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Waste Collection - New Arrangements |
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Written by Dean Smith
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Thursday, 22 October 2009 |
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This is a comment made by one of my regular readers, Mildred Surry. I agree with her entirely, both about the positive aspects o f Acorn Plus, and the points she makes regarding the pickups on the South side of Lower Street only. "I think Horsham are to be congratulated on the new ‘Blue Lid’ collection scheme – and I found the instruction leaflets etc. clear and sensible. I am myself especially glad that glass and cardboard can now be collected – glass is heavy and I haven’t got a car. However, as always with new schemes, there are wrinkles to iron out. Where I live we are an enclave of elderly ladies! Mobility is a problem and having to get bins across Lower Street in Pulborough is a real problem. I have always had my Green Top waste bin taken across the road and brought back to my gateway, but no longer. The Blue Top, I can understand has to cross the road for the new side loading vehicle – but surely those handsome, strong men could return it to its home space? I am only safe crossing Lower Street when there is no traffic visible in either direction even when it is just me and my stick. Me and my stick and a bin makes it even more imperative to wait for an empty road. Lower Street is not often without traffic.
Do other elderly residents find they are having similar problems?" Would anyone else like to comment on the Blue bin scheme? Are you having similar problems? Let me know... |
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 22 October 2009 )
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MP calls for action to protect international wildlife |
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Written by Dean Smith
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Wednesday, 14 October 2009 |
Arundel & South Downs MP Nick Herbert has called for new measures to protect endangered species and habitats around the world, including an end to the “one-off” sale of elephant ivory.
The Shadow Environment Secretary was speaking in Delhi on Monday (12 October) at an event hosted by the Wildlife Trust for India and the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW).
Mr Herbert said the international  community needed to face up to the impact on wildlife from the destruction of natural habitats, the world’s unsustainable demand for resources, the dangers of climate change, and a damaging illegal wildlife trade.
The MP warned of a significant threat to the survival of many species, including tigers, snow leopards and orangutans, and highlighted a report last year which showed that a quarter of the world’s mammal species are at risk of extinction.
Mr Herbert said that, despite the global ban, armed groups in Africa were still profiting from the illegal ivory trade and reports suggest that some of the proceeds are being used to support terrorist activities. The MP also criticised last year’s “one-off” sale of ivory stockpiles which “sent completely the wrong signal to those profiting from the illicit ivory trade”.
Mr Herbert called for strong leadership from countries like the UK and India to raise the profile of these issues and lead the call for change, and said that international cooperation was often “the key to success”. The MP said effective regulation and tough enforcement had an important part to play as well as social responsibility on the part of individuals and businesses.
Mr Herbert continued: “But we cannot rely completely on such actions to protect endangered species and habitats, even if they could all be realised internationally. Our ecosystems are worth trillions of pounds. We must find ways of valuing them or they will become further degraded.
“With a market approach to eco-system services, conservationists can look forward to new ways of supporting wildlife that are based on ascribing a true value to biodiversity.”
Mr Herbert said we should provide new financial incentives to encourage conservation, as in Madagascar where villagers are paid to plant trees on eroded land and in the Manas National Park in India where an eco-tourism society is paying poachers to become gamekeepers instead.
During his visit to India, Mr Herbert met the Minister of State for the Environment and Forests Jairam Ramesh to discuss environmental issues.
Mr Herbert also gave a speech in Kerala in which he said that the international negotiations at Copenhagen in December would be “crucial” and that we will need to act swiftly to avert the most damaging effects of climate change.
Mr Herbert’s visit to India was funded privately, not at the taxpayers’ expense. |
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Pulborough Development continued |
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Written by Mildred Surry
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Friday, 09 October 2009 |
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I've just received another comment regarding the Pulborough potential development, this time from Mildred Surry. Thanks for the feedback Mildred. "I have read Annie Williams message and wish to say that I, for one, am in broad agreement with it. In addition to her remarks on the (non)need for new rectory, parish rooms etc. I would add that I feel such large sums of money could be put to much better use - relieving distress or helping our aimless youngsters find a purpose in life. I would certainly not willingly contribute a penny to such enterprises as building a new rectory or parish rooms." |
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Arundel Castle
 An excellent place to visit, Arundel Castle is the seat of The Dukes of Norfolk and is set in 40 acres of sweeping grounds and gardens. Arundel Castle has been open to visitors seasonally for nearly 200 years. It is one of the great treasure houses of England, each having its own unique place in history and is home to priceless works of art. Go and see paintings and furniture, tapestries and stained glass, china and clocks, sculpture and carving, heraldry and armour in stunning room settings.
Bignor Roman Villa
 See outstanding mosaic floors in the Roman Villa at Bignor. Situated at the foot of the downs, near the tiny village of Bignor, the Villa is in a permanent state of improvement. Take a picnic to eat in the villa grounds when you've seen all the beautiful floors.
Petworth Park
 The vast late 17th-century mansion of Petworth House is set in a beautiful 283-hectare (700-acre) deer park, landscaped by 'Capability' Brown and immortalised in Turner's paintings. It is open for very long opening hours so you can walk around even when the house is closed.
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Do you mind having to shop over a wide area? If you had to shop in Willmers, Hamilton Cole and Sainsbury's would you walk? If not, how much petrol are you using? Do you prefer to shop in larger towns? Have you switched to internet shopping?
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Are there enough places for the young folk in the village to go? Do we need more focus on the teenagers that live here? Is there really any difference between todays youngsters and those of years ago? Were you as good as gold in your youth?
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Quote of the Week
- If there were in the world today any large number of people who desired their own happiness more than they desired the unhappiness of others, we could have paradise in a few years.
- Bertrand Russell (1872 - 1970)
Reporting Crime
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Site Usage
The following are the site statistics for pulboro.org. They show the number of visitors, per month, over the last year. This may help potential advertisers measure the worth of placing an ad on the site. | Apr 2009 | 19396 | | May | 21043
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The March figures are up to the 26th. I haven't updated these figures for a while so I was surprised that the numbers are now way over three times what they were 18 months ago. Woohoo!
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News from the Pulborough Traders Group (or not)
Apparently the Pulborough Traders Group have been re-enlivened though I've still had no updates for months. Not a very proactive team apparently! I can confirm that MBC Office has opened a new village Post Office. The shop has been completely refurbished to take in the new activities and looks very smart. I hope everyone in the village starts using the Post Office again - perhaps some bigger signs would draw more attention? The old Post Office become a kitchen showroom and the small shop next door to Boomerang is now a health food shop called beneficial Health. The shop next to Willmers is now a florist (that snuck up without my noticing) and a curtain place. If any of the local traders would like me to add articles regarding their shops or establishments, just send them to me with a few pictures and get yourself a free ad! This is not just for Lower Street shops either. Those on Station Road or London Road are welcome too.
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