EM - October/November 2013 - (Page 2)

2 October/November 2013 • www.esb.ie/em NEWS Draw results BERNIE HEALY Editor’s desk Hello and welcome to the October/November issue of EM. We are delighted to congratulate ElectricAid on their success at the Chambers Ireland CSR Awards. Their project on Sustainable Stoves has made a huge difference to the people of Eritrea in the Horn of Africa. The area is a very hot and dry country and when I first saw one of these stoves, on display last year as part of ElectricAid’s 25th anniversary, I was very impressed at how something, in a way so simple, could have made such a huge difference. It is great to see ElectricAid celebrated for the hard work which for many of us goes along quietly behind the scenes. Congratulations to James Foley and his voluntary team who give so much to the management of the charity. Currently, as we collate this issue of EM, many of us are taking part in the Pedometer Challenge. This is a great boost to getting into a keep-fit regime by just walking. You would be surprised how many steps you clock up on days when you think you haven’t really done much. Just going about your normal activities can see the numbers rising sizeably and it gives you a great impetus to really get out there and do more. So if you haven’t taken part for this challenge – get yourself a pedometer or the App and don’t let the oncoming winter blues stop you – start walking! Kind regards, EM welcomes news, views, articles, letters, photos and feedback on any topic. All submitted articles should preferably be e-mailed. Please contact: Bernie Healy, Editor T (01) 702 7402 (office) extn. 27402 (internal) M 087 261 5514 F (01) 676 0727 internal outlook address: Healy.Bernie external email address: Bernie.healy@esb.ie Administrative Assistant: Anne Deignan T (01) 702 6282 (office) extn. 26282 (internal) M 087 280 6615 (mobile) F (01) 676 0727 internal outlook address: Deignan.Anne external email address: Anne.deignan@esb.ie MADSOC DRAW JULY PRIZE NAME €2,000 Don Mahony €150 Thomas McKenna €150 ThomasTobin €150 Michael O’Grady €150 Michael Moran €150 Fred Richmond SPORTSCODRAWRESULTS August Draw €2,500 Seamus Cannon, Letterkenny €1,000 Leo O’Toole, Retired €500 John Burke,Tallaght €200 Breda Browne, Retired €200 Brendan Barry, Ocean Energy €200 Finbarr Keating, Kilrush €200 Pat McCaffrey, Retired €200 Terence O’Farrell, Retired September Draw €2,500 Claire O’Sullivan, Networks €1,000 Olive Halpin, Shared Services €500 Michael Carney, Retired €200 Mary Cullen, Retired €200 Bernadette Jennings, IT Solutions €200 Breda Keane, Retired €200 Richard McDonald, Networks €200 James Murphy, Networks WOULD YOU LIKE TO RECEIVE A NXTBOOK VERSION OF EM? 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Contact Adrian on 087 232 4411. Disclaimer: Classifieds are placed by individuals. The publisher does not accept responsibility for errors or omissions. THOUSANDS WATCH FLIGHTFEST 2013 Closing date: Competitions and crosswords must be returned by November 13th. Deadlines: The deadline for articles, photos, etc. for the next issue is November 13th. We are always delighted to receive items for publication. Published by ESB Corporate Communications & Public Affairs Produced by Zahra Media Group First Floor, Zoe House, Church Road, Greystones, Co. Wicklow. E custom@zahramediagroup.com www.esb.ie The views expressed in EM are not necessarily those of ESB. ESB supports recycling www.repak.ie Please recycle this paper British Airways A380 pictured over Poolbeg station in Dublin. British Airways A380. AROUND 130,000 PEOPLE are believed to have gathered to watch the IAA FlightFest on Sunday September 15th. 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EM - October/November 2013
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EM - October/November 2013