Winter is almost here, and along with it the threat of extreme winter weather.

PUPILS at a Norfolk school will be able to get closer to nature thanks to Attleborough-based fuel company Rix Petroleum.

Children at an East Yorkshire primary school have taken part in a competition to design a fuel tanker as part of a learning module called ‘on the move’. The competition was run by G Boyes garage in Kilham in partnership with Rix Petroleum, after youngsters from Kilham C of E Primary School visited the garage on an educational trip.

With the Scottish Independence vote less than 12 months away, it was no surprise to see leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP), Alex Salmond, getting heavily involved in recent events at Grangemouth.

Cooking was once a skill all Brownies and Guides used to dutifully learn. Now, thanks to Felton-based fuel company Rix Petroleum, members of one North Tyneside guide group will soon be able to sharpen their culinary skills using a state-of-the-art cooker and microwave.

Not so long ago, farming was not an attractive career or lifestyle choice. And I doubt many saw it as an investment opportunity. The headlines were filled almost daily with new woes and strife, from BSE to foot-and-mouth, to subsidies and price squeezing.

Rix Petroleum is proud to be supporting Bridlington Young Farmers Club to help the organisation attract more members, who will hopefully become the next generation of British farmers.

Rix Petroleum Midlands are proud to be sponsoring the Kenilworth Show for the 8th year running.