Look out for the MUMBLES COMMUNITY COUNCIL's NEWSLETTER for March in this months Community Times Mumbles magazine. see pages 16 to 19 for all the uptodate information about the work carried out by the Mumbles Community Council.
NAVY DAYS WILL BE PRODUCED AGAIN THIS YEAR FOR THE SEVENTH YEAR RUNNING. 23rd to 25th MAY, 10am to 6 pm.
DON'T MISS IT!
Nasty accident on Mumbles Road 1st March 09. Near the Pier
photos by Cllr. R. Wilkinson
PLEASE TELL US OF ANY EVENTS YOU ARE ORGANISING IN
MUMBLES DURING MARCH OR ANY TIME THIS YEAR
SHOULD THEY BRING BACK THE MUMBLES TRAIN? or DO YOU
THINK IT WILL BE A WASTE OF TIME AND MONEY?
Let us have your opinion please.
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WELCOME TO THE MUMBLES NEW POLICE CHIEF
Welcome Inspector Chris O'Brien to Mumbles.
He is now the the man in charge of policing in Mumbles and Gower
Peninsular. The Inspector has moved from the Criminal Justice Unit to take up
this position. He started his police career 27 years ago at the old Central
police station and also served in Porthcawl and spent some time with Special
Branch and Area Response Group. His promotion to Inspector came in 2000.
Chris, who lives in Sketty is reported to say that he "welcomes the move to
Mumbles and Gower --- and his aim is to ensure that any member of the
community coming in contact with South Wales Police will be provided with
an excellent quality of service." (see a full report in S.W.Evening Post 2-3-09).
AGE CONCERN HAVE PRODUCED A TOOLKIT TO PREVENT BOGUS CALLERS RIPPING OFF THEIR CLIENTS!
Age Concern Cymru 01792 641164 have made available a toolkit designed
to remind older people what precautions they should take to avoid being
scammed. This is availble, free of charge, from any Age Concern Office.
It is estimated that around 160,000 people in Wales, from all age groups
become victims and lose more that £175 million pounds.
HOME HEAT HELPLINE
Free, practical help for those in fuel poverty.
Keeping warm in winter is a major issue for many people and Britain’s energy
companies havenow earmarked £3.8 billion for measures to help the most
vulnerable.
The Home Heat Helpline recognises that those most in need of help are often
those least able to access it so the helpline now accepts third party
applications including calls from friends, relatives and neighbours, clergy on
behalf of parishioners, healthcare professionals on behalf of patients,
volunteers on behalf of those they assist. Lines are open 9am – 8pm Mon- Fri
and 10am -2pm on Saturdays. Calls are taken by trained expert advisors, not
call centre operatives, and you can even arrange a call back or get more
information at www.homeheathelpline.org.uk.
Advice on social tariffs – typically a 20 per cent saving
Grants for free home insulation regardless of who owns the property and no
means testing for the over 70s. Absolute right for them to receive free cavity
wall and loft insulation or free top-ups to modern standards. Same help to all
households in receipt of attendance allowance, disability living allowance or
employment and support allowance (incapacity benefit) single parent
allowance or households with young children with an annual income of less
than £14,600.
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* Access to the Priority Service Register, with free annual gas appliance
safety checks, passwords for official gas and electricity-related callers .Third
party, Braille, large print and talking billing
* Flexible payment options for customers in fuel debt
* A disconnection safety net, ensuring no vulnerable customer will be
knowingly disconnected.
For further details contact the independent Home Heat Helpline 0800 33 66 99
(Editors note - There are charges for for the 'Free' insulation work such as for the use of Bonded beading, if you have a conservatory there is a scaffolding charge, a boiler in your kitchen (a vent is required)
KEEP AN EYE AND A LOCK ON YOUR GARDEN SHED !
During the spring months of March, April and May, there is likely to be surge
of thefts from garden sheds. Items the thieves are looking for
include,Strimmers, Lawn mowers, Spades, Forks, Shears and a host of
expensive garden accessories. Check that hasps and clasps are not rusted
and still strong enough to keep the thieves out.
NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH ASSOCIATION.
SWANSEA NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH is an Independant member of the Safer Swansea Partnership, with equal rights as other members.
Being independant gives them the opportunity to put pressure on other members without restrictions and has succeded, where other partners have not been able to resolve a particular issue. All information given to Neighbourhood Watch is only passed on to the police, on a need to know basis. All members are protected by Data Protection.
There are benefits to being a member that include being updated, via the Ringmaster regarding potential crimes in your area.
We understand that some Insurance Companies allow a discount if you are a member.
Should you wish to start your own Neighbourhood Watch in your area. telephone Swansea 01792 562851 for further information.
LEAFLETS ARE AVAILABLE
Also you can go along to the monthly meeting, held in Cockett Police Station at 7.00 p.m. on the first Tuesday in the month.
Please telephone before hand to confirm the meeting
DIGITAL SWITCHOVER FOR TV IN SOUTH WALES
DON'T FORGET THE SWITCHOVER STARTS IN THE SWANSEA
AREA ON 12th AUGUST 2009.
THE FIRST IS KILVEY HILL(FOR SWANSEA AREA) 12th AUG 2009,
THE SECOND IS PRESILI (SOUTHWEST WALES) ON THE 19th
AUGUST 2009 AND THE THIRD, CARMEL (PARTS OF SOUTH AND
CENTRAL WALES) ON THE 26th AUGUST 2009. THOSE OF US WHO
ARE OVER A CERTAIN AGE (75) CAN GET HELP FROM THE
SWITCHOVER HELP SCHEME.
If you would like details - contact 0845 365 3809 or use the website
www.digitaluk.co.uk/wales some dates may be different depending on your postcode.
CITY AND COUNTY OF SWANSEA
www.activeswansea.com
Book today•
01792 235040
Bishopston Sports Centre
The Glebe
Bishopston
SA3 3JP
01792 235040
A full range of activities will be available
Free health checks
Free introduction to the gym
‘Come & try’ exercise classes
Free tennis sessions
plus a great deal more...
Thursday 19 March 2.00pm - 8.00pm •
AT
BISHOPSTON SPORTS CENTRE
WATCH OUT FOR ROGUE TRADERS!
A report in the S.W. Evening Post, Thursday 12th March 09
gives details of rogue traders taking thousands of pounds from
elderly residents. Incidents have been reported in Margam, Sandfields
and Briton Ferry where elderly residents have pressurised into
handing over far more than the agreed price for work carried out.
The tactics used are oppressive and intimidating. If you know of any
such incidents call the South Wales Police 01792 456999 or
Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111
NIMBLE FINGERS CRAFT FAYRE
AN EXHIBITION OF CRAFTWORK IS BEING HELD AT VICTORIA
HALL, DUNNS LANE, MUMBLES ON
SATURDAY 29th MARCH 2009
BETWEEN 10 AM AND 4.30 PM
A wide varietyof crafts are for sale including cards,
stationary, jewellery, art work all produced locally.
THIS CRAFT FAYRE IS NOT TO BE MISSED.
ADMISSION IS FREE SO DO COME ALONG.
CONTACT PHONE NUMBER 01792 232644
Sent: Wednesday, March 25, 2009 3:36 PM
Subject: Fw: Danger in the kitchen
It is worth passing along as a warning to all...
Microwaving Water!
A 26-year old man decided to have a cup of coffee. He took a cup of
water and put it in the microwave to heat it up (something that he had
done numerous times before). I am not sure how long he set the timer
for, but he wanted to bring the water to a boil. When the timer shut
the oven off, he removed the cup from the oven. As he looked into the
cup, he noted that the water was not boiling, but suddenly the water
in the cup 'blew up' into his face. The cup remained intact until he
threw it out of his hand, but all the water had flown out into his face
due to the buildup of energy. His whole face is blistered and he has
1st and 2nd degree burns to his face which may leave scarring.
He also may have lost partial sight in his left eye.
While at the hospital, the doctor who was attending to him stated that this is a
fairly common occurrence and water (alone) should never be heated in a
microwave oven. If water is heated in this manner, something should be
placed in the cup to diffuse the energy such as a wooden stir stick,
tea bag, etc.., (nothing metal).
General Electric's Response:
Thanks for contacting us, I will be happy to assist you. The e-mail
that you received is correct. Microwaved water and other liquids do not
always bubble when they reach the boiling point. They can actually get
superheated and not bubble at all. The superheated liquid will bubble
up out of the cup when it is moved or when something like a spoon or
tea bag is put into it.
To prevent this from happening and causing injury, do not heat any
liquid for more than two minutes per cup. After heating, let the cup
stand in the microwave for thirty seconds! before moving it or adding
anything into it.
Here is what our local science teacher had to say on the matter:
'Thanks for the microwave warning. I have seen this happen before. It
is caused by a phenomenon known as super heating. It can occur anytime
water is heated and will particularly occur if the vessel that the
water is heated in is new, or when heating a small amount of water
(less than half a cup).
What happens is that the water heats faster than the vapor bubbles can
form. If the cup is very new then it is unlikely to have small surface
scratches inside it that provide a place for the bubbles to form. As
the bubbles cannot form and release some of the heat has built up, the
liquid does not boil, and the liquid continues to heat up well past its
boiling point.
What then usually happens is that the liquid is bumped or jarred, which
is just enough of a shock to cause the bubbles to rapidly form and
expel the hot liquid. The rapid formation of bubbles is also why a
carbonated beverage spews when opened after having been shaken.
If you pass this on you could very well save someone from a lot of pain
and suffering.
PLEASE TAKE NOTE
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