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However, there were mixed reviews of the novel, some very much enjoying the
‘lighter crime style’ and others feeling that it was too predictable, with some of DORSET TRADING STANDARDS
the detail perhaps not quite as believable as they would have liked.
Dorset County Council Trading Standards Service check and
One thing we all agreed on was that the characters were left in such a way that approve businesses so you don’t have to.
the 4th novel in the series, due to be out later this year, feels less predictable in the
way the personalities in The Bullet That Missed could be developed. There were For more information visit www.buywithconfidence.gov.uk or
new characters introduced, whom we felt might play a greater part in the next call 08454 040506.
book, and others that could more easily be written out. We look forward to seeing To report or seek advice about problems you have
what happens. experienced when dealing with a trader call 08454 040506.

Overall, a great ‘cosy crime’ with many comedy moments, especially
entertaining if you enjoy Richard Osman’s style of writing. Animal Health and Welfare

Most farmers care passionately about the welfare of their animals. Rural Dorset
often brings to mind pictures of healthy animals grazing in sunny fields of grass.
However, when it comes to winter, things can look very different, especially after
long periods of rain.
Some farmers house their cattle in barns over the winter months. Others keep
VILLAGE HALL cattle out in the fields and give them supplementary food such as silage,
because grass has stopped growing. The ground around their feeders can get
Village Hall AGM Tuesday 11 April 7pm at muddy and cows with their shaggy winter coats can look a bit bedraggled when
th
the Village Hall it is wet. As long as the cattle have an area in the field that is well drained for
them to lie down, then their welfare can usually be met.
The Village Hall AGM will take place and the election of Sheep are often put on
the new committee, also an update on the finances. If VILLAGE fields of stubble turnips
you are interested in the village Hall and how we move HALL to eat. They quickly eat
forward please do come to the meeting.
off the green tops of
the plants and it might
Hall Bookings Fees therefore look to the
untrained eye that they
The lower room is £10 per hour The Upper Hall is £15 per hour are in a muddy field
with nothing to eat. The
If you want to book the Village Hall please contact our booking Secretary Joanna reality is that they might
Syrett Joanna.syrett@tiscali.co.uk or telephone 01929 472037 she will also be have a really good
able to show you around if you are not familiar with the building. source of food to give
them the energy to

Fancy a game of table tennis cope with the cold wet
weather.
As part of our bid to try to generate some income for the Hall we are able to offer Farmers are usually happy to speak with people who have concerns about their
family table tennis sessions, if you are interested in hiring it the fee is £10 per livestock. If you are worried about welfare standards on a farm you can always
family for an hour. call the Dorset Council animal health line on 01305 224475, or email
Contact the Booking Secretary Joanna on 01929 472037 tradingstandards@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk
Alison Bennett Chairperson 01929 472023

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