Hampsthwaite Village

During our recent Neighbourhood Watch presentations, we were introduced to SmartWater - a simple colourless, odourless and non-toxic spray that uniquely identifies any product. SmartWater has been used in crime reduction programmes worldwide and has been proven to reduce crimes such as burglary and car-crime, by over 80% in some cases. Click on the logo or link to www.smartwater.com for further details

A pack suitable for marking up all domestic items is available for less than £45 from:
SmartWater Technology Limited
PO Box 136
Telford
Shropshire
TF3 3WY

Tel:0870 2428899
Email: enquiry@smartwater.com

Details to follow

We are currently on the lookout for new members aged 16+ to come and join us and are holding an open evening on the 30th August 2006 for you to come along and have a go.
We have 5 teams competing in Snooker and Billiards leagues on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings and new players are most welcome.
For any further information please contact Gary Collett on 01423 771399 or Tony Binns on 01423 770757

• See the Yorkshire in Bloom website for details of this campaign which is open to all communities in the County, from villages through to the largest cities. It aims to encourage people to work together to care for their local environment. Entrants are judged according to a set of criteria which include floral enhancement, community, cleanliness, permanent landscaping, conservation and recycling.

• Hampsthwaite Youth Club Art Project invites participants - see Events section for dates

• The Parish Plan is a vision of how we would like our village to be. For many communities it has been a stepping stone to applications for other grants.

	Presentation on Parish Plans by Jo Buffey, Development Officer (North Yorkshire) for the Yorkshire Rural Community Council
	LInk to The Countryside Agency web site for an explanation of Parish Plans and to view examples

• Both are offences, which can incur fines, and nationally both are receiving media publicity.
• The Dog (Fouling of Land) Act 1996 covers all land to which the public have access including road verges where the speed limit does not exceed 40 mph. This is the entire village. The Dog Warden service is now aware of villagers concerns and spot fines of £50 will be issued. Court fines can reach £1000.
• Dropping litter incurs spot fines of £50. Court fines can reach £2500
• Please help keep our beautiful village clean, safe and friendly.
• Contacts:
  Dog Warden 01423 556633
  Street Cleaning 01423 500600

• Feast Scarecrow Competition - on display from Friday 11th until Saturday 19th July 2008
• Feast Saturday - 19th July 2008
• Indoor Competitions, Pet Show, Feast Parade, Fancy Dress, and evening BBQ
• Feast Sunday - 20th July 2008
• Feast Service, Sports and Games, Air Show, Hog Roast

• Feast Saturday - 19th July 2008
• Home grown produce, Handicrafts