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Operation Solstice – The Battle of the Beanfield (Director’s Cut extended version)

This is the original and 47 min extended version of the documentary about the Battle of the Beanfield – digitised from the last remaining sub-master tape to mark the 30th anniversary on 1st June 2015.

“All in this together:” Are benefits ever a lifestyle choice? by Dole Animators

some background at  http://www.fabians.org.uk/my-experience-of-being-on-benefits

A Judge for the Communicator Awards : Academy of Interactive & Visual Arts. AIVA

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Operation Solstice – The Battle of the Beanfield (Director’s Cut extended version)

Armed Police on further deployments in Nottingham as part of ‘Operation Tempora’. Although the threat level as recommended by JTAC Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre has been reduced, officers were still at this level of readiness over the bank holiday and into this week. I am sure planners will keep the situation under review.

Contact sheet at : https://1drv.ms/b/s!Am2MltXmn7r1iHlNhNJh3RwKRxnh

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Message from Assistant Chief Constable Stuart Prior. Nottinghamshire Police

Over the last 24 hours we’ve received a number of messages from people who are, understandably, concerned about the increased national threat level.

Firstly, we’d like to reassure you that we have robust plans in place for situations like this, which are regularly tested, and we continuously review these, as well as our resourcing and deployment of resources, in line with the national strategy.

In light of the tragic events in Manchester, we have reviewed all planned events, and continue to assess the appropriate policing response to each event and venue. You are likely to see an increased police presence at events over the coming days – this is a response to the increase in threat level nationally.

We work very closely with our partners across the city and county including local authorities, other emergency services, public transport providers, football clubs and other event venues to ensure we are providing the best possible service to the people of Nottinghamshire.

Some people have asked questions about individual venues’ security arrangements and changes to these. While this is the responsibility of the venue, national guidance has been issued and we continue to work closely with them to advise on their own arrangements.

I hope this goes some way to reassure you but if you do have concerns or questions, please just ask our officers.

I know this is an unsettling time and would encourage people to remain vigilant and report anything suspicious to the Anti-Terrorist Hotline on 0800 789 321 – remember, it’s better to have multiple people report the same thing than to assume someone else has already reported it.

Armed Police Deployments, Nottingham [up to] May 2017 Contacts

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Armed Police Deployments, Nottingham May 2017
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Message from Assistant Chief Constable Stuart Prior. Nottinghamshire Police

Over the last 24 hours we’ve received a number of messages from people who are, understandably, concerned about the increased national threat level.

Firstly, we’d like to reassure you that we have robust plans in place for situations like this, which are regularly tested, and we continuously review these, as well as our resourcing and deployment of resources, in line with the national strategy.

In light of the tragic events in Manchester, we have reviewed all planned events, and continue to assess the appropriate policing response to each event and venue. You are likely to see an increased police presence at events over the coming days – this is a response to the increase in threat level nationally.

We work very closely with our partners across the city and county including local authorities, other emergency services, public transport providers, football clubs and other event venues to ensure we are providing the best possible service to the people of Nottinghamshire.

Some people have asked questions about individual venues’ security arrangements and changes to these. While this is the responsibility of the venue, national guidance has been issued and we continue to work closely with them to advise on their own arrangements.

I hope this goes some way to reassure you but if you do have concerns or questions, please just ask our officers.

I know this is an unsettling time and would encourage people to remain vigilant and report anything suspicious to the Anti-Terrorist Hotline on 0800 789 321 – remember, it’s better to have multiple people report the same thing than to assume someone else has already reported it.

InstaTash120  A collection of Instagram piccys in a 120min slideshow. 2sec change.

Kinder Scout Mass Trespass : 70th Anniversary

Prepared 3 books online.  These can be seen at :

Photography Business Catalogue – Issuu

https://issuu.com/alanlodge/docs/saal_catalogue_book/1?ff=true

Gathering Together, Fighting for Justice – Issuu

https://issuu.com/alanlodge/docs/gathering_together__fighting_for_ju/1?ff=true

Gatherings:

https://issuu.com/alanlodge/docs/gatherings

Have also been messing about with some layouts from latest creations

https://tashuk.wordpress.com/2017/05/19/book-layouts-an-assortment

Messing about with some layouts from latest creations.

You can view these works online via these links:

My main site at: http://alanlodge.co.uk

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NUJ Officers Course : Passed and finished ….. Yay!

Have now finished the last stage 3 of the NUJ union programme that is aimed at reps who have done Stages 1 and 2. The course brings together the skills and knowledge developed so far. It builds on them by looking at all the issues associated with negotiating on behalf of your members, either individually or collectively.

This course is designed to cover:

• What is meant by negotiating within a trade union context?
• Developing an awareness of key negotiating skills, and when to apply them.
• Developing a strategy, arguments and tactics to support the union’s position.
• Practising preparing for and applying a strategic plan in joint negotiations.

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I have some pictures in this show at the National Justice Museum.

A new exhibition celebrating civil rights

Please go and see. It’s free.
http://www.nationaljusticemuseum.org.uk/event/journey-to-justice