The Ministry of Defence has announced that a small-scale air exercise will take place over Wales between 10th and 14th October. The exercise, code-named 'Fast Moving' is designed to practise close air support operations and forward air control techniques. Flying will take place at medium and low level and the aircraft will operate predominately over mid and south Wales and the Southern Marches, on day and evening sorties.

A variety of aircraft types will be involved in Exercise 'Fast Moving' and observers may see German Air Force Tornados and Belgian F16s as well as UK based USAF F15s. The time spent by aircraft at low level during this exercise will be the minimum necessary to achieve the task and every effort will be made to minimize disturbance; additionally, where low flying operations have been arranged as part of the exercise, this will preclude the use of the same area by aircraft carrying out low-level training flying..

Whether you have a dog, have kids or just enjoy a good walk in beautiful surroundings, come and join us for the very first RNLI Salty Sea Dog sponsored dog walk at Queenswood Country Park and Arboretum, Dinmore Hill near Leominster on Sunday 2 October 2005.

The walk is being organized to raise money for the £125,000 Trearddur Bay appeal, as much of the fund-raising for this appeal is taking place in the Hereford area due to its close links with Trearddur Bay station over the years.

Sponsored walkers are invited to bring their dogs and their families to the stunning grounds of Queenswood Country park from 12 pm onwards, where they can choose to take part in one of three wildlife walks stretching 1 for mile, 1.5 miles or 2.5 miles.

There are great facilities at the park including a licensed cafe, toilets, children's adventure play area, a gift shop and electric mobility vehicles for the disabled. There will also be lots of treats for dogs, owners and children at Salty Sea Dog Walk, including stalls and stands, a treasure hunt and face painting for the children and 'doggy bags' for all who take part. Owners are encouraged to wear fancy dress on the day, and the best dressed owners and dogs will win a prize.

It costs just £5 to enter before the event, or £8 on the day, and we ask that each owner raises as much as they can for the appeal. All owners raising over £25 will receive a free Salty Sea Dog bandana for their dog.

Download your information pack from www.rnli.org.uk/events , or contact Tamsin Davies on 029 2045 6999 or events_wwm@rnli.org.uk for more information and sponsor forms.

Congratulations to Tony Griffiths, Head Teacher at Goodrich Primary who, with the help of children from the school, celebrated his 50th birthday on Wednesday, 14th September. As can be seen, Tony was given Champagne and balloons to celebrate by staff and pupils of the school.