Dogs on Farmland

We have been advised on increasing problems with dogs running wild off the lead on farm land. In the summer months some of this land has sheep, cattle and calves grazing upon it. In addition, we will shortly be into the bird nesting season. Ground nesting birds such as lapwing, skylark, meadow pipit, grey partridge and yellowhammer are all particularly vulnerable to dogs, along with leverets.

Last year, it was reported that 6 sheep were lost in a dog attack as well as 2 further dog attacks on deer. Farmers do not wish to see dogs seized or destroyed but reserve the right to act within the Law.

Whilst we are happy to see people walking on the footpaths around the farm, dogs should be on a lead at all times. Just because you cannot see any livestock, it does not mean dogs can run wild.

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We hope that people enjoy seeing the wildlife on walks and would gratefully appreciate it you could keep your dogs under control and respect the countryside code.

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Ashwellthorpe Horticultural Society Award

by J Ives.

Early this year I attended a seminar organised by Anglia in Bloom this was supported by the RHS.

It was designed to encourage not only the towns to take 'pride in  place' but also the villages. 

So with the help of some local  avid gardeners a small team set to work and we registered our interest as Ashwellthorpe Horticultural Society!

Fortunately one of the team worked at Notcutts and found some old wheel barrows and another member made 5 lovely wooden planters, The result has proven a fantastic success as the barrows and planters were  filled with summer bedding and vegetables , they have been wildly complimented by residents and those who pass through our village.

These have now been filled with bulbs and winter bedding, and we have had requests from residents for more planters etc.

The highlight of this has been when the local judge from Anglia in Bloom came  and  judged our efforts and as a result  we have won an  award for 'Advancing'( the framed certificate hangs now in the reception area of Thorpe Hall)

We have also had help from SNDC with a small grant and Morrisons Community Help so  we are looking forward to next year developments already the group which is growing ( excuse the pun!) have lots of ideas for the future so look out Filby

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