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Vale photographers have been invited to submit their best shots of the parish in a special new year competition. All the island's parishes have been invited to take part and each winning photographer will receive an A3 printed canvas of their image with the parish crest superimposed.

A reminder for all dog owners in the Vale parish – January 31 is the last day for ensuring your animal is properly taxed.

A meeting has been called later this month for all those who hold boat moorings in the Vale areas of Bordeaux, Chouet, Rousse and Les Amarreurs to elect new management committees for the next three years.

Vale-based community radio station GNet will be interviewing States member Mark Helyar tomorrow and is inviting questions from parishioners on topical issues for the Policy and Resources member to answer.

The Guernsey Housing Association has been congratulated by the Vale Senior Constable on its plans to build up to 300 social needs and affordable new homes at the States-owned former Belgrave Vinery site. But he is also worried how that might affect regenerating the Bridge and utilising Leale's Yard.

How the Vale's voice continues to be heard by government and decision-makers was considered by the Douzaine at its last meeting – and there was some good news after Senior Constable Richard Leale issued his earlier appeal for "parish champions" in the States.

A community radio programme run from the Vale is interviewing Guernsey's head of Planning live this morning and has invited parishioners to submit questions to her about topical planning issues.

Equipment at the well-used play area at Les Amarreurs is being extended and improved by the Vale Douzaine as part of its parish improvements programme. The oldest and one of the most popular pieces, the monkey bars climbing frame, has been refurbished and extended while work has started on a new attraction.

A quick reminder for everyone – the North Community Market is being held at the Vale Douzaine Rooms this Saturday from 10am until 4pm and it's a popular event with a very strong Christmas theme this week.