In the Queen’s Birthday Honours list for 2002, the one and only Norman Jay was honoured with an MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) for his services to music.
‘As you can imagine I am completely gobsmacked,’ says Norman. ‘I had absolutely no idea I was in the running for such a prestigious award. Not even a sniff. Ordinary people like me (and you for that matter) simply DON’T get nominated for these types of awards (do we?).
‘At first I thought it might be some kind of cruel elaborate hoax and seriously contemplated its authenticity for days. It then took several discreet phone calls from my management direct to No.10 asking them to indeed confirm that this really was the real deal – wicked!’
Since the news broke, Norman has been deluged in the warmest congratulations from friends and colleagues. ‘Norman Jay MBE – he’s gonna be unbearable! We can’t shut him up as it is already – just imagine the man now,’ commented Gilles Peterson. ‘Seriously though I have to say how surprised yet exhilarated I was when I heard this great news. Norman Jay, Member of the Bass Empire!’
Pete Lawrence has already extended love and congratulations to Norman from all at The Big Chill. ‘This recognition is richly deserved,’ he says. ‘Long may he continue to bring out the sunshine for so many at our events. With him playing Eastnor Castle this year, it looks like we’re really going to have some Good Times.’
JOEY AND NORMAN JAY MBE PRESENT – GOOD TIMES 4 (RESIST)
Norman Jay – Good Times 3 (React)
Sunflower Kate talks to Norman Jay
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OHIO HUNTERS ASKED TO HELP SPOT ASIAN LONGHORNED BEETLE.
States News Service September 16, 2011 COLUMBUS, OH — The following information was released by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR):
Ohio hunters are asked to be on the lookout for trees displaying signs and symptoms of Ohio’s newest, non-native invasive insect, the Asian longhorned beetle, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Wildlife.
Hunters pursuing game in Ohio’s woodlots, especially in southwestern Ohio, are encouraged to report sightings of any suspicious tree damage or beetles. While the Asian longhorned beetle (ALB) has only been found in Clermont County in Tate Township and parts of Monroe Township, hunters should be alert for this pest in trees across the state. web site asian longhorned beetle
Trees affected by the ALB include all species of maple, birch, horse chestnut, poplar, willow, elm, ash, mimosa, mountain ash, London plane, and Ohio buckeye.
Hunters should look for trees displaying large, round exit holes with smooth edges, often oozing sap, as a strong indication of ALB activity. Frequently, piles of frass (insect waste and sawdust) are found at the base of infested trees and in branch crotches. Leaves of infested trees may also exhibit unseasonable yellowing or drooping. this web site asian longhorned beetle
Hunters can report suspicious tree damage or suspected ALBs by calling toll free at (855) 252-6450 or going online to www.BeetleBusters.info.
Hunters are also encouraged to buy firewood near their destination – BUY IT WHERE YOU BURN IT. Invasive species can “hitch-hike” to new wooded areas and cause infestations, impacting the landscapes that are enjoyed for hunting. There are several quarantines in Ohio that restrict the movement of firewood; protect our forests by not moving firewood.
The ALB already has caused tens of thousands of hardwood trees to be destroyed in Illinois, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and New York.
This invasive beetle has no known natural predators and poses a threat to Ohio’s hardwood forests (more than $2.5 billion in standing maple timber) and the state’s $5 billion nursery industry, which employs nearly 240,000 people.
Learn more about the Asian longhorned beetle at agri.ohio.gov/TopNews/asianbeetle/.
The ODNR ensures a balance between wise use and protection of our natural resources for the benefit of all. Visit the ODNR Web site at www.ohiodnr.com.
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