DEATHS cont’d/…

Pauline Clark passed away peacefully on 19 February, aged 95. Pauline was the loving mother of Charles, mother-in-law to Amanda, and much loved grandmother to Elliot. Pauline lived in Woodbury for many years and was an active member of the community. There will not be a funeral service but a family celebration of her life in the spring.

Thanks

Charles Clark

Marion Pollard would like to thank the people who came to help her when she fell down in Fulford Way in early February. Thank you also to the doctors and staff of the surgery for their kindness, her wonderful neighbours and her sister Pam for all of their care.

Letter To The Editor

The editor has chosen to publish anonymously the following letter. We applaud the litter-pickers who do a great job around Woodbury, and regret that it is felt necessary to publish such a letter.

Found: one mid-weight bag of dog excrement in a lime-green bag 'lost' in the gateway to the field path off Castle Lane. You will find it where you left it. Glad you can be reunited with it for all our benefit. Unfortunately, the dog poo fairy (who would normally sort this kind of thing) is off with stress.

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To Owners And Walkers Of Dogs Please Read This Article

Throughout March, Devon & Cornwall police rural affairs team campaigned to highlight preventative measures to reduce attacks on livestock by dogs. During 2022 Devon & Cornwall police received 140 reports of livestock attacks. This was a slight reduction from the previous year, but within this number 220 animals were killed or injured, and two dogs were killed. These numbers are likely to be much higher due to under-reporting and the longer term effects of an incident where the stress can cause sheep to die or miscarry their lambs long after the event. It can often be difficult to attribute longer term issues to a specific incident. When a dog is allowed to chase or attack livestock it is a criminal offence and can have a devastating impact on livestock, farmers and in some circumstances the dog and the owner. Crime data indicates an increase in reports at this time of year as the weather improves and as more people access the countryside, particularly during lambing. We hope that by repeating this campaign we can remind people of the law and ensure responsible dog ownership. Dogs should not be unaccompanied outside of the home and their behaviour should be always managed. All land is owned, and access is not a given right. It is important that users of the countryside understand specific designations of land and rights of way. For example, on land designated as access land a dog must be on a lead between 1 March and 31 July, and at all times when livestock is present. If you witness an attack on livestock, do not intervene, keep yourself safe and call 999. All other information relating to attacks on livestock should be reported to the police online or by calling 101.

The rural affairs team have a produced a short video highlighting the problem which can be found at the following link: Devon and Cornwall Police - Rural Crime - Livestock Worrying - YouTube. Information about land designations, access and rights of way can be found on the following links: Cornwall Council Interactive Map and Magic Map Application (defra.gov.uk)

Enjoy the countryside but keep your dog on a lead if livestock is present. Release your dog if chased by cattle. Farmers have the right to protect their livestock. Ensure you are aware of the legislation and your legal responsibilities.

Devon and Cornwall Police Alert (alert@neighbourhoodalert.co.uk)

Woodbury Garden Club

TUESDAY 11 APRIL, 19.15 for 19.30

Jenny Short on Ponds and Water Features for the Small Garden Visitors welcome £3.00.