Winter driving
The recent cold-snap has been a reminder as to just how quickly driving
conditions can deteriorate. Unfortunately cars also tend to break-down
at lot more during bad weather. It is recommended that a number of
items a carried in the event, such as, an ice-scraper, torch, first-aid kit,
a blanket, jump leads and a warning triangle. Also, don’t forget extra
clothing to keep you warm too - a pair of socks, a jumper or a warm pair
of boots should do the trick. If the car gets stuck in the snow, obviously
a shovel is the ideal tool, but even an old blanket or rug can help the car
Free Fall for Ardgowan
gain traction.
How do you fancy freefalling out of a plane at 120mph? Ardgowan Hospice
Make regular checks of your tyres, windscreen wipers, brake lights
is looking for adventurous people to make a fundraising parachute jump
and indicators to make sure they’re all working okay. Tyre condition is
in return for a minimum amount of sponsorship money.
obviously paramount and the treads should be regularly inspected. Also
tyre pressure is affected by the cold; a tyre inflated to 29psi at 20’C may
There are three types of parachute jump available – an ‘Accelerated
only read 26psi if the temperature drops to 0’C. Your owner’s manual may
Free Fall’ where you can experience the thrill of skydiving solo from
give specific guidance on this.
up to 12,000 feet, a ‘Tandem Skydive’ from 10,000 feet attached to
a professional instructor and a ‘Static Line’ jump which is performed
The deep freezing which
solo from up to 3,000 feet – and you can jump from a choice of three
accompanied the snow has left
Scottish British Parachute Association approved airfields. No experience
the roads in a poor state of repair
is necessary as all training is given.
and littered with new pot-holes.
Particular care should
Fundraising Manager Lesley Giudici said, “Parachute Jumps really are
be taken, especially at
an exhilarating experience.
night, since hitting a
The feeling of weightlessness
deep pot-hole can have
as you fall from the plane is
serious consequences.
amazing. I would recommend it
If you have had a
to anyone.”
heavy impact then it is So if you would like to make a
advised that you have a thrilling skydive from 10,000
tyre specialist inspect feet or an exhilarating solo
the tyres and wheels for jump from up to 3,000 feet
any damage. call the Hospice on 01475
726830 or book online at www.
ardgowanhospice.org.uk.
Langbank Camera Club
The January meeting was actually the fourth anniversary of the Club being established and much of the time
was spent discussing the journey that had been travelled and where to go from here. The early days saw
high interest, soaring membership and accomplished guest speakers who covered all aspects of photography,
software applications and techniques. This helped improve the general level of knowledge and use of modern
cameras’ multi function among the members.
However, in recent months attendance has dwindled and the need for the Camera Club to re-
invent itself has become apparent. It was felt that although regular workshops are still needed,
the Club should be looking at ‘Mobile Phone Photography’ and ‘iPhone applications’ among
others; ie., move with the technology and be relevant to what people in the area need.
The monthly competition on ‘people at work’ saw two photographs take joint first place. These
were by John Davies and Alistair McKenzie and are of the Waverley in Dry Dock at Greenock
getting repairs after a
collision in the Irish Sea (far
left), and the Sir Walter Scott
being pressure cleaned on the
slipway at Stronachlacher,
Loch Katrine.
The next meeting will be
on Monday 8th February at
7.30pm in the Church Halls
and the competition will be
‘Still Life’. All are welcome
and any ideas on what the
club should be moving into
in 2010 would be greatly
appreciated.
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