have remembered the magic word 'consultation' but it is far too late as everything is now virtually decided.
The decision to close the public lavatories was taken on the grounds that there were concern about abuse of the facilities and related anti-social behaviour - so all the residents and visitors to Radstock are punished rather than the council looking at the social causes for such behaviour and taking appropriate action to address the underlying causes of such anti-social behaviour.
Having the public toilet facilities in RADCO will mean people have to go in there and then shop if they wish to recoup their parking fee. Where does this leave all the other traders in Radstock? At a disadvantage, of course.
Radstock is allegedly at the centre of a range of strategic initiatives in planning and regeneration terms. Sadly this latest decision about the toilets reflects a total lack of strategic planning by the authority. Radstock Action Group has maintained for some time that all that is certain with the current proposals for town centre development is that it amounts to nothing other than a housing estate with no infrastructure or community facilities. Plus a road that no-one wants and which will lead to the decline of the conservation area that it will run through. Here, in this latest fiasco, is more evidence (as if it were needed) that there are no serious strategic goals for regeneration, that regeneration is not a reality.
We believe that Radstock has a great future as a tourist centre with a varied retail set up plus many interesting tourist sights. Our small traders provide many vibrant, small scale and friendly services to shoppers and we think that a public toilet facility is a logical part of this scenario.
Recently, at a Radstock Action Group public meeting, David Trigwell from BANES talked about the town becoming a strategic site in the regional Core Strategy - yes very interesting and worthy of serious discussion. But can we really have any faith in a council which can't think further than another step in the decrease in infrastructure and a move to house public toilets in a private business on a five year initial contract?
We hope that all Radstock councillors will respond to the request for comments on the proposal to close the Victoria Square toilets and use RADCO - let's see the costings for some alternatives. Let's see if BANES is serious about regeneration of our town.


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France This Way comment: the nature of the coast in Brittany, with hundreds of very small beaches and coves, does mean it is more or less impossible for us to visit, review and comment on every beach and resort since there are literally hundreds of these small beaches and coves that you will discover as you explore - and which add greatly to the pleasures of a visit.
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See the Le Conquet guide.
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See the Carnac Plage guide.
See more of the islands off Brittany and the coastal resorts in the regional guide to Brittany coast and islands.


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Map is a basic one road hill climb with a lot of switch backs and varying grade changes, some of which are very steep. Might cause problems for some vehicles trying to climb those grades. Also, some of the changes between those grades can be a bit rough, cause your car to jump and so on, but I don't think that's a bad thing if that's what you're looking for.
This is literally the one thing I needed.
Good, but why no guardrails?
Great map, made up 2 challenges for myself, try to make it up to the peak in one run in a Box H-Series and did it with the drag Barstow.


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Just one more please mummy so I can sleep.
Whether your my baby or a grown man, I will never refuse your request for more time.
No matter what you say to ask me to stay, you will never have to beg my darling.
You are my world, and I will always have the time to give you. I treasure every memory we have of these moments.
You are amazing my baby, and will grow to do incredible things and though you might get older, things will never change.


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Platform(s): Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, iOS
Publisher: Annapurna Interactive
Developer: Joel McDonald
Release Date: Dec. 6, 2022
About Rainier
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'Hindsight' Comes to PlayStation And Xbox Consoles Next Week - Trailer
by Rainier on Nov. 29, 2022 @ 5:45 p.m. PST
Hindsight is a narrative exploration game spanning the entirety of a woman's life, from birth to present day, as she unpacks memories following the loss of her mother.
What if the physical objects of everyday life, the possessions we hold close, were actual windows to the past? Peer into distant memories and unseen futures in Hindsight.
Revisit her childhood home, sort through personal belongings, and step through windows to memories frozen in time.
From the creator of Prune, Hindsight asks you to slow down and pay attention to the little things left behind. Piece these things together and shift your viewpoint until you find just the right perspective to pull you deeper into the past.
Long forgotten memories and dreams cascade into one another. Linger as long as you wish, but sooner or later you must come back to the present.
What will you take with you? And what will you leave behind?
Currently available for Nintendo Switch, iOS, and PC (Steam), Hindsight is coming to PS4, PS5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S on December 6, 2022.
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Red maple, scientifically known as Acer rubrum, grows throughout most of eastern North America. The red maple is easily identified in the autumn when its leaves turn a brilliant red. At other times of the year, the red maple may be difficult to distinguish from other deciduous trees, but there are certain characteristics that will positively identify it.
Like most deciduous trees, the red maple is a broadleaf that is flat and thin. It is a simple leaf, meaning it develops only one leaf blade as opposed to the multiple blades seen on compound leaves. It grows to a height and width of approximately 2 1/2 inches.
Red maple leaves have three lobes that are pointed at their tips. Two smaller lobes may be evident near the base on some red maple leaves. Sinuses, the spaces between lobes, are shallow on the red maple leaf. This differentiates it from others such as those of the silver maple, which also have pointed lobes but show deep sinuses.
The small bumps or jagged points along the edge of a leaf are known as the teeth. Teeth may be large or small, rounded or pointed and may cover the entire length of a leaf or only portions of it. The red maple leaf has a few small, wavy teeth along most of its edge.
Though the red maple leaf is easy to identify by its color in the autumn, it is a dull green throughout the growing season. The back side of red maple leaves are a very pale green or even white color. Though other maple tree leaves show similar colors during the growing season, the red maple leaf can be further identified by its smaller size compared with the leaves from other maple trees.
Another excellent method of identification is to examine the stem of the red maple leaf, also known as the stalk or petiole. This will often be red or at least have a reddish tint to it on the front side. The petriole on a red maple leaf is also distinguishable by its longer length, often growing as long as 2 inches.
How to Tell If Your Maple Tree Is a Sugar Maple?


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Study Sports Management With Australian Survivor & Football Legend Simon Black
This week, renowned AFL midfielder Simon Black enters into the final round of reality TV Show, Australian Survivor: Champions vs. Contenders. Audiences around the country are on the edge of their seats, waiting for the final outcome.
At first glance, reality TV may seem a big step away from Black's distinguished career.
Drafted by the Brisbane Lions in 1997, he quickly became one of Brisbane's best players. He went on to win the 2002 Brownlow Medal, the 2003 Norm Smith Medal, and the 2001, 2002, and 2006 Merrett-Murray Medals, as well as receiving three premiership medallions, before retiring from the AFL in 2013.
He's since gone on to establish the Simon Black Academy in cooperation with Torrens University, and is currently the Contest Skills and Midfield Coach for the Brisbane Lions.
When you take a closer look, however, the jump from sports to Survivor isn't such a big leap.
Just like AFL, the Survivor series sets up contestants in competition against each other, performing tasks designed to test the limits of their endurance. Not one to shy away from a challenge, when Survivor asked Black to participate, he found he couldn't say no, stating at the announcement of his decision:
"I've watched the show and was always intrigued by it. I've always been competitive and wondered how I'd go on something like it.
The combination of physical and mental challenges seemed like something that would stretch me as a person. The gamesmanship will be a big challenge, but I am very excited to get out there and I am going to do my absolute best."
The inspiring, can-do approach to excellence that Black brought to Survivor, he's also brought into the courses he designed, at the Simon Black Academy.
Based on the highly successful American College System, the Australian Institute of Sport and AFL Elite Academies, the Simon Black Academy was established with one goal in mind: to produce absolute legends across the diverse world of sports.
"What is really important to us (at the Simon Black Academy) is that the Australian Rules Academy is open to players of all levels – not just the elite. The program is designed to develop student-athletes into elite players with the credentials to take their careers from the change-room to the boardroom.
We don't just want our student-athletes to be drafted to the AFL or SANFL. We also want our student-athletes to be the next round of CEOs, Administrators, Marketing Professionals, Nutritionists and Sports Coaches. Whatever the path they decide to choose, we can provide the opportunity for them to achieve their goals, both on and off the field." Simon Black (From the Academy News, 2019)
Combining the three pillars of athletic training, personal development and sports management qualifications at a university level, the academy offers students an opportunity to be champions on and off the field.
For aspiring male and female football players, the Academy offers elite level training, strength & conditioning, nutrition and well-being programs, in conjunction with a university style curriculum. While attending the Academy, student-athletes will study a Diploma of Sports Development (Elite) in the first year and then have the option to move onto a Bachelor of Business (Sports Management) in their second and third years with the Academy.
"We're proud of our partnership with the Simon Black Australian Rules Academy. We believe it's important for the student-athletes to pursue their passion and achieve the best level of AFL they can, while also understanding the need to have alternative career opportunities, which can be provided through a quality education."- Torrens University Vice Chancellor, Professor Justin Beilby
The Diploma of Sports Development has been developed to give the best education possible to student athletes. While training, students learn the foundations in business management, industry knowledge, health and nutrition that you need to begin your career in sports. Subjects include:
High-performance training and injury management
Coaching practices
Introduction to sport management
Developing sports participation
For those students who want to learn more about the business side of sports, you can transition into a bachelor degree while continuing your training.
When you successfully complete your diploma, you automatically receive 80 credits towards the Bachelor of Business (Sports Management). This means that you'll graduate from your degree even faster and can head straight into a football career, while still receiving your elite athlete training.
The Bachelor of Business (Sports Management) will cover practically every topic you need to know, if you're going to have a career in sports beyond playing football. The course is designed to complement your training, so it can be completed flexibly, online, and at your own pace. Some of the subjects you will cover include:
Marketing and audience research
Event venue management
PR and communications
Every student will also undertake an AFL accredited Level 1 Umpire Accreditation, and a Level 1 Coaching qualification. Plus, you have access to your very own personal success coach, to help you achieve your best results in study, and in the game!
If you're an aspiring football legend and you want to learn some real-world survival skills from Simon Black, you might want to find out more.
Check out the courses on offer at the Simon Black Academy here, or contact one of the student support staff for more information.
Diploma of Sport Development (Elite)...
Simon Black Academy
The Sports industry's bouncing back in post-COVID 2022


Journey along the idyllic West Coast and experience a totally different side to Australia, a region many are yet to discover. The adventure starts in the remote capital city of Perth before heading north into the nature lovers' paradise that is Western Australia.
Enjoy an action packed 7-day trip, complete with hikes, dolphin spotting and national park explorations. Ride down huge white sand dunes at Lancelin, hike down to the banks of the Murchison River and peek through Nature's Window into an ancient gorge. Discover the strange Pinnacles Desert, explore the stunning gorges of Kalbarri National Park and discover the underwater world of the Ningaloo Reef.
The adventure starts in Perth with pick up from central locations around the CBD from 7.00 am. Hit the road and kick off your day with a drive to the huge white sand dunes of Lancelin. Test out your sandboarding skills here and get to know your fellow travellers.
Later, follow up the fun with a guided tour through the Pinnacles Desert. Once you've worked up an appetite, enjoy a tasty lunch by the sea.
Then, it's time to make the journey up Indian Ocean Drive for some stunning coastal views. You'll make a quick stop in Geraldton before heading on to the seaside town of Kalbarri where you'll spend the night.
Today is a nature lovers dream! Start the morning with a visit to The Murchison Gorge, Nature's Window and Z Bend in Kalbarri National Park. Here you can see where water has carved its way through sandstone and, if you're travelling here during spring, you'll witness bright pops of colour as it's wildflower season. At Nature's Window, snap some stunning photos before strolling along a beach made entirely of tiny shells!
Later, it's on to Denham where you'll stay in accommodation by the beach.
This morning, meet the famous Monkey Mia Dolphins and get some amazing photos with your new fishy friends Enjoy chill out time on the beach or enjoy a coffee at the restaurant before you hit the road again.
You'll visit the fascinating rock formations, the Stromatolites, which are the oldest living lifeforms on our planet!
Afterwards, drive on to Coral Bay, located right on the famous Ningaloo Reef. This is where you'll be spending the night.
You'll have most of the day to explore the Ningaloo Reef at your own pace.
Choose to join a boat tour or enjoy free time to experience the beautiful beaches Coral Bay has to offer. Go for a stroll on the beach and check out the shark nursery, swim with the manta rays (additional cost) or go for a snorkel on the Ningaloo Reef! You'll be wowed by the natural beauty and incredible marine life.
This evening, it's a short drive up the peninsula to Exmouth where you'll check into your accommodation for the next two nights.
Today, explore Cape Range National park. This is a spectacular place full of rugged limestone ranges, breathtaking deep canyons and 50km of pristine beaches!
Relax on the beach or choose to go snorkelling at the stunning Turquoise Bay (snorkel hire $10). Visit Vlamingh Head Lighthouse, relax at Milyering Visitors Center and enjoy the laid-back atmosphere.
You'll return to your accommodation in the late afternoon.
Wave goodbye to Exmouth today! It's off to the town of Carnarvon and one of the local banana or mango plantations (seasonal). You'll stay overnight at accommodation on an Australian wheat farm. Wake up to views of the scenic countryside before making your way back towards Perth.
Along the way, stop at Greenough Wildlife Park where you can meet Australian wildlife and hand feed the kangaroos. Then, kick back and relax on the bus for the last stretch to Perth. You'll arrive at approximately 6.30pm.
Can children come on the tour? What is the price?
Only 15kg soft luggage and small day bag are allowed.
Please bring your own sleeping bag on Perth Broome Overland Safari Tour, as they are not available for purchase or hire.
This tour and vehicle is not suitable for children or infants, with a minimum travel age of 18 years old.
A moderate to advanced level of fitness is required to complete the walks.
Scuba Dive the Ningaloo Reef with Exmouth Dive Centre.
Transfer Policy: $25 per person transfer fee can apply to date change transfer services between 48 hours and 7 days prior to departure.
Transfer within 48 hours will result in full fare forfeiture.


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