Debbie joined Paws on Patrol at Stroud Show today. Paws on Patrol is Stroud District Council Community Safety initiative aimed at encouraging dog walkers to note and report any suspicious activities whilst walking their pets.

Debbie said
"This is great scheme and I am pleased to be involved. This is not about being a vigilante but being vigilant to help our communities"

You can find out more by following 
​www.stroud.gov.uk/pawsonpatrol

Huge sighs of relief all round, The first Great Stroud Bake Off was a huge success raising over £400 for the British Heart Foundation. Despite the scorching weather and Andy Murray being in the Men's Singles Finals there were 35 entries between the categories.
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Debbie said "There was an amazing buzz and we all had a fabulous time. Hard work but well worth it. Now the work starts for a Christmas version"

Sunday is the day for The Great Stroud Bake Off and Debbie will be there to help with the organisation of the event. Together with friends they hope to raise over a hundred pounds for the British Heart Foundation, The Team have spent many hours working out how it will all work and tomorrow is the culmination of there efforts.

The Handmade and Vintage Fayre has been at Chalford Village Hall on the 1st Saturday of the month for the last 5 months.
Debbie today went to visit and talk to Tracey who runs the operation. The idea is to showcase locally produced and vintage goods.
Debbie has agreed to help in promoting the groups profile and encourage new buyers and sellers.
Each month the Fayre helps a local charity or good cause, last month was The Foodbank and this month it is the Village Shop.

Debbie went with daughter Samantha, Helen and her children Adie and Matthew to the Pride in Your Neighbourhood event at Masons Road Playing Field.

​Whilst the children played on a bouncy council, adults could get advice on housing and benefits. the first 10 people to get their bikes post coded also received free bicycle lamps. there were plenty of giveaways too from the Neighbourhood Warden and a chance to look around the Stroud fire engine, until it left abruptly.