A mother was shocked when she found what is believed to be a venomous spider in her pre-packed supermarket salad.
Dr Tanu Kapur, from Oadby, couldn't believe her eyes when the creature began rustling though her Asda Wild Rocket salad bag, which she had planned to use for the family's dinner that night.
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Dr Tanu Kapur, from Oadby, with the salad bag
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Dr Tanu Kapur, from Oadby, with the salad bag
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The spider
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The sider
Experts believe it is a false widow spider – the UK's most venomous arachnid.
After finding the spider, Dr Kapur telephoned the Oadby branch of Asda, where she had bought the rocket, to report the unexpected passenger.
However, she was left less than impressed with the initial response.
Dr Kapur said: "Just before opening it I noted a movement in the bag and stopped.
"There was a live spider inside the sealed bag of a variety I have not seen as household spider – it had a globular white body with black spots and short legs.
"I immediately called the local branch."
She said she was told the store manager wasn't available, but the person she spoke didn't express concern or offer any apologies.
She claimed the person said, "bring in the bag and we'll refund the £1 or call our head office".
Dr Kapur's son, Karan, 18, said: "We didn't know what it was at first, we thought it was a snail, because it was large and round, but then I saw the legs and realised it was a spider.
"We weren't sure what to do with it. If we let it into the garden it might breed, and then we'd have an army of them!"
The Mercury asked spider experts at Twycross Zoo to identify the creature.
Kevin Caley, research and conservation executive at the zoo, said: "We believe this is a false widow spider (steatoda nobilis).
"They can give quite a nasty bite, but reactions vary from person to person."
In February, it was reported in the Daily Mail that a man in Southampton collapsed after being bitten 10 times on the neck by a false widow.
Chris Galton, 31, was left with numerous 50 pence-sized red welts, and described feeling hot and nauseous, but made a full recovery.
The family have returned the bag, with the spider inside, to the store,
An Asda spokeswoman said once they had the spider a full investigation would be carried out to determine how it became trapped inside the bag.
She said: "All our salad is washed, but very occasionally a spider hangs around.
"We sincerely apologise for any distress caused by finding this spider and are happy to offer a refund on the salad.
"As soon as the product is returned to us we will investigate what has happened."
Source: www.thisisleicestershire.co.uk
Spinathon raises money for Kenya trip - Winsford Guardian
Spinathon raises money for Kenya trip
1:55pm Friday 8th June 2012 in News By Matthew Taylor
STUDENTS from the E-Act academy took part in a spinathon event at Asda in Winsford to raise money for a month-long trip to Africa.
Pupils from the school plan to visit Kenya next summer to help improve the lives of people in rural communities by assisting with schemes to protect wildlife habitats.
Each student must raise £4,000 to pay for their trip.
Students Liam Hunt and Jackson Leech managed to pedal continuously for three hours through sweltering heat on one of the hottest days of the year.
Corrine Leech of the E-Act Academy said: “The spinathon was great. The two boys were in good spirits all the way through. The money we raised was fabulous, considering the town was not very busy.”
DW gym loaned the bikes for the event, which raised £202. An under eighteens night at De Bees raised a further £346. Julie Clare clothing on Winsford Market have also donated £100 to the fund.
Businesses wishing to support students for the Kenya trip should contact Corrine on 01606 592300.
The academy would particularly like to hear from any taxi firms that would like to help the students get to Heathrow Airport when they fly out to Kenya.
Source: www.winsfordguardian.co.uk
Cricket: Sussex, West Sussex and Hampshire league tables and results - Chichester Observer
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Asda's New Potatoes: Amcor Flexibles and QV Foods Bring an Innovative, Gentle Steaming Solution to the UK Fresh Produce Market - ThomasNet Industrial News Room
AMCOR Flexibles
747 Bowman Ave.
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Press release date: May 22, 2012
Amcor Flexibles and QV Foods are passionate about providing the very best quality and taste to consumers. When Asda in the UK decided to develop two new delicious ready-to-cook potato products, QV Foods and Amcor Flexibles worked hand in hand to deliver an outstanding solution.
QV Foods is synonymous with the growing and marketing of high class potatoes. They created two exciting new ready-to-cook offerings for Asda: New Potatoes with a splash of mint oil, topped with melting rich butter and fragrant herbs and New Potatoes with a splash of fiery chilli oil, topped with a melting sun-dried tomato and basil butter. "We wanted to ensure that the packaging which protects the Asda New Potatoes also allows for optimum first time cooking" said Kevin Woods, Group Business Product Development Manager at QV Foods.
Amcor Flexibles provided the perfect solution with its Amcor ProtectValve self-venting system for microwave cooking. This easy-to-use system integrated into the lidding film means that the pack does not have to be pierced. It gives improved cooking results as it allows pressure to be built up inside the pack, steaming the product gently in its own juices and helping vitamin retention. The reduced cooking time versus conventional boiling significantly reduces the amount of energy used and it is also safer for the consumer as steam will only escape from a designated point on the lid - thus avoiding the risk of scalding. Amcor Flexibles has used its well-known P-Plus film in conjunction with the ProtectValve bringing enhanced shelf life as well as superior quality. "Not only have we delivered a perfect solution but also an innovation for UK consumers" says David Mayers, Sales Manager Fresh Produce, Amcor Flexibles Europe & Americas. "This is the first time Amcor's ProtectValve has been applied to lidding material for fresh produce in the UK." he added. Asda launched the two New Potato ready-to-cook recipes in April 2012 in both 360g and 590 g for the butter and herbs product and in 360g for the sun-dried chilli product. Amcor Flexibles Fresh Produce division is the original and leading supplier of solutions for the Fresh Produce market with a dedicated team of experienced food scientists across Europe and focus on customer partnership.
About Amcor Flexibles Europe & Americas
With 69 plants in 23 countries, Amcor Flexibles Europe & Americas, a division of Amcor, is a market leader and the world's largest supplier of flexible packaging. We deliver innovative packaging solutions and provide enhanced quality products for the food, beverage, pharma, personal care, medical and industrial markets. Its award winning approach towards sustainability makes Amcor Flexibles Europe & Americas the preferred partner for customers looking for responsible packaging solutions. For more information visit www.amcor.com.
About Amcor
Amcor Limited is a global leader in responsible packaging solutions, employing more than 33,000 people worldwide, operating in 42 countries across 300 sites. Amcor supplies a broad range of plastic (rigid and flexible), fibre, metal and glass packaging solutions to enhance the products consumers use in everyday life. Amcor also provides packaging-related services that help customers succeed through collaboration and innovation driven by art and science. Amcor is headquartered in Melbourne, Australia and is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange. For more information visit www.amcor.com.
About QV Foods
QV Foods is a wholly owned subsidiary of its parent company, AH Worth, a family business based in Lincolnshire. It operates from purpose built factories in Holbeach - Lincolnshire, March - Cambridgeshire & Inchture - Perthshire, whilst farming 4,500 acres of prime Lincolnshire land. QV offers a wealth of knowledge and expertise throughout the supply chain of fresh and prepared potatoes and vegetables. Our asset base and business structure provide a sound basis for continued growth. We continually reinvest in source development, new product offerings and varieties to ensure that the business remains at the forefront in product development and innovation. The management team prides itself in understanding each customer's unique demands and tailoring services to exceed expectations. For more information visit www.qvfoods.com.
David Mayers
Sales Manager
Amcor Flexibles Europe & Americas
Fresh Produce
T: + 44 7966 536394
E: david.mayers@amcor.com
Kevin Woods
Group Business Development Manager
QV Foods/Fresh Approach
T: +44 7740025992
E: kevin.woods@qvfoods.com
Communication Manager
Amcor Flexibles Europe & Americas
Fresh, Dairy, Capsules
T: +33 6 07 11 22 86
E: karen.quirchove@amcor.com
Source: news.thomasnet.com
Historic gathering for Jubilee garden - Lewes Today
A WONDERFUL rose garden commemorating the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee has been created for residents in the heart of Hailsham.
The new Diamond Jubilee Community Rose Garden was officially opened outside Hailsham Library in Western Road, by Her Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant of East Sussex, Peter Field, on Saturday, June 2.
Hailsham Town Council’s ‘In Bloom’ Committee organised the gathering with business folk, councillors and guests of honour including the Mayor of Hailsham, Cllr Jeff Bentley-Astor and new Youth Mayor, Chelsie McIntosh. The Deputy Mayor, Cllr Richard Grocock, also In Bloom chairman, welcomed Mr Field at the historic event.
Afterwards, Cllr Grocock said: “Volunteers have worked tirelessly to transform the new garden from an under-used piece of grass into somewhere people could enjoy and escape the hustle and bustle of the nearby town centre.
“The launch of the garden was a great success and I am confident that the garden will be an important part of the townscape for generations to come. My fellow committee members and I look forward to keeping up with news about the garden’s future progression as it continues to develop.”
Dignatries were given a guided tour of the garden which has been put together after several months of hard work by dedicated volunteers.
Work began in November last year with the In Bloom committee planning, designing, gaining sponsorship and putting together the site.
Sponsorship of the garden, which includes raised flower beds, arbours, seating and a rose walk, was provided by local businesses including J. Martin Rustic Furniture; Littlewood Fencing; Wickes DIY; Sussex Stone Marble & Granite Ltd; Town & Country Tree Services; E&S Heating and Ventilation; Sussex Independent Financial Advisors; Haulaway; Chalvington Communications; and Hart Reade Solicitors. Generous personal donations were provided by Mr Lew Lovelady and Mrs Lilian Woodley. East Sussex County Council provided the land.
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Sussex League Division 3 Burgess Hill 192-8 Crawley 196-8 Crawley won by two wickets - crawleyobserver.co.uk
ATIF Elahi emerged the hero for Crawley by smashing 83 to pave the way for Crawley’s third successive away victory.
Burgess Hills’ opening batsmen took the attacking route and played some aggressive shots increasing the score rate.
Crawley’s breakthrough came in the ninth over when Richard Genge bowled an inswinging yorker to bowl the batsmen round the leg.
Hill’s ace Jack Simpson was the next batsmen in, and cautiously Burgess Hill went about for the next ten overs taking the score to 81-2.
New bowler Razwan Hussain took the prize wicket of Simpson in his second ball owing to a sharp catch by Lewis behind the stumps.
After drinks Crawley halted the scoring-rate while getting two further wickets by Elahi (1-41 off 14 overs) and Razwan Hussain (3-26).
Better fielding and bowling saw the run-rate decline but wickets were hard to come by as the batsmen showcased their defence.
More breakthroughs near the end of the innings saw Burgess Hill finish on 192-8 off 53 overs.
Both teams were satisfied in the interval with their performances.
Crawley began their chase in the most appalling manner as Harry Choudhary played an ambitious shot of the second ball of the innings only to be caught on mid-on.
Elahi joined Tomkins (31) and their fruitful stroke-making took the game to Hill. Their only blemish was their running between the wickets.
Tomkins took a suicidal run only to be sent back to the pavilion.
At 82-2 of 20 overs Crawley looked in dominant position only to loose 5 batsmes for the score of of 21.
At 103-6 Crawley’s camp was looking very agitated although not out of the game as they had strong batting all the way down to 11.
Overseas player Genge joined Elahi who was looking sublime in the other end.
Genge opened his big shoulders to bludgeon a few boundaries in a useful partnership with Elahi before being stumped for a good 19.
Experienced Warren Shulze (22 not out) now joined Elahi, and unlike other batsmen, Schulze supported Elahi, and endeavoured to give the strike to him.
Crawley needed just 14 to win of three overs when Elahi got out from a beauty taking out his middle stump, for a superb and maybe match-winning innings of 83.
With only two wickets remaining, Yorkshire youngster Pearson came to the crease and looked at home, exhibiting brilliant technique and with Shulze finished the game of in style.
Crawley have dominated all the games they have played so far and are disappointed in not being further head of the pack.
They are currently joint leaders with Crowhurst Park after five games.
Source: www.crawleyobserver.co.uk
West Sussex County Council outsources back office to Capita - CIO UK
West Sussex County Council has chosen Capita as its preferred partner in a 10-year back office outsourcing contract.
Under the contract, worth approximately £154 million in additional revenue, Capita will deliver services including HR, payroll, finance, online service delivery, office services, procurement and pensions administration.
The contract is expected to be signed later this month, with work starting from September.
Sarah Burnett, head of public sector outsourcing at analyst firm NelsonHall, said that the contract would have been highly contested.
“There aren’t many of these multi-process contracts coming through. Serco and Arvato would have been competitors and been very disappointed at not winning,” she said.
She added: “They haven’t said what savings they would have to achieve yet. I expect savings will be a big part of it.”
Burnett also believes that the breadth of the services being outsourced will mean a “reasonable level of staff transfer” will occur.
In October 2010, the council brought in Capita to provide IT services as part of a seven-year deal worth an ‘initial’ £56 million.
At the time, the council said the deal would provide a “flexible and sustainable IT service at significantly lower cost”.
Serco already has a desktop management contract with the council, and, through its acquisition of The Listening Company, a contract for West Sussex’s contact centre.
“Capita will have to work with them,” said Burnett.
Source: www.cio.co.uk
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