Ray - don't flounce off – it's bad for morale, it sets a bad example, and we enjoy your contributions! Derek
On 1 Jun 2012, at 07:21, Virginia Routh wrote: > Why I like this group and have been a member for several years is that we > support each other, primarily about using Mac related equipment but in other > ways too. I don't live in or near Brighton so Ray's advice was not helpful > to me, but I am glad he posted it because it was in the interests of the > group. Please don't leave the group, Ray. I love your quirky postings and > it adds glamour to have one of the boys in blue among us. Nobody objected > when you asked advice about cameras. > > > > > > On 1 Jun 2012, at 06:02, Ranulph Glanville <[email protected]> wrote: > >> I enjoy the occasional lightening of the Mac world to allow something else >> in. I can't really see why Ray's posting should cause such offence or >> annoyance. >> >> I'm half a world away at the moment. So it's of no possible use to me (nor >> is it when I'm home, since I live in Portsmouth). >> >> Come on, let's all smile and ease up a bit. >> >> Ranulph >> >> PS I'd rather we banned ipad and iphone stuff, really, since I don't use >> either. Also any mention of windows, android, and goodness knows what else. >> We should probably also ban me, since I don't live in Sussex. Yes, I think I >> should be banned. Please, can I be banned immediately? >> >> >> >> >> On 31 May 2012, at 22:15, Mark Schofield wrote: >> >>> Everyday I could post an 'off-topic' email but I don't because this >>> group is for Mac users in Sussex and posts are about using a Mac. >>> >>> Please, let's keep that focus. >>> >>> Mark >>> >>> >>> On May 31, 9:46 pm, Ray Packham <[email protected]> wrote: >>>> PROTESTS IN BRIGHTON OVER WEEKEND >>>> >>>> One of the new Protest Liasion Officers, who will be clearly identifiable >>>> by orange tabards >>>> 31 May 2012 >>>> With hundreds of community events marking the Jubilee weekend, some larger >>>> planned events and a sunny forecast likely to attract extra people to the >>>> city, police in Brighton and Hove are expecting a busy four days. >>>> >>>> The vast majority of events are community organised and led, are expected >>>> to be safe and enjoyable, and require no special policing plans. However, >>>> police are also prepared for some bigger events and are keen to let people >>>> know what to expect. >>>> >>>> On Friday and Saturday evenings, the Big Beach Boutique music event >>>> featuring Fatboy Slim is taking place at the American Express Community >>>> Stadium. Police have long-established relationships with both the event >>>> organisers and stadium managers, who are in charge of the planning and >>>> safety of the event. >>>> >>>> With up to 20,000 people expected each night, some officers will be based >>>> at the stadium to assist with crowd management and as a contingency if any >>>> crimes occur. The organisers have released detailed travel advice, >>>> including alternative plans due to the partial closure of Falmer railway >>>> station, and police will also be assisting with traffic management between >>>> the city and the stadium. >>>> >>>> Chief Superintendent Graham Bartlett, divisional commander for Brighton >>>> and Hove, said: "Whether you're heading to the Amex, attending one of the >>>> events in the city centre, live or work in Brighton and Hove, or are >>>> visiting for other reasons, I want to assure you're that we've thoroughly >>>> planned for this weekend. >>>> >>>> "It will be busy, but I want to express that it will be very much business >>>> as usual. We are working closely with partner agencies and local >>>> businesses, particularly transport companies, to make sure everyone can >>>> have an enjoyable time in the city and make the most of everything it has >>>> to offer over this four-day weekend. >>>> >>>> "You will see additional police officers, particularly in the city centre >>>> on Saturday and Monday, including roads policing officers to help minimise >>>> any delays and mounted officers who are highly visible in crowds. We will >>>> be assisted by some officers from other forces, allowing us to provide our >>>> usual emergency response across Sussex, with enough officers to meet the >>>> policing needs of the larger events in the city and to help to keep the >>>> many thousands of locals and additional bank holiday visitors safe. >>>> >>>> "During some points over the weekend it is likely there will be temporary >>>> disruption, dependent on the exact activities during the planned events >>>> and the numbers who take part. In addition to explaining now what we know >>>> and expect, we will provide live information and advice over the weekend >>>> online atwww.sussex.police.uk, on our twitter account @sussex_police and >>>> shared via local media." >>>> >>>> On the Saturday, nationalist-affiliated groups have indicated their >>>> intentions to meet up in Brighton city centre. Representatives for most of >>>> the groups involved have spoken to police and say they do not plan to hold >>>> specific marches or a rally, but to meet and socialise around the city. We >>>> support the rights of all groups to meet and express their views >>>> peacefully in the city but will deal with any criminality if it occurs. >>>> >>>> On the same day, people supporting the UK Uncut movement have announced >>>> plans to hold a street party style gathering, possibly meeting around the >>>> Clock Tower from midday. Organisers of this event have also spoken to >>>> police liaison officers but not shared their exact plans. We anticipate >>>> peaceful and vocal activity highlighting their cause, although there may >>>> be some temporary disruption in the city centre. >>>> >>>> On Monday, supporters of Smash EDO have announced plans to hold an event >>>> in Brighton. Although representatives have not spoken directly with >>>> police, they have shared plans online and in an open letter to the media. >>>> Their plans focus on a march starting from Barclays Bank in North Street >>>> at midday to Hove Town Hall to present a petition about their cause. >>>> >>>> Based on the detail that has been made available publicly by Smash EDO, we >>>> are in a better position to police the event and help keep everyone safe, >>>> both those taking part and others in the city. We will seek to do this by >>>> providing a mounted escort for the march through the city - which is >>>> likely to be busy at this time - supplemented by officers in normal >>>> uniform and embedded Protest Liaison Officers, with roads policing >>>> officers assisting with any traffic issues. >>>> >>>> Ch Supt Bartlett continued: "To understand their intentions, help us plan >>>> effectively to keep everyone safe and to help us provide the right level >>>> of policing response, we have updated how we engage with groups and >>>> individuals who take part in events like these, through dedicated protest >>>> liaison officers. >>>> >>>> "Before events, these liaison officers try to identify and speak with >>>> organisers or representatives of groups involved. This is to have an open >>>> exchange of information about their plans and to help them understand the >>>> policing operation that will be put in place. I am pleased to say that >>>> most of the groups planning activity in the city centre over the weekend >>>> have been in contact, although some have not made exact plans or shared >>>> them with us. It is not too late for anyone who hasn't been in contact to >>>> do so. >>>> >>>> "During events, these liaison officers will be embedded with those taking >>>> part in marches, protests or similar activity. They are clearly >>>> identifiable by their bright orange tabards, rather than the yellow ones >>>> worn by other officers. Their aims on the day are to continue this open >>>> dialogue with those involved, to understand if their plans change, update >>>> them on the policing plans for the event and explain any police action >>>> being taken. This supplements the information we already share publicly >>>> with residents, businesses and others in the city. >>>> >>>> "Sussex Police welcomes and supports the right to free speech and always >>>> seeks to facilitate groups who want to express their views in the city in >>>> a peaceful way. Our new protest liaison approach will help us do exactly >>>> that. However, we also make it clear that crime, disorder or violence >>>> within or between groups will not be tolerated and if it does occur we are >>>> ready to provide a proportionate and effective response." >>>> >>>> Whether you're taking part in an event or in the city for other reasons, >>>> you can get the latest updates from Sussex Police by: >>>> >>>> Viewing our Live Log with photos and maps online >>>> athttp://www.sussex.police.uk/live >>>> Following us on Twitter @sussex_police >>>> Speaking to officers and staff on duty in the city >>>> Checking for our updates via media outle >>>> >>>> Ray Packham >>>> HI-Tech Crime Unit >>>> Sussex Police >>>> Sussex House >>>> Crowhurst Road >>>> Hollingburry >>>> BN1 8AF >>>> >>>> [email protected] >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>> "Sussex Mac User Group" group. >>> To post to this group, send an email to [email protected]. >>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>> [email protected]. >>> For more options, visit this group at >>> http://groups.google.com/group/smug?hl=en-GB. >>> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "Sussex Mac User Group" group. >> To post to this group, send an email to [email protected]. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> [email protected]. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/smug?hl=en-GB. >> > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Sussex Mac User Group" group. > To post to this group, send an email to [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/smug?hl=en-GB. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Sussex Mac User Group" group. 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