< PreviousAnd finally The world of Frazer Here’s Frazer’s monthly collection of the weird and wonderful ‘news’ that came his way over the last few weeks! Zoom drama takes the internet by storm A parish council found itself trending last month as footage from a zoom call was retweeted thousands of times. Frazer would usually expect a parish council event to be quite dull, but the video chat saw participants in hysterics and harsh words exchanged. The internet’s chosen hero from the call, clerk Jackie Weaver, kicked three members out of the zoom meeting - including the chairman who had already been booted from an earlier Planning and Environment Committee meeting. During the now famous call, which began with an unseen councillor muttering “f*** off,” chaos took over as insults were traded, and the chairman refused to recognise its legitimacy, telling Ms Weaver to stop talking, adding: “you have no authority here.” Subsequently Weaver pushed him into a virtual waiting room. The vice chair then proceeded to yell at Weaver to read the standing orders. After another councillor asked for civility, hysterical laughter overtook, with two further councillors kicked from the meeting. Those remaining voted to not allow the three men to return - sounds sensible. 71 pages of paperwork = 1 lorry of fish In another embarrassing episode of Brexit chaos, last month a fish merchant revealed to the BBC that it had taken 71 pages of paperwork to export one lorry of fish. The business - which exports 90% of its most popular products to France, Spain, the Netherlands, and Italy on its lorries - has found the process of sending a shipment to the EU transformed from needing a simple delivery note, with one or two forms and invoices, to a significant wad of documents. Despite Samways saying they felt “extremely prepared” prior to the end of the transition period, the true excessive nature of the paperwork was a surprise, as well as the time delays, seeing deliveries take 24 extra hours than normal. As we are all more than aware, these processes desperately need to be ironed out, but hey, it’s not all doom and gloom, perhaps the paperwork can be used afterwards to wrap up some fresh fish and chips? 50 Business Link www.blmforum.net © Shutterstock/ Elnur © Shutterstock/ Moving Moment A “criminal” marketing campaign Those working in marketing and social media are rapidly becoming more creative with their campaigns. Now, Frazer knows when highlighting such campaigns it is usually because of some ridiculous misstep, but here he would like to showcase a work of - either disgusting or delicious - genius. Weetabix riled up the world last month as it posted a tweet showing off two cereal biscuits covered in baked beans with the caption: “Why should bread have all the fun when there’s Weetabix?” The tweet garnered significant attention, seeing public bodies and brands join the conversation. The NHS official twitter said the grub should “come with a health warning,” while West Yorkshire Police issued the statement: “Even though this is criminal, please don’t ring us to report it.” The debate was even brought up as light relief in the House of Commons. Frazer will admit, he’s tempted to try the combination. © Shutterstock/ ymphotos 50.qxp_Layout 1 05/03/2021 08:22 Page 13D laser scanning surveying services Bring the job site to you! Your desktop / phone / tablet any web enabled device. Why not walk around it with VR? Or augmented reality? Want to know more? Call us today. View the whole scanned project in 3D View in 3D Scan view or Panorama View In Virtual Reality View in augmented Reality Interrogate the scan location properties as a list or view on a project map Identify the coordinates of anywhere in the project Measure distances and areas Annotate objects and elements Add annotations, measurements and overlay on photos Take photos of elevations and / or plan views ENGINEERING | DESIGN | FABRICATION Simplifying the Process! PIPESCO LTD, Osborne Road, Stallingborough, North East Lincolnshire DN41 8DG Tel: 01469 576677 E-mail: info@pipesco.com | Website: www.pipesco.com Businesses across the UK are looking at their day to day operations, asking how they implement best practice as they begin to recover from this pandemic. For those in the hospitality industry, food safety plays a key role in protecting your customers and staff, as well as gaining consumer confidence. Speak to your local Chemex Expert for support and guidance on reopening safely, without breaking the bank! Contact Peter Cussans at Chemex Lincolnshire for friendly help and advice. peter.cussans@chemexuk.com | Tel 07941733201 51.qxp_Layout 1 05/03/2021 07:42 Page 1www.geodis.com GEODIS Unit 5, Bridge View Henry Boot Way Hull HU4 7DW Tel: 01482 598550 humber.ff.uk@geodis.com Road Transport Customs Ocean Freight Insurance Airfreight Special Cargo 52.qxp_Layout 1 05/03/2021 07:42 Page 1Next >