01/02/2015
Rachael Garside discusses cuts to rural youth organisation YFC and government plans for more allotment space.
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YFC Funding Fears, Grow Your Own and Detecting the Past
Wales YFC Tackles Financial Difficulties - the organisation has lost Β£360,000 from a Welsh government-backed grant used to support its educational work for "thousands" of young people. Farming unions are warning that the cuts will have a . We speak to Wales' YFC chairman on how they secure the future of our organisation
Fire service to stop animal rescues due to costs - Over the years scores of horses and cattle have been saved from death when trapped down shafts or sinking in mud - but the North Wales fire service says it can no longer afford to respond to "to its budget. However there have been appeals from farmers and horse lovers for a re-think
Allotments and community growing -A food received a significant boost this week when the Welsh government announced plans to free up more land to be used as allotments. Local authorities will be urged to provide more plots, make better use of existing sites and cut waiting lists. The Federation of City Farms and Community Gardens welcomes the new guidance
Control of Horses -It's a year since a new law equipped Local Authorities in Wales with additional powers to tackle fly-grazing and abandonment problems which can have severe consequences for equine welfare and community safety. More onat 12.30 on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio Wales.
Metal Detecting -enthusiasts in Wales are being encouraged to showcase their finds as part of a new, five-year initiative. -- backed by 350 thousand pounds from the Heritage Lottery Fund -- aims to bring together treasure seekers, farmers and landowners so they can tell their own stories behind the artifacts being unearthed. The money will also allow the National Museum Wales to purchase the best finds so they can be safeguarded for future generations
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- Sun 1 Feb 2015 07:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio Wales
- Mon 2 Feb 2015 05:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio Wales
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