*On todays Mr Leicester page: *SEARCH STARTED FOR FIREMEN WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR: Today, in our final look at how we mark Remembrance, former Leicester firefighter Malc Tovey explains a unique local and national project he is undertaking and asks for readers’ help. “Most of us by now, will be aware that 2014 marks the centenary of the outbreak of the First World War,” says Malc, a former fire sub-officer, who served for over 30 years in Green Watch, at Eastern station, in Hastings Road, Leicester. “There are many memorials and records relating to the Great War, but there has never been a national Roll of Honour recording firemen who joined the colours and were killed in action. Nor is there a national memorial erected to them. These days, more people are researching their family tree. You may have come across a relative who was a fireman who joined up and was killed in action, so that’s why I am appealing to readers for help. In September 2014, I shall be attending the Firefighters’ Memorial, in London, to lay a wreath on behalf of the Firefighters’ Memorial Trust, to all firemen who lost their lives fighting in the Great War. Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service’s Chief Fire Officer David Webb and the brigade’s standard bearer Steve Young will also be attending with a Colour Party, to support this very important occasion. If you can help Malc Tovey in his important research, he can be contacted on : malc.tovey@ friends-of-fireworld.org *PHEW - WE CAN TAKE THE GAS-MASKS OFF, THEN... Back in 1988: Deadly radioactive radon gas is not a real health hazard in Leicester, a survey has shown. The survey made by experts using 100 detectors throughout the city has found pockets of the naturally-forming gas are below the “action” limit. Radioactive radon seeps from rocks, such as granite, through the ground and is normally not a problem. But modern draught-proof houses can collect the gas, which, if breathed in, may cause cancer or radiation sickness. The city council’s environmental health committee agreed just over a year ago to set up the survey to see how much is seeping from city soils. *...AND GET A CASH REBATE! 50 years ago: Ten rate-payers of Brazil Street walked triumphantly from Leicester Valuation Court and returned to their homes – homes that are sometimes damp and soot-speckled, by roads congested with traffic. They told their stories of what it is like to live in the shadow of Leicester Power Station and the City football ground. The dampness, soot, and parked traffic were key factors in their successful fight for a reduction in their rates. Leicester Valuation Office had offered a five per cent reduction in the gross value of their properties. But after hearing of the various problems, the court granted a 10 per cent reduction. *Got a nice story or old photo to share with Leicestershire folk? Feel free to email Mr Leicester directly at: [email protected]
Posted on: Mon, 11 Nov 2013 12:50:10 +0000
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