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RANDOM REFLECTIONS OF THE BOILER COURSE AT BUXTON.
As one who attended the 21st Stokers' Course at Buxton I have been asked to
give a few impressions. So first, I would like to give thanks to Mr. GRUNDY and his
staff, for making the fortnight so very interesting and comfortable. That, at least
should do away with any funny ideas some people have about the place.
Now a few tips. Take plenty of money, find a pal or two, and go with the
idea of learning something, and after that, have a good time. You can do both.
The work to be got through is laid out to cover six hours a day of Lectures
and Films, with two visits, one to a Colliery, the other a Power Station. You will,
I am sure, find these very interesting. You start in the morning at 9.15, break
for coffee at 10.30, then 11.00 to 12.30. The Bar is open at 11.00 so you can
have a drink until 1300 hours, then Lunch.
You start in the afternoon at 14.30 hours, break for tea at 16.00 hours
then from 16.30 hours to 18.30 hours. After that you are free to do as you like.
You can drink until 11.30 hours, play snooker, darts or Solo. If you care to go
to town it is only ten minutes walk. The place was once a private Hotel and is
still run as one. So you can see you are in for a good time, as well as an
instructive one.
In passing, I would like give you another tip, If you are asked if you
know a small dark fellow from St. Swithin's, cross your fingers and say NO, or you
will be in for the pedigree of some funny animal. Still, I fell for it, why not you !
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FIRST AID.
We have just heard that all who sat the St. John's Ambulance exam early in
the month have passed. Congratulations to all and thanks to Dr. WOOD and Mrs. RADFORD.
LINCOLN ELECTRICITY SPORTS CLUB - FOOTBALL
Our football team gave a first class show on the 19th by beating Brant Road
Nomads 3 - 2, and we should also like to mention the excellent refereeing. It was
our old friend and colleague C.MITCHELL, who as well as running the evaporating plant
does a bit of refereeing in his spare time; but it was quite a coincidence the League
nominated him to this match. Thanks ref !
Congratulations to the Imps on their well-deserved promotion. That last
match at home almost brought on palpitations. Good look to them in the Second
Division.
PERSONAL
We are pleased to see both Bert BATTERSBY and George BARGH back at work after
a long absence in each case. George is looking forward to that welders' course when
it comes through.
Ken WOOD we are glad to report is out of hospital, and has high hopes of
being on his feet soon. Good work Ken !
REPORT FROM OUR NATURE CORRESPONDENT..
April with its sunshine, showers and rainbows calls forth many wild flowers,
birds and bees.
The following birds may be beard in song and seen foraging on our lawns,
borders and shrubbery, or seeking among the Pond Marginal plants for newly hatched
flies and nymphs - Mistle Thrush, Song Thrush, Blackbird, Chaffinch, Linnet, Tits, and
Wagtails. Often in the air hovers a Kestrel Hawk, the smaller birds vanish,
starlings etc. deploy over distant fields.
During the February cold snap six Redwings "Scandinavian" visitors touched
down here for sanctuary and food. Recently a loud call of "Frank" overhead revealed
a Heron on reconnoitre, presumably with an eye to a future feast. We sincerely hope
he does not acquire the "Midas" touch and take a fancy to our Goldfish.
During a recent maintenance visit to our Rural Pumping Station, Washingborough,
a White Blackbird and her nest of four youngsters were discovered; her mate is natural.
At the same time the Wheatear, partridge, and Reed Bunting were seen.
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