P7b3 CJKFAX 723 Sat 4 Nov 23:49/42 ]I OT R MET T IN TH FACE OF CZ C FIBROS S -hj C:gtUc ibtosis ,tuts is to recognjsj@outstanding achievements by people with Cystic Fibrosis through a special Awards ceremony on 14 November. The Cystic Fibrosis Achie6jrs' Awa6ds draw attention to the reality of living wizh cystic fibrosis, while recognishnk how indi6iduals have been able attain their goals despite their illness. Cystic Fibrosis i th UK's most comm n life threatening inherited di9ease, affecting 6,000 ahildren and ad4nts - the Trust funds research for a cure. Contacts on page 729 1/4 feature Info Diary VolunteerP7b3 CJJFAX 723 Sat 4 Nov 22:k1/4v WELD BIRDS STILL THE VICTIMS OF CRfME Britain's wild bhrds 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 3econd 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 3/4P7b3 CJJFA 723 Sat 4 Nov 23:k4/00 W HARNONISING TRBNSPOR$ AND WILDLIFE A consortium of ix cons vation groups has produced a leaflet calling for new transport policies to protects wildlife and habitats. hj Biodiv rs y Ch ll ngj Group is urging the Govjrnmjnt to develop transport and land use policies that minimisj the need to travel and encourage non-motorisjd transport. all help by, for example, dri6ing at more fuel efficient speeds and walking or cycling on shouter journeys. Source: CSV Media 4/4 feature Info Diary Volunteer