From The Archives - Sandgate Study: An Informal District Plan Consultative Draft 1975
I've been passed a photocopy (by local resident Rosemary Sanders) of a 41 year old appraisal of Sandgate's open space and recreation areas.
27 Oct 2016
National News
Bees Still in Decline Due to Insecticide Use - as the UK Works Hard to Undermine EU Restrictions
Bees are crucial to the pollination of crops and to agricultural efficiency. However they are under threat from a number of chemicals - some in a quite unexpected manner. For example selective herbicides and fertilizer might not be expected to hurt bees at all. However spray drift from herbicides and fertilizer run off from the crop areas have led to field margins becoming dominated by a sparse vegetation composed of coarse grasses, nettles, docks and hogweed. Few flowering plants thrive here and bees have insufficient blossom to feed from.
26 Oct 2016
Bees Still in Decline Due to Insecticide Use - as the UK Works Hard to Undermine EU Restrictions
Bees are crucial to the pollination of crops and to agricultural efficiency. However they are under threat from a number of chemicals - some in a quite unexpected manner. For example selective herbicides and fertilizer might not be expected to hurt bees at all. However spray drift from herbicides and fertilizer run off from the crop areas have led to field margins becoming dominated by a sparse vegetation composed of coarse grasses, nettles, docks and hogweed. Few flowering plants thrive here and bees have insufficient blossom to feed from.
26 Oct 2016
Community pharmacies at risk of closure - Farron
South Lakeland MP Tim Farron has warned that community pharmacies could face closure, following the government's announcement that funding will be cut by more than 7% over the next two years.
26 Oct 2016
Farron makes appeal for search and rescue trustees
South Lakes MP Tim Farron is appealing to local people to sign up as Trustees for the Bay Search and Rescue service, following a recent visit to the charity.
26 Oct 2016
Robinson Pool Opens Following £1.3million Renovation
Robinson Pools & Fitness (formerly Robinson Pool)- celebrated the opening of its £1.3m redevelopment on Saturday 22nd October, with an official opening hosted by the Mayor of Bedford Borough, Dave Hodgson and a family fun day to give the community the chance to try everything it has to offer.
26 Oct 2016