biz4Biz
NEWS First ever newt-sniffing dogs set to work along Hitchin rail line Rocky and Arnie are the new specialists employed by Network Rail. Their job is to detect great crested newts - a protected species - along the railway line. It’s the job of the dynamic duo to scope out the area prior to any Network Rail work due to be carried out in the area in search of the amphibians. Though they usually hang out in ponds, woodlands and grasslands, they have been known to venture onto Network Rail sites. Network Rail praised the speed at which the dogs were able to cover the work site in an attempt to sniff out the trespassers. Fortunately, as none were to be found, work was able to commence without a problem.
Herts runner to take on 874 mile route in aid of Mind charity Mike Harvey has announced he will be taking on the enormous challenge of running from Land’s End to John O’Groats to help raise money for Mind. The charity supporting mental health in England and Wales is due to celebrate its 75th anniversary this year and have found themselves overwhelmed as the COVID-19 pandemic isolated so many from their normal avenues of help. The Ossie’s Angels running club member decided it was time for a challenge after missing his regular races, which were cancelled due to the restrictions surrounding organised sporting events.
6
w w w. b i z 4 b i z . o r g
His employer has offered to double the amount he raises for the charity, a total currently at nearly £700. Mike hopes to be able to raise £1000 in total. He said: “I am thrilled to be running the length of Britain in aid of Mind. This is one of the toughest, yet most thrilling challenges of my life. “Knowing the money I raise will be used to improve the lives of people living with mental health problems throughout the UK is amazing.” You can donate to Mike’s journey here: justgiving.com/fundraising/on-systems-mike
