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Monthly Archives: August 2022
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August 25, 2022
The UK has a long and colourful sporting history, and it’s something that many of us are rightfully proud of. From our cup-winning football teams to our international prowess in national favourites such as rugby and cricket, there are many things to celebrate about this cultural phenomenon.
The global popularity of many sports has roots in Britain, which was instrumental in popularising many sporting events throughout the 18th and 19th centuries. For example, the modern game of football has its origins in the UK, more specifically England, and the Football Association which is the game’s first governing body was founded in the mid 1800s in England.
ACME Whistles is proud to have played a part in this sporting history in years gone by, and remains heavily involved in supplying professional standard whistles for a range of well-loved sports. Sports whistles need to be of a superior quality so that referees, umpires and invigilators can be confident that their whistle will be a
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August 17, 2022
Training your dog properly is an important part of owning and looking after a dog. By making sure your dog, whatever the breed, knows what is expected of them in terms of behaviour is the best way to ensure their and your safety, and the safety of other people and animals you may encounter in your day to day lives.
There are several basic commands that every dog should know, no matter their age or size, including sit, lie down, stay, come and wait. These basic commands are more about safety than anything else, and will help to ensure your dog is properly under your control at all times. Most people like to get these out of the way early on before teaching the more fun tricks such as give paw, roll over, and beg.
As a dog owner the chances are you use a whistle to facilitate their training, or have at least considered using one. They are a fantastically versatile tool that makes it easy to communicate with your dog clearly and over long distances, and the best part is that because
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August 09, 2022
ACME Whistles, originally known under the name of founder Joseph Hudson, has been manufacturing whistles for more than 150 years and occupies a unique position in history. What started off small has grown to become a world-class company that is known for innovation and industry-leading ideas, and is going from strength to strength to this day.
We are proud of our manufacturing history and to have played an important role in some pivotal times for the UK, Europe and further afield. For example, our Metropolitan Police whistle is a true icon that had an impact on the development of modern policing, and the ACME Thunderer is widely used in many top level sports tournaments around the world.
These are just a few examples of the important yet often overlooked role that whistles have held over the course of recent history, forming part of the ACME Whistles story. One thing we are often asked about is the differences between our most popular whistles; more specifically, what the differences
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August 01, 2022
It seems that every year there are more reports of minor incidents taking place at airports and other aviation-related premises around the world. In part, this can be put down to changes in the ways that flights are handled since the global pandemic, especially in sectors that have seen a reduction in the available workforce. Issues such as reduced staffing levels have presented unique challenges that need to be addressed by those working in the sector.
There can be no denying that out of all the transport sectors, aviation is one of the most tightly and rigorously controlled in terms of health and safety. A lot is potentially at stake in an airport or airstrip including passengers, staff, and the aircraft and associated infrastructure. Aviation is also expensive, and stakeholders understandably want to make sure their investments are protected by ensuring operations are as safe as possible, something that is potentially hindered when staffing levels are less than desirable.
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