AN Inverclyde charity is looking for new volunteers to help record the ‘Talking Tele’ for those with sight difficulties. Inverclyde Talking Newspaper provides audio versions of Tele stories for individuals who struggle to read conventional newsprint. The organisation has been recording for over 40 years and distributes tapes and USB …
Read More »Queen advertises for a ‘proactive and flexible’ helicopter pilot to ferry royal family members
The Queen is seeking a ‘proactive and flexible’ helicopter pilot to join her team of ‘high flyers’ within the royal household. The role, which is based in Odiham near Hampshire, means joining The Queen’s Helicopter Flight, a small team of pilots and ground support staff who fly the royals across the UK. …
Read More »Camilla unveils foundation stone for new Royal Academy of Dance HQ
The Duchess of Cornwall has unveiled the foundation stone at the new headquarters of the Royal Academy of Dance. The new building in York Road, Battersea, south London, is almost double the size of the old premises, with a footprint of 60,000 square feet. Camilla toured the building before watching …
Read More »Tile Giant contract extension boosts growth for Premier Logistics
Premier Logistics has extended its contract with tile and flooring merchant Tile Giant. The two businesses have been in partnership for three years, delivering customer orders and replenishing stock and the logistics firm said it was now planning for a 10% growth having secured a “significant extension” with the …
Read More »Charles praises letter writing as he meets young stamp design winners
The Prince of Wales has voiced his appreciation for the act of sending letters as he met winners of a children’s competition for new stamp designs based on heroes of the pandemic. The winning eight designs, chosen from more than 600,000 entries, feature NHS workers, a scientist, a delivery driver …
Read More »Kate Ceberano to visit | Castlemaine Mail
Funk-jazz diva Kate Ceberano performs live at Castlemaine’s Theatre Royal on Saturday March 19 as part of her current east coast tour. Photo: Justine Walpole Castlemaine’s Theatre Royal hosts a live performance by jazz-funk-pop diva Kate Ceberano next week.Ceberano’s live gig at the local venue is part …
Read More »Why Is France’s State-Owned Postal Service Exploiting Couriers in England?
Across the globe, nationally controlled and privately run postal services have had to adjust to a world where we send fewer letters to one another. In many cases, the numbers are stark. From 2012 to 2021, letter revenue declined by over 40 percent for the United States Postal Service. In …
Read More »Camilla unveils foundation stone for new Royal Academy of Dance HQ
The Duchess of Cornwall has unveiled the foundation stone at the new headquarters of the Royal Academy of Dance. The new building in York Road, Battersea, south London, is almost double the size of the old premises, with a footprint of 60,000 square feet. Camilla toured the building before watching …
Read More »More celebrations revealed as events added to interactive map
A British classic car run of 70 vehicles and a 70k ultramarathon are some of the celebrations planned for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee this year. The monarch’s 70 years on the throne will be marked by events across the country during a special four-day bank holiday weekend from 2-5 June. …
Read More »Prince Charles meets winners of children’s stamp design competition
The Prince of Wales has voiced his appreciation for the act of sending letters as he met winners of a children’s competition for new stamp designs based on heroes of the pandemic. The winning eight designs, chosen from more than 600,000 entries, feature NHS workers, a scientist, a delivery driver …
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