Cheese NEWS week commencing 23rd Feb 2009
- By Charlie Cheshire
- Published Sunday 1st 2009
Charlie Cheshire
I am the editor of the Wensleydale Gazette. I am 35 yrs old, married to Christine and have a daughter called Carly. I live in Wensleydale Well.
Monday 23rd February 2009
New helicopters
To improve medical chances, two helicopter ambulances,
have been ordered for the vale.
They cost ten million each, were financially out of reach,
but now they are on special sale.
They will help people survive, will keep people alive,
and can provide speedy treatment.
Quickly getting to the scene, they are efficient and clean,
so this will be money well spent.
Tuesday 24th February 2009
A practice
Before the money was invested, the helicopters were tested,
to see if they could do what was required.
They were perfect in every way, reliable throughout the day,
it was just the crew who were so tired.
Flying up, over, in between, quickly reaching the accident scene,
there to help those in times of need.
Flying fast, hovering slow, going where other vehicles can’t go,
what a good buy, people are agreed.
Wednesday 25th February 2009
Live!
Pilots, calm, focused, steady, the helicopters are now ready,
within one minute they can be in the air.
Full of fuel and medical supplies, waiting to fly into the skies,
satellite navigation ensuring they get there.
Successful in their trials, they can cover four hundred miles,
and carry twelve people inside.
Using turbo power, they travel at two hundred miles an hour,
and provide a comfortable ride.
Thursday 26th February 2009
First flight
Eleven twenty six is the time, someone calls nine, nine, nine,
help is needed, someone may die.
A helicopter whirrs into action, metal blades start making traction,
as it begins to rise into the sky,
The sick casualty is collected, injuries worse than expected,
luckily the crew got there just in time.
The casualty is safely on board, wasting time they can’t afford,
but they’re sure that he will be fine.
Friday 27th February 2009
The crew
The brave helicopter crew, it's amazing what they do,
often risking their own lives.
They are very brave, care about the people they save,
ensuring each patient survives.
They’re in good physical condition, don’t want recognition,
and do it because they like helping others
They are totally dedicated, are well trained and educated,
and treat everyone like sisters and brothers.