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HSE response to ‘water fiasco’ marathon cancellation coverage in the Sheffield Star
Date: 8 April 2014
I applaud the Star for not doing what many journalists sadly did in lambasting ‘health and safety’ for the cancellation of Sunday’s Sheffield Half Marathon (6 April).

It was unnecessary for the organisers to blame health and safety for their decision to cancel the event at the last minute. Anyone who probed their statement on Sunday would have seen that this was about being unable to provide enough drinking water for all participants and meet the requirements set by athletics’ governing body, not about complying with health and safety regulations.

It can feel like running a marathon trying to set the record straight on health and safety, but it is important to do so because ill-informed coverage obscures the important work being done to reduce the number of people killed and injured by their jobs - not just in Sheffield, but across Britain.

Yours sincerely,
John Rowe
Head of Operations for Yorkshire & North East

First World War Centenary 2014 - 2018 LED BY IWM
Commemorate and remember the lives of those who lived, fought and died in the First World War.

One hundred years ago this country along with our commonwealth partners and allies entered into a world war that was only expected to last a few months, finally ending in 1918 the "war to end all wars" claimed the lives of millions. Now known as "The Great War" world war one effected virtually every houshold in Britain with many people today still able to recall family memories of the war.
    
Over the next four years "The First World War Centenary" provides a great opportunity to pass on those memories, family history and what life was like during the war to the next younger generation through educational and community events. If you are an organiser looking at and planning special centenary events Countyfetes will be adding various related event services over the coming year and will of course be on hand to offer any help locating specific services.

For more information about the centenary visit the official site http://www.1914.org

We are a dedicated military and social history enthusiasts whose aim it is to educate the public about different aspects of the Great War. We participate in living history, battle re-enactment, weapons and equipment talks, school visits; British and German Infantry, medical and tunnelling sections.

We have over 20 years of experience providing marquees for weddings, parties and events across the Southwest. We offer a professional, personal service, all the way from concept to construction. We offer a wide range from Framed to Vintage Canvas Traditional Marquees.

Our members portray British rifle men of the great war in acquired uniforms and equipment for every year on the western front from 1914 to 1918. We can also portray individual rifle men from the 19th century as second impressions including the Crimean war, the second Afghan war, the Boer war and the rifle volunteers.

Covering the South West we provide stunning traditional cotton canvas pole tent marquees for small and large events. Our personal tailored service includes dressed marquee as well as lighting, furniture and staging or the marquee hire only. Our marquee come with entrance, chill-out area and or catering tent.

Our pike and musket regiment of re-enactors are from the English civil War period and can mount events of all types and sizes. We are dedicated to portraying the life during this period with skirmishes, battles, multi-period displays right through to large spectacular major battles to living history presentations.

Covering the Midlands we specialise in entertaining young children with a driving experience they won't forget. Our exciting 'Panther' go-karts can be used inside or out and work just as well on either tarmac or grass, as they race round our 16m x 11m portable inflatable track. Supervised at all times by our trained uniformed staff.

Childrens Rides
For over 60 years we have been providing a range of children's rides for events and pride ourselves on working closely with you to make sure your event is a success. Manned by professional staff a range of toy set rides, teacup rides, traditional Victorian swing boats and water balls.

Also....
Fairground Rides
Inflatable Activities
Mobile Catering

Add some vintage glamour to your event! We serve retro iced treats of yesteryear, ice lollies, Whippy ice cream and sweets. Choose between the beautiful traditional ice cream van ‘Patsy’, or our iconic ice cream tricycle ‘Rosie’. Weddings, corporate events, functions, photo shoots.