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Green dog walkers

February 5, 2012

The Green Dog Walkers scheme, run by Durham County Council, has operated since May last year.   It is aimed at ensuring that all dog walkers clean up after their pets.

The scheme, which is funded by the Derwent Valley Area Action Partnership, is free to join and the County’s Civic Pride Team is calling on more dog owners to join and help keep public places clean and pleasant for everyone.

Members of the scheme wear armbands and carry extra dog waste bags for others to use.

For more information about how to get involved visit the County Council’s website.

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Last week for voting

January 24, 2012

Only 7 days left for voting in the  Trust’s “Nature and Green Spaces in Shotley Bridge” photo competition.

The 6 shortlisted photos are on show in Sale Pepe Restaurant, until the end of the month, where there is a box for you to cast your vote.

The two pictures receiving the most votes will receive a prize and the winning picture will be displayed in the restaurant for a further 12 months.

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Broadoak Nature Reserve

January 22, 2012

Ebchester Village Trust are hosting a talk in Ebchester Community Centre at 8pm on Wedneday 8 February.

The talk will be given by Duncan Hutt from the Northumberland Wildlife Trust, who are taking over the management of the Broadoak-Hollings Hill quarry sites.  Duncan will provide an indication of their plans for this site and a chance to discuss them with him.

The talk will be preceeded at 7.30pm by the AGM of the Ebchester Village Trust. The formal part of the AGM will be kept as brief as possible but will include an update on the activities of the Trust and various projects in the pipeline for the coming year that may be of general interest.

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Barrier baskets planted

December 22, 2011

The six baskets on the railings leading down to the bridge have been planted with winter bedding by Durham County Council.

The barrier baskets have been purchased by the Village Trust, as part of the Britain in Bloom Initiative.

[Click on photos to enlarge]

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Photo competition judging

November 20, 2011

The Trust’s “Nature and Green Spaces in Shotley Bridge” photo competition is now open for public judging.

The Village Photographic Competition is now in its final phase. The judges have agreed a shortlist of 6 and it is now up to YOU to vote on which you think is best!

The 6 contenders  are on show in Sale Pepe Restaurant where there is a box for you to cast your vote.  Voting is open until 31 January 2012. Please come along to see which you like the most!

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