Grimsby Telegraph back issues from October 2007:
Busy street in its prime The subject of this week's Then And Now feature is Freeman Street, Grimsby.
Oct 01, 2007 ... The subject of this week's Then And Now feature is Freeman Street,Grimsby. The photographer is standing at the Wood Street crossroads, thenext street up being Newmarket Street. In the original postcard viewthe Prince of Wales Theatre is seen to the right of the tram, withthe now ...
New phone parking could come to Louth Shoppers could soon be able to pay their parking fees via their mobile phone.
Oct 01, 2007 ... Shoppers could soon be able to pay their parking fees via theirmobile phone. At a meeting of East Lindsey District Council's overviewcommittee, recommendations were approved for a new car park policyfor the authority. One of the main priorities was to introduce a scheme that ...
College going back to black, again October sees the launch of this year's Black History Month.
Oct 01, 2007 ... October sees the launch of this year's Black History Month. Held for the past 30 years, the month long event celebratesachievements made by the black community. To honour diversity within the town, the Grimsby Institute hasdeveloped a schedule of events to mark the ...
Racist abuse directed at shop owners Two warring families became embroiled in ugly scenes of furious threats, racial abuse and violence.
Oct 01, 2007 ... Two warring families became embroiled in ugly scenes of furiousthreats, racial abuse and violence. A member of one of the families hurled chilli powder from theirshop at menacing troublemakers, Grimsby Magistrates' Court heard. Carol Hendrie (38), of Grimsby, admitted using ...
'Threw chilli powder in face' There was a serious "prelude" to the frightening disturbances at the shop, the court heard.
Oct 01, 2007 ... There was a serious "prelude" to the frightening disturbances atthe shop, the court heard. Roy Foreman, mitigating for Michael Pullan, said the two familiesused to be friends but fell out. There was a lengthy background to Pullan's role in theconfrontation and more to the ...
Look out tomorrow for the new starters If your little monkey has just started school, then head out to your nearest newsagent tomorrow!
Oct 01, 2007 ... If your little monkey has just started school, then head out toyour nearest newsagent tomorrow! New starters from schools all over our coverage area have beensnapped by our photographers over the last few weeks for our FirstClass special ...
Stroke sufferer sets up young victims group A Grimsby woman who had two strokes as a teenager is setting up a social group for younger sufferers.
Oct 01, 2007 ... A Grimsby woman who had two strokes as a teenager is setting up asocial group for younger sufferers. Kathy Lingwood (46), of Grimsby, has teamed up with Sue Balderson(40), a family and carer support co-ordinator for the StrokeAssociation, to form the group. Mum-of-one Kathy ...
Humberston methodist church celebrates 100 years
Oct 01, 2007 ... Hallelujah! A church is celebrating 100 years of worship. Built in 1907, the Humberston Methodist church is celebrating itscentenary this October. And to mark the occasion, four special services are to be held. An open invitation is being extended to all past and ...
Age rise to target teenage smoking Everyone knows that smoking is bad for your health, but convincing teenagers of this fact can be an uphill struggle.
Oct 01, 2007 ... Everyone knows that smoking is bad for your health, but convincingteenagers of this fact can be an uphill struggle. The Government believes that by increasing the legal age topurchase tobacco from 16 to 18 - effective from today - that they candiscourage teen smokers before their ...
Fashion in the family
Oct 01, 2007 ... Christian Names: Liam and Megan. Surname: Smith. Ages: Seven and two. Address: Grimsby. Schools: Macaulay Primary School and Judy Clarke Playgroup. Nominated by: Shane and Sarah, parents. Hobbies/favourite pastimes: Karate, football, ...
Public ban hailed a huge success by council The public smoking ban has been hailed a success by health care chiefs.
Oct 01, 2007 ... The public smoking ban has been hailed a success by health carechiefs. On July 1, the smoking ban made it an offence to smoke in anyenclosed public space, including workplaces and pubs. North East Lincolnshire Council's Public Protection Department hassaid more than 75 per ...
Stolen snake gives builders a fright With its slippery scales, forked tongue, and garish stripes, it is no surprise this tropical snake gave a group of burly builders the shock of their lives.
Oct 01, 2007 ... With its slippery scales, forked tongue, and garish stripes, it isno surprise this tropical snake gave a group of burly builders theshock of their lives. Nestling amid the rubble, the Honduran milk snake was discoveredby workmen at the new Oasis academy site in ...
Deck the halls there's only 12 weeks left Is that sleigh bells we hear in the distance?
Oct 01, 2007 ... Is that sleigh bells we hear in the distance? While Christmas Eve is still 12 weeks away, shops and businessesacross the area are already decking the halls with boughs of holly. No sooner had the kids gone back to school, than the aisles werecleared of new uniforms, plimsolls ...
New facilities and bags of awards for grimoldby juniors Grimoldby Cricket Club has officially unveiled its impressive new practice facility.
Oct 01, 2007 ... Grimoldby Cricket Club has officially unveiled its impressive newpractice facility. The club now has a double net cage with artificial bowling andbatting ends, which should prove invaluable for coaching its growingjunior section next season and beyond. The facility was ...
Your blocked drain problems are pouring in The summer floods continue to spark debate from our readers.
Oct 01, 2007 ... The summer floods continue to spark debate from our readers. You have been responding to the recent meeting of the council'sscrutiny panel which was established to investigate the devastatingevents in June. And it appears some readers just do not believe theauthorities when they ...
Follow advice and keep yourself safe Elderly Grimbarians are being offered free electric blanket checks to keep them safe as well as warm this winter.
Oct 01, 2007 ... Elderly Grimbarians are being offered free electric blanket checksto keep them safe as well as warm this winter. With one-in-10 electrical fires being caused by damaged blankets,faults pose a real danger. But Age Concern has joined forces with the Electrical SafetyCouncil ...
Be a drain spotter! Does a drain near you look like this?
Oct 01, 2007 ... Does a drain near you look like this? Blocked drains and gullies are being partly blamed for adding tothe misery of this summer's floods. But a special panel of people made up to investigate just whatwent wrong when the heavens opened in June insists every drain inNorth East ...
Geordie comic delivers 'perfect night' of humour Sheer comic genius came to Grimsby last night in the shape of Geordie funny-man Ross Noble.
Oct 01, 2007 ... Sheer comic genius came to Grimsby last night in the shape ofGeordie funny-man Ross Noble. Playing to a packed house at the Auditorium, Noble's show was asmadcap as it was funny. Part of this year's North East Lincolnshire Literature and Comedyfestival, he was off the cuff, ...
Mother furious over school absence letter A MOTHER-of-five is furious her children were branded as absent without authorisation when they went on holiday.
Oct 02, 2007 ... A MOTHER-of-five is furious her children were branded as absentwithout authorisation when they went on holiday. Joanne Norwood (36), of Battery Street, Immingham, was grantedpermission by the former headteacher of The Immingham School, SteveCarey, to take her children Katy (13) and ...
Readers share their views on academy's actions
Oct 02, 2007 ... Terry Horton, of Grimsby, said: "I think the whole situation ispetty. People have holidays when they can book cheap holidays, Idon't see any harm in that."But if they are a family whose kids arenever at school it is different." Laura Surfleet (20) said: "I agree with the school's ...
Course success A Special awards ceremony was held to highlight the success of community courses in Nunsthorpe.
Oct 02, 2007 ... A Special awards ceremony was held to highlight the success ofcommunity courses in Nunsthorpe. Residents attended two courses following an Awards For All grantawarded to the Nunsthorpe and Bradley Park Children's Centre. Co-ordinated by North East Lincolnshire Council's ...
Looking for a winter escape? Ask anyone who has been to Benidorm if they enjoyed their stay and almost invariably the answer is a resounding YES.
Oct 02, 2007 ... Ask anyone who has been to Benidorm if they enjoyed their stay andalmost invariably the answer is a resounding YES. Some four million visitors each year enjoy the resort's layout,facilities and attractions. And with more restaurants, clubs, shops,pubs and bars than you could fit in ...
School praised for 30 great years Strawberry teas and pizza suppers helped raise the money to build a Cleethorpes school.
Oct 02, 2007 ... Strawberry teas and pizza suppers helped raise the money to builda Cleethorpes school. That was 30 years ago, and now the children celebrated thecreation of St Joseph's Catholic Primary School with a Mass. It was led by the Bishop of Nottingham, Rt Rev Malcolm ...
Angry parent I Would like to complain about the dog owners that are letting their dogs foul the pavement next to the Humberston Church of England primary school.
Oct 02, 2007 ... I Would like to complain about the dog owners that are lettingtheir dogs foul the pavement next to the Humberston Church of Englandprimary school. Someone is not picking it up, and children are ...
Good and bad Grimsby - good or bad? I'd like to thank the elderly couple who handed in to the post office the postal order I'd lost two weeks ago.
Oct 02, 2007 ... Grimsby - good or bad? I'd like to thank the elderly couple whohanded in to the post office the postal order I'd lost two weeks ago. It's good to know there's some honest people. On the other hand, could I say how angry I ...
New boat tests sea legs on the river Humber A New vessel was given the chance to stretch her sea legs in the River Humber.
Oct 02, 2007 ... A New vessel was given the chance to stretch her sea legs in theRiver Humber. The Grimsby and Cleethorpes branch of the British Sub-Aqua Clubhas purchased new dive boat, Sea Eagle. The 20ft boat is capable of travelling at up to 30 knots andcarrying up to eight divers and ...
Still waiting for treatment that could save life I Have just read the article in the Telegraph about Adam Griffin and it is similar to my wife's case.
Oct 02, 2007 ... I Have just read the article in the Telegraph about Adam Griffinand it is similar to my wife's case. My wife, Jean Mallison, was diagnosed with liver cancer at thebeginning of last year. Jean was referred to Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham, to beassessed for a liver ...
School memories Many thanks to Barbara Griffin (nee White), of Horncastle, for sending in this photograph of Wintringham School pupils in 1940.
Oct 02, 2007 ... Many thanks to Barbara Griffin (nee White), of Horncastle, forsending in this photograph of Wintringham School pupils in 1940. Barbara told us: "It was taken by Jean Machin with a Box Brownie. "We were at Highfield and we ...
Store scores with website success A NEWLY-opened Cleethorpes fashion store is making its mark on the web.
Oct 02, 2007 ... A NEWLY-opened Cleethorpes fashion store is making its mark on theweb. Di-moda men's clothing shop, on Cambridge Street, Cleethorpes, haslaunched its online store. Teresa Kemplay, whose partner Simon Hawins owns the store, said:"The website is really user friendly and there ...
Madonna magic at think bubbles Material Girls have fashion sewn up in Cleethorpes.
Oct 02, 2007 ... Material Girls have fashion sewn up in Cleethorpes. Think Bubbles boutique is helping youngsters "Get into theGroove", after it was selected as the region's only stockist of thepop icon's English Roses line. Ray Smith, co-owner with wife Kristina of the outlet at The Pointon ...
Your chance to help stop this happening again People in Louth are being encouraged to get more involved in efforts to prevent further floods.
Oct 02, 2007 ... People in Louth are being encouraged to get more involved inefforts to prevent further floods. A public meeting will be held in Louth to discuss this summer'sfreak weather tomorrow at 7.30pm in the Town Hall. Members of East Lindsey District Council are urging people to ...
Action needed on busy highway Angry residents have persuaded officials to take action over road safety in their village.
Oct 02, 2007 ... Angry residents have persuaded officials to take action over roadsafety in their village. A public meeting was called after the A18 at Great Limber wasclosed due to an overturned lorry on High Street, which spilleddiesel and half a ton of quicklime. As reported, the crash ...
Lord calls in to franklin The Lord of Louth gave students an insight into the complex world of politics.
Oct 02, 2007 ... The Lord of Louth gave students an insight into the complex worldof politics. Lord Phillip Norton visited Franklin College to talk to governmentand politics A-level students about life in Parliament. He was recommended for the peerage in 1998 by former Conservativeleader ...
Miscreants bugged by 'noisy' mosquito To passing shoppers it barely registers, but to errant teenagers it means a splitting earache.
Oct 02, 2007 ... To passing shoppers it barely registers, but to errant teenagersit means a splitting earache. The Mosquito device - a deterrent used by shopkeepers todiscourage anti-social yobs - has been operating in the area sincelast year, and works by emitting a high-pitched sound only ...
Their chance to get away from it all Disabled people were waved off on the holiday of a lifetime thanks to a charity.
Oct 02, 2007 ... Disabled people were waved off on the holiday of a lifetime thanksto a charity. Louth and District Jumbulance organised a holiday in Wales for 10people and their relatives. The luxury coach is fitted with a bed, toilets for the disabledeasy access for people in ...
'It just cuts right through me!' Can you hear something?
Oct 02, 2007 ... Can you hear something? Probably not. As one ages the human ear loses its ability to heartones in the highest human-range frequencies (18-20 kHz). It is this weakness that the Mosquito device exploits - emitting asound at around 17 kHz. Since the majority of human ...
Thirty years' superb service A Reverend who has served churches across the borough celebrated 30 years in the ministry.
Oct 02, 2007 ... A Reverend who has served churches across the borough celebrated30 years in the ministry. A special service and gathering was held on Sunday at St Peter'sChurch, Cleethorpes, for assistant reverend Dr Derek Webster (73). The vicar was a full-time lecturer in theology at Hull ...
Concerns about takeovers I Have read that Standard Life may bid for Resolution and sell on its closed-life business. I have a closed-life endowment with Resolution. If Standard Life do take over Resolution what effect could this have on my closed-life endowment?
Oct 02, 2007 ... I Have read that Standard Life may bid for Resolution and sell onits closed-life business. I have a closed-life endowment withResolution. If Standard Life do take over Resolution what effectcould this have on my closed-life endowment? Paul White of Belgravia Insurance Consultants, ...
New products I have read that Standard Life may bid for Resolution and sell on its closed-life business. I have a closed-life endowment with Resolution. If Standard Life do take over Resolution what effect could this have on my closed-life endowment?
Oct 02, 2007 ... I have read that Standard Life may bid for Resolution and sell onits closed-life business. I have a closed-life endowment withResolution. If Standard Life do take over Resolution what effectcould this have on my closed-life endowment? This is Money says: Paul White of Belgravia ...
10,000 jobs hope in pounds1bn port plan Ten thousand jobs are expected to be created as part of a pounds1- billion-plus plan to develop the South Humber Bank.
Oct 01, 2007 ... Ten thousand jobs are expected to be created as part of a pounds1-billion-plus plan to develop the South Humber Bank. The revelation comes as a three-year project to kick-startinvestment on the site begins to take shape. The development will have a "staggering" effect on the ...
'Site has tremendous potential' North East Lincolnshire and North Lincolnshire councils will work together to develop a "South Humber Bank Master Plan".
Oct 01, 2007 ... North East Lincolnshire and North Lincolnshire councils will worktogether to develop a "South Humber Bank Master Plan". Leader of North East Lincolnshire Council Andrew De Freitas(pictured) said: "The south bank of the Humber has tremendouspotential for future development. We have ...
Buckley's delight after first Blundell park win Grimsby Town boss Alan Buckley praised his players for taking all three points against high-fliers Hereford United.
Oct 01, 2007 ... Grimsby Town boss Alan Buckley praised his players for taking allthree points against high-fliers Hereford United. After watching his Mariners earn their first home win on Saturday,Buckley said: "We made hard work of it. "I thought we played well in the first half. We passed ...
Brilliant Barnes is town's true hero When an unbeaten home reputation comes up against a 100 per cent away record then something has to give and, fortunately for Grimsby Town, it went in their favour on Saturday.
Oct 01, 2007 ... When an unbeaten home reputation comes up against a 100 per centaway record then something has to give and, fortunately for GrimsbyTown, it went in their favour on Saturday. Hereford arrived in Cleethorpes joint top of the table and havingwon all three games on the road. But ...
Looking sharp is dangerous Peter Chapman's sly comments about all this gilt-topped 'posh' ironmongery rising high fortress-like round some houses will have caused more than a few smiles.
Oct 01, 2007 ... Peter Chapman's sly comments about all this gilt-topped 'posh'ironmongery rising high fortress-like round some houses will havecaused more than a few smiles. The craze may seem a bit pretentious, but at least it's harmless. What is not harmless is the more modest low-level ...
Police on the street May I say how much better it is in our street now we have got the new security lighting installed.
Oct 01, 2007 ... May I say how much better it is in our street now we have got thenew security lighting installed. The only downside to it is that we still need more police on footpatrolling the street to deter the scumbags who still break intovehicles and ...
'Huge financial implications for the region' Geoff Ford's article regarding the new football stadium was, once again, right on target.
Oct 01, 2007 ... Geoff Ford's article regarding the new football stadium was, onceagain, right on target. What he says is so clear to see. However, he is talking aboutcouncil people/public servants - they, for some strange reason, seethings different to the rest of us. These are the same ...
Memories sought I Am researching material for a forthcoming book entitled The Bigger They Come - 50 Great Cup Upsets.
Oct 01, 2007 ... I Am researching material for a forthcoming book entitled TheBigger They Come - 50 Great Cup Upsets. One of the featured games is Grimsby Town's win at Middlesbroughin 1989.I wonder if any Town supporters who saw the game would bewilling to share ...
Special reserves Nats Reserves took over at the top of Tuesday A in the Grimsby and District Men's Clubs Darts League as they won 5-0 away against four- man Birds Eye H, writes Martin Copass.
Oct 01, 2007 ... Nats Reserves took over at the top of Tuesday A in the Grimsbyand District Men's Clubs Darts League as they won 5-0 away againstfour-man Birds Eye H, writes Martin Copass. Grimsby Borough were held to a 3-3 draw by Blackwell MW in theCentral Midlands Football League Buckingham ...
Magical start for meggies Cleethorpes Rugby Union Club started their league season in style with a comfortable 49-8 victory at county rivals Horncastle.
Oct 01, 2007 ... Cleethorpes Rugby Union Club started their league season in stylewith a comfortable 49-8 victory at county rivals Horncastle. The Meggies' success in their opening Midland Six East (NorthEast) fixture brought up the double against Horncastle after a win inthe EDF Junior Vase the ...
Blakey at the double on Louth debut Louth Town recorded their fifth consecutive win and climbed to sixth place in the Central Midlands League Premier Division with a fine 4- 1 victory over Stanton Ilkeston at Park Avenue on Saturday.
Oct 01, 2007 ... Louth Town recorded their fifth consecutive win and climbed tosixth place in the Central Midlands League Premier Division with afine 4-1 victory over Stanton Ilkeston at Park Avenue on Saturday. Town made one change to their line-up, handing a first start toLewis Blakey in the ...
Danny looks for town lift off Midfield goal hero Danny Boshell is confident Grimsby Town can continue winning ways tomorrow night to get "up amongst it" at the top of League Two.
Oct 01, 2007 ... Midfield goal hero Danny Boshell is confident Grimsby Town cancontinue winning ways tomorrow night to get "up amongst it" at thetop of League Two. The Mariners clinched their first home victory of the season witha 2-1 success against Hereford United at Blundell Park - just a ...
'Freddie' in top form at Rasen meet England's sidelined cricketing hero and racing fan Andrew 'Freddie' Flintoff was at Market Rasen on Saturday.
Oct 01, 2007 ... England's sidelined cricketing hero and racing fan Andrew'Freddie' Flintoff was at Market Rasen on Saturday. The Lancashire all-rounder presented the winning trophy after thefeature Blue Square-sponsored chase, won by the Peter Bowen-trainedIron Man. That trophy went to ...
'Neat twist' turns into family day success The second part of Market Rasen's two-day meeting went ahead on Sunday afternoon.
Oct 01, 2007 ... The second part of Market Rasen's two-day meeting went ahead onSunday afternoon. This was the first double meeting for nine years at the course andit appears to have been very successful. What the two days had incommon were wins on both days for the Gloucestershire stable of ...
Bridges denial Grimsby Town boss Alan Buckley has dismissed renewed talk of a Mariners loan move for Hull City striker Michael Bridges.
Oct 01, 2007 ... Grimsby Town boss Alan Buckley has dismissed renewed talk of aMariners loan move for Hull City striker Michael Bridges. The former Leeds and Newcastle star was frequently linked with aswitch across the Humber this summer as Town searched for a strikerin the transfer ...
Rising stars set to shine in musical A Theatre school is celebrating after two of its pupils were chosen to play... a tea cup!
Oct 02, 2007 ... A Theatre school is celebrating after two of its pupils werechosen to play ... a tea cup! Stagecoach students Tobias Clark (seven) and Bailey Vince (nine)will share the role of Chip when Disney musical Beauty And The Beastcomes to Grimsby. And they don't have long to learn ...
Frater to appear on BBC boxing show Grimsby boxing promoter Joe Frater is to take part in a radio show about legendary heavyweight Jack Johnson.
Oct 02, 2007 ... Grimsby boxing promoter Joe Frater is to take part in a radio showabout legendary heavyweight Jack Johnson. Bbc One Extra - a digital radio station - is making the programmeas part of its forthcoming Black History month. It will focus on Johnson's struggle to reach the top and ...
Grounds for talks Now the cricket season is over, work is beginning on pitches - and the Lincolnshire Cricket Groundsmans' Association is on hand to offer as much assistance as possible.
Oct 02, 2007 ... Now the cricket season is over, work is beginning on pitches - andthe Lincolnshire Cricket Groundsmans' Association is on hand to offeras much assistance as possible. The first meeting in the association's winter schedule is tomorrowfrom 7.30 to 9pm at Lindum Sports Club, Lincoln, ...
Steve lining up with ex-reds star Cleethorpes' Homeless World Cup goalkeeper Steve Goodwin will line up alongside ex-Manchester United winger Lee Sharpe in a friendly match against the world's oldest football club in Sheffield tonight.
Oct 02, 2007 ... Cleethorpes' Homeless World Cup goalkeeper Steve Goodwin will lineup alongside ex-Manchester United winger Lee Sharpe in a friendlymatch against the world's oldest football club in Sheffield tonight. But the 18-year-old will have to contend with the trickery offormer England ...
City searching for another away success Chester City head to Cleethorpes tonight looking to avoid the same fate as Hereford United at the weekend.
Oct 02, 2007 ... Chester City head to Cleethorpes tonight looking to avoid the samefate as Hereford United at the weekend. Like the Bulls, City head east looking to protect an unbeaten awayrecord that has seen them win three and draw one on the road so far. That form has put them right up there ...
Great Scott and co drive on clee cons B Last season's runners-up in the Premier Section of the Roy Ling Mutual Grimsby Snooker League Doubles, Clee Cons B, continued their string of good results with a 6-2 victory over a strong Ray Edmonds B team.
Oct 02, 2007; ... Last season's runners-up in the Premier Section of the Roy LingMutual Grimsby Snooker League Doubles, Clee Cons B, continued theirstring of good results with a 6-2 victory over a strong Ray Edmonds Bteam. Playing at home, they won three of the first four frames, whenChris Scott ...
Hot-shot Alan takes aim at 2008 Olympics A Clay-pigeon shooter from Grimsby is setting his sights on next year's Olympic Games in Beijing, despite taking up the sport just six months ago.
Oct 02, 2007 ... A Clay-pigeon shooter from Grimsby is setting his sights on nextyear's Olympic Games in Beijing, despite taking up the sport just sixmonths ago. Alan Overton has made an impressive start to his competitivecareer having already registered a top five finish in a majornational ...
Town go for three on trot Of the call-up and hasn't made any decision as yet as to whether to bring Mulligan back after that.
Oct 02, 2007 ... Of the call-up and hasn't made any decision as yet as to whetherto bring Mulligan back after that. He added: "Mully has done well for us which I knew he wouldbecause he is my sort of footballer. "But I knew all about the international duty and that we wouldn'thave him after ...
They're cue-ing up to see the challenge Our Hot Pot Challenge...is really hotting up.
Oct 02, 2007 ... Our Hot Pot Challenge ...is really hotting up. Jamie Barrett, pictured, is the new leader of the pack afterposting a best time of 32.8 seconds for polishing off the yellow toblack from their spots in sequence in one visit. And snooker fans are logging on to ...
Town want triple tonic Grimsby Town go in search of a third straight league victory at home to Chester City tonight (7.45pm) with boss Alan Buckley hopeful they can continue their winning form.
Oct 02, 2007 ... Grimsby Town go in search of a third straight league victory athome to Chester City tonight (7.45pm) with boss Alan Buckley hopefulthey can continue their winning form. The Town manager was pleased with his team's display againstHereford on Saturday that saw them win 2-1 for the ...
Fish firm job losses due to restructuring A Total of 17 jobs have been lost at a Grimsby fish firm as it restructures its operations.
Oct 02, 2007 ... A Total of 17 jobs have been lost at a Grimsby fish firm as itrestructures its operations. Scotprime Seafoods of Grimsby Ltd, one of the larger traders onthe docks, is moving part of its work to Manchester. But managing director Paul Gower has flagged up a slight shortageof ...