Merry Christmas to one and all. Its time for our December 2009 news update. 2009 continues to be a great year for Empathy EC.

In the quarter to December 2009 the principal developments have been

• The recent CHAS accreditation review was a great success.  Empathy are CHAS accredited.  We also have:

• Chartered Safety and Health Practitioners;
• CIIEH Tutors;
• Chartered Biologists;
• LCA accreditation.

• Alan Hambidge is now helping Dan Barton with the famous wicker man of Oxford charity (see photos).  This is an exciting venture, and if anyone is interesting in sponsoring the event please contact me or see the official web site www.wickermanoxford.co.uk

• Empathy have successfully extended their Legionella Control Association Certification.  The audit was a great success with the auditor branding us as one of the best organised legionella practices.  See certificate:

• The new on-line resource is nearing coming live. Interest has been great. The resource offers access to over 160 template risk assessments, policies, procedures etc from the web site for a fee of only £500.

• Empathy EC continues to sponsor the children’s football team – the Kingston Colts.  It’s a great little team and their performances have been very positive.  The team currently sits in second place in the league with 8 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss.

• Once again Empathy EC have issued an electronic Christmas card and made a donation to charity.  The card consists of a seasonal drawing by Alan’s two sons, Thomas (aged 8) and Oliver (aged 3). Click this years card shown to see in high resolution.