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Showcase 09 Sting
also on YouTube |
The MPA sting set Showcase 09 in motion with inspiring footage of the essential mineral products industry against an upbeat soundtrack. |
14.5mb |
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Opening of Showcase 09 |
Channel 4 broadcaster Krishnan Guru-Murthy kicks off Showcase 09 and MPA Chairman, Lynda Chase-Gardener, launches the MPA in her opening speech. |
15.7mb |
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Newsround |
Kate Humble introduces the 2009 Newsround from outside at the Clitheroe Quarry, with features on Health & Safety, Sustainability, Emissions/Fuels and Community. |
49.5mb |
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Concrete Update |
Special feature looking at major concrete projects. |
20.7mb |
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Affiliation Interview |
Krishnan Guru-murthy introduces Nigel Jackson, Acting Chief Executive of MPA, and Martin Clarke, Chief Executive of British Precast, for a short interview about the affiliation agreement. |
6.9mb |
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Restoration Awards Part One |
Fascinating overview of Restoration Award sites Charing Sand Pit and Irthlingborough Quarry. |
7.5mb |
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Restoration Awards Part Two |
Insight into Restoration Award sites Ringwood Quarry, The National Memorial Arboretum and Hell Pit. |
11.2mb |
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Biodiversity Update and Restoration Awards Part Three |
Kate Humble takes a look at biodiversity in this video featuring peregrine falcons, a bat cave, beehives and a hundred million year-old dinosaur dung! She also introduces the Restoration Award sites at Cauldon Cement Works and Swanton Morley. |
51.7mb |
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Presentation of the 40th Anniversary Award |
Poul Christensen, Acting Chairman of Natural England, announces that they will sponsor a new Biodiversity Award for future Showcases and presents the special 40th Anniversary Award. |
25.7mb |
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Presentation of the Cooper-Heyman Cup |
Lord Smith, Chairman of the Environment Agency, presents the Cooper-Heyman Cup for the outstanding restoration site of 2009. |
15.7mb |
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Make the link |
A whirlwind tour of different projects around the UK which makes the link between mineral products and what they have helped to create - whether a bridge, golf course, hospital or tunnel. |
23mb 3mins 35 |
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Rocks
around us |
The role of quarries in our daily lives? |
9.3mb 6mins 43 |
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Since
time began |
Where would we be without quarries |
7.8mb 1min 33 |
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999
quarry rescue |
Quarry safety for teenagers – a dramatic
reconstruction of a real accident |
15.8mb 14mins |
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Mature
thinking |
Mature Thinking is a programme devised
by Roy Leighton for the MPA |
10.3mb 12mins |
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Play
safe ... stay safe |
MPA’s quarry safety video for younger
children |
16.9mb 15mins |
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