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Lose your job for raising safety. Lose your life for staying quiet submitted by Shay Boyle — last modified 2005-10-03 02:09

A short poetic song about workplace safety

A Day Out at the Avenue Coking Plant submitted by Rowan Merewood — last modified 2005-10-03 02:09

The site is situated at Wingerworth near Chesterfield Derbyshire and the government has recently announced record funding for the Avenue remediation, totaling £104.5 million. Historically, the site was used to produce Smokeless Fuel, Sulpheric Acid, Ammonium Sulphate, Crude Benzole and Tar. Coking produce ceased on the plant in 1992 leaving environmental contamination.

Workers memorial Day Walk pictures submitted by Shay Boyle — last modified 2005-10-03 02:09

The Workers memorial Day Walk on 24th April started and ended at TRUST offices on Saltergate Chesterfield. Welcome refreshments and a buffet were provided and the quiz was well received and all 4 prizes claimed. Thankfully there were no accidents or injuries (save maybe a few blisters?). The preparation was hard work at times trawling through many different maps trying to get one that worked well. Reading historical books from the Chesterfield Library and walking the route noting down different points. But, I enjoyed it all and in the months and weeks preparing for the walk I have learned more about Chesterfield than I ever knew. Many thanks to all the people who took park and made the day worthwhile. I hope we can do it again next year. I am grateful for the help and advice from Dennis Ransby, the Footpaths secretary from the Ramblers, Ann Krowski from the Chesterfield Library and Simon Bernacki, Chesterfield Borough Council.Below the walkers make their way along Broad Oaks footpath, formally the site of Markham Engineering Works, famous for it's mines drilling machines and the drilling of the Channel Tunnel.

The Calow Handyman submitted by Shay Boyle — last modified 2005-10-03 02:09

A Short poem about my new job

Something Important To Do submitted by Shay Boyle — last modified 2005-10-03 02:09

A short poem about my life when my grandson is over.

Alone submitted by Shay Boyle — last modified 2005-10-03 02:09

A reflective poem

Spire 10 Race & Fun Run (Holmebrook Valley Park, Loundsley Green, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, from 2005-09-04 09:45 to 2005-09-04 15:00) — submitted by Shay Boyle

An event to raise money for Derbyshire Asbestos Support Team (DAST) and Derbyshire One Fund For All (OFFA) Contact www.asbestossupport.co.uk for application packs

Asbestos Support Groups’ Forum (England) submitted by Shay Boyle — last modified 2005-12-29 08:20

An asbestos support group forum launch. The Forum is there to provide an opportunity for asbestos victims support groups to speak with one voice on issues that affect asbestos victims.

Launch of the new ASG Forum submitted by Shay Boyle — last modified 2005-10-03 02:09

launch of The Asbestos Victims Support Groups' Forum. Aimed at providing an opportunity for ASG's to speak with one voice on issues that affect asbestos victims.

DAST DUWC Spire 10 race submitted by Shay Boyle — last modified 2005-10-03 02:09

On 4th September 2005, Snowy and Joanne from the Derbyshire Asbestos Support Team (DAST) took part in the Spire 10 (a 10 mile run) to raise funds for the organisation. Snowy completed the run in 1 hr 37 minutes and Joanne finished in 1 hr 55 minutes. Shay Boyle who volunteers for DAST also took part and completed the 10 miles in 1 hr 44 minutes. Colin Hampton, Co-ordinator of the Derbyshire Unemployed Workers’ Centres finished in 1 hr 22 minutes. Thank you to all those who have already sent in sponsorship money, we really appreciate it. We have raised over £1,000. © COPYRIGHT 2004 DM DAST is supported by TRUST (Trade Union Safety Team) & the Chesterfield & District Trades Union Council. From left Snowy, Shay (volunteer for DAST), Joanne and Colin (from our sister organisation Derbyshire Unemployed Workers’ Centres)

Respiratory Diseases Seminar (The Spot, 73, Sacheverel Street, Derby, DE1 2JR., from 2005-11-05 09:30 to 2005-11-05 13:00) — submitted by Shay Boyle

The seminar will examine the effects of asbestos, sensitisers and irritants in the workplace, which cause respiratory diseases.

DAST Respioratory Diseases Seminar - Full Presentations list submitted by Shay Boyle — last modified 2005-12-02 07:41

DAST jointly organised a conference with AMICUS the Union and their Solicitors. The conference was held in Derby on 5th November 2005. The speakers in the morning included Dr Keith Prowse, Consultant, Liz Darlison from Mesothelioma UK, Malcolm Crawford from Derby City Welfare Rights and Dr Rajiv Menon, Consultant Psychiatrist who spoke in reference to people with Pleural Plaques. There was a panel of speakers in the afternoon which included Amicus, Rowley Ashworth and Thompons Solicitors and a representative from DAST. Click on the icon below to acess the full presentations

Action Mesothelioma Day (Chesterfield, Leicester & Sheffield, from 2006-02-27 10:00 to 2006-02-27 12:00) — submitted by Shay Boyle

Derbyshire Asbestos Support Team (DAST) and Sheffield & Rotherham Asbestos Group (SARAG), in conjunction with the British Lung Foundation, are having sponsored balloon releases for Action Mesothelioma Day.

Respiratory Disease conference report submitted by Shay Boyle — last modified 2006-02-08 16:47

DAST jointly organised a conference with AMICUS the Union and their Solicitors.

TRUST Workers' Memorial Day Walk (Chesterfield, from 2006-04-30 10:00 to 2006-04-30 13:30) — submitted by Shay Boyle

TRUST Workers' Memorial Day Walk on the Cuckoo Way from Staveley to Chesterfield along the canal. The walk is to mark ‘Workers’ Memorial Day’ when we remember the dead and fight for the living.

TRUST, 70 Saltergate, Chesterfield, Derbyshire submitted by Shay Boyle — last modified 2006-09-18 22:01

 

TRUST, 70 Saltergate, Chesterfield, Derbyshire submitted by Shay Boyle — last modified 2007-02-21 12:29

 

HELP FOR TINNITUS SUFFERERS submitted by Shay Boyle — last modified 2007-02-21 12:30

TRUST is now administrating the Chesterfield and North Derbyshire Tinnitus Support Group.

Derbyshire Asbestos Support Team submitted by Shay Boyle — last modified 2007-02-21 12:29

Derbyshire Asbestos Support Team offers help with completing forms, access to benefits and counselling, plus help signposting for civil compensation.

Action Mesothelioma Day 27th Feb 2007 (Chesterfield, from 2007-01-29 22:52 to 2007-01-29 22:52) — submitted by Shay Boyle

February 27th 2007 sees the second “Action Mesothelioma Day” to raise awareness of this devastating disease and the dangers of exposure to Asbestos, as well as the issues facing victims” Events will be taking place in Chesterfield and Leicester as well as around the country.

Action Mesothelioma Day Flyer (Chesterfield, from 2007-02-27 10:45 to 2007-02-28 01:00) — submitted by Shay Boyle

Action Mesothelioma Day Tuesday 27th February 2007 - Flyer for the event

Action Mesothelioma Day 27th Feb 2007 (Chesterfield, from 2007-01-29 22:52 to 2007-01-29 22:52) — submitted by Shay Boyle

February 27th 2007 sees the second “Action Mesothelioma Day” to raise awareness of this devastating disease and the dangers of exposure to Asbestos, as well as the issues facing victims” Events will be taking place in Chesterfield and Leicester as well as around the country.

Latest News from the Derbyshire Asbestos Support Team submitted by Shay Boyle — last modified 2007-07-17 12:53

HELP FOR VICTIMS AND FAMILIES OF ASBESTOS RELATED DISEASES

Tinnitus and Deafness Support and Awareness Conference (Chesterfield, from 2007-10-17 01:00 to 2007-10-17 04:30) — submitted by Shay Boyle

A free Tinnitus and Deafness Conference that will provide advice and information on how to manage your Tinnitus or Deafness as well as providing information to family members

Mesothelioma-The Human Face - watch a free video submitted by Shay Boyle — last modified 2007-08-14 13:35

ACTION MESOTHELIOMA Mesothelioma is an incurable asbestos cancer. Asbestos remains Britain's biggest workplace killer. More people die from asbestos related diseases each year than on Britain's roads... yet there is little government funding for medical research. Last year in Britain about 2000 people died from Mesothelioma... this trend is still rising. This is our story. Exposure to asbestos and the cancer it can cause... told by those who have first-hand knowledge. Our message is clear: AWARENESS · PREVENTION · ACTION "Forget-Me-Knot" Workers' Memorial Day YouTube link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WNet3G-fl9g BBC Radio 4 You & Yours programme report on the government's latest mesothelioma announcement: http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/youandyours Watch "Mesothelioma-The Human Face of an Asbestos Epidemic" on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLTDknLVm4A

The Chesterfield Spire 10 Road Race (Newbold Chesterfield, from 2007-09-02 10:00 to 2007-09-02 13:00) — submitted by Shay Boyle

A 10 mile course having fantastic views, some uphill sections but with a fast 4 mile down hill section through tree lined country roads. A Childrens Fun Run starts at 9.45 and children can regester on the day.

Help for victims and families of asbestos related diseases submitted by Shay Boyle — last modified 2008-01-07 13:45

Details of The Pneumoconiosis etc (Workers’ Compensation Act) 1979 (WCA). This is designed to provide compensation for those sufferers of asbestos diseases who are unable to claim compensation from employers who negligently exposed them to asbestos dust.

Help for victims and families of asbestos related diseases (Derby City Centre, from 2008-02-27 10:30 to 2008-02-27 12:00) — submitted by Shay Boyle

ACTION MESOTHELIOMA DAY 2008. An annual Action Day to raise awareness about mesothelioma and the dangers of exposure to asbestos.

Action Mesothelioma Day in Leicester Wednesday 27/02/08 (, from 2008-01-17 13:06 to 2008-01-17 13:06) — submitted by Shay Boyle

Another annual Action Mesothelioma Day event in Leicester Wednesday 27th February 2008 to help to raise awareness about the dangers of exposure to asbestos and to raise issues facing victims of Mesothelioma (asbestos related cancer)

Action Mesothelioma Day - Balloon release Sponsor Form submitted by Shay Boyle — last modified 2008-01-21 11:29

Action Mesothelioma Day - Balloon release Sponsor Form

MPs vow support for mesothelioma sufferers submitted by Shay Boyle — last modified 2008-04-07 12:27

Members of parliament have vowed support for a campaign for better compensation for sufferers of the asbestos cancer mesothelioma.

It pays to be a Trade Union member submitted by Shay Boyle — last modified 2008-04-07 12:28

Hit-and-run firefighter gets £280k damages 'Not everyone is aware that successful claims can be brought where the third party driver is untraced'

Rail worker gets asbestos payout submitted by Shay Boyle — last modified 2008-04-22 10:42

A former British Rail worker has been awarded £180,000 in compensation after developing the incurable asbestos cancer mesothelioma.

More white collar asbestos victims submitted by Shay Boyle — last modified 2008-04-21 09:49

A former benefits officer and a nurse are the latest workplace victims of mesothelioma.

Unions to celebrate May Day in virtual world submitted by Shay Boyle — last modified 2008-04-28 10:27

May Day (Thursday 1 May) sees the launch of Union Island

Health Service Speakers Corner in Chesterfield on May Day Bank Holiday Monday submitted by Shay Boyle — last modified 2008-05-06 10:53

Chesterfield Trade Unionists are starting the celebrations of the 60th Anniversary of the National Health Service (NHS) by organising a Speakers Corner on Vicar Lane at the May Day Gala on Bank Holiday Monday May 5th.

HELP FOR VICTIMS AND FAMILIES OF ASBESTOS RELATED DISEASES submitted by Shay Boyle — last modified 2008-05-19 09:35

Action Mesothelioma Day 27th February 2008

Scotland acts on asbestos payouts submitted by Shay Boyle — last modified 2008-06-30 09:00

A bill to help those affected by past exposure to asbestos has been published by the Scottish government.

Pleural Plaques battle continues submitted by Shay Boyle — last modified 2008-07-19 10:02

last Wednesday (July 9) the Government released a consultation document on the various options, including changing the law, setting up a scheme or doing nothing.

DAST launch in the East Midlands (Nottingham, from 2008-09-19 10:00 to 2008-09-19 14:00) — submitted by Shay Boyle

The Derbyshire Asbestos Support Team is extending into the East Midlands. The official launch of the extended and improved service will take place on Friday 19th September 2008 at The Cleaves Conference Centre, 6 Castle Gate, Nottingham. The Conference stats at 10.30am with registration from 10.00am. Lunch will be served at 12.30pm. Please come along to the launch. Mesothelioma is the biggest Public Health scandal