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Our Tribute To Our Friend Irene Guy

Irene was one of the founding members of the East Rural Network along with the late Cllr. Fred Slater.

Irene worked so hard for East Rural and its residents and also helped to raise funds for many of the different organisations she was a member off.

Sadly Irene passed away in 2010 and was a very dear friend to many in East Rural, you could always call and have a cup of tea and chat and put the world to rights.

Irene would always try to help you out, if she could. Irene is very sadly missed but with the fondest memories by many.

GOD BLESS IRENE. SLEEP TIGHT.

East Rural Community Energy Champions

Energy is expensive but 25-35% can be wasted in the typical family home. Energy Champions are sought in East Rural to take up the challenge of reducing waste, saving energy and cutting the carbon emissions that are contributing to dangerous climate change.

For 6 months from January to June 2011 local people are being recruited as Champions to cut energy consumption in their own home and encourage their friends, relatives and neighbours to do likewise. The project will provide support and training and there will be events for all residents on energy saving and renewable energy opportunities. How involved a Champion gets is up to them but they are wanted from all parts of East Rural - Blacksnape, Eccleshill, Hoddlesden, Pickup Bank and Waterside because there are different types of property and different challenges in each part of the ward. The school, businesses and community groups are welcome to get involved too.

The project is being run by Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council in conjunction with the East Rural Network and is being funded by the NW Climate Change Skills programme.

Contact: Gwen Kinloch, Blackburn Town Hall (01254) 585394

Energy Champion Update

Thermal Image of the Carus Centre

Two events have now been held at Hoddlesden's Carus Centre. The first event concentrated on giving advice and guidance on reducing your energy consumption in the home. Advisors were on hand from the Energy Saving Trust and staff from the council were signing people up to become energy champions. take a look at the Energy Saving Tips.

Understand your own energy
Householders in the area were given the opportunity to take part in a thermal imaging project. This highlighted were in your home you were loosing the most heat providing a focus on efforts to increase home insulation particularly in walls and soffits.

Generate your own energy
The second event was based on renewable energy with suppliers from the Solar and the Biomass industry. Advisors were on hand to offer householders with information on the best solutions to fit renewable technology for the home.

Know your own energy consumption
Over the next four months energy champions across East Rural will be recording their energy consumption and working out how to reduce their utility bills at home.

Share your energy
As a result of government commitment to increasing the number of community led renewable energy schemes in the North West, Neighbourhoods NW is delighted to offer a series of programmes to community members in the North West, in partnership with the Energy Saving Trust and funded by CLASP/The North West Improvement and Efficiency Partnership.

St Paul's CoE primary school are also involved with and energy saving project and have already identified areas where money can be saved.

Please contact Sarah Urmson on 01254 585753 or email sarah.urmson@blackburn.gov.uk if you are a resident of the East Rural Ward and would like to take part in the Energy Saving Project. Look out for more events and more opportunities to save money on your utility bills, increase the comfort levels in your home and generate your won energy.

Another way to get involved with energy saving is by monitoring your electricity consumption and you can borrow an Energy Monitor Pack from one of our libraries.

DOG MESS

Numerous requests have been made for dog owners to be more responsible for any mess their dog makes particularly in public areas such as pavements and on the school field and the village and millennium green which is an area for the children of the village to enjoy. Dog waste is not only a health hazard to the children but also to all those who wish to enjoy the open space.

Please could dog owners who walk their dogs or allow them to roam on these areas please clean up the waste they produce so as to keep the areas clean and free from unwanted dog waste. There are numerous litter bins in and around the village for the waste.

If anybody notes any stray dogs or unsupervised dogs in the village these should be reported to the local dog warden.

Blackburn Dog Wardens 01254 585397

Please make sure all doggy bags are placed in litter bins provided.

ACTIVE AWARENESS - BE A GOOD NEIGHBOUR

If you see anyone acting suspiciously in your neighbourhood, call the police, make a note of car registrations.
Always report everything to the police immediatley on 01254 51212 being neighbourly is what makes a good community.

If you are a victim of crime informing the community contacts will allow them to inform the surrounding community so that they can be on guard or might even help in the investigation or prosecution of your crime.

Emergency :
Dial 999 when there is a danger to life or a crime is in progress.

Non Emergency :
Dial 0845 1 25 35 45 for all non emergencies. Calls will be charged at local rate.

If you have information about crime :
Dial Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 to report a crime anonymously.

To contact your local neighbourhood police officer :
tel: 01254 222135

PACT MEETINGS ARE HELD ON THE 1ST WEDNESDAY OF EVERY OTHER MONTH AT THE CARUS CENTRE HODDLESDEN .

PLEASE NOTE:
ANTI-SOCIAL OR NUISANCE BEHAVIOUR COULD POSSIBLY BE A COUNCIL ISSUE AND NOT A CRIMINAL OFFENCE.


Home About Us Latest News New To East Rural Upcoming Events Photo Gallery Julie's Blueprint Committee Local Democracy Newsletter Minutes Area Map Bus Timetables East Rural Walks Links Contact Us	Julie's Blueprint On this page Julie will keep you all updated with local council issues. Our Tribute To Our Friend Irene Guy Irene was one of the founding members of the East Rural Network along with the late Cllr. Fred Slater. Irene worked so hard for East Rural and its residents and also helped to raise funds for many of the different organisations she was a member off. Sadly Irene passed away in 2010 and was a very dear friend to many in East Rural, you could always call and have a cup of tea and chat and put the world to rights. Irene would always try to help you out, if she could. Irene is very sadly missed but with the fondest memories by many. GOD BLESS IRENE. SLEEP TIGHT. East Rural Community Energy Champions Energy is expensive but 25-35% can be wasted in the typical family home. Energy Champions are sought in East Rural to take up the challenge of reducing waste, saving energy and cutting the carbon emissions that are contributing to dangerous climate change. For 6 months from January to June 2011 local people are being recruited as Champions to cut energy consumption in their own home and encourage their friends, relatives and neighbours to do likewise. The project will provide support and training and there will be events for all residents on energy saving and renewable energy opportunities. How involved a Champion gets is up to them but they are wanted from all parts of East Rural - Blacksnape, Eccleshill, Hoddlesden, Pickup Bank and Waterside because there are different types of property and different challenges in each part of the ward. The school, businesses and community groups are welcome to get involved too. The project is being run by Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council in conjunction with the East Rural Network and is being funded by the NW Climate Change Skills programme. Contact: Gwen Kinloch, Blackburn Town Hall (01254) 585394 Energy Champion Update Thermal Image of the Carus Centre Two events have now been held at Hoddlesden's Carus Centre. The first event concentrated on giving advice and guidance on reducing your energy consumption in the home. Advisors were on hand from the Energy Saving Trust and staff from the council were signing people up to become energy champions. take a look at the Energy Saving Tips. Understand your own energy Householders in the area were given the opportunity to take part in a thermal imaging project. This highlighted were in your home you were loosing the most heat providing a focus on efforts to increase home insulation particularly in walls and soffits. Generate your own energy The second event was based on renewable energy with suppliers from the Solar and the Biomass industry. Advisors were on hand to offer householders with information on the best solutions to fit renewable technology for the home. Know your own energy consumption Over the next four months energy champions across East Rural will be recording their energy consumption and working out how to reduce their utility bills at home. Share your energy As a result of government commitment to increasing the number of community led renewable energy schemes in the North West, Neighbourhoods NW is delighted to offer a series of programmes to community members in the North West, in partnership with the Energy Saving Trust and funded by CLASP/The North West Improvement and Efficiency Partnership. St Paul's CoE primary school are also involved with and energy saving project and have already identified areas where money can be saved. Please contact Sarah Urmson on 01254 585753 or email sarah.urmson@blackburn.gov.uk if you are a resident of the East Rural Ward and would like to take part in the Energy Saving Project. Look out for more events and more opportunities to save money on your utility bills, increase the comfort levels in your home and generate your won energy. Another way to get involved with energy saving is by monitoring your electricity consumption and you can borrow an Energy Monitor Pack from one of our libraries. DOG MESS Numerous requests have been made for dog owners to be more responsible for any mess their dog makes particularly in public areas such as pavements and on the school field and the village and millennium green which is an area for the children of the village to enjoy. Dog waste is not only a health hazard to the children but also to all those who wish to enjoy the open space. Please could dog owners who walk their dogs or allow them to roam on these areas please clean up the waste they produce so as to keep the areas clean and free from unwanted dog waste. There are numerous litter bins in and around the village for the waste. If anybody notes any stray dogs or unsupervised dogs in the village these should be reported to the local dog warden. Blackburn Dog Wardens 01254 585397 Please make sure all doggy bags are placed in litter bins provided. ACTIVE AWARENESS - BE A GOOD NEIGHBOUR If you see anyone acting suspiciously in your neighbourhood, call the police, make a note of car registrations. Always report everything to the police immediatley on 01254 51212 being neighbourly is what makes a good community. If you are a victim of crime informing the community contacts will allow them to inform the surrounding community so that they can be on guard or might even help in the investigation or prosecution of your crime. Emergency : Dial 999 when there is a danger to life or a crime is in progress. Non Emergency : Dial 0845 1 25 35 45 for all non emergencies. Calls will be charged at local rate. If you have information about crime : Dial Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 to report a crime anonymously. To contact your local neighbourhood police officer : tel: 01254 222135 PACT MEETINGS ARE HELD ON THE 1ST WEDNESDAY OF EVERY OTHER MONTH AT THE CARUS CENTRE HODDLESDEN . PLEASE NOTE: ANTI-SOCIAL OR NUISANCE BEHAVIOUR COULD POSSIBLY BE A COUNCIL ISSUE AND NOT A CRIMINAL OFFENCE.