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Press Report: Busy Bank Holiday for WCAC
LUCIA PYNE celebrated success at the Cilcain Mountain Race on Monday.
The talented West Cheshire Athletic Club teenager was the first under 18 lady finisher at the popular Bank Holiday fixture.
Pyne was joined at the 7.5km race by West Cheshire AC's Tom Booth, Andy Carter, Iain Wood, Mark Davies and club coach, Tim Palmer.
STEVE FERNYHOUGH clocked one hour 20 minutes 20 seconds in West Cheshire AC colours at the Antrim Coast Half Marathon, alongside team mate Zoe Smith who posted 1:47.
The pair and their coach, Graham Patterson, met Olympian, Mo Farah, during their stay in Northern Ireland, and the road race was televised by the BBC.
SEVERAL West Cheshire AC youngsters toasted new personal bests at Trafford AC's Bank Holiday Monday Medal Meeting.
Macy Brett clocked new pb's in the under 15 girls 75m hurdles (12.78 seconds), and 300m (45.75), alongside Sophie Haslam who also posted pb's of 13.81 (75m hurdles) and 45.22 (300m).
Aimee Phillips clocked new under 15 girls pb's in the 300m (45.09) and 800m (2:26.22), Charlotte Austin clocked a new under 13 girls 75m pb of 11.22, and Ruby Carlile cleared a new under 15 girls high jump pb of 1.37m.
Rob Austin won the under 15 boys 100m in 11.85, and club mate Alex Rutherford clocked a new pb of 11.96 for second spot, and Patrick O'Loughlin clocked a new pb of 13.21. Rutherford (24.33) and O'Loughlin (26.58) then posted new 200m pb's
Jessica Lark rounded the under 15 girls 800m in 2:22.87 and the 300m in 45.41, while Reece Munro won his 800m heat in 2:14.24, and Ruby Phillips posted 2:36.09 in the under 13 girls 800m, ahead of Satine Wearden (3:32.72).
Emily Owen posted 12.73 in the under 15 girls 100m and 26.90 in her 200m, while Ruby Phillips (11.28), and Satine Wearden (13.02) completed the under 13 girls 75m.
Kara Stoll hit 28.78m in the under 15 girls hammer, while Holly Bosworth cleared 1.47m in the under 15 girls high jump.
TOM BOOTH and Robert Austin produced two of the top performances at Sunday's final round of the Cheshire Track and Field League hosted by West Cheshire AC at Ellesmere Port Sports Village.
Booth rounded the 3,000m in 10 minutes 10 seconds, and Austin posted 11.9 seconds for victory in the under 15 boys 100m.
The duo were backed up on the day by club mates Oliver James, Will Scott, Mark Davies, Colin Berry, Sharon Stoll, Francesca Pughe, Fergus Garland, Sammy Hollins, Alfie Lane, Alex Rutherford, Nathan Brassington, Patrick O'Loughlin, Ellis Hancock, Theo Shepherd, Ellis Williams, Daniel Walker, Noah Woolgar, Thomas Rimmer, Evan Miller, Will Rawson, Logan Sefton, Beau Barritt, Noah Booth, Harry McKenna, Jude Sefton, Imogen Pughe, Lauren Williams, Evelyn Hogan, Megan White, Fatoumatta Bojang, Kara Stoll, Emily Owen, Lara Fields, Macey Brett, Sophie Haslam, Aimee Phillips, Holly Bosworth, Teresa Arvidsson, Jessica Lark, Isabella Rimmer, Ruby Phillips, Macey Jones, Charlotte Austin, Nancy Collins, Eleanor Neve, Emilia Pyper, Mae Grant, Ursula Archer, Maya Jennings, Gracie Hole, Ameila Snowden, Olivia McDonald, Ava Hancock, Alicia Morris-Yousaf, Betty Brookfield, and Lucy Caldwell.
FIXTURES for West Cheshire AC this weekend include the Under 13 and Under 15 Youth Development Track and Field League at Wavertree, Liverpool, on Saturday (11.15am start), and the Under 17 and Under 20 Youth Development Track and Field League at Wavertree, Liverpool, on Sunday (11.15am start).
THE first round of the Wirral Multi-Terrain League takes place on Tuesday (September 7), at Royden Park (7pm start), and other fixtures are at Thurstaston on Tuesday, (September 14), at 7pm; at Harrison Drive, Wallasey, on Tuesday, (September 21), at 6.30pm; and at Arrowe Park, Birkenhead, on Tuesday (September 24) at 6.30pm. Online entries are being accepted at: https://wirralmultiterrain.niftyentries.com
PLEASE HELP! – CHESTER HALF MARATHON VOLUNTEERS URGENTLY NEEDED
On SUNDAY 19TH SEPTEMBER West Cheshire AC is contracted to provide 40 marshals for the Chester Half Marathon, in return for which, the club receives a generous financial contribution to club funds. Without this single source of income, your club membership subs would be significantly higher each year.
To those who have benefited from being a club member in terms of free races, reduced entry fees and structured training sessions, here is your best opportunity all year to commit to giving something back, for a mere four hours of your time!
You need to be available between 8am and 12 noon on race day. NO PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED.
You will have great fun cheering on the 5,000 runners and your club mates who have entered. And you'll get a technical t-shirt and goody bag full of chocolate and Haribo as thanks.
Just to clarify – you don't need to be an active club member yourself to be a marshal – any friend, family member or ex-club member over the age of 18 would be very welcome! Although anyone under 18 doesn't count in our head count of marshals, kids are welcome to come down with you and will enjoy the event too.
Please let Ellie Robinson know if you can join the WCAC marshal team by emailing her at: ellie.henrob3@outlook.com
INVITE TO NORTH WEST ROAD RELAY CHAMPIONSHIPS…
Please let Ellie Robinson know ASAP if you want to take part in the North West Road Relays, incorporating the Cheshire Championships, taking place at Birchwood, on Saturday 11th September, (the event is for Under 11s through to Seniors and Veterans). Ellie's email address is: ellie.henrob3@outlook.com
Details about the event can be found here: https://www.race-results.co.uk/results/2021/nwcrr21e.php
REGISTERING FOR BORDERS LEAGUE RACES
John Parlevliet is vetting the Borders League registration list for West Cheshire AC members wanting to compete this season. Eligibility requires EA membership (for competition) paid as part of your club membership. John will be removing many names due to non-current membership. Anyone who wishes to compete in this series, including:
New members (or members renewing any time from now onwards).
Newly eligible members (eg 15 and 16 year olds).
Members who have never registered for this league previously…,
Please let John Parlevliet know ASAP, at jparlevl@gmail.com.
Coaches: feel free to discuss with athletes if this competition is right for them.
Eligibility: 15yrs+ at end of September and 1st claim club membership with EA membership.
Many happy returns to the following Club members who celebrate their birthdays this week:
James Davidson, Grace Scott, Henry Stewart, Molly Fields, Mark Povey, Sophie Cribb, Dave Tiernan, Claire Harris, Lucia Khanijay.
And Next Week: Joanne Hope, Imogen Pughe, Fergus Garland, Ben Scott, Charlie Boyce, George Fraser, Sharon Stoll, Sara Pearson, Isla Shillington, Heather Miller, Victor Oyesola.
MANY THANKS AND CONGRATULATIONS!
The Club would like to say a big thank you to all helpers and officials who contributed towards a successful Cheshire Track & Field Championships last weekend at Ellesmere Port Sports Village.
And the weekend proved a big success for our athletes as we celebrated a British champion, 34 Cheshire titles, and two Merseyside titles.
Andy Parker travelled to Derby's Moorways Stadium for the British Masters Track and Field Championships and clocked a winning time of 52.45 seconds in the over-40 men's 400m final.
Emma Holmes pocketed no fewer than five victories at the Cheshire Championships, winning the under 17 ladies long jump (4.79m), shot (8.11m), 200m (26.90), 300m (43.29), and high jump (1-45m).
Sophie Percival grabbed a hat-trick of titles in the senior women's javelin (37.75m), shot (10.69m) and discus (27.86m).
And her coach, Dave McKay, followed suit with victories in the senior men's shot (10.89m), javelin (48.15m), and hammer (41.63m).
Charlotte Austin cleared a winning height of 1-30m in the under 13 girls high jump, while Holly Bosworth won the under 15 girls high jump with 1-50m; Noah Woolgar cleared 1-25m for success in the under 13 boys high jump, and Nathan Brassington grabbed glory in the under 15 boys high jump (1-60m), and shot (11.67m).
Harriet Wheeler hit 40.40m for success in the under 15 girls javelin, and Isla Entwistle powered her way to victory in the under 13 girls javelin (30.22m).
Lewis Parsons claimed a double success story in the under 15 boys 100m (11.85) and 200m (23.89), while Ruby Phillips won the under 13 girls 75m (10.84) and 150m (21.41) titles.
Carys Roberts grabbed glory in the under 17 ladies 800m (2:17.41) and 1500m (4:54.78), and Kara Stoll won the under 15 girls hammer (29.30m) and discus (21.84m).
Liam Davoren won the senior men's 800m (2:20.61) and 400m (56.43m), and Emily Owen clocked 12.50 to claim the under 15 girls 100m title.
Nathan Broomfield rounded the under 17 men's 400m hurdles in a winning time of 65.87, while Ruby Wisbey clocked a winning time of 12.53 in the under 17 ladies 100m.
Carol Parsons won the senior ladies 5,000m (23.89), while Abigail Cartwright won the senior ladies triple jump (8.67m), and Beth McMahon rounded the senior ladies 400m in a winning time of 60.81.
BROTHER and sister, Luke and Sophie Haslam, both celebrated success while representing West Cheshire AC at Wavertree, Liverpool, in the Merseyside Championships.
Luke won both the under 15 boys javelin (30.31m) and discus (20.06m), while Sophie rounded the under 15 girls 800m in a winning time of 2:27.99.
Press Report: Multiple Wins for WCAC
WEST CHESHIRE Athletic Club grabbed a fistful of medals at the weekend.
The purple-vested outfit celebrated a British champion, 34 Cheshire titles, and two Merseyside titles during an action-packed 48 hours.
Andy Parker represented West Cheshire AC at Derby's Moorways Stadium in the British Masters Track and Field Championships and clocked a winning time of 52.45 seconds in the over-40 men's 400m final.
Emma Holmes pocketed no fewer than five victories at the Cheshire Track and Field Championships hosted by her club, West Cheshire AC, at Ellesmere Port Sports Village, winning the under 17 ladies long jump (4.79m), shot (8.11m), 200m (26.90), 300m (43.29), and high jump (1-45m).
FIXTURES this weekend include the final round of the Cheshire Track and Field League being hosted by West Cheshire AC at Ellesmere Port Sports Village, on Sunday (11.45am start).
Press Report: Medal Haul in Hull
WEST CHESHIRE Athletic Club members were in seventh heaven at the Northern Track and Field Championships.
Macey Jones, Holly Bosworth, Lewis Parsons, Emily Owen, and Imogen Pughe combined to secure seven podium places at Hull's Costello Stadium.
Jones celebrated a gold medal after achieving 4.47m in the under 13 girls long jump, and added a bronze medal with a time of 13.92 seconds in the 100m final.
Bosworth cleared 1.50m for joint top spot in the under 15 girls high jump competition.
Parsons delivered a winning time of 11.96 seconds in the under 15 boys 100m final, and added a silver medal after posting 23.82 seconds in the 200m final.
Owen powered her way to a silver medal after clocking 12.97 seconds in the under 15 girls 100m final.
And Pughe achieved a silver medal with a time of 41.0 seconds in the under 17 women's 300m final.
Other West Cheshire AC members in action at Hull included Cosette Wearden who rounded the under 17 women's 3,000m in 12:20.11 for fourth position.
Kara Stoll hit 30.61m for fourth spot in the under 15 girls hammer, and achieved fifth place with 21.56m in the discus.
Ruby Wisbey achieved 12.63 seconds for fourth position in the under 17 women's 80m hurdles final.
Carys Roberts rounded the under 17 women's 800m final in a time of 2:17.90 for fifth spot.
Jessica Lark clocked 5:08.14 for fifth place in the under 15 girls 1500m final.
Alfie Lane finished with a time of 12.51 seconds for sixth spot in the under 15 boys 100m final, and was seventh with 25.35 seconds in the 200m final.
Emma Holmes posted 13.77 seconds for seventh place in the under 17 women's 100m final.
And Fergus Garland clocked 54.76 seconds for eighth position in the under 17 men's 400m final.
HARRIET WHEELER represented West Cheshire AC at the Loughborough Javelin Festival and celebrated a new under 15 girls personal best of 40.74m for second position.
MORE than 50 people enjoyed a Come and Try Athletics Day organised by West Cheshire AC at the Ellesmere Port Sports Village Athletics Track on Sunday.
WEST CHESHIRE AC will host the Cheshire Track and Field Championships this Saturday and Sunday at the Ellesmere Port Sports Village Athletics Track (10.30am start on both days).
URGENT HELP NEEDED FOR CHESHIRE TRACK & FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS
VOLUNTEERS are needed urgently as car park attendants for the Cheshire AA Track and Field Championships being held at Ellesmere Port Sports Village, on Saturday and Sunday, August 21 and 22. If you or someone you know can help please email Dennis Wall ASAP at: dennis.wall1@ntlworld.com
The Club would like to say a big thank you to all helpers and volunteers at Sunday's successful Come & Try Athletics Day at the Ellesmere Port Sports Village Athletics Track.
CHESHIRE TRACK & FIELD LEAGUE INVITATION
Can any club members wanting to represent West Cheshire AC at the final round of the Cheshire Track & Field League on Sunday 29th August, at Ellesmere Port Sports Village Athletics Track, please email Dennis Wall ASAP at: dennis.wall1@ntlworld.com
CHESTER HALF MARATHON VOLUNTEERS URGENTLY NEEDED
On SUNDAY 19TH SEPTEMBER West Cheshire AC is contracted to provide 40 marshals for the Chester Half Marathon and in return the Club receives a generous financial contribution to Club funds (Without this single source of income your Club membership subs would be significantly higher each year ….)
John Parlevliet is vetting the Borders League registration list for West Cheshire AC members wanting to compete this season.
Eligibility requires EA membership (for competition) paid as part of your club membership.
John will be removing many names due to non-current membership. If you wish to compete in this series including:
* new members (or renewing any time from now onwards)
* newly eligible (eg 15 and 16 year olds), or
* just never registered for this league previously….let John Parlevlet know ASAP.
Coaches feel free to discuss with athletes if this competition is right for them.
Eligibility 15yrs+ at end of September and 1st claim club membership with EA membership.
Please email John ASAP at: jparlevl@gmail.com
WELL DONE MICHAEL YOUNG!
Congratulations to Michael Young who celebrated success at Wednesday night's Ellesmere Port Running Club 5k Road Race in a time of 15 minutes 30 seconds.
He was joined at the event by West Cheshire AC team mates Tom Booth (16:55), Neil Finegan (3rd over 45 man in 16:58), Steve Fernyhough (17:02), Graham Wells (17:21), Mark Davies (17:40), Keely Smith (1st over-35 lady in 18:21), Andy Carter (18:23), Ben McKean (18:36), Rob Little (18:51), Richard Hayes (18:56), Neil Hershaw (2nd over-55 man in 19:05), Kate Titlow (2nd lady in 19:25), Jodi Bemand (1st under 20 lady in 19:42), Neil Field (20:04), Georgina Duffey (3rd under 20 lady in 22:23), Henrietta Duffey (24:03), and Alex Duffey (27:46).
Club members were in seventh heaven at the Northern Track and Field Championships.
Macey celebrated a gold medal after achieving 4.47m in the under 13 girls long jump, and added a bronze medal with a time of 13.92 seconds in the 100m final.
Helen cleared 1-50m for joint top spot in the under 15 girls high jump competition.
Lewis delivered a winning time of 11.96 seconds in the under 15 boys 100m final, and added a silver medal after posting 23.82 seconds in the 200m final.
Emily powered her way to a silver medal after clocking 12.97 seconds in the under 15 girls 100m final.
And Imogen achieved a silver medal with a time of 41.0 seconds in the under 17 women's 300m final.
Other club members in action at Hull included Cosette Wearden who rounded the under 17 women's 3,000m in 12:20.11 for fourth position.
Carys Roberts rounded the under 17 women's 1500m final in a time of 2:17.90 for fifth spot.
HARRIET WHEELER represented the club at the Loughborough Javelin Festival and celebrated a new under 15 girls personal best of 40.74m for second position.
ENTRIES NOW OPEN FOR CILCAIN MOUNTAIN RACE
Entries are now open for the Cilcain Mountain Race being held on Bank Holiday Monday, August 30. More details at: https://www.clwydianfellrace.org/?page_id=1817
Lewis Morris, Frank Rose, Tony Sangha, Evie Bennett, Andrew Clague, Oliver Eaton, Isabella Aura, Lucia Pyne, Lowther Barton, Debra Bemand.
And Next Week: James Davidson, Grace Scott, Henry Stewart, Molly Fields, Mark Povey, Sophie Cribb, Dave Tiernan, Claire Harris, Lucia Khanijay.
UPDATED PROVISIONAL DATES FOR YOUR DIARY…
Subject to Covid-19 rules, West Cheshire AC's latest revised league season looks like this:
Under 13/Under 15 Youth Development League Merseyside Division: Saturday, September 4 (at Wavertree, Liverpool).
Under 17/Under 20 Youth Development League Merseyside Division: Sunday, September 5, (at Wavertree, Liverpool).
West Cheshire AC will host the final round of the Cheshire League at Ellesmere Port Sports Village on Sunday, August 29.
LAST CHANCE TO ENTER CHESHIRE TRACK & FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS
Entries close on Saturday 14th August for the Cheshire AA Track and Field Championships being held at Ellesmere Port Sports Village, on Saturday and Sunday, August 21 and 22.
West Cheshire AC is the host club and it would be great to see many of our members in action. The link for entries is: https://athletics-uk.org/cheshire/
VOLUNTEERS are also needed as Car Park Attendants for both days to help Officials, Athletes and Spectators park safely on the EPSV field. If you can help please email Dennis Wall ASAP at: dennis.wall1@ntlworld.com
COME & TRY ATHLETICS DAY
The Club is organising a Come & Try Athletics Day at the Ellesmere Port Sports Village Athletics Track this Sunday, 15th August (10am-2pm), to help promote the club to the community on the back of the Tokyo Olympic Games.
The event will be free of charge and food and drink will be provided for everyone. If you are available to help out please confirm ASAP by emailing Dennis at: dennis.wall1@ntlworld.com
NORTH WEST ROAD RELAY CHAMPIONSHIPS
Dan Nowosielski, Jane Palmer, Curtis Rodway, Isaac McKenna, Richard Hunt, Mark Duffey, Liam Lawton.
And Next Week: Lewis Morris, Frank Rose, Tony Sangha, Evie Bennett, Andrew Clague, Oliver Eaton, Isabella Aura, Lucia Pyne, Lowther Barton, Debra Bemand.
REVISED EPSV CLUB TRACK & FIELD TRAINING PLAN…
With Covid-19 restrictions lifted from Monday 19th July, the Club produced a revised club track and field training plan (see below) for the Ellesmere Port Sports Village Athletics Track which was effective from Monday 19th July.
Athletes will be able to train with more than one group but must ask to join a group before attending.
All Club Training sessions will continue to be delivered throughout the School Summer Holidays and parents are encouraged to attend and assist at our training sessions.
MONDAYS:
Ian Ackroyd/Tim Palmer (Middle Distance, Lanes 1 & 2, 6-8pm)
Karl Fenney (Hurdles, Lanes 6, 7 & 8, 6.30-8pm)
Jane Palmer (High Jump, 6-8pm)
Victor Oyesola (Long Jump, 7-8pm)
Jon Moss (Sprints, Lanes 3, 4, 5 & 6, 6-8pm)
Helsby Running Club (First Monday of every month, Lanes 1 & 2, 6.30-7.30pm)
Jill Gore/Jo Cartwright (Under 11s group, Lanes 1 & 2, & Long Jump, 6.30-8pm)
Dennis Wall/Mark Duffey (Middle Distance, Lanes 3 & 4, 6.30-7.30pm)
Graham Patterson (Middle Distance, Lanes 3 & 4, 6.30-8pm)
Alan Littler/Liam Davoren (400m group, Lanes 5 & 6, 6.30-8pm)
Victor Oyesola (Sprints, Lanes 5, 6, 7 & 8, 6.30-8pm).
Dave McKay/Jenny Manning (Throws, 6.30-8pm)
Chris Morgan (Distance Running, Lane 1, 6.30-8pm);
Alan Littler (400m group, Lanes 3 & 4, 6-8pm)
Victor Oyesola (Sprints, Lanes 5 & 6, 6.30-8pm)
Dennis Wall/Mark Duffey (Multi-Events group, Lane 6, 6.30-8pm)
Jane Palmer (High Jump, 6.30-8pm)
Dennis Wall/Jane Palmer/Victor Oyesola/Jo Cartwright (U11s-U13s/U15s Multi Events Group, 10am-12 noon)
Jon Moss/Alan Littler/Liam Davoren (Sprints, 10am-12 noon)
Dave McKay (Long Jump/Throws, 10am-12 noon).
YOUR CLUB COMMITTEE
The Club is managed by a committee who are volunteers and who are re-elected every 12 months and meet on the second Tuesday of every month to discuss a range of issues concerning the Club.
The Club Committee is comprised of: Mike Lamb (President), Jon Clarke (Chairman), Dennis Wall (Vice-Chairman, and Track and Field Officer), Julian Tegg (Secretary), Darren Shillington (Treasurer), Jane Pughe (Membership Secretary), Eddie Gore (Facilities Officer), Dave Alexander (Cross Country Secretary), John Parlevliet (Road Running Secretary), and Mark Duffey (Marketing Officer).
All the committee members are volunteers and at the next AGM Jon Clarke and John Parlevliet have confirmed they don't want to be re-elected, so replacements are needed. If you can help or would like to get involved please get in touch with our club secretary, Julian Tegg by email at: secretarywestcheshireac@gmail.com
CLUB WELFARE TEAM VOLUNTEERS URGENTLY NEEDED
Club Welfare Team Volunteers are needed to ensure that we provide a safe, supportive set-up in which any welfare or safeguarding issues can be reported and dealt with fairly, efficiently, and in line with England Athletics guidelines. Details of the role can be found: https://england-athletics-prod-assets-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/2020/03/England-Athletics-Welfare-Officer.pdf
If you would like informal advice on what is involved, please feel free to email club secretary, Julian Tegg, at: secretarywestcheshireac@gmail.com
HELP YOUR CLUB AND ATHLETICS BY BECOMING AN OFFICIAL…
The Club need officials at every fixture we attend, so why not help the Club and the sport? England Athletics are looking to arrange some Level 1 courses over the summer. Any potential new officials can fill in an expression of interest form on the EA website. Follow this link for more details: https://www.englandathletics.org/officiating/officiating-journey/officiating-journey-step-1/
CLUB DISCOUNT AT RUNNERS NEED CHESTER STORE
Running supplies store Runners Need have created a club reward system. West Cheshire AC members are entitled to a 15% discount using a code to be circulated in an upcoming Club email. For those not aware Runners Need have an outlet at Cotswold Outdoors in Chester (amongst other places) and online too: www.runnersneed.com
This would be 15% off in store and online for Runners Need, Cotswold Outdoor and Snow and Rock.
HELPERS WANTED FOR COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIPS
West Cheshire AC is scheduled to host the Cheshire Track and Field Championships at Ellesmere Port Sports Village on Saturday and Sunday, August 21 and 22.
But County Officials secretary, Alan Morris, is currently struggling to find enough timekeepers and field judges, and we will need to allocate people to other roles such as Technical Manager, Seeding, Announcer, and Presentations, to ensure the event runs smoothly.
If you are available to help on August 21 and/or 22 can you please Alan at: alanmorris56@outlook.com
An updated list of England Athletics Coaching and Officials Courses and Workshops can be found here:
https://www.englandathletics.org/athletics-and-running/news/current-online-courses-and-workshops/
TRACK AND FIELD COMPETITION UPDATE
England Athletics updated their Return to Athletics and Running Guidelines on 15th July which can be found here: www.englandathletics.org/coaching/athletics-and-running/news/guidance-update-2021/
COACHING WEBINARS
Take a look at the long list of EA webinars relating to running, jumping and throwing at this link: www.englandathletics.org/about-us/athletics-at-home/coaching-webinars/
PLEASE HELP TO STAY IN TOUCH
I would welcome any contributions for the Club Newsletter from yourselves, any impending marriages, or additions to the family, any running or competing incidents, also anything to help everyone stay entertained. Currently the response has been excellent, but if you have anything that could make it into next week's Newsletter – please email me at: dennis.wall1@ntlworld.com
WCAC Endurance League
Steve and Keely are in the lead of their respective competitions at the end of July, with Andy, Michael, Mark, Rosemary, Katie and Angela all vying for top three places. See the Races page for full tables.
Press Report: Come and Try at EPSV
WEST CHESHIRE Athletic Club is throwing its doors open this Sunday, (August 15), to anyone wanting to run, jump, or throw.
Club coach and official, Dennis Wall, is keen for the Ellesmere Port Sports Village-based outfit to promote athletics on the back of the Tokyo Olympic Games at a free of charge Come and Try Athletics Day between 10am and 2pm.
"It is important for the local community to have a chance to experience athletics after watching the sport on television during the last week," Wall said.
"Many people will have been inspired by the achievements in the Olympic track and field events and the least their local athletics club can do is provide everyone with an opportunity to have a go.
"West Cheshire AC caters for anyone aged eight and a half years old and above and the club would love to see people trying running, jumping and throwing.
"The club has fully qualified coaches and a squad of helpers who are all enthusiastic volunteers and want to see the local community enjoying athletics."
This Sunday's event is being promoted by West Cheshire AC and funded by a successful application to the National Lottery Community Fund.
Wall added: "West Cheshire AC is grateful to the National Lottery Community Fund for supporting the Come and Try Athletics Day initiative.
"We have a dedicated coaching squad who supervise athletes throughout the week in a range of events and the training sessions at the Ellesmere Port Sports Village Athletics Track attract many enthusiastic members.
"Many of our coaches started as volunteers because their youngsters were already members and they discovered a love for the sport after recognising the rewards of watching athletes improve.
"The atmosphere during any club training session always gives me a buzz, and I've always been impressed by the results achieved from our athletes because of the dedication, guidance and knowledge of our coaches.
"Athletics is undoubtedly the most exciting and inclusive sport in the world with events to suit all ages, abilities and skill sets. There are many facets to this wonderful sport and it's not only about the athletes.
"West Cheshire AC is reliant on volunteers – people who freely give their time to help make the club a success, and we want more people to experience those rewards."
MICHAEL YOUNG, of West Cheshire AC, celebrated victory in the City of Preston 10 miles Road Race with a time of 53 minutes 53 seconds.
He was joined at the event by club colleagues Keely Smith who was third lady with 65:21, and by Sarah Hibbert who was third over-50 lady in 1:31:55, while Brian Wright was fifth over-60 man with 37:07 in the City of Preston Five Miles Road Race.
LEWIS PARSONS and Emily Owen posted personal best performances at the English Track and Field Championships held at Manchester.
Parsons clocked 23.50 seconds for sixth position in the Under 15 boys 200m final, and Owen posted 12.41 seconds for seventh spot in the Under 15 girls 100m final.
Harriet Wheeler hit 33.64m for fifth position in the under 15 girls javelin, and Rob Austin competed in the under 15 boys 100m and 300m.
ENTRIES ARE NOW OPEN FOR CHESHIRE TRACK & FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS
Entries close on Saturday 14th August for the Cheshire AA Track and Field Championships being held at Ellesmere Port Sports Village, on Saturday and Sunday, August 21 and 22. The link for entries is: https://athletics-uk.org/cheshire/
The Club is organising a Come & Try Athletics Day at the Ellesmere Port Sports Village Athletics Track on Sunday 15th August (10am-2pm), to help promote the club to the community on the back of the Tokyo Olympic Games.
Many congratulations to John and Natalie Manning on the birth of their daughter, Francesca, from everyone at West Cheshire AC.
Elizabeth Tweedle, Paul Van Schie, Charlotte Wilson, Frances Hopper, Ilias Moufakkir, Darren Shillington, Scarlett Barton, Eliza Barton, Eddie Fulton, Bradley Spurdens.
And Next Week: Dan Nowosielski, Jane Palmer, Curtis Rodway, Isaac McKenna, Richard Hunt, Mark Duffey, Liam Lawton.
R.I.P. DAN GILROY
Former club president, senior coach and founder member of West Cheshire AC, Dan Gilroy, has passed away aged 83, in a nursing home in Bath, after living with motor neurone disease for a number of years.
The funeral will take place at Haycombe Crematorium, on 12th August, at 1pm. Donations are being requested for the MND Association via this link:
https://www.dignityfunerals.co.uk/funeral-notices/15-07-2021-daniel-gilroy/
The funeral service will be live on a webcast and the details are:
https://watch.obitus.com
Username: qeho4397
Anyone wishing to send a condolence card can address it to Dan's daughter: Karen Read, 31 High Street, Rode, Somerset. BA11 6PA.
IT'S GOOD TO TALK
Members and parents are reminded to look at the following links for updates about the Club:
FACEBOOK: West Cheshire AC, West Cheshire AC Road Running, west cheshire ac jnr to u20 middle distance group
WEBSITE: www.westcheshireac.co.uk
TWITTER: https://twitter.com/westcheshireac
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/westcheshireac/
Press Report: Club Pays Respects to Dan
The respected former president, senior coach and founder member of the Ellesmere Port Sports Village-based organisation, who used to live in Tarvin, passed away aged 83, in a Bath nursing home, after living with motor neurone disease for a number of years.
"It is a very sad time for everyone at West Cheshire AC because Dan was instrumental as a coach for the development of many athletes who held him in high esteem," Club coach and official, Dennis Wall said.
"Dan devoted many voluntary hours in all weathers at the athletics track working to help and support club members to the best of his ability.
"His knowledge of athletics was infectious and he was highly respected because he wanted club members to realise their potential, enjoy the sport and strive for success."
Many tributes have been received from West Cheshire AC members, including former England international javelin thrower, Sophie Percival: "I cant believe I'm writing this but I know a lot of peoples hearts are heavy at West Cheshire AC right now.
"I've never met anyone who's worked so hard to help his athletes achieve potential, he worked tirelessly and always with a smile on his face. The last few years have been hard not seeing you, even though we know as a team you've always been behind us, and now you'll be looking down on us.
"For me personally, Dan was always behind me and giving me the kick up the backside I always needed, he helped me go beyond my beliefs, achieve and succeed to a great level.
"Our Northern League round at the weekend was dedicated to you. Rest in peace legend."
West Cheshire AC's Northern Track and Field League squad wore black ribbons at Saturday's fixture held at Trafford in tribute.
The funeral will take place at Haycombe Crematorium, Bath, on August 12, at 1pm. Donations are being requested for the MND Association via this link:https://www.dignityfunerals.co.uk/funeral-notices/15-07-2021-daniel-gilroy/
MACEY JONES, of West Cheshire AC, pocketed a bronze medal after achieving 4.12m in the under 13 girls long jump at the Welsh Junior Championships at Newport.
ENTRIES are now open for the Cheshire AA Track and Field Championships being held at Ellesmere Port Sports Village on Saturday and Sunday, August 21 and 22. The link for entries is: https://athletics-uk.org/cheshire/


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Confessions of a DC Geek #15: Dean Asquith
by John Hammond | Aug 11, 2018 | Breaking, Confessions, News
Hello to all readers of DC World and to all fans of DC Comics/Movies/TV Shows etc. Welcome to edition number 15 of our Confessions of a DC Geek segment. Apologies for the delay but life, work and becoming a grandparent last week has meant my spare time has been limited.
In this edition we have spoken to Dean Asquith who, as you'll find out is as big a DC fan as anyone else that we speak to. You'll also see how he is a big fan of one character in particular and you will also see his thoughts on a few controversial issues. I have no doubt that you will all enjoy this read, I certainly have done and I hope that you all go and find him on social media. Well worth a follow, top fella.
Anyway, that's enough from me for now, apart from asking that if you would like to take part in a future edition and give us your Confessions, then please get in contact as per the details at the end. Please enjoy Deans' confessions…
JH @DCW: First of all, would you mind telling me a bit about yourself – name, age (if willing), where you're from and what you do for a living, anything else you wish to mention?
DA: My name is Dean Asquith and I am 26 years old. I'm originally from Crawley but I'm now living in Portsmouth. I work at NATS as a media specialist for the safety investigations team. I am husband to an incredible lady called Steph and a father to 2 beautiful little girls called Annie-Rose (3) and Matilda-Arrow (6 Months).
What, or who, helped kick-start your DC Comics fandom and when?
My love for DC comics originally started with the Christopher Nolan Batman films. Specifically The Dark Knight. I fell in love with the characters and I become intrigued by the backgrounds of them. So I researched the backgrounds which linked me to the universe. I decided give the TV show Arrow a try so that was me captured. The dark gritty nature of the DC comics world was beautifully absorbing.
Who is your favourite DC Superhero?
My favourite hero by far is The Green Arrow. He is just incredible, the with, the passion coupled with the loyalty and heart he displays, in my opinion, sets him apart from the other heroes.
Who is your favourite DC Villain?
Choosing a favourite villain is a hard one for me. The Joker is potentially the most interesting because of his warped mind. I have a soft spot for Harley mainly because of her relationships with all characters. Deathstroke I love because of his tactical mind and his appearance in Arrow. I'll have to go with Harley ultimately.
Away from the two mentioned above, who is another character you could call a favourite, villain/hero/other character or one of each?
I've mentioned a few villains so I'll go with another hero. It has to be Batman… he started it all for me and we'll…. he's Batman.
TV shows – which is your favourite DC effort?
Arrow by far. I know some people struggle with the flashbacks and sometimes slow nature of the episodes but I think what the Arrow writers have done is impeccable. They have developed a family of characters that are a hit with the fans. Stephen Amell does an incredible job as Mr Queen, however I do wish him to become a bit closer to the comic book character with his general humour and cockiness.
What is your favourite DC Movie?
The Dark Knight is my favourite film but Man of Steel comes a close second. I have a little soft spot for Suicide Squad too.
Are there any DC Universe characters, any that we haven't seen a live action/animated version of so far, you would like to see become part of the movie, TV or even animated universe? If so, which character and who would you like to see play the part/s?
I would love for the Green Arrow to enter the movie universe. I'm in love with the character and with Birds of Prey on the horizon maybe, through Black Canary, he can enter. In terms of actors to play him, I think Taron Egerton (He'll be doing a bit of this in the new Robin Hood movie – John) would play a great witty Green Arrow but if he was a darker version of the character then Charlie Hunnam would be awesome.
The DC Universe has featured many, many actors on TV and in the movies, as well as animated movies/series', so I ask you – who is your favourite actor, anyone who has made some any kind of appearance within a DC creation?
I honestly believe that Henry Cavill's portrayal of Superman is superb. He has made the character his own and his popularity is testament to that.
Speaking of the DC Universe, the new DC streaming service has been revealed and we are getting some great looking content. If, by chance, this arrives in the UK, will you subscribe, and from all that new content that will be on there, what will you look forward to the most?
Yes, I will certainly subscribe to the service. Titans is certainly the most intriguing and I love what we've seen so far. A dark, R rated superhero series… who could say no?!
Comics – do you read them? If so do you have a favourite series, or a graphic novel, that you enjoy more than others?
I do read them. I love them. The art, storytelling and act of collecting them is incredibly fulfilling. My favourite series currently is the Injustice arc. It's amazing, visually stunning and the twists are nuts!
This editions' controversial question/s:
1 – When we first saw the Arrow tv show, it was a grounded, street crime (albeit over the top) related sort of show. As it has gone on, superpowers/ancient mysticism has played more of a part. Do you feel this helps or hinders the show? Should it go back to its original roots?
I believe it should head back towards its roots but keep some of the new styling, it has adapted to the mysticism well and it ties into the rest of the Arrowverse well. The Green Arrow has always adapted to the fact he doesn't have superpowers and it's great to see this in the show. I want that boxing glove arrow though!
2 – "Fuck Batman": Yay or Nay?
Yay! It's a new take and not really seen before but I don't think we live in a world where there are no curse words. Also, Nightwing is always swearing in the comics and is constantly raked for it by Batman.
Another one kinda related to the above; we've seen the new Titan trailer (looks great by the way), but it has caused a lot of outrage from something I never saw coming (and no, it's not the line above). This is something that worries me about fandom, but we've seen a lot of venomous comments regarding the very beautiful Anna Diop (Starfire), who has had to shut down comments, of a racist nature, on one of her social media accounts. These come from "supposed" fans who don't seem to like the fact that, to play an orange alien, a black woman has been chosen. Now, I know my thoughts on this (disgusting, shocking and various expletives come to mind when describing these people) but I'd be interested in readers thoughts?
Those people are vile in all honesty. It's totally uncalled for. Deadshot is normally portrayed as a white guy but nobody went that crazy when Will Smith was cast. I'm interested in her portrayal of a character in a much-loved universe.
If you were to fall in a swamp/be electrocuted/fall in a vat of chemicals/witness the death of a loved one etc. and made the choice to become superhero or villain, what would your name and powers be and what sort of costume would you go for?
I would be a hero! Name…. it's a hard one because all the great ones are taken! I would let Cisco from Flash name me! Powers… control of the elements and obviously an expert marksman! It would have to be like the Green Arrow but let's add a cape!
Conventions – do you attend them and, if so, which has been your favourite?
I do attend and my favourite by far, so far, is the DC Exhibition: Dawn of Superheroes at the The O2 London.
Before we go on to questions regarding your collection, could you please tell our readers where we may find you online (Twitter, YouTube, Blogs etc.)?
I'm on Twitter and Instagram at the moment! @EmeraldArcher1_
Now we have the necessities from you, on to the reasons that I created this feature, your DC collection.
First up, do you collect large amounts of various and random DC merchandise or is there a single type of item that you like to pick up?
I gather everything I can in terms of merchandise! I have everything from stickers to statues!
Do the items you collect relate to one specific character/movie/TV Show etc. or is it just all things DC Comics?
All things DC comics for me!
Of the items you own, do you have a most prized possession? – I'm not asking for your favourite here, but the one/s you cherish most of all. Why does it/they mean so much to you?
My Green Arrow by Kevin Smith graphic novel. It was my first graphic novel for the Green Arrow and it was given to me by my beautiful wife.
Is there something in your collection that you would consider the strangest? If so, what made you buy it?
A Flash lollipop holder…. it was Flash, so I got it! Haha!
Do you have something in your collection that could be described as a rare item?
I wouldn't say rare but I have comics dating back to 1983.
What is the your "go to" item when showing off your collection to, say, friends or family?
My graphic novel collection. I love showing off the art and explaining the stories.
Following on from the Conventions question – when (and if) you attend, do you buy all the merchandise that you are able to or are you there for any celebrities that may be attending and getting any autographs/photos?
I love to purchase merch and meet celebrities, I will be attending the MCM London convention and I hope to meet people there!
What are the biggest and smallest items in your collection?
The biggest is my Justice League character statues and the smallest is a tiny little collection of DC kinder egg toys!
I doubt that this will be applicable but out of curiosity, is there an item in your collection that you regret buying. If, by any chance there is, what is the item and why do you regret it?
Is there a Holy Grail for you, an item that you would love to own that may prove to be extremely difficult or even impossible to obtain?
The holy grail for me… owning everything Green Arrow!
Cheeky question 1, but what is the most and least expensive item that you have added to your collection?
Most expensive is the graphic novels and least is certainly the sticker I got from some candy sticks.
Cheeky question 2, but most and least valuable item in your collection?
Probably the same answer!
And so there it is, edition 15 of Confessions of a DC Geek is finished but I am sure that you will all agree, this has been another super read in a great series of fan interviews. If you wish to comment, and we hope you do, then please do so below or on my own, or the teams, social media pages. Most welcome as always.
My thanks go to the Emerald Archer himself, Dean, for taking part and giving us an insight in to his fandom. Therefore, if you would like to take part yourself and confess all then please get in touch via the contact details below:
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This is the curious tale of Stephen Burnett, the brother of my 3x great grandmother, and his wife Abigail Hirst.
Stephen was the son of Robert Burnett and his wife Ann Jackson. The Burnetts moved frequently in the early days of their marriage, probably as a result of Robert's trade. He was a tinner/brazier. Many young tinsmiths took to the road as pedlars or tinkers in an effort to save enough money to open a shop in town. Stephen's baptism is recorded in the Flockton Register for St Michael and All Angels Church, Thornhill on 5 June 1796.[1] The family eventually settled in Drighlington, where Robert opened his business.
Stephen did not follow the family trade. By the time he married Abigail Hirst on 24 December 1815 at All Saints, Batley Parish Church, following banns[2], he worked as a miner. Abigail was the daughter of John and Susannah Hirst[3].
During this period, Batley was not the normal location for marriages for Drighlington folk. The town fell within the remit of Birstall Parish, and the normal venue for such occasions was St Peter's Church in Birstall.
However, within a short time of their marriage, there appears to have followed a strange turn of events. On 14 November 1816, with Abigail pregnant, it seems that Stephen travelled to Leeds to enlist as a Private in the Army, joining the 51st Foot Regiment[4], the forerunner of the King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry. Claiming to be 17 years of age he enlisted for life[5].
In the meantime Abigail, now living in Adwalton, gave birth to a son, Thomas, on 5 April 1817. The baptism took place at St Peter's Birstall on 1 June[6]. Oddly, Stephen's profession is described as a collier, no mention of the Army.
Stephen may have been in Yorkshire in January 1821 because a Stephen Burnett acted as a witness at the marriage of John Burnett at St Peter's Birstall. John was another of the children of Robert and Ann Burnett. The only question mark is that Robert's father was also called Stephen, and to date I have not traced his death.
However, whatever the circumstances, Stephen was clearly estranged from his wife. On 30 May 1825 in Batley Parish Church, the same location as her earlier nuptials, Abigail undertook what in effect appears to be a bigamous marriage to William Gallaway[7]. There is no marital status indicated for either party in the Parish Register.
It is a distinct possibility that Abigail was pregnant and this forced the issue. It appears she and William may have had a son, Joseph, born in Adwalton in around 1825. No baptism has been traced to confirm the parentage of Joseph. But he features in the 1841 and 1851 censuses with the family[8].
In this period there was a seven years' absence defence for bigamy. If a spouse had not been heard of for seven years and there was no indication as to whether they were still alive, in such circumstances the abandoned partner was free to re-marry. A variation of this was if the spouse had been absent and overseas for seven years.[9] If the spouse subsequently reappeared, the second marriage, although not bigamous, would be declared void.
However, if it was Stephen that visited home only four years earlier in 1821 this would cast serious doubt about the application of the seven year rule. An appearance at a family wedding would hardly go unnoticed. Neither could the overseas absence claim apply as, although Stephen enlisted in 1816, his Regiment was home-based until spring 1821.
Within months of Abigail's "marriage" to William events took an unanticipated twist. In November 1825, after eight years' Army service, Stephen was discharged to pension. He was suffering from an illness described as "organic disease of the thorax", which he contracted in Falmouth in 1818. This was now serious enough to render him unfit for further military service.
His discharge papers describe his conduct as good. They state he was born in Flockton. They describe him as 5'6" tall, with brown hair, grey eyes and fair complexion. They also give his trade, a collier. It appears he immediately returned home to Drighlington, where he was again a witness at a family wedding – this time for his sister Mary in December that year.[10]
One cannot begin to imagine the consternation caused to William and Abigail when news of Stephen's return reached them. Now at the very least their "marriage" would be declared void; at its worse the ignominy of a trial and the threat of transportation if convicted hovered over them if the truth came to light.
They were spared the ordeal. An ill man, shortly after his return Stephen died aged 30. His burial took place at St Paul's, Drighlington on 4 July 1826[11].
This still left William and Abigail in a tricky situation. Now a widow she was free to marry and this is the course of action she took to legitimise her union with William. Swiftly after Stephen's death, Abigail and William married at a different parish church, that of St James, Tong, on 1 October 1826[12]. The entry in the register now states Abigail is a widow. And was it an accident or deliberate that William's surname had subtly changed to Galloway?
Tong Parish Church
To conclude the strange tale of Stephen and Abigail, their son Thomas survived to adulthood. In the 1841 census he is living in Tong with Abigail's parents. He married Betty Webster on 6 March 1843 and the register entry names his father as Stephen Burnett, miner[13]. Thomas' address at the time of his marriage is given as Farnley. After initially living in Tong, Farnley appears to be where Abigail and William settled sometime between 1839 and 1841[14]. In addition to Joseph the couple had at least six other children. The youngest child was named "Hirst," a reference to Abigail's maiden name[15].
There are a number of question marks over the theory behind the story. These include the baptismal entry for Stephen and Abigail's son Thomas, and the possible reappearance of Stephen in 1821 for John's wedding. Another apparent discrepancy is Stephen's signature. Stephen could sign his name. Because of this we have four samples signatures taken from marriage registers and his Army papers.
The entries in the various parish registers are fairly consistent. The signature on his Discharge Papers is not identical, being just his initial rather than full Christian name. But the rest of the signature is not out of step.
So is the Stephen Burnett in the Army the Drighlington Stephen Burnett? I suspect it is, as the mystery which surrounds Abigail and William Galloway's two marriages coupled with the timing of Stephen's Army discharge and death seem to point to something being amiss.
Ancestry.co.uk: Parish Register of St Michael's, Thornhill
Ancestry.co.uk: Parish Register of St Peter's, Birstall
National Army Museum – History of the 51st Regiment of Foot http://www.nam.ac.uk/research/famous-units/51st-2nd-yorkshire-west-riding-or-kings-own-light-infantry-regiment
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[1] Thornhill St Michael's Parish – Flockton Register
[2] Note the marriage was by banns and not by licence. So even if the parties were underage at the time of their marriage, it would not have subsequently be declared invalid
[3] Her baptism is recorded in the Parish Register of St Peter's Birstall on 7 October 1798. At the time her parents lived in Drighlington, although there is sometimes some overlap in records between Drighlington and the neighbouring village of Adwalton. The 1851 census records Abigail as being born in Adwalton.[4] http://www.nam.ac.uk/research/famous-units/51st-2nd-yorkshire-west-riding-or-kings-own-light-infantry-regiment
[5] Find My Past, British Army Service Records: WO97 Chelsea Pensioners British Army Service Records 1760-1913, Box 645, Box Record 95 – Discharge papers
[6] St Peter's Parish Church Birstall Parish Register – Baptisms. Ancestry.co.uk transcript indicates 17 June for baptismal date, but this appears to be an error
[7] Batley All Saints Parish Register – Marriages, under the name Abigal Burnet
[8] This is supposition. In the 1841 census, when no family relationships were given, Joseph is recorded in the Farnley home of William and Abigail, age 16. In the 1851 he is described as "son". But that could equally refer to being the son of just William as it could to being the son of both William and Abigail.
[9] "Marriage Law for Genealogists" and "Divorce, Bigamist, Bereaved?" – Rebecca Probert
[10] Mary Burnett is my 3x Great Grandmother. Her marriage to William Clough is recorded in the St Peter's Parish Church Birstall Parish Register – Marriages[11] St Paul's Church, Drighlington – Burials
[12] St James' Parish Church, Tong Parish Register – Marriages. The place did have family associations, as by the time of the 1841 census, Abigail's parents lived here.
[13] Leeds St Peter's Parish Church Parish Register – Marriages
[14] Given the birth places of their children according to the 1851 census, and the fact that by 1841 they were living in Farnley
[15] Hurst according to the 1851 census, but Hirst in the GRO entry and 1841 census,
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This little wonder is probably the best facial oil I've used. Unlike others I've tried that actually caused redness and seemed to be counterproductive, this elemeni oil does the opposite. My skin feels softer, looks more radiant, calms the redness, absorbs easily. I could go on and on. And, you really only need a drop or two. So this will last you longer than you think. A first rate product; try it, you'll love it!
I have heard a lot about "natural" face oils to fight age, etc. I got the trial size to test this product out. Wow. I loved it, and plan on buying a full size the next time I order. The oil was so thick and spread smoothly over my skin. It smelled wonderful and I did not have any reactions at all with the product. I could feel a difference, though it was not a chemically-induced difference. What a nice change.
Every product I use from this company surpasses my expectations. I have combination skin and ordered the normal complexion facial oil. At night I use two drops on face and neck and during the day I only need one drop. I am chemically sensitive and all of their products work for me just fine.
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I really didn't know what I was in for when I ordered this - I had a coupon and just wanted to try it. I'm in love. They are right when they say use just 1 drop. I use 1 drop in the morning, and sometimes 2 drops at night for the added effects without worrying about being greasy. My skin is super dry in the winter, but greasy in the summer, usually increased with commuting via humid subway every day. So I picked normal, even though it's far from normal and usually some amount of pimples and dullness at all times. The first few days I wasn't quite sold yet, but I kept using it and about 1 week in, I was more than sold. My skin looks beautiful. I've actually gotten compliments (which shocked me each time). It seems to add some sort of radiance, but at the same time a small amount of moisturizing. In the warmer weeks, I would use toner and this and that's all. Now the temperature is dropping, so I use toner, this and hardly half a drop of the rescue cream. It's a cocktail for perfect skin that stays the same all day - and consistent. One drop at a time, I think this bottle may last forever. The price seems steep, but the value is high in looks, feel, and time that it will last for. If I ever run out, I would definitely purchase again without a second thought.
When I think of Mex Green Alchemy I think of a trusted friend. My heart tells me you are genuine in your care and concern for we your customers! I have been using the shampoo and conditioner for some time now and love it! I have been using Elemeni as part of my face care regemin and may soon use it full time as I love how my middle age skin feels and looks actually! Of course having my daily face care include a sunscreen would be the cherry on the sundae!!! Thanks for all you do!
I use this every morning before I put on my makeup. Its not greasy and is the perfect consistency. I love it so much. It moisturizes my face just the right amount. I also use it after I've been out in the sun, and my face never peels.
I was extremely unsure about this product but decided to take a chance because everything else I have ordered from MGA has worked so well. I am 41 and my skin has never looked this great! I have been using the elemeni face oil for 1 week and I just can't stop raving about my complexion. I live at the beach and I have years of sun damage,but my skin feels so NEW and smooth. The look is unbelieveable and the scent is delicious. I usually stay away from things with a scent do to sensitivity(hence why I love MGA naked rescue cream!)but this is so natural and it gradually diminishes. My husband keeps asking me why I smell so fresh. Thank you Max Green Alchemy! Please dont ever stop making these products. Your customer service is the best I have ever experienced!
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Your end of year to-do list is already overflowing. You have to prepare and send holiday cards, put up lights, get the holiday-themed lawn ornaments up, make cookies for neighbors, prepare the guest bedroom for family, hide the elf, buy gifts, wrap gifts, mail gifts, and possibly then tackle any or all of the items on this list. Your list is full – if not overflowing. And I'm going to add one more item to consider adding to it: purchase Series I Bonds before year end.
One of our jobs as financial planners is to remove as many of the useful or necessary year-end financial activities from our clients' lives as possible. It involves activities like assessing the value of Roth conversions and executing as appropriate, completing required minimum distributions or qualified charitable distributions, evaluating the utility of accelerated donor advised fund gifts, evaluating Medicare Part D renewals and open enrollment options, tax loss or tax gain harvesting, and accelerating income or deductions to qualify for items such as insurance subsidies, 199A deductions, or reduced Medicare premiums.
Something missing from our list is helping clients purchase Series I Bonds. And that is not out of apathy – it stems from the reality that advisors and planners cannot logistically purchase these bonds (more on that to come). And since big brokerage firms or banks cannot sell I Bonds and make a profit doing so, they have zero interest in promoting the benefits of these bonds (it is actually below zero since any money a customer invests in Series I Bonds is money that can't be used for other high priced products). That last point means that I Bonds are among the most underappreciated savings vehicles out there.
Series I Bonds protect against inflation – the foremost enemy of most bonds.
Imagine that a cup of coffee costs $4 today but costs $8 in 10 years from now. Now consider what happens when you invest $100 in a traditional (nominal) bond today that makes coupon payments every six months plus returns the $100 investment in 10 years from now. The $100 returned to you in ten years buys 12.5 fewer cups of coffee. The pervasive and flawed defense of traditional bonds is that you do not lose anything if you hold to maturity and the issuer is still around to pay you back (smart people on my Twitter and LinkedIn feeds make this claim). The problem with this logic is that the $100 buys 12.5 fewer cups of coffee. That is a loss, whether called one or not.
Price inflation reduces the purchasing power of future bond coupon payments and of the principal that you eventually get back when the bond matures. As a result, inflation makes nominal bonds less valuable regardless of whether they are held to maturity.
Enter inflation-protected bonds. I Bonds, an attractive form of inflation-protected bonds for the unique benefits that they provide, accrue interest semi-annually with the rate of interest tied to the consumer price index (CPI)[i]. In the example above, the I Bond purchased today for $100 would make regular coupon payments and return $200 in 10 years – enough to continue buying the same 25 cups of coffee.[ii] Instead of exaggerating inflation risk like most bonds, they eliminate inflation risk because the higher inflation we get, the more the I Bonds pay.
Series I Bonds also protect against deflation.
Now modify the example above so that today's $4 cup of coffee costs $2 in 10 years because of price deflation. More good news: I Bonds can never decrease in value or accrue a negative interest rate. If inflation went negative from day 1 in this example, the $100 I Bond would simply return $100 in 10-years and the buyer would have doubled his/her purchasing power. Alternatively, if the first 3 years in this example experienced positive inflation and the next 7 years experienced negative inflation such that the total decline in coffee prices was the same 50% over the 10 years, the I Bond actually pays out more than $100 at maturity. Why? Because the I Bond experienced positive adjustments over the first three years from the inflation which could not be reduced once deflation set in for the final seven years.
This last feature distinguishes I Bonds from the more common form of inflation hedged bonds called Treasury Inflation Protected Securities (TIPS). TIPS also have a guaranteed return of principal feature but positive adjustments can be lost (or reversed) if deflation sets in after a period of inflation.
Interest on Series I bonds can be tax-deferred for as long as 30 years.
Have excess cash in a savings account that pays interest and you get taxed each year as the interest is earned. Buy a bond or bond fund and you're taxed each year as the coupon payments are made. Buy TIPS and you're taxed every year on the accrued inflation adjustments whether you redeem or not. Contrast this with I Bonds where all inflation adjustments and accrued interest are tax-deferred until the bond matures 30 years after purchase or is redeemed.
This means that I Bonds are an extremely tax-efficient savings vehicle, especially for high income earners as a buyer can defer taxation for up to 30 years. A buyer (even someone in their 30's) who purchases I Bonds during high income years can effectively defer all taxation until retirement when his/her tax bracket is perhaps much lower – and maybe even zero. Not only does taxation get deferred – which is helpful in itself – but possibly deferred into lower tax brackets.
Interest on Series I Bonds is exempt from state and local taxes.
As with all government issued bonds, I Bond interest is exempt from all state and local taxes when liquidation occurs. This again provides an advantage over savings accounts, CDs, etc. for high earning taxpayers in states and municipalities with an income tax (an advantage which incrementally improved under the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act following the limit on state and local tax deductions).
Federal taxation on Series I Bonds can be entirely avoided if the proceeds are used to pay for education expenses.
There are seven criteria that must be met to qualify for this education tax exclusion with the most notable being an income limitation during the year that the bonds are redeemed to pay for qualified education expenses. But for taxpayers who meet these seven requirements, I Bonds provide an incredibly beneficial tax advantage with tax-deferred and tax-free growth.
Series I-Bonds are purchased with zero trading costs or commissions.
Admittedly, this is a positive and a negative. I Bonds must be purchased directly from the US Treasury without any transaction costs for doing so. That is also a drawback – which I'll cover later.
The fixed yield on I Bonds is at its highest level in nearly a decade.
There are two components of return for an I Bond – the inflation adjustment for changes in CPI and the fixed rate, which is set at the time of purchase. For most of the past decade, the fixed rate has been zero so that I Bond investors simply earned a return equal to inflation. The current fixed rate for I Bonds purchased between November 2018 and May 2019 is now 0.5% – the highest level since 2008. With this 0.5% fixed rate added to the most recent inflation rate of 2.33%, newly issued I Bonds presently earn an annualized 2.83%.
I Bonds must be purchased directly from the US Treasury.
There are two ways to purchase I Bonds and both go through the US Treasury. They can either be purchased online with a Treasury Direct account or taxpayers who have a federal tax refund can have the refund redirected to purchase paper I Bonds. While neither of these routes require an advanced degree, neither is terribly convenient or ideal. Intentionally over-withholding on federal taxes to purchase I Bonds means locking your money up for a year or longer with no liquidity, earning zero interest, and exposed to tax ID fraud. Purchasing the bonds through Treasury Direct means adding one more account that is not connected to any other investment accounts through a single custodian.
Purchases of I Bonds are limited to $15,000 per calendar year per person.
Technically, the limit for purchases is $15,000 per year per but it requires more explanation. Each individual with a Social Security number can purchase up to $10,000 per calendar year electronically through a Treasury Direct account (and an account must be opened for each individual such that a husband and wife would each need to open an account to purchase at total of $20,000 between them). An additional $5,000 of paper I Bonds can be purchased by taxpayers with a federal tax refund (the lesser of the refund amount or $5,000).
I Bonds cannot be redeemed within one year of purchase and apply a 3-month interest penalty if redeemed within the first five years.
These limitations simply mean that buyers should not view I Bonds as an immediately available emergency reserve or for short-term spending needs. But I Bonds that are held for at least five years effectively become a savings-substitute at that time as there are no penalties for redeeming.
I Bonds are not more underrated than the Chick-fil-A mobile app, clothes coming straight from the dryer, or random text messages from old friends. They are, however, an underrated and underappreciated investment option. They provide several advantages over Treasury Inflation Protected Securities (TIPS), better inflation protection and tax efficiency than nominal bonds, and higher yields than cash. I bonds are certainly not appropriate to comprise an immediately-available emergency reserve but they can be a good place to store additional cash, to complement a bond portfolio, or even as a place for parents who might qualify for the education tax exemption to store some college savings.
Have questions, comments, or thoughts? Want to better understand how these bonds work or how they can be used? Please do not hesitate to leave a comment or question below.
[i] Technically, I Bonds use the CPI-U with is the Urban Consumer Price Index and designed to represent inflation for the 88% of US consumers who live in urban areas.
[ii] Makes the simplifying assumption that coffee inflation is the same as general price inflation as defined by CPI-U.


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Everything you need to know about Discovery Plus
2021 won't let you take any holidays when it comes to entertainment. The first streaming service to be launched in the new year is Discovery+, a product of Discovery. The service has been officially launched in the US and the company has finally revealed the information on every where you can download Discovery+ content.
Where to access Discovery+
You can access the app through Amazon Fire TV streaming devices and Fire Edition TVs, with support for Prime Video Channels coming at a later date. Once launched, Discovery should also supports Roku devices as well as Samsung Smart TVs from 2017 onwards. You can also access Discovery+ through Apple TV and Android TV.
If you are a mobile user, the Discovery+ app is available on Android and iOS. When it comes to consoles, you can easily download the content on Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S. There is no mention of PlaySstation 4 and PlayStation 5. Notably, the service is available through the web on Chrome OS, macOS and Windows PCs.
If at all you have a TV with built-in Chromecast or AirPlay support, you can use those protocols to cast content from the app. Here is how to stream with the two.
How to Stream Discovery+ to Your TV
a. Using Apple AirPlay
Make sure both your devices are turned on and connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
Launch discovery+, select a video to watch, then tap the AirPlay icon on the top right corner of your device screen.
Select the TV you want to connect to. When you're done watching, tap the AirPlay icon to disconnect.
b. Using Chromecast
Launch discovery+, select a video to watch, then tap the Chromecast icon on the top right corner of your device screen.
Select the TV you want to connect to. When you're done watching, tap the Chromecast icon to disconnect.
How much does Discovery+ cost?
The service costs a cool $5 per month for the basic option, and an extra $2 every month if you don't want to see any ads. You should be able to view content from channels like HGTV, Food Network, Animal Planet, TLC and Discovery.
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The Van Doren Rubber Company started out more than forty years ago and was one of the first American companies to manufacture shoes and then sell it straight to the customer.
This shows just how dedicated the early incarnation of Vans was to putting the customer first. It certainly worked too, with skaters from all over the US wearing their trainers by the mid-1970s. The rest of the world would soon follow suit – now they're footwear icons.
What made Vans shoes so popular?
While we all know and love Vans shoes for their timeless style, it was actually their trainer construction that appealed to most wearers first. The sturdy build meant that the shoes were hard wearing, but as important, the tacky rubber sole was (and is) perfect for gripping the deck of a skateboard.
Skaters still swear by Vans shoes today – even skating legend Geoff Rowley is sponsored by the brand. The Liverpool-born skater, and co-owner of skate brand Flip, actually recently celebrated a decade of signature Vans trainers. He's one of the best in the world, so we certainly aren't going to argue with his taste in shoes.
These days, you're just as likely to see someone in Vans trainers on the high street as you are at the skate park.
They look good with just about any casual getup, and with the range that's out there, there's always going to be a shoe to go with your outfit. It's not just you and me that loves Vans trainers either; celebrities wear them too, such as world famous rock bands like Metallica, Iron Maiden and KISS have their own branded Vans trainers.
Whatever your style, there's a pair of Men's Vans shoes in our online store just for you.


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require 'spec_helper'

RSpec.describe SocialMedia::Service::Instagram do
  context "class methods" do
    subject { described_class }
    its(:name) { is_expected.to eq :instagram }
  end

  if service_configured? described_class.name
    let(:service) { described_class.new service_configurations[described_class.name] }
    subject { service }

    it "instantiates" do
      expect(subject).to be_a SocialMedia::Service::Instagram
    end
    its(:connection_params) { is_expected.to include :app_key }
    its(:connection_params) { is_expected.to include :app_secret }

    context "invalid token error" do
      let(:service) { described_class.new service_configurations[described_class.name] }
      before { service.connection_params[:user_access_token] = 'bogus' }
      subject { service }

      it "wraps the LinkedIn specific error" do
        with_cassette :instagram, :invalid_token do
          expect{subject.send_message("This is a test")}.to raise_error SocialMedia::Error, "TODO: fix"
        end
      end
    end

    describe "sending a text message" do
      it "can send a message" do
        with_cassette :instagram, :send_text do
          expect(subject.send_message("This is a test")).to eq 'fixme'
        end
      end
    end

    describe "sending a message with images" do
      it "can send a message with one image" do
        with_cassette :instagram, :send_image do
          expect(subject.send_message("Testing image upload", filename: chrome_image_path)).to eq 'fixme'
        end
      end

      it "can send a message with multiple images" do
        filenames = [chrome_image_path, firefox_image_path, ie_image_path]
        with_cassette :instagram, :send_images do
          expect(subject.send_message("Testing multiple image uploads", filenames: filenames)).to eq 'fixme'
        end
      end
    end

    describe "deleting a message" do
      it "can delete a message" do
        with_cassette :instagram, :delete_test do
          expect(subject.delete_message('fixme')).to eq 'fixme'
        end
      end
    end

    describe "Profile" do
      it "can upload a profile cover image" do
        with_cassette :instagram, :upload_profile_cover do
          expect(subject.upload_profile_cover wallpaper_image_path).to eq true
        end
      end

      it "can remove a profile cover image" do
        with_cassette :instagram, :remove_profile_cover do
          expect(subject.remove_profile_cover).to eq true
        end
      end

      it "can upload a profile avatar image" do
        with_cassette :instagram, :upload_profile_avatar do
          expect(subject.upload_profile_avatar chrome_image_path).to eq 'fixme'
        end
      end

      it "can remove a profile avatar image" do
        expect{subject.remove_profile_avatar}.to \
          raise_error SocialMedia::Error::NotProvided, "SocialMedia::Service::GooglePlus#remove_profile_avatar"
      end
    end

    describe "NotProvided behavior" do
      let(:config) { service_configurations[described_class.name].merge!(not_provided_behavior: behavior) }
      let(:service) { described_class.new config }

      context ":raise_error" do
        let(:behavior) { :raise_error }

        it "raises an error" do
          expect{subject.remove_profile_avatar}.to \
            raise_error SocialMedia::Error::NotProvided, "SocialMedia::Service::GooglePlus#remove_profile_avatar"
        end
      end

      context ":silent" do
        let(:behavior) { :silent }

        it "does not raise an error" do
          expect{subject.remove_profile_avatar}.to_not raise_error
        end
      end
    end
  end
end

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The USGA might have lost in the Dustin Johnson-U.S. Open rules flap last summer, but the rules changes it and the Royal & Ancient proposed on Wednesday is a win, according to former USGA Executive Director David Fay.
Fay, whose 21-year tenure as executive director ended on Dec. 31, 2010, is widely regarded among the foremost rules experts in the game and is Fox Sports' rules analyst for its telecasts of USGA events, as he was for NBC when it had the events. Fay notably was thrilled that the governing bodies focused on rules "that would drive the everyday player nuts," he said, those that "don't make sense," and contributed to "the size of the decision book [Decisions on the Rules of Golf]. You had 34 rules, but had about a thousand-page decision book.
"They nailed it. My wife and I played today with another couple. We're doing the flagstick [rule proposal] right away," Fay said, while acknowledging that he'd been playing that way for some time already, notwithstanding his rules expertise.
The proposals were the topic of the day across the golf world, a welcome change, Fay said. "Before it was either Tiger's drop at Augusta, Dustin Johnson at Oakmont or [Anna Nordquist] at the Women's Open. It was the only time people really talked about the rules, even people who play the game. Why can't they just make it simple?


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'What Else We Could Be Doing' Explores Growing pains and the Struggle to Stay Present
This article originally appeared on The Strand and was written by Molly Kay
Dan Darrah is a third-year Political Science and History student at Ryerson University. When not playing guitar for local hardcore band, Mil-Spec, or putting out solo music under the moniker Funeral Blues, Darrah takes to creative writing and producing zines. Earlier this month, he released a poetry collection entitled What Else We Could Be Doing through Permanent Sleep Press. The book—which tackles themes of childhood, relationships, and life in the suburbs—contains 28 of Darrah's most intimate poems, edited by Caroline White. The Strand sat down with Darrah to discuss the process of getting a book published, the hardcore scene, and the struggle to establish oneself within the arts community.
In What Else We Could Be Doing, Darrah draws on his experiences growing up in Ajax and in Whitby, where he still lives. "I wanted to write about stuff that was personal," he says. "I guess it's like a sin in fiction to write about what you know because then you approach it in a guarded sense—you don't want to talk about the things that you've experienced. For some people, I guess, you don't want to render them in a way that doesn't do them justice, or you wanna protect the people that you try to talk about. But I found the opposite with poetry is that the only thing I want to talk about is experiences that I've had and I can't really talk about anything else."
"It's nice to be able to get to a place where you can say: I wasn't thinking about the other things I could be doing while I was in this moment," continues Darrah in reference to the title of his collection. "If I'm out somewhere, or with a friend, or even doing something mundane or unimportant, it's nice to just sort of be there and to be doing that, instead of thinking: okay, there are a hundred other things that would be better for me, or that I could be doing."
He explains that it was through his connections in the hardcore community, a subgenre of punk music, that he was able to get the book published. "I've always been a part of [the hardcore community] since I was really young. It's sort of the binding logic for a lot of the people I hang around with. It branches out into film, books, or whatever other hobbies people have outside of hardcore. Anyway, there's a subsection of people into alternative music that are also enormously into reading, so that was, for me, a comfortable thing to tap into."
He adds, "I don't think this book would have been published in any other situation than with me being friends with Matt Finner, founder of Permanent Sleep."
For Darrah, finding time for creative projects is a difficult balancing act. "Making time just had to be a necessity," he begins. "That's probably why I started writing poems as opposed to longer stuff—poems are more digestible. I'd be like: okay, I have an hour to write out an idea I had. It kind of helps to see it come together and to see an ending. When I was writing poems, I suddenly felt like I was completing something. And in turn, that let me develop a faculty for patience […] which got me to a point where I was able to balance my obligations through school, while still engaging to some degree with writing."
Never having done a reading of his poetry, or taken any formal creative writing classes, Darrah expresses his uncertainty about his position in the art community. "I don't know if I'm in the Toronto arts scene at all," he says nervously. "I guess I am by definition, now that I've written or produced something."
"This is actually something that I'm trying to figure out. I don't feel like an author, or a poet […] I'm disconnected from the culture that surrounds writing. I've never really been a part of it. I just kind of read and write in my own sort of world, I guess. I would feel wrong trying to say that I'm a part of the arts scene, when I don't really have a real stake in it."
When it comes to finding the confidence to share his work with a larger audience, Darrah explains his approach to opening himself up for criticism: "I just close my eyes and go. That's all you can do."
"If I think about it too much, I'll just talk myself out of it," he laughs. "Like, more than fifteen minutes—I will just opt out. You just gotta get it out! If you get to a point where you can say like, I think this is a good poem—send it off. Don't think about it, just close your eyes and do it."
Darrah concluded the interview by mentioning that the only way to get better at writing is to keep working at it, and especially to keep exposing yourself to new forms of literature. "Read a lot. Figure out what is impactful and analyze it. Don't copy it, but let it sort of carry you. Figure out your own work habits, figure out which environment you thrive the most in, and write every day. Even if it's just like a sentence, write every single day."


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HTC One Launched In India For Rs. 42,900
HTC has announced the launch of the much-awaited HTC One in India, which was expected to be available in India in the first week of April. Now, this phone will be available in India by the end of April at a price of Rs. 42,900.
HTC One is wrapped in a zero-gap aluminium unibody and sports a brilliant 4.7", Full HD (1920 by 1080 pixels) screen , and runs the latest Android Jelly Bean operating system and features LTE network technology to offer blazingly-fast browsing in a package that combines premium design with breakthrough build quality. Available in stunning silver and beautiful black, the sleek and crafted aluminium unibody its comfortably in the hand and showcases HTC's unique antenna technology, which helps people achieve a crystal clear signal. The display also resists scratches and reduces glare, whilst offering incredible 468ppi resolution and rich, natural colours.
The phone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 600, quad-core processor clocked at 1.7GHz. It has 2GB DDR2 RAM and 32GB of total storage. The phone comes pakced with a rechargeable Li-polymer 2300 mAh battery.
The new HTC One offers the best audio experience of any mobile phone available today.HTC BoomSound introduces for the first time on a phone, front-facing stereo speakers with a dedicated amplifier and an amazing full HD display that immerses people in music, videos, games and the YouTube clips they love. BeatsAudio integration is enabled across the entire experience for rich, authentic sound whether you're listening to your favourite music, watching a YouTube video or playing a game. Phone calls sound great on HTC One thanks to the addition of HTC Sense Voice, which boosts the call volume and quality in noisy environments so that conversations come through loud and clear.
The new HTC One feature the HTC UltraPixel Camera – a new imaging technology. HTC has developed a custom camera that includes a best-in-class f/2.0 aperture lens and a breakthrough sensor with UltraPixels that gather 300percent more light than traditional smartphone camera sensors. This new approach also delivers astounding low-light performance and a variety of other improvements to photos and videos. In addition, the perfect self-portrait or video is just a tap away with an ultra-wide angle front-facing camera which supports1080p video capture. Multi-axis optical image stabilisation for the rear camera also help sensor video footage smoother whether stationary or on the move. HTC UltraPixel camera adds many other features and effects such as enhanced 360′ panorama, time sequencing and object removal.
HTC Sense TV transforms the new HTC One into an interactive program guide and remote control for most TVs, set-top boxes and receivers. Tapping the power of the cloud, Sense TV makes it simple and intuitive to see what's on and find that favourite show.
THE HTC One's HTC BlinkFeed is a bold new experience that transforms the home screen into a single live stream of personally relevant information such as social updates, entertainment and lifestyle updates, news and photos with immersive images so that people no longer need to go to separate applications to find out what's happening. HTC BlinkFeed aggregates the freshest content from the most relevant and interesting sources, giving it to people at a glance, all in one place, without the need to jump between multiple applications and web sites.
"People today immerse themselves in a constant stream of updates, news and information. Although smartphones are one of the main ways we stay in touch with the people and information we care about, conventional designs have failed to keep pace with how people are actually using them," said Faisal Siddiqui, Country Head, HTC India.
Commenting on this launch, Nilanjan Mukherjee, Chief Revenue Officer, Reliance Communications Limited said, "We are happy to exclusively partner with HTC to bring the new HTC One in India. Every Reliance GSM subscriber can now avail 1GB of 3G data free for 3 months along with free sharing of unlimited text, music, pictures and videos through WhatsApp and Facebook for 3 months. We are also offering free BigFlix subscription for 3 months that will enable Reliance 3G users to watch the latest movies on the go without having to worry about any additional data charges." "Our bundled offers on RCOM's superior 3G network is set to provide a compelling new experience with incredible affordability to Smartphone users across the country," he further added.
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