Cockers Chemicals (Nipa Laboratories)

[jaysay]

Originally Posted by sm_counsell

Sorry about that Jaysay. I'm also trying to remember a girl I knew from that area and she died with ms. I think she was married to a lad I used to play tennis with.
Could it be Pete Shorrock?

She was my first wife

[jaysay]

Originally Posted by cashman

Used to work wi Pete, lived up top of ossy,he was a wagon driver, his missus died wi that i think.

Amongst other things

[garinda]

Originally Posted by sm_counsell

If I remenber correctly, some years ago my brother Mike was involved (with others) in a petition against Cockers because of all the cases of MS in and around the factory.
I don't know what happened other than discovering that every time Cocker's were brought to court, they just paid the fines and then continued poisoning the air.
I'm sure you are all a lot healthier now.

Although he recently wrote to the Observer in favour of the windmills we are now soon to have on Ossy moors, despite some peoples's health concerns, especially people with epilepsy, who, because of the flicker effect, can have induced attacks.

[davebtelford]

I think Ossy moors might be quite a good place for windmills - they are so broad and flat that there are places on top that can't easily be seen from the surrounding valleys & hardly anyone ever walks there due to the boggy terrain.

I used to walk up from Ossy past the (then) 3 reservoirs and over past the Grane road to the hills on the other side (& back). A grand day out.

Top res' was quite spectacular but I think it's drained now.

[garinda]

Originally Posted by davebtelford

I think Ossy moors might be quite a good place for windmills - they are so broad and flat that there are places on top that can't easily be seen from the surrounding valleys & hardly anyone ever walks there due to the boggy terrain.

I used to walk up from Ossy past the (then) 3 reservoirs and over past the Grane road to the hills on the other side (& back). A grand day out.

Top res' was quite spectacular but I think it's drained now.

I think they'd look great from Oswaldtwistle, if they were sited in Telford.

[davebtelford]

I'd be willing to swap our wind for your water - bloody awful stuff down here !!

[garinda]

Originally Posted by davebtelford

I'd be willing to swap our wind for your water - bloody awful stuff down here !!

I lived in London for nearly half my life.

I only moved back because of the Corporation pop.

[cashman]

Originally Posted by garinda

I think they'd look great from Oswaldtwistle, if they were sited in Telford.

That aint fair Telfords a nice place.

[garinda]

Originally Posted by cashman

That aint fair Telfords a nice place.

New town.

New, gigantic windmills.

[sm_counsell]

Originally Posted by garinda

Although he recently wrote to the Observer in favour of the windmills we are now soon to have on Ossy moors, despite some peoples's health concerns, especially people with epilepsy, who, because of the flicker effect, can have induced attacks.

Did he really, do you mean The Observer or the local paper? because I can't find anything in either.
I am surrounded by windfarms here, but I've never heard about the concerns for epileptics.
The main objection here is that it's big business (run by the mafia!!) because every 'windmill' costs a great deal of cash. On the other hand there's quite a saving on electricity bills and many benefits for all the small towns.
Still, I'm no longer in Ossie, so perhaps I should keep out of the discussion!!

[jaysay]

Originally Posted by sm_counsell

Did he really, do you mean The Observer or the local paper? because I can't find anything in either.
I am surrounded by windfarms here, but I've never heard about the concerns for epileptics.
The main objection here is that it's big business (run by the mafia!!) because every 'windmill' costs a great deal of cash. On the other hand there's quite a saving on electricity bills and many benefits for all the small towns.
Still, I'm no longer in Ossie, so perhaps I should keep out of the discussion!!

You mean they make you an offer you can't refuse Sam

[garinda]

Originally Posted by sm_counsell

Did he really, do you mean The Observer or the local paper? because I can't find anything in either.
I am surrounded by windfarms here, but I've never heard about the concerns for epileptics.
The main objection here is that it's big business (run by the mafia!!) because every 'windmill' costs a great deal of cash. On the other hand there's quite a saving on electricity bills and many benefits for all the small towns.
Still, I'm no longer in Ossie, so perhaps I should keep out of the discussion!!

It was a letter to the Observer, which aren't put on the website.

He accused those of opposing the windmills on the moors of being NIMBYs.

[sm_counsell]

Originally Posted by garinda

It was a letter to the Observer, which aren't put on the website.

He accused those of opposing the windmills on the moors of being NIMBYs.

I've sent you a pm in reply to your comment
Regards

[garinda]

Originally Posted by sm_counsell

I've sent you a pm in reply to your comment
Regards

So you did, and as I replied, I don't really go in for clandestine whispering.

I prefer to air my thoughts out in the open.

It is a public forum, and that is the way I prefer voive my opinion.

[garinda]

Originally Posted by sm_counsell

I've never heard about the concerns for epileptics.

Wind farms are more than just an eyesore. They can cause epileptic fits.
The flickering of sunlight through the turbines' spinning blades can trigger seizures in the most vulnerable, an expert warned yesterday.

Read more: Wind turbines can trigger epileptic fits and seizures, say scientists | Mail Online

Windmills can contribute to a number of health conditions. The blades can cause a flickering effect that is similar to a strobe light, which can affect individuals with epilepsy. The windmills also create a low-frequency hum that can cause headaches. Some mental disorders, such as anxiety and depression, have also been reported.

Read more: Safety of Windmills | eHow.co.uk Safety of Windmills | eHow.co.uk