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03/07/2019
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Dog Owners Warned Not To Leave Dogs In Cars
Dog owners in Northern Ireland are being urged not to leave dogs in hot cars.
Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council issued an appeal to residents to avoid the situation, even in cases of a short period of time.
Alderman James Baird, Chairman of the Environmental Services Committee, explained that the consequences could be catastrophic. He said: "We are urging dog owners to check their destination is dog friendly, leaving a window open will not keep your car cool enough to leave your dog. A car can become as hot as an oven in a very short space of time, even when it doesn't feel that warm outside. When it's 22 degrees outside, in a car it can reach an unbearable 47 degrees within the hour.
"Many dogs die each year due to being left in hot cars according to the RSPCA. Animals can sustain brain damage or even die from heatstroke in just 15 minutes. Dogs can only cool themselves by panting and sweating through their paw pads so it is difficult for them to control their heat in temperatures that we humans enjoy.
"Under the Welfare of Animals Act you have a duty of care for your pet and if you put them at risk you could face prosecution by the council. You would also have to live with the fact that your thoughtless action resulted in terrible suffering for your pet."
The early warning signs of heat stroke in dogs are:
• Heavy panting
• Profuse salivation
• A rapid pulse
• Very red gums / tongue
• Lethargy
• Lack of co-ordination
• Reluctance or inability to rise after collapsing
• Vomiting and diarrhoea
• Loss of consciousness.
New Community Centre Opens On L'Derry Peninsula
A new community centre has been opened on the Magilligan peninsula in L'Derry.
The new state-of-the-art centre features a community hall, an interactive training room, a community office and modern kitchen facilities.
Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council's Community and Culture Team and Capital Projects Team delivered the energy efficient building together.
Speaking at the launch, the Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council, Cllr Sean Bateson said: "The Magilligan Community Centre is a fantastic example of local communities coming together in partnership with Council and providing a safe, accessible place for people of all abilities to enjoy. Capital investment in community infrastructure is hugely important and I commend all those including Council's Capital Works Team who contributed to the finished result in creating this forward thinking, modern centre."
The new centre will be managed on behalf of Council by the Magilligan Community Association.
Local Groups Urged To Apply For PHA Small Grants Scheme
Community and voluntary groups are being encouraged to apply for small grants which can be used to improve the health and wellbeing of local communities.
The Public Health Agency (PHA) aims to work with local groups through its small grants programme to address health and wellbeing in Northern Ireland. This provides organisations with the opportunity to access small, non-recurring grants which can be used to support health improvement in local communities.
Projects eligible for funding must encourage healthy lifestyle choices and support a range of themes and priorities relating to the 'Making Life Better' strategy, e.g. Giving every child the best start; Equipped throughout life; Empowering healthy living; Creating the conditions, empowering communities; Developing collaboration; and the 'Take 5' Steps to Wellbeing (Connect, Be Active, Keep Learning, and Give and Take Notice).
Two types of awards are available under the programme:
• Grants of up to £1,000 for non-constituted and constituted non-profit taking community/ voluntary sector groups.
• Grants of between £1,001 and to a maximum of £5,000 for constituted, non-profit taking community/ voluntary sector groups.
Fiona Teague, Acting Head of Health & Social Wellbeing Improvement (West), PHA said: "This is a great opportunity for community and voluntary sector groups throughout Northern Ireland to access resources that can be used proactively to support health improvement in local communities. We are encouraging applicants to work collaboratively to develop innovative projects and most importantly involve local communities in project design."
Further information on the scheme can be found online.
(JG/CM)
Dog owners in Northern Ireland are being urged not to leave dogs in hot cars.
Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council issued an appeal to residents to avoid the situation, even in cases of a short period of time.
Alderman James Baird, Chairman of the Environmental Services Committee, explained that the consequences could be catastrophic. He said: "We are urging dog owners to check their destination is dog friendly, leaving a window open will not keep your car cool enough to leave your dog. A car can become as hot as an oven in a very short space of time, even when it doesn't feel that warm outside. When it's 22 degrees outside, in a car it can reach an unbearable 47 degrees within the hour.
"Many dogs die each year due to being left in hot cars according to the RSPCA. Animals can sustain brain damage or even die from heatstroke in just 15 minutes. Dogs can only cool themselves by panting and sweating through their paw pads so it is difficult for them to control their heat in temperatures that we humans enjoy.
"Under the Welfare of Animals Act you have a duty of care for your pet and if you put them at risk you could face prosecution by the council. You would also have to live with the fact that your thoughtless action resulted in terrible suffering for your pet."
The early warning signs of heat stroke in dogs are:
• Heavy panting
• Profuse salivation
• A rapid pulse
• Very red gums / tongue
• Lethargy
• Lack of co-ordination
• Reluctance or inability to rise after collapsing
• Vomiting and diarrhoea
• Loss of consciousness.
New Community Centre Opens On L'Derry Peninsula
A new community centre has been opened on the Magilligan peninsula in L'Derry.
The new state-of-the-art centre features a community hall, an interactive training room, a community office and modern kitchen facilities.
Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council's Community and Culture Team and Capital Projects Team delivered the energy efficient building together.
Speaking at the launch, the Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council, Cllr Sean Bateson said: "The Magilligan Community Centre is a fantastic example of local communities coming together in partnership with Council and providing a safe, accessible place for people of all abilities to enjoy. Capital investment in community infrastructure is hugely important and I commend all those including Council's Capital Works Team who contributed to the finished result in creating this forward thinking, modern centre."
The new centre will be managed on behalf of Council by the Magilligan Community Association.
Local Groups Urged To Apply For PHA Small Grants Scheme
Community and voluntary groups are being encouraged to apply for small grants which can be used to improve the health and wellbeing of local communities.
The Public Health Agency (PHA) aims to work with local groups through its small grants programme to address health and wellbeing in Northern Ireland. This provides organisations with the opportunity to access small, non-recurring grants which can be used to support health improvement in local communities.
Projects eligible for funding must encourage healthy lifestyle choices and support a range of themes and priorities relating to the 'Making Life Better' strategy, e.g. Giving every child the best start; Equipped throughout life; Empowering healthy living; Creating the conditions, empowering communities; Developing collaboration; and the 'Take 5' Steps to Wellbeing (Connect, Be Active, Keep Learning, and Give and Take Notice).
Two types of awards are available under the programme:
• Grants of up to £1,000 for non-constituted and constituted non-profit taking community/ voluntary sector groups.
• Grants of between £1,001 and to a maximum of £5,000 for constituted, non-profit taking community/ voluntary sector groups.
Fiona Teague, Acting Head of Health & Social Wellbeing Improvement (West), PHA said: "This is a great opportunity for community and voluntary sector groups throughout Northern Ireland to access resources that can be used proactively to support health improvement in local communities. We are encouraging applicants to work collaboratively to develop innovative projects and most importantly involve local communities in project design."
Further information on the scheme can be found online.
(JG/CM)
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