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Alert Re Danger of Grass Cuttings to Livestock

By RURAL-WATCH | 22nd June 2023

We have been made aware of a report of a pile of grass cuttings put in a field with livestock in causing one animal to be extremely ill. Lawn/grass cuttings can be extremely dangerous to livestock, including horses and in some situations can lead to their death. Please do not put lawn/grass cuttings in a…

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SCRAP Fly Tipping

By RURAL-WATCH | 15th June 2023

Did you know that rubbish you’ve handed to someone else is still your legal responsibility until it is correctly disposed of? If someone, such as an unlicensed ‘man in a van’ found online, were to fly-tip your waste, you could end up paying a fine or being taken to court. Make sure you are covered when handing…

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Warning – Be Water Aware

By RURAL-WATCH | 15th June 2023

Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service are warning of the dangers of water. In the hot weather rivers, lakes, etc may seem very inviting to cool down but can be dangerous and hazardous. Even on a warm day the water can be cold and if jumping in can lead to cold water shock, which could lead…

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Warwickshire Rural Crime Team Plus Partners at Kenilworth Show

By RURAL-WATCH | 2nd June 2023

Warwickshire Rural Crime Team and Warwickshire HorseWatch will be at Kenilworth Show with our partners tomorrow including Warwickshire Fire & Rescue, Stratford District Council Rural Advisors and representatives from the local policing team – Saturday 3rd June. Come along and say hello, trailer stickers, gate signs and lots of information and advice on the work…

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Fire Safety Awareness in the Countryside

By RURAL-WATCH | 26th May 2023

With the warm dry weather here at last for us to all enjoy please be mindful of safety and fire precautions, especially around the farm and working with vehicles and machinery. We support and work with Warwickshire Fire & Safety and attach the updated leaflet to assist farmers: Farm Fire Safety Leaflet v3_compressed  

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Warwickshire Road Safety Partnership Distributes ‘Dead Slow’ Boards to Help Improve Road Safety Around Horses

By RURAL-WATCH | 25th April 2023

Warwickshire Road Safety Partnership has distributed 44 ‘Dead Slow’ boards to 32 equestrian yards across Warwickshire to support Warwickshire’s growing equestrian community and to help improve their safety whilst using the roads.  The boards, produced in partnership with the British Horse Society (BHS) and Warwickshire Horse Watch, will be displayed on private properties where passing…

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Reminder – Emergency Alert System Test on Sunday

By RURAL-WATCH | 22nd April 2023

At 3pm this Sunday, 23 April, all 4G and 5G compatible phones will receive a test message for the new Emergency Alerts System which will include a 10 second alarm and vibration. This is what the message will look and sound like. For more information visit https://www.gov.uk/alerts

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