Bamford & Norden Dec/Jan 2022

Please do report anything which makes
you suspicious or alarmed to GMP.
You can do this either by dialling 101 or
use the GMP web portal to submit a
report; this is especially important in an
era of “intelligence led policing” where
resources are deployed based on need.
The effect of such reporting is not
always immediate, but the longer-term
effects can be especially useful.
Speeding and poor driving standards
are a continuing menace in
communities across the whole of our
Borough. A recent police operation on
Edenfield Road resulted in a number of
Fixed Penalty Notices being issued for a
number of motoring offences.
It is to be hoped that GMP will be doing
more operations of this kind, in the
near future.
Our Ward Councillors have worked
extremely hard, with Council Officers,
to secure the necessary commitment
to three speed sensitive signs being
installed in Norden, to reinforce the
message about inappropriate speed.
These will be installed in the next
few weeks.
f ou can assist and suort our
oice in some of the was suggested
aove then we might a have a safer
inter season.
Nigel Morrell
Norden Area Forum
IN THE GARDEN
GARDENING TIPS AND ADVICE
FOR DECEMBER
1. Add some colour and interest to the garden with some winter flowering plants such as
hellebores, winter pansies and violas.
2. Birds need fresh water feeding at this time of year when short days leave them little time to
forage. Deck a garden tree with millet berries, rose hips, dried fruits, fresh apples, nuts and
special bird food.
3. Dig over beds and borders, incorporating as much organic matter as you can. Forking not only
helps prepare the soil for next year, it also helps reduce pests by exposing them to hungry birds.
4. Colourful stems from willows and dogwoods, and berries from holly and ivy
can be cutand collected now for making natural Christmas decorations.
5. Protect less hardy shrubs and trees such as containerised bay and olives
by bringing them under cover in the coldest weather.
6. Protect pots and outdoor taps from frost by wrapping insulation
around them. Bubble wrap is ideal for this.
7. To enjoy fresh garnish in winter bring container-grown herbs such
as mint and chives to a windowsill indoors.
Paul Ellison
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