Tag Archives: Ban Chinese Lanterns
Seeking views and support for the ban of Chinese Lanterns
WG have asked for WFU evidence and support to put a case together to ban Chinese Lanterns OCVO – Sky Lanterns letter English OCVO – Sky Lanterns letter Welsh If you have any evidence or views we would like you … Continue reading
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Marine Conservation Society seek ban in Wales for Chinese Lanterns and Balloons
Marine Conservation Society who are seeking a ban on both Chinese lanterns and balloons have also organised an on-line petition which at the moment is concentrated in Wales. Their strategy is to obtain a ban in Walesand then if … Continue reading
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Happy New Year
Glamorgan WFU wish all a very prosperous New Year if you wish to join us at our meetings and visits please email Sally New national website at www.wfu.org.uk Things on the horizon: Ban Chinese Lanterns see side links to sign petition … Continue reading
NFU say think twice!
Asking all to think twice for Halloween and Bonfire night, please substitute your chinese lanterns for pumpkins! Better for the animals, better for the environment and what you scoop out can be recycled for food Check out the recipes here: Love … Continue reading
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The Cow’s Perspective on bTB
Cow 22 – What did I do Wrong? Here we are pushed inside This is usual the old cow cried Hustled and bustled into the crush The yolk shuts with a rush Then the vet jabs me in the neck … Continue reading
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Fire Fire!
It seems someone has to die before these flying fireballs are banned! The Women’s Food and Farming Union has collected evidence over the last 2 years documenting the hazards of releasing these Chinese lanterns. Fires,litter, cattle deaths,deer running onto roads, … Continue reading
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Please help us……. Chinese Lanterns harm the countryside
There is an event planned for 20th of April http://lightupsky.blogspot.com/2011/02/light-up-sky-what-is-it_10.html we are not against the cause but are mindful of the consequence of chinese lanterns damage. Please don’t let this happen in the UK Please read back to the evidence of … Continue reading
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WFU campaign gains momentum
Chinese Lanterns we are gaining support and evidence from all over the country from farmers and other concerned people there are various news reports out there: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-11003516 and http://news.bbc.co.uk/local/northeastwales/hi/people_and_places/newsid_8929000/8929625.stm http://glamorganfarmers.wordpress.com/2010/07/08/havoc-in-the-countryside/ Please contact Helen Bower or Sue Hawes with further info: … Continue reading
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