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proud man indeed. Tim Haynes shows off his trophy after being named 1997 Lex Transfleet Driver of the Year. The award, and £500, was presented for his overall performance with commercial vehicles, in particular his skills with articulated vehicles (Category C and E). Tim works on the Goodyear contract at Lex Transfleet in Avonmouth. The two runners-up were Barry Anderson from Manchester in the Rigid Class (Category C) and Trevor Pugh of Park Royal in Category Cl. They each received £250. The 22 contestants were cheered on by 600 colleagues and their families; all in all it proved a grand day out for all concerned. Adults queued for a chance to drive an artic while the kids had the chance to go go-kart racing. Of course in the Hawk's day the only way to have a go-kart race was from the top of a steep hill with the wind behind you, the vehicle in question having been built from a couple of planks and some rusty pram wheels. II0 BICYLES! NO MOPEDS! NO LEARNER DRIVERS! We're all used to these signs as we approach motorways. But NO JET PLANES! Now that's a new one. The Irish Aviation Authority has issued a warning to pilots throughout the world not to land on Dublin's M50 motorway The motorway runs parallel to the runway and the authorities feared that pilots could mistake the motorway lights for landing lights. Although there have been no major accidents in similarly situated roads, pilots need to remain vigilant. As, I should think, do the drivers on the M50. You wouldn't want a Boeing 747 tailgating you in the middle lane.
Young colts
0 t was the match of the day when-Birmingham based van specialist LDV announced it would be sponsoring the Moseley Rugby Club under-19 and under-17 Colt teams. LDV marketing director Malcolm JeFferies says: 'We feel this is a major investment in the future of Midlands rugby." The under-19 Colts team already has a rising star in their captain James Hynes who also captained the England A team against Wales. The sponsorship deal will run for a year to help to fund pre-season training, coaching clinics, kit and equipment. Will the Hawk make it to the end of this story without mentioning men playing with oddly shaped balls? Nearly.