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The council is also looking at innovative ideas like electric hot plate installations at
key locations to deter the use of disposable BBQs known to cause devastating POETRY CORNER
fires, and working with Highways Agency to identify any new tow-away areas in It is not a pastime, for which,
places where irresponsible parking is a problem. The council is also working closely Ice Cream
with landowners to open up properly managed additional camping / parking I would not want to queue,
areas. For me, it’s an institution.
Spring has nearly sprung.
I cannot speak for you.
Shielding Support is still available The grass has, all but, grew.
The bees have begun to bumble, It is built into my psyche,
Advice for people considered clinically extremely vulnerable because of COVID-
19 changed from 1 April as the numbers of new cases continues to fall. Residents And I’ve noticed a swallow or two, And it will be until I’m through.
in this category should have received a letter from the government, advising them I never say no to an ice cream,
that they no longer need to shield. The letter also offers new guidance how they When the clouds roll high above,
can safely start to get back out and about. Support from Dorset Council will Against a sky, that’s blue, As does the woman I woo.
remain in place for anyone who has been shielding and needs some extra help,
as well as for anyone needing to self-isolate. Help with things like grocery I never say no to an ice cream, Spring has nearly sprung.
shopping, travelling to vaccination appointments, or even dog walking can be It is not a thing I do.
accessed at www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/coronavirus. or by calling the Dorset There is blossom on the tree.
Together helpline 01305 221000. The sparrow builds its nest,
When the sun is shining.
As does the bumble bee.
And if you go to the zoo,
Electrical vehicle charge points What is not to like?
You can wrap your tongue round a
New electric vehicle charge points are now ready to use in five car parks in Dorset 99, Who could disagree?
- with more to be switched on in the coming weeks. Electric vehicle charge points
have been installed and are now live at Wollaston Field car park, Dorchester; Gas Whilst watching a kangaroo, I never say no to an ice cream,
Lane, Gillingham; Old Market Yard, Sherborne; The Hub car park, Verwood; and Or a llama or a mountain bear, And it never says no to me.
King Street car park, Wimborne. The installation of the new charge points is one of
several measures in Dorset Council’s ambition to become zero carbon by 2040 From faraway Peru.
and helps to meet several actions in its Climate and Ecological Emergency I never say no to an ice cream, Paul J Openshaw (April 2021)
Strategy Action Plan. More car charging points will be ready to use in the coming
months, a total of 17 council-owned car parks across the Dorset Council area will As sure as a cow goes moo.
have the new electric car charging facilities - with each location having a
minimum of two charge points. The government plans to phase out sales of new
petrol and diesel vehicles by 2030, so it is important drivers are offered more
sustainable travel options
now.
The fast (22kW) charge
points DC are installing (at Reciprocating Saw
no cost to the Council He told me he liked mine, as you might
Taxpayers) are supplied with I told him that I liked his teeth. expect,
100% renewable energy and From a reciprocating saw.
will enable drivers to charge They were something, I could not
their electric vehicles while ignore.
visiting the county’s towns. A Paul J Openshaw (March 2021)

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