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A PLEA FROM THE HEART<br />
Welcome to <strong>Charmouth</strong>. You can always tell you have<br />
arrived because of the plethora of bonfire smoke escaping<br />
into the atmosphere, whatever the weather, be it at the<br />
height of summer or the cold autumn and <strong>winter</strong> months.<br />
Why is it that these bonfires are lit without any due<br />
consideration for neighbours, (especially if washing is being<br />
dried or those who suffer with chest complaints live<br />
nearby) and they become the plague that so infuriates all<br />
and sundry?<br />
No one minds the occasional fire as long as the material<br />
being burned is dry, combustible material and not still<br />
dripping with sap, as seems to be the norm for the<br />
majority of garden refuse ignited, together with the<br />
occasional noxious items added.<br />
Householders should be aware that weather conditions<br />
dictate how the smoke from your bonfire will affect your<br />
neighbours. If the air is still, especially in the late afternoon<br />
or evening, the smoke will linger. A good, hot fire will drive<br />
the smoke and fumes upwards, so be a good neighbour<br />
and please:<br />
� Only burn dry material.<br />
� Never burn household rubbish containing plastic, foam,<br />
paint or rubber.<br />
� Never use old engine oil of any flammable liquid to<br />
assist in intensifying the fire, it is dangerous and could<br />
result in you being severely injured as a result.<br />
� Avoid lighting fires in unsuitable weather conditions<br />
such as damp and still days.<br />
� Avoid times when the wind will blow smoke over into<br />
your neighbour’s garden or onto roads which would<br />
result in causing poor visibility.<br />
� Especially avoid burning when people wish to enjoy<br />
their gardens in the fine weather.<br />
� Never leave a fire unattended or leave it to smoulder.<br />
Finally, although there are no bylaws concerning the<br />
burning of garden refuse, regular smoky bonfires or even<br />
a single one which is very polluting, could be regarded as a<br />
Statutory Nuisance and could result in a legal notice being<br />
served on you by West Dorset District Council.<br />
In light of the ‘Big Society’ being to the fore, is it perhaps<br />
time for a community composting scheme to be formed in<br />
our village where we could contribute our garden waste<br />
and therefore reduce the amount of smoke disturbing us<br />
when we’re out enjoying our gardens throughout the year?<br />
Anyone on the council have any forward thinking ideas in<br />
respect of all the above ?<br />
Neil<br />
Contact:<br />
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Letters<br />
JET SKIS<br />
I've never really been a campaigner for causes but I<br />
learned today that West Dorset Council have decided to<br />
allow Jet Skis to use Lyme and West Bay harbours next<br />
year.<br />
I hate the idea that Lyme and <strong>Charmouth</strong> could be turned<br />
into Exmouth, Southend or Clacton and think that this is a<br />
step along the way. As you can see I have emailed our<br />
Councillor (for Stanton St Gabriel) to let her know my<br />
views. If you share them, please do what you can to raise<br />
the issue in the press or with the Council.<br />
Thanks and all the best.<br />
www.bridportnews.co.uk/news/lymenews/9379581.Lyme_<br />
Regis_Harbour_users_hit_out_at_jetskis_launch_plan/<br />
Chris Hinton<br />
Also sent to Cllr Summers at WDDC<br />
NATURE V NURTURE<br />
Just read the current (Autumn) <strong>Shoreline</strong> and I wanted to<br />
say how much I enjoyed it. There was so much of interest<br />
and a good variety of articles - I particularly enjoyed this<br />
issue’s Nature v Nurture as I am a twin and my sister and<br />
I have been participating in the Twin Studies at St<br />
Thomas's Hospital for over 15 years now. Despite often<br />
being regarded as a single unit during childhood we have<br />
developed quite differently and Martin Beckers' interesting<br />
discussion has shown how complex the subject is. Neil<br />
Mattingly's History of the Court was also excellent as were<br />
ALL the other items.<br />
Thank you again for such a good publication.<br />
with best wishes<br />
Pam Sneath<br />
HELP NEEDED FOR VILLAGE BREAKFAST<br />
The Village Breakfast urgently needs additional help in<br />
January/February<br />
Jan and the team would love to hear from you if you can<br />
help cook/welcome/serve a weekly menu of egg, bacon,<br />
sausage, tomatoes and beans on Thursday mornings from<br />
8.30-12.30 at the Hollands Room, Bridge Road, <strong>Charmouth</strong>.<br />
Please call Jan Gale on 07897 511075 if you can help, and<br />
we will be pleased to show you around. Thank you so much<br />
for considering us.<br />
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