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| NoticesGeneral information for residents of HampsthwaiteHampsthwaite Snooker & Billiards ClubWe would like to take this opportunity to welcome new and old members to join our friendly club Waste Recycling in North Yorkshirefind out more about new ways of dealing with York and North Yorkshire's waste, including proposals for a waste recycling and energy recovery facility at the existing Allerton Quarry site, next to the A1. Click on the link to www.allerton-waste-recovery-park.co.uk/ for further details Hunt for Veteran TreesThe North Yorkshire County Council ecology team are looking for keen members of the public to help with the hunt for veteran trees across the county. Click on the link to www.northyorks.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=9437 for further details Knabs Ridge Wind Farm Community FundThis fund will award grants between £200 to £2500 to local charities and community groups in the parishes of Felliscliffe, Hampsthwaite, Birstwith, Norwood, Menwith with Darley, Haverah Park with Beckwithshaw and Fewston for projects that are innovative and that can demonstrate they will make a real difference to people lives. Click on the logo or link to www.ynycf.org.uk/grants/knabs_ridge/ for further details 20's Plenty For Us20's Plenty For Us was formed in order to campaign for the implementation of 20 mph as the default speed limit on residential roads in the UK. Research has shown that the vast majority of the public would like 20 mph on residential roads. 2006 changes in Dept for Transport guidelines have relaxed the recommendations and in many residential areas 20 mph limits may be set without any physical measures at all. Click on the logo or link to www.20splentyforus.org.uk/ for further details Smart WaterDuring 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: Tel:0870 2428899 Yorkshire in BloomSee 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. Litter and Dog Fouling![]() ![]()
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