Friday at last

It's been a rather uneventful week which has made it seem very long.
On the wildlife watch we've had a pair of adult tree sparrows feeding a brood of three fledglings, one of the adults has even been coming to the nut feeder hanging outside the office window. We're hoping they're still here as yesterday a rather large female sparrowhawk came whizzing past the window into the hawthorn hedge and then bounced out into an ash tree. Perhaps she also scared a visiting yellowhammer which has not been seen since.
CJS Weekly is now printing, this week it's eight pages with 66 new paid posts of which 40 came direct to CJS.
Today is also Amy's last day before she goes on maternity leave. During her absence Helen is stepping up to cover Amy's main roles.
We wish Amy, Nev and their 'Bean' all the very best and look forward to her return next year.

Friday, Friday

We celebrated CJS's birthday yesterday. With Birthday Cake and yes, balloons! Fifteen years and still going strong, here's to the next fifteen.
And so saying this week's Weekly is now printing and is already online. it has a last call for entries to the British Wildlife Photography Awards, competition closes next Friday 31 July. For more click here
There are also details of a wonderful opportunity to be a Village champion as part of the Village SOS project run by BBC, Mark Your Mark and the Big Lottery Fund.

Tree Sparrow family

Picture from RSPB

This morning on the apple trees outside the office window an adult Tree Sparrow was feeding a brood of fledglings! Wonderful.

For more about Tree Sparrows and why we're so excited read their profile on the RPSB website at: http://www.rspb.org.uk/wildlife/birdguide/name/t/treesparrow/index.asp

CJS Weekly - left Goathland

Well, our post was collected as usual on Saturday. Now it's all up to what happens on route to you. If you don't receive your copy today then please contact us quoting your CJS number and we'll let you know how to get hold of a copy.

CJS Weekly

Another edition is now rolling off the presses and Royal mail permitting will be with you on Monday. Our post arrived as normal this morning so fingers crossed it will be collected and deliver as normal.

It has rained non-stop since last night so every thing is very soggy and the local paper reports that one of the main thoroughfares in Whitby is flooded. To read more click here.

40 days of sun or rain?

So what was your St Swithin's weather like?
We had fair, wet, hot and summery - in that order. maybe we'll get 10 days fair, 10 days wet etc or perhaps each day will be divided into quarters.
Not a clue what I'm rambling on about? Read all about St Swithin and the history and truth behind his lore on the BBC at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/magazine/8151499.stm

Royal Mail - delays possible.

It's the summer silly season and Royal Mail workers are threatening strike action. Some parts of London have already been affected and nationwide action is forecast for later this week starting on Friday. This of course will affect CJS, some publications on subscription will not reach us on time and the outbound post including your copy of CJS Weekly may be delayed. The late receipt of publications should not cause too many problems however if our post collection is late we will make alternative arrangements for postal subscribers.
As ever we will keep you up to date online via the blog and news releases.
If you are in an area affected and don't receive your CJS Weekly then please contact us quoting your CJS number (preferably by email) and we will let you know how to access a copy online.

D*#!@** Dog!!

Yes, Hebe strikes again.
Standing by the open garden door doing a bit of bird watching, enjoying the sunshine and a lovely cup of tea when the small black tornado decides she must be outside. But not for her the straight route down the corridor and through the big gap between legs and door - oh, no she has to jink right, squeeze through the smallest opening and brush the door jamb hurdling the water bucket (a two gallon pony bucket) on route. Unfortunately she was going so fast, was blinded by the bright light (she says...!) and puts BOTH back feet in the bucket which is kicked down the corridor tipping it's recently replenished contents all over the kitchen. It would appear the kitchen floor isn't entirely level, or maybe the violence of the action made the water run towards the main CJS server. Tea towels were hurled at the crest of the tidal wave and succeeded in stopping the flow inches before it reached the server. The dehumidifier has now been moved and is drying out a very soggy kitchen.

Happy Birthday

To Us!

In July 1994 the very first edition of CJS was published which makes us 15 years old this month.

To celebrate we've produced a Birthday Edition of CJS Weekly and it's freely available to all. Click Here to read this special edition.

We received congratulations from friends and colleagues, to read these click here and if you're feeling so inclined you can your thoughts too.

CJS Weekly 13 July

The Weekly has been printed, it's 10 pages containing 73 new paid posts of which 36 came direct to CJS. As usual it's already online and paper copies are due on Monday. We hope this week's issue contains your perfect job.

July edition of CJS Monthly

Is now online and will be sent by email later today /tomorrow. Paper editions are due on Thursday.
This month there are four pages of adverts, six of events plus our Birthday Card! Have a look online or wait for more details to follow later in the week....

CJS Weekly 6 July

The Weekly has been printed, it's 9 pages containing 72 new paid posts of which 34 came direct to CJS. As usual it's already online and paper copies are due on Monday.
It's been a very hot week in the office but we have had a downpour this afternoon which seems to have cooled the situation. Here's to a beautiful weekend.