Jan/Feb - Piddle Valley Community Website

Car Share ?
Would anyone be interested in helping the environment and saving some
money by joining me in a car share ? I travel to Poole Monday to Friday and
leave between 7am and 7.30am from Alton Pancras returning from Poole
central, leaving between 4pm and 5pm. It would be great to share any days
or preferably the full week No money would change hands and the
arrangement would be flexible to cover those days that were not convenient.
If you think you may be able to join me, please ring me to discuss further.
Pat Tomlin / 01300 348318
The Wildlife Friendly Garden Competition
Piddle Valley residents shone in The Wildlife Friendly Garden Competition
2012 run by the Dorset Wildlife Trust. Over 50 gardens were entered in four
categories: Patio/Small Garden, Medium Garden, Large Garden and
Community School. All the gardens were visited by a team of judges and
assessed for the quality of their wildlife habitats. Congratulations to Sue
Dean of Alton Pancras who came Second in the Small Garden category and
Mr & Mrs Wardlaw of Piddlehinton who came Third in the Medium Garden
category. Julian Wardlaw was also given a Special Award for his personal
efforts on behalf of the community, for his work on developing the wildlife
value of the Piddlehinton Millennium Green which has also introduced others
to wildlife gardening. The 2012 prizewinners follow in the footsteps of
Rosemary and Richard Agg of Piddlehinton, whose garden came joint Second
in the Large garden category in 2010 and was awarded First prize in the Best
Improved garden section in 2011.
The 2013 competition will be launched in February. If you would like to enter
or would just like some tips on how to turn your garden into a wildlife haven,
visit dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk/wg or phone the DWT Community
Conservation Officer, Joy Wallis for more information (01305 264620).
Ros Charlton
Staying safe this winter
Winter and the festive season can be full of dangers, so reduce the dangers of
fire or accident in your home or on the roads this year :
If there is a fire in your house – plan an escape route and keep it clear
Have at least one working smoke alarm on each level – test each week.
Keep doors shut at night; know where all your door and window keys are.
Turn off heaters and electrics, put out cigarettes and candles before bed.
If there is a fire in your home – Get out, Stay out, call the fire brigade (999)
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