Alan de Enfield

still about 1 in 3 times I go to change threads

Most people will die some time following hospitalisation

We were ferried down from the golf club by 'pick-up' as carrying ~50 kgs of dive gear (each) for that distance (a mile ?) in the height of Summer is not conducive to good health.

The issue appears to be more severe in London due the Mayor implementing more draconian rules than the net-zero building regs. Rules adapted from Khan’s ‘London Plan’ Residents of the capital are particularly at risk from strict enforcement of the building regulations, with councils enshrining rules adapted from Sir Sadiq Khan’s “London Plan” into their own local authority plans. The London Mayor’s 2021 plan states that “new development in London should also be designed to avoid the need for energy intensive air conditioning systems as much as possible”. Local authority plans such as Camden’s use even stronger language, saying they will actively “discourage the use of air conditioning” because of concerns it increases “demand for energy” and makes “the local micro-climate hotter”. Other London councils have also attempted to restrict the use of air-con on climate grounds, including Islington, which says it “must only be considered as a last resort”. These go further than the wording in the national building regulations, which say “passive cooling” options such as shading windows should be prioritised before air-con is considered. Most British homes without air-con Estimates suggest that as few as 3pc of British homes have air-con, compared with 90pc in the US, with the question of whether to allow air-con fast becoming a point of contention on the Left. The Climate Change Committee said there was a need for air-con in care homes, schools and hospitals as temperatures rise, in apparent contrast to the official government position. Last week, Labour resisted calls to reform building regulations, saying they reflected “the Government’s commitment to improving energy efficiency”. A government spokesman said they were reviewing planning regulations for new homes to ensure that they were effective and proportionate.

The same report is in all the 'popular' papers even the Telegraph, MSN, Yahoo news, GB News etc. The claim is, it contravenes the new net-zero standards that have been inserted into the building regs. The net zero clampdown is part of building regulations that state “active cooling” should only ever be allowed when all other means of “passive cooling”, such as opening windows or using fans, have been exhausted.

Still doing it about 1 in 3 times I try to read a thread.

Was that the Sea Grass seed collection scheme just off the beach at the Ty Coch Inn (Porth Dinllaen) last summer ? I was there as part of the BSAC divers collecting the seeds.

Councils order homeowners to remove air con as temperatures hit 40C written by LLB staff reporter 25th Jun 26 10:26 am Britons sweltering through a week of near-record temperatures have been told to remove air conditioning units from their homes as councils ramp up enforcement of Net Zero-inspired planning rules. The extraordinary crackdown has sparked fury after residents were ordered to dismantle cooling systems despite temperatures threatening to reach 40C in parts of the country. Planning officials have argued that air conditioning should only be used as a “last resort”, insisting homeowners must first rely on measures such as opening windows, drawing curtains and using fans. The row comes as millions struggle through another intense heatwave, with forecasters warning that some areas could challenge temperature records set during Britain’s historic summer of 2022. In one case, a London homeowner was ordered to “permanently remove” two air conditioning units after planners ruled there was “no justification” for them. Officials argued the resident should instead ventilate the property naturally by opening windows and balcony doors. When concerns were raised about security risks, planners reportedly suggested the dangers were no greater than those faced by people living on upper floors and said windows could simply be closed overnight. More here ............ https://londonlovesbusiness.com/councils-order-homeowners-to-remove-air-con-as-temperatures-hit-40c/

C&RT (or maybe it was BW) looked into this some years ago and basically the issue is "Accessability" particularly for the disabled and parents with push chairs prams etc. They cannot put in any restrictions which may mean it is difficiult for a wheel chair ( or electric buggy), push chair or pram to move freely along the towpath. 1.2.3 Responsibilities of a service provider to disabled people The DDA 1995 requires service providers to consider provision for disabled people equally with that of all other users. The DDA 2005, which amends the 1995 Act, requires providers to be proactive in the provision and promotion of their services to disabled people. There may be a particular vulnerability under the DDA in respect of barriers; they form an obstruction and have been put there by design. The Code of Practice to the DDA says: where a physical feature makes it impossible or unreasonably difficult for disabled people to make use of any service which is offered to the public, a service provider must take reasonable steps to: • remove the feature; or • alter it so that it no longer has that effect; or • provide a reasonable means of avoiding the feature; or • provide a reasonable alternative method of making the service available to disabled people. ‘Reasonable’ is not defined in the Act or its Code of Practice and is likely to be determined over time by Case Law. However, factors that might be considered in determining reasonableness include practicality, cost, health and safety and environmental and heritage aspects. They show a number of existing options which would infringe the law 6.3. Design of access controls A good design will not only be effective in doing its job but will also look well in its setting, taking account of landscape and heritage considerations. It is important that ALL potential users, including the 15-20% of the population who have disabilities, should be able to enjoy access to our waterways without impediment. Nevertheless, in circumstances of considerable nuisance or damage, or threat to the safety of other users, there is likely to be a need to consider an access control. Controls can be broadly grouped into those intended to result in inconvenience to, restriction of, or exclusion of, unauthorised users. Their impact on legitimate users must always be carefully considered. This was investigated by C&RT some years ago. There are legal dimensions for cycle paths and pedestrian walkways - the canal towpaths are generally unable to meet those dimensions so 'mixed used' is necessary. Even the minimum width for mixed use is often not met (wild undergrowth, overhanging trees and brambles etc) There is a 30 page design manual which is used by various authorities and gives 'best practice' 7.16 Shared use facilities should generally be restricted to where flows of either cyclists or pedestrians are low, and hence where the potential for conflict is low. Unsegregated shared facilities have operated satisfactorily down to 2.0m wide with combined pedestrian and cycle use of up to 200 per hour. However, the preferred minimum width for an unsegregated facility is 3.0m. 7.20 Table 7.3 provides values for the surfaced widths of pedestrian/cycle routes segregated by line. Preferred Minimum 5.0m (3.0m cycle route, 2.0m pedestrian route) Acceptable Minimum 3.0m (1.5m cycle route,1.5m pedestrian route) Hazards Adjacent to NMU Routes 7.24 Where an NMU route is adjacent to hazards such as a ditch (or other water feature) or embankment slopes steeper than 1 in 3, a separation greater than that recommended in paragraphs 7.22 and 7.23 should be considered to minimise the risks. Designers should also consider providing physical barriers, such as dense shrubbery, guardrails or fences. Further information is provided in the Overseeing Organisations’ standards for road restraint systems.

Presumably your spare tank is also full ?

# She also conveniently forgets about the Perrier that she used to drink before it was pointed out howw polluted it was. Perrier mineral water polluted The recent scandals involving Perrier mineral water have raised significant concerns about the safety and purity of bottled mineral water. The company has faced accusations of using filtration methods that violate European regulations, which require natural mineral water to be bottled from the source without any chemical treatment. Investigations have revealed that some water companies, including Perrier, had been secretly filtering their water to remove bacteria and dirt due to water contamination caused by drought and climate change. These actions have led to calls for the loss of the "natural mineral water" label for Perrier and other brands. The scandal has also highlighted the impact of climate change on water resources and the need for stricter controls and filtration practices in the bottled water industry.

Has anyone tried GTL FAME free fuel ? Price is apparently 'within pennies' of standard diesel SHELL GTL A drop-in, FAME-free alternative to conventional diesel for both on-road and off-road applications. What are the benefits? • Shelf life of up to five years • Cold-filter plugging point of -20°C • Zero bio content • Reduces emissions of harmful nitrogen oxides (NOx) and particulate matter (PM) • Ideal for back-up power generators and final fill for winter • Avoid filter clogging through build-up of wax crystals • Improved cold start performance https://certasenergy.co.uk/products/gtl/

It may be labelled with the name of the bull/boar you have chosen, but no guarantee that it was he who filled the syringe.

Move your boat into another pound, or carefully check your insurance is up to date and covers 'strandings'.

Or, like Artificial Insemination, - you are never sure where it has come from.