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AN ESTIMATED
1.38 MILLION PEOPLE ADMIT TO SKIING/SNOWBOARDING WHILST DRUNK!
ALARMING new
research from the leading travel insurance company InsureandGo
reveals that a staggering 11% of people who have skied or
snowboarded, an estimated 1.38 million people, have done so whilst
drunk. Around 154,000 skiers and snowboarders admitted to being very
drunk.
Percentage skiers and snowboarders who have hit the slopes whilst
very drunk = 1% (est. 154,000 people)
Percentage of skiers and snowboarders who have hit the slopes whilst
moderately drunk = 2% (est. 184,000 people)
Percentage of skiers and snowboarders who have hit the slopes whilst
slightly drunk = 9% (est. 1.05 million people)
Perry Wilson, managing director, InsureandGo said:- “Being
drunk on the slopes is dangerous, and if you injure yourself or
somebody else as a result of this, you may invalidate your insurance
cover. This could mean that as well as nursing broken bones, you may
also have to pay for a hefty medical bill yourself.”
Research from InsureandGo reveals that of those people who admit to
having skied or snowboarded under the influence of alcohol, 19% said
that they have had an accident whilst dong this; with 4% saying it
caused a serious injury to themselves or someone else.
The research also found that 17% of people aged 35 to 44 interviewed
who have skied or snowboarded before have done so under the
influence of alcohol, which is the highest percentage of any age
group interviewed. On a regional basis, London has the highest
percentage of skiers and snowboarders interviewed who admit to
having done this (19%).
Commenting on drinking on the slopes, Dr Guy Ratcliffe, Medical
Director of the Medical Council on Alcohol said:- "Alcohol
makes people less inhibited, which in turn can make them more
prepared to take risks. In ski resorts, where people are often
drinking at lunchtime and then returning to the slopes, there are
obvious dangers that could be caused by over-confident people taking
more risks than they usually would. Alcohol can also inhibit your
reaction times, so the combination of over-confidence and slower
reactions is of real concern in an environment which is already
dangerous enough if not properly respected."
If you’re skiing or boarding in Europe InsureandGo advise that,
while it’s a good idea to get a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC),
people should not rely on it as it won’t cover costs such as
repatriation. Plus, because the agreement varies from country to
country, the cover it provides depends on where you are.
High value Rolex stolen - Childwall area
 MERSEYSIDE
Police are appealing for
witnesses following the theft of a high
value Rolex watch during a burglary in Childwall on Thursday 27
December 2007.
The two residents were at home when two men, one wearing a
balaclava, the other covering his face with a scarf broke into their
home at about 6.40pm. The watch and a sum of cash were taken. The
occupants were shaken up, but uninjured during the incident.
The watch is Ladies' platinum Rolex President watch, with the bezel
and bracelet set with diamonds. It has a very distinctive pale blue
pearlescent face.
The watch also has a personal engraving on the rear of the face, and
detectives are appealing that anyone approached to buy the watch or
to remove the engraving contact them immediately.
Anyone with information is asked to contact detectives on 0151 777
5364 or call Crimestoppers in confidence on 0800 555 111. |
Poll shows 5 A Day is now a top New Year Resolution for
Liverpudlians
THERE'S an
action-packed ‘green’ programme up and running for
Capital of Culture 2008.
The city council’s Parks Service has brought together a week’s worth
of activities to bring out the budding naturalists who can enjoy a
wide range of outdoor events.
It kicked off on Friday 4 January 2008 with ‘A Healthy Start
to 2008’. This was an informative ramble and discussion to
promote ways in which individuals can improve themselves through
enjoying a healthy lifestyle, that took place at the at Otterspool
Visitors Centre, Otterspool Inn.
Other opportunities to enjoy Liverpool’s natural heritage include
following Holbrook Gaskell’s path of discovery at ‘Green Flag’
woods in Woolton, plus casting an eye over unique oriental plants at
the Japanese Garden in Calderstone Park.
The
full schedule of events from Tuesday are listed below:-
Tuesday 8 January
2008, 1pm - Plants of Japan
Discover the wonderful plants of the Japanese Garden in Calderstones
Park. Meeting place:- Coach-House Archway, Calderstones
Park
Tuesday 8 January 2008, 2pm - 4pm - Tea Dance
amidst the Palms
A community promenade theatre performance. Tickets must be booked in
advance. A Capital of Culture Event with Spike Theatre and community
actors.
Meeting place:-
Sefton Park Palm House
Wednesday 9
January 2008, 10am - Liverpool Local Nature Reserves
Conservation Volunteers
Join the Liverpool Local Nature Reserves Conservation Volunteers for
a morning of practical conservation work. For details
and to receive our full weekly programme, phone 233 3007.
Meeting place:-
Contact us for the location.
Thursday 10 January 2008, 10am - Liverpool Local
Nature Reserves Conservation Volunteers
Come along and find out about a new project working to restore
Bluebell Woods. Liverpool Local Nature Reserves Conservation
Volunteers. For details and to receive our full weekly programme,
phone 233 3007.
Meeting place:-
Bluebell Woods, Emmanuel Church, Longmoor Lane, Fazakerley
Thursday 10 January, 1pm - Cultural Aspects of
Trees in Childwall Woods
A capital way to start '08 as we look at cultural aspects of trees
in Childwall Woods and Fields and learn a little about our Local
Nature Reserves.
Meeting place:-
Corner of Aldbourne Avenue and Woolton Road
Thursday 10 January 2008, 1pm - History of West
Derby
Join us for a historical insight into this famous Liverpool area.
Meeting place:- The
Fountain, Town Row
Friday 11 January 2008, 1pm - Winter in St James
Cemetery (Anglican Cathedral) Bones and Stones. Hear
about the famous and infamous characters associated with Liverpool's
parks. Meeting place:- Cathedral West Door, Upper Duke Street.
For more
information on all event listings, visit
liverpool.gov.uk/parks. |
