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environMent Creating a vast new country park for Bedfordshire Bedford River Valley Park is an ambitious regeneration project to create a vast new country park for Bedfordshire. The project will unlock more than 3.5 square miles of land, establishing new expanses of riverside landscape across the flood plain of the River Great Ouse. Rivalling many regional parks, Bedford River Valley Park will form a natural link between Bedford and the wider countryside around the village of Willington. It will become an inspiring landscape where visitors of all ages, abilities and backgrounds can exercise, relax, play, compete, learn and work in a variety of natural settings. a pair of tufted ducks facility with playing fields, plus a business park for research and development and a 100 bed hotel and conference centre. exciting projects Bedford River Valley Park will be delivered by local authorities and organisations such as the Marston Vale Trust, to sport and recreation clubs, local people and groups. In 2006, Marston Vale Trust purchased the Grange and very easy to ride. Whether on foot or bike, head east from Priory and enjoy the delights of the developing Bedford River Valley Park. A thriving volunteer team is now carrying out a wide range of important work at the Grange. The ‘Big Society’ in action; such wonderfully selfless contributions made by local people enormously volunteers at the Grange estate Estate between the village of Willington and the river. Since Creating a new habitat on elstow Brook It will be one of England’s largest complexes of woodland, marsh, and pools, bringing valuable new opportunities for wildlife, flood alleviation and the production of renewable energy. new developments An Olympic standard Water Sports Lake already has planning permission. Local landowners have proposed an area to the south of the lake to be developed. The scheme proposed is a mix of extra care housing for elderly people, a higher education then, many exciting projects have been completed. Dovecote Lake habitat improvements – reed and bulrush were planted to prevent erosion and increase diversity. The new planting will provide habitats for fish, bugs and wildfowl. A new 2 mile cycle loop built by in 2008 follows the Ouse as it meanders to the north of Willington and this is also becoming popular with cyclists and walkers. A third connection, in 2009, completes a figure of eight of 3½ miles; all surfaced, safe increase the amount of work that can be achieved and hopefully, gives something back in satisfaction and a feeling of doing something really worthwhile. Bedford River Valley Park is an amazing venture and somethingthat will be producing results well into the future. to find out more visit www. bedfordrivervalleypark.org.uk Guy lambourne forest of Marston vale tel: 01234 762608 or email: guy.lambourne@marstonvale.org 32 Please mention Community Life when responding to adverts
take Me home An affectionate young dog who missed out on a lot of early training, needs a home committed to helping him “catch up”. Wood Green Tel: 0844 248 8181 5326 (Godmanchester Centre) This is Tye, he has come into the centre with his friend Harvey, Tye is looking for his forever home, he is good with children. LEWIS HONEY MUSTARD Honey and Mustard – lovely brother and sister pair looking for a new home together. They love to play together but Honey is definitely the boss, though she’s a bit of a lap-cat and enjoys lots of fuss, loves to be out and about too, usually with Mustard not far behind! Wood Green Tel: 0844 248 8181 – 4215/6 (Heydon Centre) TYE HARVEY This is Harvey he is one year old looking for his forever home, good with children. Pauline on 01462 834458 about Tye or Harvey — R.A.T.S. — www.rats-animalrescue.co.uk – 01234 853100 Neutering – The Kindest Cut N eutering aniMals CUDDLES & TOFFEE Cuddles and Toffee are 15 month old males, very tame and are 2 lovely boys looking for a loving family. Call Hazel on 01234 357788. your pet can be a controversial decision to which there are many opinions and misconceptions. neutering. The following misunderstandings are common; neutering is expensive Most vets provide special offers on neutering. It is worth ringing At Wood Green we promote the round to find the best rate. Many neutering of all dogs, cats and charities are able to help with a rabbits for the following reasons; Unwanted litters Each year thousands of animals will find themselves abandoned; often the result of unplanned or poorly considered breeding. Puppies and kittens may be easy to find homes for but many will find themselves unwanted once the novelty wears off. Before breeding also consider the financial implications – specific health tests are required for many dog breeds and birth complications require expensive veterinary treatment. preventing health problems Unneutered pets are susceptible to life threatening womb infections. The chances of some types of cancers are also eradicated through neutering. Often pets are given up due to behaviour issues which could be avoided by neutering. These include the urine spraying by male cats and aggression towards other animals Wood Green’s Outreach team provides advice to owners unconvinced or nervous about voucher towards the cost. There is no evidence that it is healthier for a pet to have a litter before being spayed. Animals do not experience the same feelings about motherhood as humans do. Even if you keep one of the litter you will have many other puppies or kittens to rehome and there are always risks that breeding may permanently affect pets’ behaviour and health. if you would like help or advice regarding neutering your pet, contact our outreach team on: 0844 248 8181 www.woodgreen.org.uk To advertise please call 01234 310521 or email: teresa@communitylife.co.uk 33
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take Me home<br />
An affectionate young dog who missed<br />
out on a lot of early training, needs a home<br />
committed to helping him “catch up”.<br />
Wood Green Tel: 0844 248 8181<br />
5326 (Godmanchester Centre)<br />
This is Tye, he has come into the centre<br />
with his friend Harvey, Tye is looking for his<br />
forever home, he is good with children.<br />
LEWIS HONEY MUSTARD<br />
Honey and Mustard – lovely brother and sister pair looking for a new home together. They<br />
love to play together but Honey is definitely the boss, though she’s a bit of a lap-cat and<br />
enjoys lots of fuss, loves to be out and about too, usually with Mustard not far behind!<br />
Wood Green Tel: 0844 248 8181 – 4215/6 (Heydon Centre)<br />
TYE HARVEY<br />
This is Harvey he is one year old looking for<br />
his forever home, good with children.<br />
Pauline on 01462 834458 about Tye or Harvey — R.A.T.S. — www.rats-animalrescue.co.uk – 01234 853100<br />
Neutering – The Kindest Cut<br />
N eutering<br />
aniMals<br />
CUDDLES & TOFFEE<br />
Cuddles and Toffee are 15 month old males,<br />
very tame and are 2 lovely boys looking for<br />
a loving family. Call Hazel on 01234 357788.<br />
your pet can<br />
be a controversial<br />
decision to which there<br />
are many opinions and<br />
misconceptions.<br />
neutering. The following misunderstandings<br />
are common;<br />
neutering is expensive<br />
Most vets provide special offers<br />
on neutering. It is worth ringing<br />
At Wood Green we promote the<br />
round to find the best rate. Many<br />
neutering of all dogs, cats and<br />
charities are able to help with a<br />
rabbits for the following reasons;<br />
Unwanted litters<br />
Each year thousands of animals<br />
will find themselves abandoned;<br />
often the result of unplanned<br />
or poorly considered breeding.<br />
Puppies and kittens may be easy<br />
to find homes for but many will<br />
find themselves unwanted once<br />
the novelty wears off. Before<br />
breeding also consider the<br />
financial implications – specific<br />
health tests are required for<br />
many dog breeds and birth<br />
complications require expensive<br />
veterinary treatment.<br />
preventing health problems<br />
Unneutered pets are susceptible<br />
to life threatening womb<br />
infections. The chances of<br />
some types of cancers are also<br />
eradicated through neutering.<br />
Often pets are given up due to<br />
behaviour issues which could<br />
be avoided by neutering. These<br />
include the urine spraying by<br />
male cats and aggression towards<br />
other animals<br />
Wood Green’s Outreach team<br />
provides advice to owners<br />
unconvinced or nervous about<br />
voucher towards the cost. There<br />
is no evidence that it is healthier<br />
for a pet to have a litter before<br />
being spayed. Animals do not<br />
experience the same feelings<br />
about motherhood as humans do.<br />
Even if you keep one of the litter<br />
you will have many other puppies<br />
or kittens to rehome and there<br />
are always risks that breeding<br />
may permanently affect pets’<br />
behaviour and health.<br />
if you would like help or advice<br />
regarding neutering your pet, contact<br />
our outreach team on: 0844 248 8181<br />
www.woodgreen.org.uk<br />
To advertise please call 01234 310521 or email: teresa@communitylife.co.uk<br />
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