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THE SWEET SMELL OF UK TOILET SUCCESS AT LOYA 2008 DECEMBER 1ST 2008

"The state of the nation's public toilets reflects the state of the nation," announced Malcolm Rose at the beginning of the Loo of the Year Awards (LOYA), held on the 5th December at the National Motorcycle Museum, near Birmingham. Clapping erupted, a little louder than usual, as a BBC documentary crew was filming proceedings in order to tackle Boris Johnson on Olympic toilet provision issues.With half a million extra visitors expected, there is a serious need for decent public conveniences.

One of the most basic human needs is a clean,hygienic and safe toilet and LOYA is rightly becoming a high profile event in the media. Attention may focus on its perceived novelty value, but the facts soon persuade onlookers of the necessity of great toilets. Awards MD Mike Bone, (pictured), did a superb job as a very warm host, with Richard Chisnell on hand to help out and efficiently shepherd the multitude of winners to be applauded and photographed.

Chisnell also presented some of the awards, including the Age Friendly facilities."This has nothing to do with the fact I'm getting old" he quipped. Sir William Lawrence also presented awards.Guests were treated to entertainment from Catchphrase's Roy Walker, and a very civilised Christmas lunch.

All sponsor presentations were very impassioned. Pamela Holmes from new sponsor Help the Aged, said that its survey 'Nowhere to Go's howed that half of respondents said they didn't go out because of a lack of public toilets."Those who do are carrying jugs and jars so that they don't get caught out.They are on what we call a 'bladder leash', only going as far as they can before needing a toilet.The issue is one of dignity."

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