News

Badger and British value

Published

9 years ago

March 4, 2015

badger84image SALAD, readers. Funny thing, salad. As the temperature above ground climbs up towards the giddy heights of the low seventies on the Fahrenheit scale, it seems that everyone becomes obsessed with eating raw leaves, tomatoes and hard boiled eggs — all topped up with the sort or salad cream best used as wallpaper paste. Now, rabbit food is all very well. Especially for feeding rabbits in the period of time before they enter their natural state: wrapped in bacon and served with shallots. But not for Badger. He prefers simple, wholesome food and traditional British food. Lamb pathia, egg rice, samosas, and a nice naan bread. That sort of thing. Tradition suddenly seems very important to some politicians. No sooner have a few swivel-eyed loons and non-entities won their expenses rations for five years, than out come the usual suspects to wrap themselves in the flag and rattle on about British values, the British way of life, their pride in being British.

The Prime Minister, the type of man possessed of the surface charm of a film of oil in a puddle, has taken to the right wing tabloids to proclaim the importance of British qualities and , without ever quite defining what they are, said he is proud to proclaim just how important they are. in David Cameron’s case the fact he can claim William the Fourth, by the Grace of God, King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and also King of Hanover, Duke of Brunswick and LlIneburg as a five times great-grandfather rather gives him a unique insight into tradition. The tradition of inherited privilege and the burden of never having to work a day in his life. But that is not the issue which grinds Badger’s gears today, readers. Let’s put aside David Cameron and his jolly band of brigands for the moment. We will come back to them soon enough. British values. That is what Badger wants to talk about. Or at least its abuse by a hate-group of sponging, whining, paranoid fascists to promote their vile beliefs. Facebook is a wonderful toy. Badger uses it to chat to his woodland chums about all sorts of things.

He reads interesting articles helpfully flagged up for him and uses it to look at photos of the Welsh landscape, particularly that of Pembrokeshire. Readers, if you ever want to know just how magical a world it is up there on the surface, Badger suggests you look at some of the photographs of it and then go and discover the landscape for yourself. But something has appeared on Facebook which Badger wants to warn his readers about. There is a species of vermin that has appeared on Facebook calling itself “Britain First”. This band of neo-Nazi scum are so low as to leave no opportunity — not matter how low — to attract people to their Facebook page and like their content. They do so by way of publishing photos (for example of Lee Rigby) with captions such as “Click like if you support those who defend us” or “Share if you agree that pensioners deserve more than refugees”.

These cockroaches have even set up a PayPal account to solicit donations which are ostensibly for charities related to the photos and captions they display. They have pimped for contributions for sweatshirts and hoodies on the basis that the proceeds would go to support British forces and their families. Lies. All lies, readers. Do not be taken in, readers. Do not contribute to the coffers of an organization that exploits your sentiment to promote an abhorrent fascist agenda. Do not give support — even unwitting – to an organization so extreme that it split from the fascist BNP to follow an even more fanatical form of deranged white supremacism. It is all very well disapproving of animal cruelty, but not even the type of deranged ding dong who wears a tin foil hat to stop communication from the Planet Spog would have joined the Wehrmacht because Hitler was kind to his pet budgie. Britain First has practised — and set out to perpetrate — a fraud. Pretending to be one thing and being its polar opposite.

Samuel Johnson said that patriotism is the last refuge of the scoundrel. Britain First and its motley band of holocaust deniers, bigots, football hooligans and assorted other pond life, have rushed to wrap themselves in the cloth of patriotism as flag of convenience. The Charity Commission is now investigating their “charitable” scams. The Electoral
Commission is now probing these lice on the body politic. And if you are in any doubt about how toxic this pack of jackals are, this is what Lee Rigby’s mother said about the way that the Electoral Commission allowed Britain First to put her son’s name next to their candidates’ in the European election: “Well yet again can anymore heartbreak be thrown at me and my family: so heartbroken tonight. Electoral commission phoned saying that a party in Wales has stood for election in the European parliament named Britain First using Lee’s name to promote their party and some f****r from the commission allowed it to go through but [they] cannot take any action till after the election which is held on my son’s anniversary of his murder.THEIR VIEWS ARE NOT WHAT LEE BELIEVED IN AND HAS NO SUPPORT FROM THE FAMILY.
There will be a family apology from the electoral commission but cannot be made public till after 22nd of May. Lee’s legacy will live on through Team Lee United Forces and all the good I hope to achieve xxxx” Badger doesn’t know what his readers, their parents, or grandparents did in the Second World War, but Badger knows damn well what his grandfather did – and what a soldier like Lee Rigby would have been doing; shooting fascists not unlike those behind “Britain First”. Readers: email Badger at badger@ pembrokeshi reherald .com if you agree.

Community

Tesco shoppers in Pembs called to help raise funds for food allergy charity

Published

5 hours ago

April 16, 2024

Tom Sinclair

SHOPPERS in Pembrokeshire are being encouraged to help an in-store fundraising campaign from Monday 22nd to Sunday 28th April to support medical research into food allergies.

For the fifth year running, Tesco is working with The Natasha Allergy Research Foundation, the UK’s food allergy charity, to help raise awareness and support clinical research into food allergies by contributing 10p from every own brand Free From product bought in stores and online, as well as providing customers with the opportunity to round up their shopping at self-service tills throughout the week.

All money raised will help Natasha’s Foundation to continue its research into reducing the risks of food allergies and further developments into the management of allergies.

In addition to the funds being raised, the campaign aims to increase awareness in Pembrokeshire about the importance of understanding food allergies and clearly highlighting ingredients in food which can cause allergic reactions.

Natasha’s Foundation was founded in 2019 by Tanya and Nadim Ednan-Laperouse following the tragic loss of their daughter Natasha who had a fatal allergic reaction to a baguette that contained sesame seeds that were not listed on the packaging.

Tanya Ednan-Laperouse OBE, said: “We’re thrilled that Tesco is supporting us for the fifth year running. Allergen awareness is so important, and money raised in previous years has helped to fund clinical research exploring the management of food allergies.”

Oonagh Turnbull, Head of Health Campaigns at Tesco, said: “The work that Natasha’s Foundation has done to date has been fantastic and we are delighted to be able to support this for a fifth year.

“There are now 175 products in our Free From range, from meals and desserts to snacks, all created with great taste but without any of the allergens. We welcome any shoppers in Pembrokeshire to try these products or kindly round up their shopping at the self-service tills to help raise money for a fantastic cause.”

Natasha’s Foundation is committed to raising awareness and funds for critical food allergy research. But the real impact of the charity’s work lies in the lives it can change.

Millions of people live with food allergies in the UK and must navigate a world where seemingly simple acts, like grabbing a quick bite to eat, can become fraught with danger. It can affect anyone, at any age.

Billie Hoque, a commercial manager for a maritime security company, from Luton, has three allergic children – Jess, aged 7, Jude, 4, and Jayde, three months.

Billie, 35, said: “Food allergies first entered our lives when my son Jess was born in February 2017. From birth, Jess was presenting symptoms of allergies, yet I didn’t know it at the time. His constant discomfort and breathing troubles led to numerous doctor visits only to be dismissed as new-mum worries, and I felt unheard and alone.

“The switch from breastmilk to formula was a turning point. After initial acceptance, Jess refused all feeds for three days. When he finally ate, he became violently ill and struggled to breathe. Calls to an emergency doctor offered little help, and when he was prescribed “thicker milk” it triggered a terrifying reaction. This was his first anaphylactic reaction, and the first time the doctor diagnosed him as having a severe milk protein allergy.

“The loneliness and isolation I felt from becoming an allergy parent were all-consuming. The family and friends who I had been closest to, quickly became the ones who made me feel the most alone. They didn’t understand or seem to take seriously what I was going through.

Billie continued: “Life changed for me in June 2021 when I found The Natasha Allergy Research Foundation. I found a community – parents united by the fight for awareness. Meeting Nadim and Tanya, who lost their daughter Natasha to allergies, laid bare the heartbreaking truth of this condition. Yet, their strength resonated deeply.

“Though every single allergy story and experience shared through Natasha’s Foundation was different, the community all had one thing in common; we understood the fear, the loneliness, and the exhaustion of the continuous battling needed to keep our children alive. This community transformed me. No longer alone, I found strength and inspiration among these incredible people.

“Today, my purpose is clear. With this supportive network and a collective voice, we can raise awareness and fight for a future free from food allergies. This journey not only saved my sons, but it has also saved me too. I’d urge everyone to support the fantastic work of The Natasha Allergy Research Foundation and their goal of making food allergies history through research and raising awareness of food allergies.

“Tesco’s Free From range offers my children a chance to be included in all the tasty treats other children enjoy. Their clear labelling on the front of the packaging is not only helpful to me but is easy enough for my 7-year-old to clearly see that a food is safe for him. This limits the anxiety he has around eating new foods.”

Crime

Estate agents admit health and safety failings following fatal market incident

Published

5 hours ago

April 16, 2024

Court Reporter

WEST WALES estate agents J J Morris have appeared before Pembrokeshire law courts charged with failing to discharge general health, safety and welfare duties at Whitland Livestock Mart.

The charges have been brought by the Health and Safety Executive following the death of retired council worker Huw Evans on November 19, 2022.

Mr Evans, 75, was confronted by what has been described as ‘an extremely agitated’ cow on the main road through Whitland following its escape from the livestock market.

Mr Evans sustained multiple serious injuries as a result, and died in hospital six days later.

J J Morris was subsequently charged with failing to ensure that the health, safety and welfare of their employees were reasonably protected from being at risk of injury from escaped livestock at the time of the accident on November 19.

They face a second charge of failing to ensure that people who were not in their employment were reasonably protected from being at risk of injury from escaped livestock at the time of the accident on November 19.

David Arwel Thomas, director of J J Morris, appeared in court this afternoon (Tuesday, April 16), via a video link where he pleaded guilty to both charges.

Also present at today’s hearing were members of the late Mr Evans’ family, including his son, who sat in the public gallery throughout.

“This was an incident in November, 2022, involving an employee of J J Morris and a member of the public when a cow escaped from Whitland mart and managed to get into an area of the public outside the Co-op store,” commented the legal representative of the Health and Safety Executive.

“Various drovers attempted to stop and control it but it struck one of the employees who suffered bruising and swelling to his leg.

“In the High Street area it struck Mr Evans, who sadly died a few days later from his injuries.”

The matter has now been adjourned to June 20 when sentencing against J J Morris will take place at Llanelli Magistrates Court.

Community

Cardigan Radio launches daily live broadcasts

Published

7 hours ago

April 16, 2024

Tom Sinclair

Cardigan Radio/Radio Aberteifi says it is excited to announce a new line up of daily live broadcasts starting every evening from 7 PM at www.cardiganinternetradio.wales. Live shows will be hosted
by founder and presenter Bobby Kelly and other dedicated volunteer members.

The Cardigan Radio stream is constantly alive with great music that spans various genres, providing something for everyone. Listeners are encouraged to tune in and experience the quality and diversity of
Cardigan Radio’s programming for themselves.

You can listen 24/7 not only through their website www.cardiganinternetradio.wales but also on platforms such as Online

Radio Box and Radio Garden.

Online Radio Box: https://onlineradiobox.com/uk/cardiganinternet/
Radio Garden: https://radio.garden/visit/cardigan/DyV8OcNC

Interested in getting more involved? Cardigan Radio is always looking
for passionate volunteers to join our team. Whether you’re keen on
presenting, handling tech, or engaging with the community, we’d love to
hear from you. Contact us at [email protected] or call
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