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European Elections
27 countries got involved in the election on 4th of June 2009. The results were known on Sunday 7th of June. The term of office of European Parliament is 5 years long. Some of the elected candidates came from the right wing.
The Conservative Party won in the North West Region earning 25,6 % votes (3 seats: Robert Atkins, Sajjad Karim, Jacqueline foster), followed by Labour Party with 20,4% votes (elected: Arlene McCarthy), UK Independence Party with 15,8% (elected: Paul Nuttall), Liberal Democrats—14,3% (Chris Davies) and British National Party—8% (Nick Griffin). There is a “Hope Not Hate” campaign started to prevent the right wing candidate Nick Griffin from representing United Kingdom. To sign a petition visit the ‘campaigns’ website
here
The British National Party opposes mass immigration and “surrender” to European Union.
The first direct election to European Parliament took place in 1979. Currently the sixth term of office came to an end. To visit European Parliament website simply follow the link: www.europarl.europa.eu. Information is available in 22 languages. As an European citizen you can describe what bothers you in your mother tongue and submit this information via website. To learn more visit:
- regional website: www.northwestvotes.gov.uk/site/
- www.cheshireeast.gov.uk
- Polish nationals can also visit: www.polacyglosuja.org.uk/.
GET PREPARED FOR SWINE FLU
What is Swine Flu and how to protect yourself? There are May sources of information available. Sudden fever and sudden cough are main symptoms of a Swine Flu virus or Influenza A (H1N1). Other symptoms might include: aching muscles, chills, diarrhea, upset stomach, limb and joint pain, loss of appetite, runny nose, sore throat, sneezing and tiredness. This virus is easily spread. It is important that you wash your hands frequently. Each time you sneeze, cover your mouth and nose with clean tissue and bin it afterwards. The pandemic can come in winter. Persons with low immunity, children and the elderly are in the biggest danger. Everyone should set up a Swine Flu friends network. Therefore if you get infected, one of your friends can pick up the Tammiflu for you. To find out more call the Swine Flu Information Line on 0800 1 513 513. You can also visit www.direct.gov.uk and go to Swine Flu section. You will find a swine flu leaflet available in 17 different languages.
South Manchester Chamber of Commerce
South Cheshire Chamber offers professional advice to people who are already in business and the ones who are thinking about going into business' - Anyone can come, however I only give advice with an appointment so I can devote that time to that person or persons - explains Vete Jacey, Bussines Adviser for SCC. Since Vete runs his own business, you can count on obtaining practical, accurate and up to date information. The South Cheshire Chamber is located in Enterprise House at Wistaston Business Centre, Crewe (CW2 7RP). You can find our more calling on 0120 504700 or email: info@sccci.co.uk You can contact SCC Monday to Friday 9am to 5 pm and see if Vete would be available to meet you. However the advice is only one of the services that SCC provides. It's main focus is to provide support to local businesses and it already has over 450 members in the South Cheshire Area.
