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Stuart set to scale the heights
A buildings engineer is planning to swap planes, trains and automobiles for aches,
pains and no mobiles as he prepares to travel the entire length of the British Isles
transforming...
using only muscle power.
Stuart Walker is a graduate consultant at the Leeds office of AECOM. He will
tackle the 2,250km (1,400-mile) route from the Isles of Scilly to the tip of Shetland
by boat, bike and on foot.
The 23 year old believes it is the first time the feat has been attempted and is
aiming to raise £10,000 for charity along the way.
Stuart, a member of the Pudsey Pacers Running Club, said: “I’m keen on
distance running, but always just do it for pleasure, so I thought why not give
myself a real challenge and raise money for charity at the same time?
“I’m used to doing one or two-day races, so four weeks will be pretty gruelling.
It’ll be a huge challenge, and I’m sure there will be many times when it gets difficult,
but I’m determined to complete it.”
Stuart will set off in a sea kayak from Scilly at the end of June 2009. He will then
spend four weeks paddling, running, cycling, swimming and finally rowing his way
up to Shetland. And if that wasn’t challenge enough, he’ll be tackling the highest
peak in England, Wales and Scotland on his way (Scafell Pike, Snowdon and Ben
Nevis.)
The trip has caught the eye of renowned explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes, who said:
“It may not be an expedition to the ends of the earth, but the venture brings its own
very real challenges, and will certainly test him to the limits. I would urge everyone
to support the trip as much as possible.”
Stuart will be raising money for three charities - Avert Aids, Water for Kids and
the NSPCC and is looking for sponsors to help him on his way. Woodvale,
organisers of the famous Atlantic rowing race, have already offered to lend the
Challenge an Atlantic rowing boat for the final leg up to Shetland and two foolhardy
friends have offered to row with him!
Stuart added: “All of the charities make such a difference to so many lives, so I
hope to reach if not exceed my target to help them continue their life changing
work. Having three really worthwhile charities to support will make the blisters
bearable.”
Anyone interested in sponsoring Stuart’s charity effort can contact him at
shelf@shelfbikes.co.uk.
...the energy use in your building
NICEIC gains UKAS accreditation
NICEIC Group has been accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) to run a
At ABB, our experts aim to transform your energy use
Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) for installers. The Scheme is designed to register
businesses undertaking environmental technologies installation work in dwellings in the United with AC drives that turn your energy saving plans
Kingdom.
The initial scope of accreditation includes Solar Thermal Hot Water and Heat Pumps, with plans to
extend the scope throughout 2009 to include Solar Photovoltaic (PV), Combined Heat and Power
into reality. Take for instance the ABB HVAC drive. It
(CHP), Biomass, Rainwater Harvesting, Micro Wind and Micro Hydro Turbines. The Scheme will also
allow businesses to self-certify their work in compliance with Building Regulations.
is one of the easiest drives in the world to install,
“I’m proud that NICEIC Group is one of the first organisations to gain UKAS accreditation for the
Scheme,” says Emma McCarthy, chief operating officer for NICEIC Group Limited. “We can now offer
commission and operate. This means you can
a one-stop-shop for installers of environmental technologies by combining this with our Building
Regulations Competent Persons Schemes which covers plumbing, heating, ventilation, energy
efficiency and electrical work. This will help reduce costs for installers and they will be able to gain
upgrade easily and begin running pumps and fans at the required
access to grant funding to pass onto their customers when installing environmental technologies.”
MCS is designed to evaluate installers and products against robust criteria for microgeneration
speed, reaping reduced energy consumption immediately. Together with
technologies, providing greater protection for consumers. The Scheme will underpin the Department
for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform’s (BERR), Low Carbon Buildings Programme. Grants
our local partners, we can assist with energy audits, installation and
will be available to applicants using both products and installers certified under MCS or equivalent
schemes.
support. Our transformation goal is simple: to maximise the return on
your investment today, tomorrow and forever.
To find out more, visit www.abb.co.uk/hvacdrives
or call 0800 783 7491 and ask for a brochure
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