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PONDERABLE QUESTION - What do you do when you see an endangered animal eating an endangered plant?

EAST Cambridgeshire District Council's Low-Energy Roadshow proved a huge hit at the Littleport Show.
More than 400 low-energy lightbulbs were handed out by Niki Davis, the council's home energy conservation officer . "Using those 400 low-energy bulbs represents an annual electricity saving of about £24,000," said Mrs Davis. "Once people realise how much money they can save, they will use these bulbs
a lot more."

PLANNING permission has been sought for a new re-cycling centre in Pymoor.
The centre, which will include glass, paper, textile and can banks, will be based on the site of the current centre in Pymoor Lane. It would also be surrounded on three sides by a 6ft fence to help screen and soundproof the site. Pymoor Parish Council and other interested parties have been asked to
comment on the proposals put forward this week by East Cambridgeshire District Council.

City's 'buffer zone' park

A COUNTRY park could be built on the outskirts of Ely to protect the countryside from the hundreds of new homes springing up in the city every year.

The park, including a wildlife reserve, would be built between Ely and Queen Adelaide on Thistle Corner.
It is envisaged it would stretch towards Chettisham, smothering the northern tip of Ely.

Plans for the park were revealed this week in the first environmental capacity study for Ely.
Although the study is not technically a planning document, it will play a major role in future developments in the city.
Philip Lewis, chairman of East Cambridgeshire District Council's Strategic Development Committee, said it was a "significant" work.
"The consultants have come up with the idea that a country park would be a good idea," said Coun Lewis.
"As we all know, there is tremendous pressure at the moment on building houses in Ely, so it is a very relevant topic of discussion."
He added: "It seems right to me that we should get this kind of environmental study in the bag before we go and look at other implications."
The document warns against over-development in the north east of Ely, as new homes would be highly visible when approaching the city from Queen Adelaide or from Littleport along Lynn Road.
Instead, it suggests the development of a country park to create a "fen island" landscape.
The study also mentions the introduction of a wetland reserve to help provide a clear barrier between Ely and the surrounding countryside.
Members of East Cambridge District Council's Strategic Development Committee adopted the study as supplementary planning guidance at a meeting yesterday.

Wicken Fen - The Green Lung
The Bishop's Walk
Cratendune

We have been busy restocking the local swamps with Frogs, Fish and Newts.
It's Caption time..!
Think of a witty caption for the frog picture and win a bucket of frog Spawn..!
Here is your starter for 10

Oh no not again..!
I tell you, you've got to 'ave eyes in the back of your 'ead this time of year..!

frogcaption@ely.org.uk

WE'RE KEEPING AMERICA'S EAGLES FLYING STRONG AND FREE! Hello: Do you have a special place in your heart for eagles? Does their regal stare, powerful demeanor, majestic flight and free spirit capture your imagination and inspire your soul? If you're an eagle lover or simply fascinated by birds of prey, you really should visit the unique educational website presented by the non-profit American Eagle Foundation. It's a great place to get warm and fuzzy feelings learning about a magnificent and symbolic bird, the Bald Eagle, and a very noble cause. You can be instantly transported to this wonderful website by clicking the following link: http://www.eagles.org/intro.html
MORE PONDERABLE QUESTIONS

Would a fly without wings be called a walk?

I went to a bookstore and asked the saleswoman, "Where's the self- help section?" She said if she told me, it would defeat the purpose.

Why don't sheep shrink when it rains?

Is it true that cannibals don't eat clowns because they taste funny?

What was the best thing before sliced bread?

If one synchronized swimmer drowns, do the rest have to drown too?

If you try to fail, but succeed, which have you done?

"Live fast, die young and leave a good looking corpse"

"If you are not living on the edge, you are taking up WAY TOO MUCH SPACE!!!"

"Live as if every day were the last day of your life - one day you'll be RIGHT"

"Work like you don't need the money, love like you've never been hurt, and dance like nobody's watching".

"If life were any better, it would be considered illegal!"

"A coward dies many deaths, a brave man dies but once"

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