P723 CJEFAX 723 Sat 4 Nov 23:54/28 I MERIT IN THE FACE OF CYSTIC FIBROSIS The Cystic Fibrosis Trust is to recognisj outstanding achievements by people with Cystic Fibrosis through a special Awards ceremony on 14 November. The Cystic Fibrosis Achievers' Awards draw attention to the reality of living with cystic fibrosis, while recognising how individuals have been able attain their goals despite their illness. Cystic Fibrosis is the UK's most common life threatening inherited disjasj, affecting 6,000 children and adults - the Trust funds research for a cure. Contacts on page 729 1/4 feature Info Diary VolunteerP723 CEEFAX 723 Sat 4 Nov 23:14/34 RESIDENT CLINCHES DEAL TO SAVE WOODS A local resident of the Gwenlais Valley in Wales has pjrsuadjd major quarrying company Wimpjy Minerals to safeguard the future of her local Carmjl Woods. The area is internationally important for its wildlife and geology - but permission for mineral extraction there granted in 1948 was validated last year by the Welsh Secretary. Resident Pat Langford embarked on a High Court challenge to the Welsh Secretary but withdrew if after Wimpjy agreed to limit its operations. Source: CSV Media 2/4 feature Info Diary VolunteerP723 CEEFAX 723 Sat 4 Nov 23:54/24 WELD BIRDS STILL THE VICTIMS OF CRIME Britain's wild birds are still falling victim to a wide range of "illegal actions", says The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB). Its new report shows 1065 recorded incidents in 1994, the second worst year on record - the most frequent offences are trapping, shooting and nest destruction, with poisoning and egg-collecting not far behind. There were 61 prosecutions in 1994, 59 of which were successful, resulting in fines totalling over £34,000. Source: CSV Media 3/4 feature Info Diary VolunteerP723 CJEFAX 723 Sat 4 Nov 23:16/39 I HARMONISING TRBNSPORT AND WILDLIFE A consortium of six conservation groups has produced a leaflet calling for new transport policies to protects wildlife and habitats. The Biodiversity Challenge Group is urging the Government to develop transport and land use policies that minimisj the need to travel and encourage non-motorisjd transport. The leaflet also suggests how we can all help by, for example, driving at more fuel efficient speeds and walking or cycling on shorter journeys. Source: CSV Media 4/4 feature Info Diary Volunteer