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planned. The full details of this are shown in our winter service policy Dorset We would therefore ask you to remain patient and courteous with the dispensing
Highways Winter Service Policy and Operational Plan - Dorset Council. However, as team who endeavour to work as quickly and as safely as possible to ensure your
a standard rule we would normally salt the precautionary network if road surface medications are ready when you come to collect them or when dealing with any
temperatures are expected to drop below 1° Celsius. prescription queries and that you continue to show them kindness and respect.

The amount of salt we use varies between 8 g/m² and 40 g/m² dependent on road
conditions and temperature. At 8 g/m² we use approx. 70 tonne per run. At 40 g/
m² we use 350 tonne per run. During heavy snow conditions we’re likely to use over Blood pressure monitors
1000 tonnes in 24 hours. We have just under 1000 salt bins in Dorset. Each salt bin is If you have a blood pressure monitor which
either a 'strategic’ or ‘community’ bin. Dorset Council fills all bins at the start of has been loaned to you from the Practice
each winter season. Strategic bins are then refilled during the winter free of we would be grateful if it could be returned
charge, community bins are refilled on request and paid for by town and parish to us as soon as possible. Thank you
councils. Salt bins can be requested to be refilled here Salt bins - Dorset Council
Town and parish councils can also purchase one-tonne dumpy bags of salt.

Dorset Health Walks

A community health walk is a
free, short, and regular guided
walk that lasts between ten to
ninety minutes for people of
all abilities. They are the When you respond to advertisers, do please tell them
perfect way to get more
active and to meet new you saw their advert in this magazine - it helps them
people. With so many
beautiful parks, green spaces, monitor the effectiveness of their advert and helps us
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be explored in Dorset, these
community walks give you the
opportunity to discover new
places in the fresh air and to
socialise afterwards. Trained volunteer walk leaders are on hand to welcome
participants at each location and will provide encouragement and support Quality Tax and
throughout the walk. Walking can help improve overall health and wellbeing. It is KingsBere
important to start slowly and build fitness gently, at a pace that is comfortable for Accounting
you.
There are over thirty weekly walks to choose from across the Dorset Council area. Accountants For professional advice, dealing with all
East Dorset, Purbeck, North and Mid Dorset, Dorchester, Bridport, West Dorset, aspects of accounts and tax
Weymouth and Portland all offer a variety of walks in each location, most of which
are close to public transport. There are also walks available within Dorset’s Country Day and evening appointments available
Parks.
If you enjoy walking and would like to be part of the volunteer team, please Phone Debbie Scott FCCA, ATII on 01258 830304
contact us as we are always looking for new leaders to support the walks.
office@kingsbere.co.uk

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