The County Air ambulace launched its 1m appeal yesterday. I still can't believe the community funds these surely its something vital and should be funded by the NHS? The aircraft will fly for 10 hrs a day. The M6 Toll were there with a big cheque for £30,000 which was cool.

Well Staffordshire are getting their very own County Air Ambulance to serve the county. Next week they are having an unveiling of the new Staffordshire aircraft at Somerford Hall. The County Air Ambulance receives no government or lottery funding and relies soley on public donations and corporate sponsorship to financially support the life saving helicopter service. The charity are therefore launching a 'Staffordshire Air Ambulance Appeal' to raise £1 million over the next twelve months to ensure communities across Staffordshire receive the very best helicopter medical emergency service.I'm also going to see the Rat Pack next week so with Halloween looks like should be an exciting week ahead. This weekend went out for a nice buffet Chineese meal then went to Fluid in Newcastle. I was driving then last night went to see SAW IV ugh shudders who writes this stuff????

We had a wonderful day out yesterday at Hawkstone Park Follies. The Follies are a fantasyland of cliffs, crags, caves, deep woods and a series of extraordinary monuments built more than 200 years ago. You must visit! Anyway I went with Yvonne, Nikki, Katie and ickle man oh and Lucy the mad dog!! Had to mention Lucy as the dog is completely nuts....all added to the entertainment for the day ;o)We had a fabulous picnic including a bottle of champagne!!Hawkstone Park is a magical place. There are stories of King Arthur and his Knights at Hawkstone and a legend of two giants, Tarquin and Tarquinas, inhabiting the old castle. Hawkstone has its very own version of the Da Vinci Code. Mystery surrounds the discovery of an ancient cup claimed by author Graham Phillips to be the mystical Holy Grail (in his book The Search for the Holy Grail).

Took ickle man and his friend to the Trafford Centre for tea in Est Est Est, they made their own pizza's and I had Farfalle Salmon mmmmm...did a bit of shopping. They stayed up really late watching DVD's and eating sweets. On the Sunday we went with Mum & Dad to Manchester for another Italian meal this time I had Canelloni with Spinach...equally yummy then we went to The Bridgewater Hall to see the Halle orchestra...That was ace!! This is one architecturally-stunning building! It sits on the foundation on earthquake-proof isolation bearings (consisting of steel springs) which insulate it from noise and vibration from the adjacent road and Metrolink line

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My parents are taking me to The Bridgewater Hall in Manchester on Sunday to see the Halle orchestra so excited about that. Today I've been in Deeside working, followed by Stoke... tomorrow in Wrexham never a dull mo!!

Any way on night a few weeks ago we took Kavanaagh for a ride in a DAF XF 105 to the fire station in Sandbach where all the cadets and firebrigade greeted him. The Sandbach Transport Committee gave Kavannagh a day to remember last year and the Donna Louise Trust who organise days out for terminally ill children put in touch to fix up the day. During the evening we presented Kavanagh's Mum with an album of his day spent with us..such a cutie

What's your emotional IQ? Bet I made you think a bit there. Most of us are used to thinking of intelligence as relating to being "smart" or intellectual, good at solving problems or having a good memory. But now psychologists and sociologists are seeing intelligence as being much broader than that.

Emotional intelligence is being aware of and recognizing your feelings, which in turn helps you to manage your emotions. And when you can manage your emotions, you can motivate yourself and focus on a goal, instead of wanting instant gratification. Someone with high emotional intelligence is also able to understand the feelings of others. So this means they can work better with others and develop more fulfilling personal relationships. In fact, emotional intelligence can be the best indicator of human success, personally and professionally.
And the good news is that you can develop your emotional intelligence. If you'd like to boost your emotional IQ, here are a few tips:

If you're upset, take a moment to step back and consider what it is that is really bothering you about a situation.
Remember, not everything is "about you." Don't be too quick to take things personally.
Listen – really pay attention to others when they talk to you.
Before you judge someone, imagine how you would feel in the other person's situation.
Try to be open-minded about other people's moods, opinions, or beliefs.
The Golden Rule always works: treat others the way you would want to be treated.
So getting a handle on your emotions and developing your powers of empathy could set you up for a more fulfilling life.

First thing was upside down christmas trees yes I know a little odd but all the rage oh and the second thing was Terry Wogan and his moleskin trousers and a very obvious lunchbox...LOLOLOLOL
Just to recap cos I've probably missed loads out this week but Ties, flyers, housewarming with loads of ladies, Bridgewater Hall Sunday looking forward to that, French Students they were great fun, quote folders, planning permission,architects, casino evening, DAF CHECK,ride & drive derby,truckfest northwest,Foden Building with MAN/ERF moved in how bizarre!!radio stations, rugby world cup, charity events, LDV meeting, Staffordshire Life,Sandbach Transport Extravaganza, Liverpool Capital Of Culture 2008..
Some of the pics

Well where have I been??? Basically I've moved home so had no broadband to blog on so I am now trying to catch up probably about 4 weeks worth of stories and waffle and life. Saw this number plate as I was passing it made me laugh as it reminded me of SHxTE
I'll have to start with this week. Yesterday was at Wrexham at a meeting with Marcher Sound the Wrexham and Chester local radio station http://www.marchersound.co.uk
Followed later with a meeting with Wrexham FC
Tomorrow I am off to Coventry for a meeting and I have to leave early it's also my Brother's Birthday so Happy Birthday Andy!!!
Friday night after a long week rushed about to Sandbach town hall where we had to set up a small exhibition stand at Sandbach Today woo finished about 7.30 and Tracey was due to come around at 8ish. Friday night had a very very quiet night out in Sandbach was actually boring....burger was good on the way home though!! I can now walk from Sandbach town centre home!
Saturday worked at Sandbach today promoting Sandbach Transport Extravaganza next year..
..funny moment Graham had to carry a naked dummy through town and then we only had a Marshall's jacket for it to wear so we had to hide his bare legs behind the stand....My Dad was there with Sandbach Clean team and Mum came to say hello too I bumped into Bert Raby, Margaret & Ken Ness and loads of new faces. It was well attended...helped my Dad pack up, picked up my son from a party then went with Nikki and Heather to Leanne's girls only Jacuzzi party with all the kids!!

Sunday went to see my friend Avril and then Sophie later on watched a period drama movie and fell asleep with my son downstairs!! lol

SANDBACH MARKET SQUARE ENHANCEMENTS

I think it is important that as many residents as possible respond to the consultation. The Market Square is in urgent need of some work to improve both the state of the square itself and to provide an environment that is attractive to residents and visitors alike. Basically its sinking so when you walk you neary fall over lol
We must not lose this opportunity to get some work done in this area. I understand there are something like £300,000 of funds potentially available, but this money, if not spent on the Market Square will NOT be available to Sandbach for any other projects.
Three proposed designs from Sandbach Partnership are now out for consultation. The designs are available to view on a website: www.sandbachmarketsquare.co.uk where a response can be made, or responses can be made on info@sandbachmarketsquare.co.uk
Alternatively comments can be made to David McGifford, Project Manager
The Sandbach Partnership, Sandbach Enterprise Centre, Wesley Avenue, Sandbach, CW11 1DG.

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