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P179 CEEFAX 179 Sat 19 Nov 15:11/09  1/17 FROM CEEFAX  READ YOUR PRESS PACK REPORT HERE Standby for more stories coming up as follows - APPROX PAGE NAMES TIME 2-10 LONGLEY to STONE NEXT 12-17 TANNAHILL to WALLACE 2 mins Press HOLD to keep a page on screen Please go to page 178 for reports A-L  Diary Contacts PP Info PP Repts
P179 CEEFAX 179 Sat 19 Nov 15:12/47  2/17 FROM CEEFAX  AGATHA CHRISTIE GEORGINA LONGLEY from Bournemouth No 100352 Agatha Christie, the murder mystery novelist, died in 1976 aged 86. "Agatha Miller (her maiden name) was born in 1890 to a rich family. She was fond of drama and went to dancing class.   She married Archibald Christie but later divorced him. She then wrote The Mystery of The Blue Train, with Belgian detective Hercule Poirot. Later she married archaeologist Max Mallowan who inspired her to write books like Death On The Nile."  Diary Contacts PP Info PP Repts
P179 CEEFAX 179 Sat 19 Nov 15:13/01  3/17 FROM CEEFAX  CIRCUS CRUELTY ATIYYAH MATED AND HENNA HUSSAIN, both aged 13 They tell us about the cruelty lying behind the fun of the circus. "It's amusing to see wild animals performing tricks and they look like they're enjoying themselves, but it's not what the animals feel. The animals live in cages for much of their lives. Wild elephants roam for miles, in the circus they're chained and only move a few paces. Next time you go to the circus, think of the pain and suffering animals go through."  Diary Contacts PP Info PP Repts
P179 CEEFAX 179 Sat 19 Nov 15:13/47  4/17 FROM CEEFAX  RACISM by LOUISE PERRY from Haddenham, Bucks Men No 36152 Louise tackles problem that is a problem all over the world... "Racists don't just discriminate against black people, they also pick on foreigners and people of different religions such as Jews. That makes them as bad as Hitler.   People should be able to live in the same country as one another, whatever their colour or creed. After all, we are ALL the same."  Win prizes on (P175, 5.30pm-7am) Diary Contacts PP Info PP Repts
P179 CEEFAX 179 Sat 19 Nov 15:14/24  5/17 FROM CEEFAX  SCRABBLE: A HIDDEN PARADISE by DANIEL RUTSTEIN of Epsom No 100480 Daniel thinks there more to the game than meets the eye... "Far too many people think Scrabble is no more than a boring board game played at Christmas or when aged relatives visit. I think Scrabble can be the most exhilirating and skilful of board games around. It's also wonderfully challenging. You discover new words and tactics on every encounter."  Diary Contacts PP Info PP Repts
P179 CEEFAX 179 Sat 19 Nov 15:14/50  6/17 FROM CEEFAX  IT'S NOT FAIR by FIONA SEWELL, Lockerbie, Dumfriesshire No 3918 The ceasefire in Northern Ireland has got Scots like Fiona thinking.. "It looks like there's going to be a referendum in Northern Ireland to see whether or not the people want to stay part of the United Kingdom.   Why can't the Scottish people have the same chance? Scotland survived by itself before it joined with England and it can do so again. Scotland should represent itself in everything — not just the Commonwealth Games."  Diary Contacts PP Info PP Repts
P179 CEEFAX 179 Sat 19 Nov 15:15/41  7/17 FROM CEEFAX  SCENT OF DEATH by ARTI SHAH no address Membership No 99022 Arti tells us of the threat to deer and many other wildlife... "Deer have been hunted for their meat and hides since the Stone Age. Hunting continues today. In addition their habitat is under threat. They love to live in forest woodland which is being cleared to make way for farmland. In this they are not alone: habitat destruction is now the greatest single threat to wildlife species throughout the world."  Diary Contacts PP Info PP Repts
P179 CEEFAX 179 Sat 19 Nov 15:06/17  8/17 FROM CEEFAX  QUIT SMOKING SHABINA SHEKHANI (14), Blackburn No 37932 Shabina on why it's hard to give up smoking but worth it in the end. "Most people who smoke would like to give up but find it hard because of symptoms such as restlessness, irritability and impatience.   If you are someone like that and you really are determined to give up then it's not so hard and you can do it. If you don't succeed the first time try again. It'll be worth it and you'll feel wonderful as a result."  Diary Contacts PP Info PP Repts
P179 CEEFAX 179 Sat 19 Nov 15:06/42  9/17 FROM CEEFAX  DRIVEN TO DESTRUCTION MONICA SIBAL from Hounslow, Middlesex No 46145 Monica comes up with some answers on how to limit pollution.   "A big number of vehicles travel to London daily causing big problems. Pollution causes asthma and damages historic buildings. The solution seems to be changes of transport. Buses and trains are much better because they carry more people so fewer vehicles are needed Some European countries are more advanced than us and charge cars a toll to enter cities."  Diary Contacts PP Info PP Repts
P179 CEEFAX 179 Sat 19 Nov 15:07/18  10/17 FROM CEEFAX  FOOTBALL STRIPS MARTINSTONE from Fraserburgh No 101144 Martin asks if the craze for soccer shirts is getting too expensive. "After all the hype of the World Cup and the new football season, teams have made a big profit off shirt sales. Whether you support Arsenal or York City, people will notice you if you wear their strip. But some teams are just out to get you — Arsenal, Man Utd, Blackburn and Liverpool have the priciest kit around. Has it gone too far?"  Diary Contacts PP Info PP Repts
P179 CEEFAX 179 Sat 19 Nov 15:07/42  11/17 FROM CEEFAX  READ YOUR PRESS PACK REPORTS HERE Standby for more stories coming up as follows - PAGE NAMES APPROX TIME 12-17 TANNAHILL to WALLACE NEXT 2-10 LONGLEY to STONE 2 mins Press HOLD to keep a page on screen Please go to page 178 for reports A-L  Diary Contacts PP Info PP Repts
P179 CEEFAX 179 Sat 19 Nov 15:08/11  12/17 FROM CEEFAX  PASSIVE SMOKING MARTIN TANNAHILL from Dewsbury, Yorkshire No 102689 Martin wants to know who will die first - smokers or non-smokers.   "People who smoke in pubs and clubs or discos are damaging other people's health.   What I don't understand is why non-smokers should suffer. People who want to have a good time on an evening don't want to get heart and lung problems. Smokers - stop making other people suffer!"  Diary Contacts PP Info PP Repts
P179 CEEFAX 179 Sat 19 Nov 15:09/18  13/17 FROM CEEFAX  WALK FOR GREENPEACE by ANTOINETTE THIRGOOD from Enniskillen No 12273 Earlier this year Antoinette went on a charity walk... "Greenpeace is an environmental charity campaigning for animals, birds, people and the planet.   I went on a Greenpeace Walk with my family and it was good fun. I think charities are not listened to enough. And the Government should hand over more of the money it gets in taxes to charities."  Diary Contacts PP Info PP Repts
P179 CEEFAX 179 Sat 19 Nov 15:09/41  14/17 FROM CEEFAX  CHARITIES STEPHANIE TOMLINSON of Penington, Lanes No 10292  Stephanie encourages us to give a helping hand to charities...   "I think that people should try and spare some money for charities or raise some money by asking someone to sponsor you to do something. When you give money you could be giving buying somebody clothes, books, toys or maybe even a shelter for people in other countries. Harvest is here soon. Why not raise money for a charity?"  Contacts 176 PP Info 177 Sport 300 Diary Contacts PP Info PP Repts
P179 CEEFAX 179 Sat 19 Nov 15:10/02  15/17 FROM CEEFAX  ARE FAIRGROUNDS SAFE? by NICOLA TOOTLE, 13, Wigan Men No 99568 After a spate of accidents, Nicola wonders whether funfairs are safe.   "Many people love the fair — from carousels to Blackpool's Big One. The crash at The Big One during the summer resulted in the ride being closed for months. Thankfully, no-one was fatally injured, but it could have been a lot worse.   Please, all funfair managers, make sure that all your rides are safe."  Diary Contacts PP Info PP Repts
P179 CEEFAX 179 Sat 19 Nov 15:10/51  16/17 FROM CEEFAX  CHRISTMAS CHEER by NICOLA TOOTLE from Wigan, aged 13 Men No 99568 Nicola looks at the needs of old people at Christmas... "Christmas is a time of joy, happiness and celebration. We forget how many people spend their Christmas alone. The elderly, especially, feel lonely at this time. Many have no- one to talk to or spend Christmas with - so it's not much fun.   If you know anyone who will be alone at Xmas, then go and visit them, they'll be grateful."  Diary Contacts PP Info PP Repts
P179 CEEFAX 179 Sat 19 Nov 15:11/22  17/17 FROM CEEFAX  CHARITIES ALEXANDER WALLACE from Rochester, aged 6 No 101700 Alex airs his views on charities... "I'vi been involved with a charity — I sang at Trafalgar Sq in London for the Per-school Playgroups Assoc I think charities are good because they help people in need. I would start a charity to help people and children who have no arms or legs. Some people think it is right to help people in England only but not in other countries. I think that is mean."    Diary Contacts PP Info PP Repts