Green Junction Boxed Saved

One of the unsung delights of Modbury, in Devon, is its electrical junction box. I should say former junction box - painted green, it was regarded as a thing of utility rather than loveliness by the electricity board, which took the obvious decision to remove it when it had ceased to serve any electrical purpose.

However, the town had other ideas. Read more about the story....

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/property/main.jhtml?xml=/property/2008/05/31/pvillage131.xml

Modbury Carers Offered Days Out

Carers of Adults with Learning Disabilities from Teignbridge, the South Hams and West Devon have been awarded a 14,000 grant to spend on short-term respite.

Carers are often under great pressure and this grant will allow Carers time off to look after their own needs, said Jackie Milan, Learning Disabilities Carers Worker.

We did consider organising specific activities though, due to Carers commitments, we decided it was easier for Carers to take advantage of the many tourist attractions and arts events that are going on all the time across the county. This grant will for the first time allow many Carers to visit and support community facilities in their local area. At our regular meetings across South Devon, we have so far identified a wide range of arts events, days out, tours, theatre and cinema visits - though we are still looking for ideas.

However, we do know that many Carers are not aware of the support and opportunities available. Therefore, if you look after an adult with learning disabilities, or know of someone who would like to take some time out from their very pressured lives, dont hesitate to get in touch.
Meetings for Carers with Learning Disabilities are regularly held in:

Ashburton
Tavistock
Ivybridge
Dawlish
Kingsbridge
Newton Abbot
Kingsteignton

Jackie Milan is Learning Disabilities Carers Worker for Teignbridge, the South Hams & West Devon:
Tel: 07879 881298
Email: jackiemilan.sdcc@tiscali.co.uk

West Sussex Village Inspired

Henfield, a village in West Sussex is aiming to consign plastic bags to history.

Henfield consigns Plastic Bags to History (Story from the "Argos Lite")

For more details of Henfields story , visit http://www.plasticbagfreehenfield.co.uk/

USA News Item regarding a year without Plastic

I spotted this item on a daily news site called gimundo.com which is based in Los Angeles.

British Town Celebrates a Year without Plastic
http://www.gimundo.com/Articles/Daily/980

Plans Submitted for Traveller Site

A romany gypsy has applied for planning permission to build a 25-pitch site for travellers and gypsies on his land near Modbury. In his application to South Hams Council, he says he wants to convert a barn into a toilet and shower block along with a small school and shop.

Mr Small, who bought the seven acres of land four years ago, said he felt his application helped address a shortage of official sites in Devon. South Hams District Council spokesman Stuart Davis confirmed that the application had been submitted, but had not been registered, as planning officers required further information.

Mr Small and his agent are expected to supply this within two weeks, and the plans can then be registered.The application is expected to go before the district council's full planning committee in mid-July, or in late August if it is considered to be a major application

Local anger over lack of Trade Waste Recycling facility

BBC News item describes how local television production company are frustrated by the lack of trade waste recycling facilites offered by South Hams District Council.

Read more about the story HERE

Cornwalls Libraries Ban the Bag

News item on thisiscornwall.co.uk (dated 19th April) can be seen highlighting the fact that Cornwall County Council is replacing plastic bags in all its libraries.

The full news story can be read HERE