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Friday 8 June 2012

Spinathon raises money for Kenya trip - Winsford Guardian

Spinathon raises money for Kenya trip - Winsford Guardian

Spinathon raises money for Kenya trip

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

Police hunt robber who claimed he had knife - Rugby Observer

POLICE are hunting a robber who pulled his car up alongside a man before getting out and demanding cash.

It happened when the man was walking home from the shops on Central Park Drive, near Aldi, on Thursday (May 3) shortly after 8.15am.

As he waled along the alleyway near the junction of Coton Park Drive and Stonechat Road, a small silver car pulled up alongside him.

The driver then got out and pushed the man several times while demanding cash - claiming he had a knife - but the man managed to run off through the alleyway.

Nothing was stolen and the man was not hurt during the incident.

The thief is described as 5ft 8in with short brown hair and a local accent. He was wearing a grey top.


Source: www.therugbyobserver.co.uk

Wells sparkles for Sussex - SkySports

Luke Wells led a spectacular lower-order revival as Sussex claimed a first-innings lead of 227 over Surrey on day three at Horsham.

On 90-6 overnight, Wells' 127 and solid contributions from the bottom four Naved Arif (34), Steve Magoffin (34), James Anyon (64no) and Monty Panesar (31) saw Sussex up to 351 all out.

Wells, on 38 at the start of the day, advanced to his fifth first-class century and second of the season while sharing stands worth 85, 54 and 35 for the seventh, eighth and ninth wickets respectively.

He was finally ninth out, one of left-arm spinner Murali Kartik's 4-102 haul, but even then there was more punishment to come for Surrey's bowlers.

Number 11 Panesar hit four fours and a six and Anyon also found the boundary regularly during a last-wicket alliance of 80, which finally ended when Gareth Batty (1-53) had Panesar caught by Jade Dernbach.

Surrey reached the close on 39-1 in their second innings, still 188 runs behind.

Day Two

Stuart Meaker led a Surrey fightback with three wickets during the two brief spells of play possible on the second day of the County Championship match against Sussex at Horsham.

Surrey, who had been bowled out for 124 the previoys day, took 4-9 in the six overs that were possible to reduce Sussex to 90-6 in reply before rain washed out play.

Meaker struck with the first ball of the day when Sussex skipper Mike Yardy could only fend a well-directed bouncer into the hands of Mark Ramprakash at gully and then ripped out Joe Gatting off-stump in the next over before a shower forced the players off after just 2.2 overs.

They returned 40 minutes later when Surrey took two more wickets to further undermine Sussex's middle order. Left-arm spinner Murali Kartik got in on the act by dismissing Luke Wright caught behind for one as he pushed forward to a ball which turned.

But it was Meaker's morning and he had reduced Sussex to 87-6 when he pinned Ben Brown lbw with an inswinger, and had figures of 3-3 from three overs when the rain returned, leaving Luke Wells unbeaten on 38 and Naveed Arif Gondal yet to score.

With rain setting in during the afternoon, umpires Peter Willey and Neil Hartley called off play at 2.30pm, although with the game well advanced and a better forecast there is still every chance of a positive result with two days to go.

Day One

James Anyon and Steve Magoffin ripped through Surrey to help put Sussex in early control of the County Championship clash at Horsham.

Sussex's decision to bowl first after winning the toss proved a wise one as they bowled their Division One rivals out for just 124 in 40.2 overs.

Australian Magoffin - who is due to return home after the fixture, though talks are on-going with Queensland about him extending his stay - bowled unchanged through the morning session, taking 4-27.

His skilful burst left Surrey reeling at 52-6, the recalled Mark Ramprakash managing to make just eight as part of his county's fourth different opening partnership of the season.

Wicketkeeper Steven Davies - who has also been used at the top of the order this summer - contributed six before heading off to join up with the England squad at Edbgaston as cover for Matt Prior.

Anyon was not to be out-done by his new-ball partner though, dismissing Jade Dernbach to wrap up the innings and finish with figures of 4-63.

Sussex lost Ed Joyce right at start of their reply but Chris Nash (38) and Luke Wells - who reached the close on 33 not out - helped them recover to 81-2, meaning they trail by just 43.


Source: www.skysports.com

Asda offers cut-price HTC Sensation XE with free Beats headphones - Digital Spy

Source: www.digitalspy.co.uk

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.
Hagerstown, MD, 21740
USA



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

Hello, Asda Oadby? There seems to be a spider in my salad - Leicester Mercury

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.

  1. Dr Tanu Kapur, from Oadby, with the salad bag

  2. Dr Tanu Kapur, from Oadby, with the salad bag

  3. The spider

  4. 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

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