Good news – the libraries have been given a reprieve. For once all the protesting has been worth it and the council are now going to decide other alternatives. Not sure what that means it may be reduced hours which will be better than closing.
Nine libraries in Somerset that were threatened with closure could be saved under new proposals.
Twenty of the county council's 34 libraries were earmarked for closure. The plans were changed following a series of consultations.
In a new proposal nine - Glastonbury, Cheddar, Ilminster, Martock, Somerton, Shepton Mallet, Dulverton, Castle Cary and Wiveliscombe - could be retained.
However, six libraries could still be closed in the current year. Those at risk of closure in the next year are Porlock, Highbridge, Watchet, Sunningdale, Bishops Lydeard and Bruton. Under the plans, they would be offered to the community to run. Eleven would lose their funding and a remaining five libraries - South Petherton, North Petherton, Nether Stowey, Milborne Port and Priorswood - would have until next year to find alternative funding, or face closure. Source: BBC news
This weekend was the Big Garden Birdwatch organised by the RSPB. To take part people are asked to record the number and type of birds visiting for one hour. Compared with the number of birds that do visit my garden my count was very low. It was a very cold day which probably had a bearing on the numbers.
My results were:
- Starlings – 6
- Sparrows – 4
- Wood Pigeon – 3
- Chaffinch – 1
- Blackbird- 1
I am not too worried as I usually get many more and different birds such as robin, blue tits and goldfinch.
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That is such great news about your libraries!! Hope some good things come out of the decision!! Love your little feathered friend! Hope you have a lovely week!
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I'm glad the libraries may not have to close after all...YET.
ReplyDeleteThe librarys in my little town have had to cut their hours severly. It's better than having no library at all.
ReplyDeleteHi - nice black bird - your whole blog is a bit of a trip down memory lane.
ReplyDeleteLived in NE Somerset as a kid - not like Australia at all!
thanks for the posts
Stewart M
That's great the libraries have been given a reprieve. Great shot of the bird.
ReplyDeleteI was a birder some years ago, but then the pigeons and squirrels took over and ate me out of bird seed. I had to give up. :(
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