[junetta]

I watched one of those 'Life of Grime' series not long ago which was set in Scotland. The children were encouraged to make a frame especially for gum sticking and it appeared to work. No fun in just putting it on a board but using it to create a statue seemed a little different.

As for 'doggy doings' we have poo bag dispensers here. Totally free and the bags are easy enough to attach to the dog's lead. There is no excuse for leaving a mess behind and the local cops will soon stop you if you do. I couldn't for shame anyway.

(We are also required by law to carry our Topsie's pet passport with us at all times).

Street cleaners are out regularly and the rubbish taken away every night

The one thing which I really admire is that the blokes from the local prison are used as road cleaners. It's normal to see them picking up the rubbish and clearing the pathways.

Don't get me wrong, it isn't perfect, but it's a lot nicer than I've seen in England during recent years.