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    • 05.05.24 Ever so sorry if I have entered this in the wrong part of this website.   My grandfather is in his 70's and retired.  He asked me to help him find a work pension that he was paying into when he was working. From 1967 - 1982 he worked for a Fabric Dying Company, Celanese, Spondon Derby UK. I have already used the GOV.uk Trace Pension Scheme. It listed a few pension companies : Akzo Nobel (CPS) Pension Scheme formerly Courtaulds Pension Scheme.  I do not fully understand how this works but I think this scheme is administer by a company called Willis Tower Watson. We have called this company, got through to the pension department submitted all my grandfather's details (D.O.B. , N.I. no. etc.) but that agent tells that they have no record of my grandfather and ask what is the name of the pension scheme. Here is the problem, his home was burgalled in 2005 and a briefcase which contained his legal documents was stolen. So he does not know who was the Pension Scheme company. I have a this phone number 01332 681 210 for Celanese but it just rings and never gets answered. So I am asking for help if anyone can tell us where we can try next. I am also hoping for a massive long shot that one of them members on this website, worked for or knows someone who worked for British Celanese Spondon Derby and could tell us of any pension company. Thanks for any help.
    • Well I sent them the letter of claim, the only responses so far was a few emails reopening the claims on the parcels where they asked for information such as proof of value (which I get) but other things like photos of the parcels, which I haven't got as I never took photos of them. It's been well over the 14 days since I sent the letter now anyway, so what do you think I should do now?
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    • Since you were stopped at the time there is no requirement for the police give you anything there and then or to send you anything before they have decided how to deal with the offence.  They have three choices: Offer you a course Offer you a fixed penalty (£100 and three points) Prosecute you in court  The only option that has a formal time limit is (3). They must begin court proceedings within six months of the date of the alleged offence. Options (1) and (2) have no time limit but since the only alternative the police have if you decline those offers is (3) they will not usually offer a course beyond three months from the date of the offence and will not usually offer a fixed penalty beyond four months from that date. This is so as to allow time for the driver to accept and comply with their offer and to give them the time to go to option (3) if he declines or ignores it.  Unless there is a good reason to do otherwise, the action they take will usually be in accordance with the National Police Chiefs' Council's guidance on speeding enforcement. In a 40mph limit this is as follows Up to 45mph - no action. Between 46mph and 53mph - offer a course Between 54mph and 65mph - offer a fixed penalty Over 65mph - prosecution in court So you can see that 54mph should see you offered a fixed penalty. Three weeks is not overly long for a fixed penalty offer to arrive. As well as that, there has been Easter in that period which will have slowed things down a bit. However, I would suggest that if it gets to about two months from the offence date and you have still heard nohing, I would contact the ticket office for the area where you were stopped to see if anything has been sent to you. Of course this raises the danger that you might be "stirring the hornets' nest". But in all honesty, if the police have decided to take no action, you jogging their memory should not really influence them. The bigger danger, IMHO, is that your fixed penalty offer may have been sent but lost and if you do not respond it will lapse. This will see the police revert to option (3) above. Whilst there is a mechanism in these circumstances  to persuade the court to sentence you at the fixed penalty level (rather than in accordance with the normal guidelines which will see a harsher penalty), it relies on them believing you when you say you did not received an offer. In any case it is aggravation you could well do without so for the sake of a phone call, I'd enquire if it was me.  I think I've answered all your questions but if I can help further just let me know. Just a tip - if you are offered a fixed penalty be sure to submit your driving licence details as instructed. I've seen lots of instances where a driver has not done this. There will be no reminder and no second chance; your £100 will be refunded and the police will prosecute you through the courts.
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Thread is continued from part 1 here;

http://www.consumeractiongroup.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?167970-Locked-in-car-park/page47

 

 

:madgrin: Hello i am a new member, but i was involved with CAG in 2009/10 and my name used on the site was 'FRED' of the car park barrier incident in plymouth, a friend called 'PATMA' used to make all the contact on the site, as i am rubbish on computers. well i am now registered myself as i have no contact with patma anymore. firstly if there is anyone out there who rembers is thread, i just want to extend my thanks to all those who helped and gave advice. i am also sorry that i have not been able to keep you up to date on this saga, but will now try to do that. so please, anyone like 'banker-ryms-with' or anyone else who knew of this saga reply, i am still finding my way around the site so if i dont respond quickly then it means i need help to fing your reply and respond. all the best FRED.

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Hello Fred-good to see you back.

Many were disappointed with the sudden halting of updates,and will no doubt look forward to some of the missing details.

Would be a good idea to move your post here to the original thread.

Will see if I can find it and merge.

Not everyone can work their ways around computers or websites-it is something that people will help with though.

There is some basic things that will get you more familiar with navigating and posting though.

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Its obvious Fred could not navigate here on returning,and the redirect has expired.

Will email him with the link to here.

Have a happy and prosperous 2013 by avoiiding Payday loans. If you are sent a private message directing you for advice or support with your issues to another website,this is your choice.Before you decide,consider the users here who have already offered help and support.

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Waiting with interest...................

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Go on, click me scales (if I have helped) :grin:

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Email was sent at the weekend.

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To save me reading 139 pages - anyone got a summary?

 

Summary will not be too interesting without the ending-this is the part most are anxious to be reading about now.

There were more twists and turns in this than a rock and roll convention....so a summary is not so easy to post in a few lines.

Those who were following will probably agree.

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Hi eveyone who has contributed to this thread, I am Fred!, and Patma, no longer posts for me this thread,however i have sent a private message to Martin to explain that i am inexperienced using this forum and it will take me a while to get up to speed on how to use, and i also have learning difficulites so dont expect spelling or grammer to be perfect. i will try my best. for those people like Martin and others who i got know through Patma, who i know are trustworthy and sincere i will also corrspond in private email.

 

the current state of play:

 

i lost at the trial,

and the first appeal (lower court)

my application to appeal now sits at the court of appeal and is sitting there.

 

the police have retracted the caution and removed my sample details from their system

 

i have made allergations aganist the police and a number of officers and staff.

 

my MP has written to the Cheif Constable and told him i am ENTITLED to an apology

 

i have demand that the IPCC investigate the police.

 

i believe that the unlawful caution was an accessory to the college's (xxxxxx) insurance claim to get a new barrier.

 

my local paper has now picked up the story and is running it this week,

which if Martin sends me an email to confirm its okay to post then i will post it.

i am in the process of getting the story put out in another newspaper.

 

all the best Fred.

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Glad you've made it back Fred and thanks for the update. From all we have read it would appear that the college, insurers and police have acted terribly in this case and I'm sure I speak for everyone in hoping that things work out the right way in the end.

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Thanks Fred.

If the story is getting attention from media and will be published,then we will be happy to follow.

I think it should be said though,that given legal action is still ongoing,that caution is given to posting,as has been the case throughout.

That is to say,sensible debate and refraining from posting anything which may compromise either your case,or the site.

No doubt the newspapers will be observing the same.

If you have any doubts or uncertainty on this then contact me,or any member of the site team.

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Just an update from Fred-he says he is having difficulty navigating past page 47.

I think it would be a good idea to start part 2 from the post where Fred returned.

I will link both for anyone who missed the back ground.

This should make it easier to follow for those subscribed already-and of course Fred too.

Have a happy and prosperous 2013 by avoiiding Payday loans. If you are sent a private message directing you for advice or support with your issues to another website,this is your choice.Before you decide,consider the users here who have already offered help and support.

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Hi eveyone who has contributed to this thread, I am Fred!, and Patma, no longer posts for me this thread,however i have sent a private message to Martin to explain that i am inexperienced using this forum and it will take me a while to get up to speed on how to use, and i also have learning difficulites so dont expect spelling or grammer to be perfect. i will try my best. for those people like Martin and others who i got know through Patma, who i know are trustworthy and sincere i will also corrspond in private email.

 

the current state of play:

 

i lost at the trial,

and the first appeal (lower court)

my application to appeal now sits at the court of appeal and is sitting there.

 

the police have retracted the caution and removed my sample details from their system

 

i have made allergations aganist the police and a number of officers and staff.

 

my MP has written to the Cheif Constable and told him i am ENTITLED to an apology

 

i have demand that the IPCC investigate the police.

 

i believe that the unlawful caution was an accessory to the college's (xxxxxx) insurance claim to get a new barrier.

 

my local paper has now picked up the story and is running it this week,

which if Martin sends me an email to confirm its okay to post then i will post it.

i am in the process of getting the story put out in another newspaper.

 

all the best Fred.

 

It really is so nice to see your return Fred and to know that things are well with you.

I will admit that I had my doubts about the validity of the thread after such a long silence.

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I will email him the new link,

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Hi Everyone,

 

thanks Martin for redirecting me to this thread, i will hopefully have someone come round who can show me how to navigate round this forum. i sent martin a copy of thye newspaper article, but it has redirected to a spam box, so please if anyome can send me an email address, i will send it to them and they can post it. will be intouch with any further developments.

 

bye for now

fred

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I have enabled your comms so please try to send again.

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Ok files rec

Very interesting.Just looking over in team forums and will post up here fot those following to look at.

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