Our Foul Streets

Today I launched the competition for the local children to design the town a poster. I thought it would be a nice arty competition for the kids.

I have organised how it will work and arranged a competition drop off point at the Co-op in Newton Stewart. They also kindly said that they would make up a goodie bag prize for the winner of sweets and nice things.

I have printed off a few posters and tomorrow I shall take them around the town and asl local shops and businesses to display them for me, for anyone who's not joined the I Love Newton Stewart Facebook group.

Just Say NO!

Get the Poo Off Our Streets
We do have a bit of an issue in Newton Stewart with dog owners allowing their pets to foul our pavements and not cleaning up after them.
First and foremost, it’s an offence to allow you dog to foul the pavement and not clear up punishable with a fine.
It’s a health hazard to young children because it can cause blindness.
It’s horrible when you accidentally step in some and then walk it indoors or into shops.
It’s spoiling the town for everyone.

Good News!
The good news is that you can get free dog poo bags from the Newton Stewart council services desk inside the library and you can use any public bit to dispose of the poo, no need to go searching for specialists’ bins. To raise awareness of the unfortunate issue that is plaguing our streets, we are going to have posters all over the town to informing people to
Bag it and bin it.
Free poo bags are available from the Newton Stewart Council Services in the Library.
Please dispose in the any public use bin.

Poster Competition

We Need You to Design the Poster
* Any Child can take part.
* Your poster needs to be A4 sized.
* It needs to clearly include the three messages above.
* It can be drawn, painted, photographed, collaged, computer generated anything you like.
* A catchy slogan would be good.

The Collection Point for Entries
Entries should be taken to the Co-op, Newton Stewart. Entries should be submitted by the close of business on February 22nd 2020 . On your entry please include your Name and Age so we know who created the poster.

The Winner
The winner will be announced on Wednesday 26th of February and the winner will have their poster printed and posted all over town on notice boards and in local shop windows. The Newton Stewart Co-op is kindly creating a goodie bag of sweet to the award to the winner. (there will not be a cash alternative prize)

Please note: After the competition, if you’d like your poster back, either pop into the Co-op to collect it. Posters will be displayed on social media and the Co-op Window to show everyone in the town our artistic talent.