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Post by superguest on Aug 18, 2005 19:32:37 GMT
johno seems a one man team tonight... got to get an advantage in heats 9, 10, 12 and 14 otherwise the meetings lost (13 + 15)
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Post by Adviser on Aug 18, 2005 19:33:26 GMT
(shouts) COME ON JOHNO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Roy Evans - Very traditional sort of bloke - what I'd call 'old school' - got me back up loads of times then other times we'd get on okay, but I suspect not a man who really understood the phrase Equal Opportunities (shouts again) COME ON JOHNO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by JJ on Aug 18, 2005 19:33:57 GMT
Stancl is in for a busy night with king out of the meeting, hope hes ok.
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Post by Mr X on Aug 18, 2005 19:34:05 GMT
mark i hope that was a copy and paste job
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Post by Mr X on Aug 18, 2005 19:35:50 GMT
Here's some fascinating facts about Ipswich for your interval entertainment...
There are good road transport links to the national motorway network via the A14 which connects with the M11 and M6, and the A12 which inks to the M25. The port of Felixstowe is easily accessible via the A14. There are good Inter-City rail links to Norwich, London and to the Midlands. The airports at Norwich and Stansted are both within easy reach.
Ipswich covers an area of 39 square kilometres. There are 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest and 5 Local Nature Reserves.
The population of Ipswich decreased by 2.7 per cent to 117,400 between 1983 and 2003, compared with an 11.5 per cent rise in the East of England and a 6.5 per cent rise in England. The population density was 3,010 people per square kilometre in 2003.
The service sector has grown in recent years. Ipswich and the surrounding area have a diverse range of industries including lawnmower production, microchips, fluid valves, compressors, malt and flour refining. BT has its HQ and international research centre at Martlesham Heath.
Major employers include Suffolk County Council, Ipswich Hospital NHS Trust, Ipswich Borough Council, Anglia Water Ltd., BT Advanced Communications Technology Centre, Axa Insurance, and Crane Fluid Systems. Source: Business Link Suffolk.
Economic output per head in Suffolk in 2002 was lower than the East of England and the United Kingdom. Between 2000 and 2003 the economic activity rate for Ipswich was lower than the rate for Suffolk and the East of England.
According to the 2004 Index of Deprivation, Ipswich is deprived compared to other local authority areas. It ranks 3 out of 48 local authority areas in the East of England and 98 out of 354 local authority areas in England, 1 being the most deprived.
Schools in the Ipswich area are the responsibility of the Suffolk Local Education Authority. The educational achievement in Suffolk in 2004 at GCSE and A level stage was above the average for the East of England, but the number of 11 year olds achieving the required standard in English and Maths was below the average for the region. A smaller percentage of 16 and 17 year olds remained in education and a smaller percentage of economically active adults had National Vocational Qualifications at Levels 2 and above when compared with the average for the East of England.
The standard of health in Suffolk in 2003, measured by life expectancy, standardised mortality ratios, and mortality ratios for coronary heart disease and cancer indicates that it was similar to or better than that for the region.
The increase in the crime rate for Vehicle Crime in Ipswich in 2003 was above the average rate for the East of England but the percentage increase for Household Burglary was below the regional average and the rate for Robbery had decreased.
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Post by Jasper on Aug 18, 2005 19:35:57 GMT
mark i hope that was a copy and paste job Oh smilies! I forgot about those.................................back in a tick
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Post by BWitcher on Aug 18, 2005 19:36:35 GMT
Stevebrum..
get your calculator ready...
I'm sure you know what I'm referring too! ;D ;D
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Post by Mr X on Aug 18, 2005 19:37:13 GMT
There are about 100,000 trees growing in parks, highways and other public areas in Ipswich. In a typical year we will plant over 200 young trees each year to help with succession. A full time team of arborists are employed to help maintain trees in a safe and healthy condition.
Trees are beneficial to the environment. As an example, one mature Beech tree is estimated to generate the equivalent of enough oxygen sufficient for 10 people for 1 year (source: Role of Plants in Improving the Quality of Life. Horticulture Week. January 2004).
Plants absorb the effects of airborne dust and pollution. The estimated 100,000 trees, 60 million square metres of grassland, and 20 hectares of shrubs, which are tended by us, all play a part.
Floral displays on traffic roundabouts, hanging baskets and landscape of parks and gardens are developed for maximum effect. Every year we help try and improve on last years displays.
It is established that plants, especially trees and flowers, can help improve peoples mood... they are important to the town. Although difficult to measure, there are mental health and commercial benefits.
Satisfaction of Ipswich residents who use its parks and open spaces and which are largely maintained by this service was 92%. (MORI Suffolk Speaks Survey 2002). This was higher than any other district in Suffolk.
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Post by Jasper on Aug 18, 2005 19:38:53 GMT
GO JOHNO! ;D
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Post by Adviser on Aug 18, 2005 19:39:04 GMT
MM2 - get a LIFE man!!!! (shouts) COME ON YOU WOLFIES!! ;D
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Post by JJ on Aug 18, 2005 19:43:03 GMT
nothing in them interesting facts about a shale shortage in recent days though
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Post by Mr X on Aug 18, 2005 19:43:05 GMT
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Post by Jasper on Aug 18, 2005 19:44:34 GMT
It is established that plants, especially trees and flowers, can help improve peoples mood... they are important to the town. Although difficult to measure, there are mental health benefits. I have spent all day in the garden - does that mean I am no longer mental Wonderful selection of facts MM2 I used to work for Ipswichs largest employer, Guardian Royal Exchange (now Axa) and once worked in Ipswich for a week. I stayed in a lovely little hotel on the seafront at Felixstow......................happy days! (not)
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Post by Jasper on Aug 18, 2005 19:48:14 GMT
Whats he got to do with things
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Post by JJ on Aug 18, 2005 19:48:20 GMT
a brief speedway history at ipswich taken from there offical site
The first ever Speedway meeting in this county took place in Ipswich at Portman Road, now the home of the Ipswich Town Football Club. The present stadium at Foxhall Heath was purpose built for speedway in 1950 and meetings were held there from 1951 to 1965 when the track was concreted over for stockcar racing. Attendances approached 20,000 people and made stars of riders such as Syd Clarke, Junior Bainbridge, Tich Read and Peter Moore. In 1969 John Berry built a new smaller track inside of the old one and re-opened the club with a team which was to include the current promoter John Louis. Speedway has been held at Foxhall continuously since then up to the present day. Stars of the club during the 70's and 80's include Billy Sanders, Tony Davey, Dennis Sigalos, John Cook and Jeremy Doncaster. In 1998 Ipswich tracked what was probably the worlds most successful ever team winning the Elite League, the Knockout Cup and the Craven Shield. In addition Ipswich riders won the World Championship (Tony Rickardsson), the British Championship (Chris Louis) and the British Under 21 Championship (Scott Nicholls). The team also included the Polish Superstar Tomasz Gollob who was third in the Word Championships, and to this day the name Gollob still brings many happy memories back for the fans.
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