Day: 26 August 2020

So Who Has Had A New Cooker Installed?

Thankfully, a rare occurrence in our village, but someone has illegally dumped an old cooker at Hursey Common.

Cooker at HurseyCooker at Hursey

Photographed by a shocked village resident walking her dog earlier today, the cooker has just appeared – dumped. In what is recognised as an Area Of Natural Beauty, this is a sad and disgraceful occurrence.

Dorset Council should be notified of any fly-tipping and will only clear waste from the public highway or public land.  You can start an online report HERE.
If anyone has seen anything suspicious or knows anything related to this incident – please contact our local Community Officer Alex Bishop by email: alex.bishop@dorset.ppn.police.uk or on his mobile: 07912 898983.
You can also report anonymously to CrimeStoppers on 0800 555 111 or by completing their online form HERE.

#Broadwindsor #WestDorset #AONB #FlyTipping  #IllegalDumping #SocialDistancing #StaySafe 

Today is International Dog Day

What was started in the United States as National Dog Day in 2004,  International Dog Day has been recognised so that all breeds of dogs are celebrated; mixed and pure and to draw attention to the plight of canines around the world and encouraging adoption.

So today – celebrate dogs and their varied talents, both by taking the time to treat the dogs in your own life and by supporting dogs in need.

Please do NOT contact the RSPCA West Dorset Branch – if you want to adopt a dog or have a dog in need of a new home as they can only help by referring you to the other Centres listed below – click on the hyperlinks to visit their websites and contact them.

RSPCA WEST HATCH ANIMAL CENTRE

RSPCA BATH CATS AND DOGS HOME

RSPCA EXETER (LITTLE VALLEY) ANIMAL SHELTER

NATIONAL RSPCA WEBSITE – SEARCH PAGE FOR DOGS

THE DOGS TRUST – have set up a new rehoming process which includes social distancing measures to help keep staff and adopters safe. They are now matching dogs with their new homes virtually and delivering dogs contact-free.

#Broadwindsor #Dorset #InternationalDogDay #DogAdoption #LoveDogs #Doris #RSPCA #DogsTrust #Celebrate #Woof #SocialDistancing #StaySafe