CONTRIBUTION FROM A CONCERNED RESIDENT
LET’S CLEAN UP OUR ACT
The purpose of this ditty
Is to say – it’s such a pity
We let litter and poo bags despoil our ground.
It takes but a moment
To care for our environment
And transfer both safely to containers that abound.
We live in a lovely village
And each thoughtless spillage
Can easily be remedied one step at a time.
The birds will salute you
The creatures say thank you
And all can walk safely … without stepping in poo.
Message from the Regional Engagement Manager Anglian Water on GRAFHAM WATER
At Anglian Water we know our leisure attractions are loved by many but the health and safety of our colleagues and visitors is our top priority. Therefore, Grafham Water will remain closed over the bank holiday and during half term, and we are asking everyone to respect the difficult decision we have needed to make.
In preparation for the potential influx of people attempting to visit Grafham Water this weekend, we have worked with local Highways teams to install temporary signage on access routes to Grafham, warning drivers that the site is closed to the public. We are also working closely with local councils and media to share this message.
Balancing the needs and wishes of all our active communities is always a challenge and we are all as keen as each other to get back to some sense of normality. We are working on plans to reopen our parks as soon as we are confident we can do so safely. As a tourism venue, we are unlike a regular park, with additional factors to consider, and we must be certain that we can meet all the guidance on social distancing.
Protecting our staff has been at the forefront of our minds since the lockdown began, even though hundreds are out working every day to keep essential services flowing. We don’t want our colleagues to face abuse as has sadly been the case recently. It’s also very important to us to make sure our park staff are not being expected to police visitors or manage social distancing with crowds either.
I hope this explains our current situation, but rest assured, we are working hard to be in a position to reopen Grafham Water as soon as we can and it is safe to do so.
Anglian Water Services Limited
Lancaster House, Lancaster Way, Ermine Business Park, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 6XU
Firstly, the Parish Council offers its sincere apologies to all residents for the current problems with regard to emptying of the Dog Bins around the village. The Parish Council is working hard to resolve this issue as soon as possible.
Unfortunately, the Parish Council regret having to raise this issue again – BUT dog nuisance is becoming a problem again in various locations in the village. Please remove your dog faeces (poo) and carry a suitable bag for picking up and disposing of it. Remember, offenders may be issued with a fixed penalty notice of £100 or a fine of up to £1,000 if prosecuted under the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014.
HDC Services
COVID-19 dedicated advice:
Impact on waste services:Due to the coronavirus outbreak and potential increases in staff sickness levels, some recycling and waste services may be impacted. This may result in general rubbish being prioritised, other services being suspended at short notice, such as organic waste, recycling or bulky waste collections.
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The RAF Air Cadets is made up of two areas:
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Their aims are to:
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And it’s all a lot of fun!
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PLEASE CLEAR UP AFTER YOUR DOG
Apologies for having to raise this issue – BUT dog nuisance is becoming a problem again at Saxon Green and on the Recreation Ground. Please remove your dog faeces (poo) and carry a suitable bag for picking up and disposing of it. Remember, offenders may be issued with a fixed penalty notice of £100 or a fine of up to £1,000 if prosecuted under the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014.
Those good ladies of the Farndale Avenue Housing Estate’s Dramatic Society have kindly agreed to perform for us again. This time they promise plenty of murder, mystery and perhaps, not a little mayhem, as they present their latest and cunning whodunnit, “Murder at Checkmate Manor”.
So, get ready for plenty of bumps in the night, ambitious staging, and oodles of dramatic interpretation as we try to follow the twists and turns of the fiendish plot! We are confident that Mrs Reece, doyenne of the group, will rise above the slings and arrows of outrageous dramatics to save the situation and provide the final inventive twist. If not, well, just take it all home and ponder at your leisure.
Presented, with some trepidation, by The Offord Players and directed with alacrity and occasional hysteria, by Sarah Hogben.
Expect the unexpected. Anything can happen – and probably will!
Poster enclosed – Ad2-Farndale
