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Danger of setting fires
Essex County Fire and Rescue Service is urging parents and guardians to talk to their children about the dangers of setting fires to help prevent deliberate outdoor fires this summer.
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Last year, the fire service was called to 4,390 outdoor fires, 1,247 of these fires were started deliberately, and a further 849 fires were recorded as being possibly started deliberately. Arson Prevention Lead Officer, Andre Turner from Essex County Fire and Rescue Service said: “Many children and young people have a fascination with fire, but for some this fascination can take a dangerous turn and lead to fire setting. This is where our Juvenile Fire Setters Scheme can help. The free scheme is run by our trained advisors who can offer help and support which help deters children from future fire-setting behaviours.
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Wheelers Farm Community Donations
The community gardeners at Wheelers Farm Allotment would like to say thank you to fellow growers on the allotment who have shared some of their fantastic produce with the group to help them fill their beds. Growers of all ages have been learning so much in the early days of this fantastic project organised by the Community, Culture & Wellbeing Team at Epping Forest District Council. This month, a local resident was generous enough to donate an old TV unit to be upcycled into a mud kitchen for the young ones to enjoy. If you are interested in joining this local community gardening project or think you have a similarly fun upcycling idea then you can get in touch with Victoria
Blue benches installed in Parish
Two blue benches have been installed by North Weald Bassett Parish Council which has completed its COVID-19 Reflection Bench Project.
The benches are made from recycled materials and have been installed within the Parish after the parish council received £500 grant funding from the Essex Association of Local Councils towards this project.
One bench has been installed in North Weald Village near the village flagpole on the corner of Wheelers Farm Gardens. The other is near the play area at Thornwood Common.
Rainbow stones have been placed around the North Weald bench. Both benches feature a brass plaque which reads: NORTH WEALD BASSETT PARISH COUNCIL REFLECTION BENCH 2020 WHY NOT SIT HERE REST A WHILE AND CONTEMPLATE “TOMORROW WILL BE A GOOD DAY” Words spoken by: Captain Sir Tom Moore The project was initially put forward by parish councillor Andy Tyler who felt the project would be a good memorial for the year 2020.
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