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Have you seen the murals at the pub ? We would like to thank Lorna Byron and her student - John
Gerwat for the use of the
illustrations that now enhance this site, OUR PARISH COUNCILLORS Mrs A Cakebread , Mr C Draper, Mr M Powell Mr P Stammers, Mrs M Day, Mr W Hillier POST  The post is collected at 4.30pm each day outside the Village Hall Sunday collection at 10.30am from outside The Old Bakehouse Posting Box only  from Godshill Parish Council - Colin Draper of Foxall,
is the person to contact regarding
parish footpath queries.  Information on recreational opportunities in the New Forest can be found on the Forestry Commission web site http://www.forestry.gov.uk/newforest FORDINGBRIDGE POLICE 01425 652222 FORDINGBRIDGE TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE 01425 654560 Garden waste should be composted at home or taken to the nearest Household Waste Recycling Centre, from where it is made into "Pro-Grow" soil conditioner. Alternatively, residents can join the council’s Garden Waste Collection Service, a fortnightly kerbside collection of garden waste such as leaves, cuttings, prunings and twigs. The 2006/07 annual charge for this service is £25 for the first bag and £15 for each extra bag. Cllr Michael Thierry, NFDC’s portfolio holder for environment, said he was always very encouraged to see residents using their clear plastic recycling bags alongside their pink or black refuse bags. “We aim to improve our recycling rates year on year so it is encouraging to see that the
important messages about recycling are being conveyed to local people. The Garden Waste
Collection Service is also a popular scheme which allows people to have their garden waste
collected from their driveway or the edge of their property. There’s no need to make trips
to the recycling centres or to struggle with heavy sacks. I’d urge more people to join - it’s
a small annual outlay for such a convenient and efficient service.” For more information about the Garden Waste Collection Service, recycling, the purchase
of home composters or refuse collection please contact NFDC’s Customer Services on
01590 646123 or visit the council’s website at www.newforest.gov.uk . You can also order
a home composter on line by visiting www.recylenow.com CELEBRATIONS • For many people, cultural and religious festivals are an enormously important part of
life, but during celebrations it’s easy to get distracted and be less aware of the risk of
fire. • Having a party? Don’t leave fire safety to the morning after! o Let your guests know your fire escape plan and where to find door & window keys. o Make sure exits are clear. o Remember - it’s easy to be careless when you are tired or if you have been
drinking. o Take particular care of elderly people, children or people with disabilities. o If your guests smoke put out plenty of ashtrays and empty them regularly into a metal
bin placed outside – this will help prevent butts being placed carelessly in wastepaper bins
or on furniture! o Keep decorations and greeting cards away from heaters, lights, the fireplace and
candles. o Don’t throw wrapping paper onto an open fire – recycle! Similarly after Christmas take
your tree to a re-cycling centre, do not burn on your open fire. LIGHTING • In the event of a power failure, use battery operated lights or torches as an alternative
light source. If you must use candles, never carry them lit, make sure you follow the safety
guidelines listed below. • If you use a gas or paraffin lamp make sure it is working properly and used in a well
ventilated area. • If you want to subdue the lighting, a low wattage bulb should be used. • Never position lights or bulbs near curtains and other fabrics. • Never cover your lights with fabric. • Decorative/festive lights are not used often and need more care both in storage and
use. o Check that the fuse in the plug is the right size. o Replace bulbs that blow. o Don’t leave decorative lights on when you leave the house. o Don’t let hot bulbs come into contact with paper or fabrics. o Don’t overload sockets. CANDLES The popularity of candles and scented burners has increased the risk of fire and accidents
in the home. You can greatly reduce the risks by following this simple advice: • Make sure the candle is standing up straight in a non-flammable holder that will not fall
or get knocked over easily. • Always place candles on a heat-resistant surface. Night lights and tea lights can melt
plastic surfaces, such as the top of a TV and the side of a modern bath suite. • Always leave at least 10cm (4inches) between two candles and never place them under
shelves or other surfaces. • Scented candles turn to liquid in order to release their fragrance, so always stand them
in a suitable container. • Keep them out of reach of children and pets. • Always place candles and burners well away from curtains, furniture and drapes and
always out of drafts • Never leave a candle or burner unattended. • Always extinguish before going to bed , before it burns into the holder, or if you want to
move it. • Extinguish with a ‘snuffer’ or spoon, rather than blowing. This prevents sparks and hot
wax being blown from the candle. • Don’t lean across a candle - you could set fire to your hair or clothing. • Always follow any manufacturer’s instructions on your candles and scented
burners. • Consider an extra smoke alarm in the rooms that candles are burnt in. HEATERS • Always position heaters so the back is against a wall and they’re facing the room. If
possible, secure them to the wall to prevent them from falling over. • Switch heaters off if you’re not in the room and also when you go to bed. • Portable gas heaters should have the cylinders stored and changed outside or in a well
ventilated atmosphere. • Both gas and paraffin heaters should only be used in a well ventilated area. They
consume oxygen from the atmosphere and can cause death by asphyxiation (suffocation),
if not adequately ventilated. • Don’t place heaters near curtains or furnishings and never use them for drying
clothes. ELECTRIC BLANKETS • If a blanket has scorch marks or exposed elements, it should not be used. • Over blankets are designed to be left switched on, whilst under blankets must be
switched off before getting into bed. • If your blanket is more than 10 years old or if it shows signs of wear and tear, the best
advice is to get a new one. • When buying a new electric blanket, ensure it has ‘overheat protection’, which will cut off
the electricity if it becomes too hot. • Electric blankets should carry the British Standard Kitemark and the
BritishElectrotechnical Approvals Board (BEAB) symbol on them. • Have your blanket checked by an expert once every three years or as recommended by
the manufacturer. • Don’t fold electric blankets. Protect the wiring inside them by storing them flat or rolled
up. • Don’t leave an electric blanket switched on all night, unless it is thermostatically
controlled so it can be used all night. • Never use hot water bottles in the same bed as an electric blanket, even if the blanket is
switched off. Stay Warm, Stay Safe this Winter Finally, spare a thought for elderly relatives, friends and neighbours. Are they as safe from
fire as they could be? Community Fire Safety Hampshire Fire & Rescue Service
TOP TEN TIPS TO MAKE YOUR HOME A SAFE HOME 1. Fit a smoke alarm and check it regularly. 2. Make a fire action plan so that everyone in the house knows how to escape in the event
of fire. 3. Take care when cooking with hot oil and think about using thermostatically controlled
deep fat fryers. 4. Never leave lit candles unattended. 5. Ensure cigarettes are stubbed out and disposed of carefully. 6. Never smoke in bed. 7. Keep matches and lighters away from children. 8. Keep clothing away from heating appliances. 9. Take care in the kitchen! Accidents whilst cooking account for 59% of fires in the
home. 10. Take special care when you are tired or when you’ve been drinking. Over half of all
deaths in domestic fires happen between 10pm and 8am. Hampshire Fire & Rescue Service < Many New Forest homes have open fires or stoves and perhaps not surprisingly statistics
show the Forest to have the highest incident rate of chimney fires in the county – with an
average over 62 fires a year over the last three years. Regular inspection and cleaning of chimney flues will help prevent these fires. We recommend the following simple maintenance routines Solid Fuel Appliances: Swept once per year for smokeless fuel and twice per year for
coal Wood burning appliances: Swept every three months when in use Gas Appliances: Once every year if designed for sweeping Oil fires appliances: Once per year Freshly cut wood contains up to 80% moisture, and must be "seasoned" (dried to 20-25%
moisture content) before burning. Wood containing more than 25% moisture is "wet" or
"green", and should never be burned in a fireplace or woodstove. To properly season firewood, cut it into stove-sized pieces and stack it so air can circulate
and carry away the moisture as it evaporates through both ends of each piece. The
woodpile must be sheltered to prevent rainwater from being re-absorbed, which reverses
the drying process: firewood that is exposed to rain will rapidly become just as wet as it
was when freshly cut. Wood must be cut into pieces and stacked out of the rain for at least
6-9 months to season properly. If no seasoned wood can be found, high-density
compressed sawdust logs make an excellent substitute.
Thank you for your interest in this campaign and for supporting the Community Fire Safety
Department. In the event of a chimney fire Dial 999 & ask for the Fire Service. It will help if someone can wait outside to meet/direct
them. If you have a conventional open fir extinguish the flame by gently splashing with water. If you have a solid fuel appliance close down the ventilation as much as possible Move furniture & rugs away from the fireplace& remove any nearby ornaments and
objects. Place a fire guard in front of the fire. Feel the chimney breast in other rooms for signs of heat. If wall is becoming hot move
furniture away. Ensure that access to your attic or roof space is available for the Fire Service as they will
want to check for possible signs of fire spread. REMEMBER – without proper maintenance, any flue from a fire or stove can cause a
dangerous build up of carbon monoxide gas. A carbon monoxide detector can help
protect you. Fit and maintain smoke alarms
Any questions arising from this article should be directed to:
Community Fire Safety Department
Hampshire Fire & Rescue Service Headquarters
Leigh Road
Eastleigh Hampshire SO50 9SJ T: 023 8062 6809
E: community.firesafety@hantsfire.gov.uk
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