Residents in Some
rset could see changes to their recycling and refuse collection service in the next few years if plans by the county’s six councils go ahead. Proposals for extra recycling materials – plastic pots, tubs and trays; Tetra Pak-style cartons; small electrical items; household batteries – to be collected weekly would see far less in rubbish bins. Full story: Read more
Speak up – we can’t hear you! – Win Real Local Food!
There’s still time to take part in the Communities Living Sustainably in Dorset (CLS) survey and you could win £50 to spend at the Real Food Shop, a shop that comes to you, full of local produce: meat, dairy, fruit, vegetables, preserves, drinks, and more. The survey, open until 31st Jan 2016, can be found at https://goo.gl/2eeb11 and hard copies are available from [email protected] or 07507 321954. Full details: Read more
Puppies Helped by Local Companies
An influx of hungry puppies just before Christmas to Ferne Animal Sanctuary in Wambrook, near Chard, Somerset saw companies in Chard, Taunton, Axminster, Tiverton and Yeovil jumping to the rescue to help with additional supplies. Full story: Read more