We love
working with the community. It is very rewarding knowing you are able to work and
help each other out together. This year we decided to volunteer to be a drop
off point for Mission Christmas.
Mission Christmas
is a campaign ran by a charity called Cash for Kids. Their goal for this
campaign is to respond to the needs of children in the community to make sure
they have presents to open on Christmas morning. There are thousands of
children who don’t get the luxury of waking up to presents on Christmas day.
For some families, they just can’t afford Christmas and children are left with
no presents.
Cash for
Kids are looking for new and unwrapped gifts suitable for children and young
people aged 0-18. When you donate a gift, they will make sure that they go to
disadvantaged children in the local area. All the gifts should be new and unwrapped.
We would like to encourage as many people as possible to support this campaign
and drop by our office to donate a gift if you can.
We will
be accepting gifts up until Tuesday 17th December 2019.
Our
address is,
37 Comber
Road,
Dundonald,
Belfast
BT16 2AA
If you are unable to drop a gift into us due to location, check out the map online which will show you closer locations that are also accepting gifts. http://www.cashforkids.uk.com/mission/
It has come to that time of year again where the weather is starting to become more miserable. The temperatures are dropping, the rain is getting heavier, it is getting darker earlier and the winds are getting stronger.
The road conditions can be really
challenging, especially in the winter. It becomes more difficult for drivers as
there is a lot to consider when planning a journey during bad weather.
The met office has listed a number of
tips that they recommend when driving in these conditions.
Choices and planning ahead
Even moderate rain can reduce your ability to
see and be seen. A good rule of thumb is ‘if it’s time for your wipers,
it’s time to slow down’.
If heavy downpours are expected, avoid starting
your journey until it clears.
If you can, choose main roads, where you are
less likely to be exposed to fallen branches and debris and flooding.
Use dipped headlights if visibility is
seriously reduced.
Gusts of wind can unsettle vehicles – grip your
steering wheel firmly with both hands. This is particularly important when
planning to overtake.
Keep an eye out for gaps between trees,
buildings or bridges over a river or railway – these are some of the
places you are more likely to be exposed to side winds. Ensure that you
maintain enough room either side of your vehicle so you can account for it
being blown sideways.
Roads will be more slippery than usual in wet
weather – be sure to give yourself more time to react when approaching a
hazard. Increase your following gap to at least four seconds from the
moving traffic in front.
Keep your eyes peeled on the road at all times
as spray from other vehicles can suddenly reduce your visibility. Remember
it affects others too, so anticipate their actions and be prepared.
What to do when the road is
flooded
On flooded roads, think before driving through
deep water; don’t stop in standing water, and drive through the highest
section of the road slowly. If there is any doubt don’t enter it.
Once you have managed to drive through check
your brakes and dry them out as quickly as possible – a light touch of the
brakes whilst still moving should do the trick.
Keep an eye out for cyclists,
motorcyclists and pedestrians
Remember to give vulnerable road users
including cyclists, motorcyclists and pedestrians more room than usual.
They are more likely to be blown around by side winds – always keep a safe
distance.
Breakdown is also more common throughout the winter period. If you are
unfortunate enough to be involved in a breakdown over the winter, just remember
we are here 24/7, 365 days a year. Let us take the strain as one call to us can
start the ball rolling to get you back on the road as quickly as possible. Our breakdown includes:
