We're on the Web
The Parish Council sponsored website went on-line at the beginning
of December. The site, designed and developed by www.mdsign.co.uk, includes information
about the Parish Council, minutes and agendas of meetings, contact
details for the Councillors, etc. More broadly the site provides a
lot of information about the village; the clubs and organisations;
local businesses and services; community safety; etc. Links from the
site give direct access to other sources of useful information. A
very short introduction - there is enough on the site to fill the
whole of this report and more - so have a look for yourself on www.wickhambrook.suffolk.gov.uk
Any comments or questions about the site can be addressed to the
- there is a link on the site - or, if related specifically to the
Parish Council, to the Clerk or Councillors.
Can you be seen in the dark?
Concern has been expressed at recent Parish Council meetings about
people riding their bikes after dark without lights. To make the situation
worse, the riders often had on dark clothing. And not just bike riders.
Joggers, runners and walkers have all been "seen" in dark
clothes with nothing to reflect light. Cars and other vehicles have
lights so they will be able to see you wont they? Maybe, but maybe
too late. If you are out after dark use lights, wear something white
or wear reflective strips - you know it makes sense.
Recycling
Now we have the Blue Bins are the recycling
containers in the MSC car park redundant? Obviously the bottle banks
aren't as bottles should not be put in the blue bin. But what about
the paper bank, paper can go in the blue bin. The income from the
recycling containers in the MSC car park goes towards the running
costs of the Hall so if the amount of paper deposited is reduced so
will the income. Please continue to support the Hall by putting your
paper in the paper bank, there will still be plenty of other stuff
for you to put in your blue bin.
Clean up after your dog
It is an offence, punishable with a fine up to £1,000, to allow
your dog to foul public areas, roads, verges and footpaths, including
those around the fields. The Dog Wardens will take action if they
observe offenders or if they receive reports. Dog Wardens have access
to Vehicle Registration records so they can trace offenders even if
they only have the number of their car. Picking up your dog's droppings
isn't much fun but nor is scraping dog mess off of your shoes to say
nothing of the health hazards, particularly to children. So please
take it home with you, suitable bags are available from the Corner
Stores at a very reasonable price. The nice thing about
the bags is their bright colour so other people can see how responsible
you are - you may even encourage them to follow your example.
Lock up your tools
You have almost certainly heard about the ever increasing thefts of
tools from garden sheds and garages. What you may not have heard is
how many of these thefts are from unlocked sheds and garages. Why
make it easy for the thieves? If your garage, like many, is a tool
store rather than a car store there is a good chance that you have
built up the toolkit over a period of time and don't realise how much
it cost altogether. You'll soon find out if they're nicked! The same
goes for the garden tools in the shed. And don't assume the loss will
be covered by your house contents insurance. Have a good look at the
terms, many policies don't cover outlying buildings, including garden
sheds and detached garages, or require them to be securely locked.
Your voice in our health
This is the title of an information booklet about Patient and Public
Involvement in Health Forums (PPI Forums). To quote briefly from the
booklet:
PPI Forums will play a vital role in making sure patients' and the
public's views are heard and acted on by all those involved in making
decisions about health.
The functions of PPI Forums have been laid down by law; this means
they will have real power to make a difference. They will not just
be 'talking shops'.
Anyone over 18 can apply to join a PPI Forum so if you think you might
be interested or would simply like more information contact
Commission for Patient and Public Involvement in Health
Ground Floor,
Block 7,
The Westbrook Centre,
Cambridge CB4 1YG.
Tel. 0845 120 2039
Or try the internet - www.maketimeforhealth.org
The Teen Project
Lots of information elsewhere so just to say, if you would like more
information about how the design and supplier were arrived at, the
funds and how they were obtained, or anything else about the
Project please contact the Clerk. If our experience on
this project might help you with yours we will be only too happy to
hear from you.
Peter Miller - Parish Clerk
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