Sign up to Warwickshire HorseWatch for the latest advice and warnings.
Register your horse on a national database eg NED
Monday 29 August 2011
Keep you horse safe
Plenty of good advice HERE
Sign up to Warwickshire HorseWatch for the latest advice and warnings.
Register your horse on a national database eg NED
Sign up to Warwickshire HorseWatch for the latest advice and warnings.
Register your horse on a national database eg NED
Beware when selling onlline
I have recently received a very suspicious email offering to purchase a horse unseen. The horse was to be shipped overseas and payment was to be by PayPal. On further enquiry I find that this type of scam is common, can apply to a range of items and payment methods offered also include Western Union.The common factors seem to be:
- The rather quaint use of English. (When they sort this out there will be one less red light)
- Overseas (no country specified) shipping
- Online payment required and possibly an attempt to discover information that would enable them to use your account.
If you have experienced this scam please comment.
Friday 26 August 2011
Fitting a door chain, fit the best
This is a substantial piece of equipment and ideal to prevent distraction burglaries or car key burglaries as it fits over a door handle with a chain attachment and comes with a beefy fitting kit.
Now available through NW at the discount price of £15. (updated 26/08/11)
Wednesday 24 August 2011
Southam/Feldon Community Forum - Wednesday 21st Sept, from 6.30pm
Your Community Forum’s next meeting is scheduled to take place at 7pm on Wednesday 21st September at Southam Primary School Hall where the main topics for debate will be, “Renewable Energy – find out how you can save money by being energy efficient” and “State of the District – Have YOUR Say”. Also you will have your chance to help identify YOUR priorities for local policing.
If you have a specific concern or problem, then drop in to the local surgery from 6.30pm – 7.00pm where you will be able to speak to your Neighbourhoods Policing Team, Fire and Rescue, Councillors and Officers from Warwickshire County
Free community transport being provided by Backand4th Transport to and from the forum (contact: Ali Mainey on 01789 260134 by 14th September)
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Tuesday 23 August 2011
£100 for your battery??!!
Just to let you all know that there is a small white van (VRN YB04 UGC) driving around Fenny Compton and onto private property. Seen on Mill Lane at 11.00am (Tueday, 23th Aug)
Occupants are two white males aged about 30 with dark hair. I was asked if I wanted to sell a battery for £100?
Occupants are two white males aged about 30 with dark hair. I was asked if I wanted to sell a battery for £100?
Saturday 20 August 2011
Wellesbourne SNT Newsletter - 19 Aug
Newsletter
Successful Policing Operation For Bulldog Bash
SmartWater Your Personal Belongings
Community Intelligence 24/7 Hotline
Successful Policing Operation For Bulldog Bash
SmartWater Your Personal Belongings
Community Intelligence 24/7 Hotline
Thursday 11 August 2011
Make a Difference Day - 29 October 2011
 This autumn get involved in Make a Difference Day, the UK's biggest day of volunteering!Last year more than 70,000 volunteers were involved in over 2,000 events, and this year's campaign will focus on activities that combat isolation by reaching out to people who might feel lonely or marginalised. Organising an event is a great way to recruit new volunteers, make friends and have fun! Activities can range from creating bus stop gardens to renovating community centres, teaching IT skills or helping housebound neighbours. Request the free Handbook and How-to guides today for some inspirational volunteering ideas! Call 0800 284 533, emaildifference@csv.org.uk or visit www.csv.org.uk/difference for more information. |
Protecting your property while on holiday
 The National Security Inspectorate provides advice on how to avoid becoming a victim of crime on holiday. Most people look forward to unwinding on holiday, but the pleasure quickly fades if you become the victim of crime - either as a result of a burglary back home or having something stolen at your holiday location. So how can you keep one step ahead of the criminal while you are away? |
Home insurance discount
Update from NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH sponsors Towergate Insurance
The 15% discount for Neighbourhood and Home Watch members has been extended until 31 December 2011 (subject to normal underwriting criteria).
15% no claims discount applies to those customers able to provide evidence of the last 3 years or more as being claim free under their own insurance policy. A 5% no claims discount is available for up to 3 years no claims.
In the next newsletter Towergate will update us about how to ensure buildings and contents sums insured are calculated correctly.
To see how Towergate Insurance can help you, phone 0844 346 3253 or visit http://www.towergatehomeinsurance.co.uk/
15% no claims discount applies to those customers able to provide evidence of the last 3 years or more as being claim free under their own insurance policy. A 5% no claims discount is available for up to 3 years no claims.
In the next newsletter Towergate will update us about how to ensure buildings and contents sums insured are calculated correctly.
To see how Towergate Insurance can help you, phone 0844 346 3253 or visit http://www.towergatehomeinsurance.co.uk/
Wednesday 10 August 2011
Trading Standards Update -10/08/2011 - Solar Energy Warning
10/08/2011 Solar Energy Warning
With rising energy costs, roof top solar energy installations are becoming increasingly popular projects with many new companies entering the market offering free solar panels and free or reduced cost electricity.
However, Trading Standards Officers have received complaints from consumers who have paid large deposits of £250 for the installation of solar panels to their properties following door to door visits. In these cases, the panels were not fitted and the trader disappeared.
Warwickshire Trading Standards advises residents not to sign up with the first solar panel trader who visits your property, but seek quotes from at least 3 traders and consider the following:
1) Is the trader local and well established? You can find out how long a limited company has traded for by looking them up at: www.companieshouse.org.uk
2) Traders that offer free solar panels and free electricity can do so because they will receive income from the generation of electricity (the Feed-in tariff scheme) and from any electricity that you do not use and is exported to the grid. It may be more cost effective for you to buy your own solar panels and receive all the income yourself.
3) If a trader is only offering discounted electricity, as opposed to free electricity, the Energy Saving Trust advise that your savings will be less and you may want to consider if it is really worth going ahead.
5) The amount of money you could save will depend upon when you use electricity. You will save if you run your appliances during the day when it is 'sunny' and you are generating electricity and can benefit from it.
4) Residents should also consider what would happen to the solar panels in the event of a house move and who is responsible for their maintenance and insurance.
5) Research solar panel installations at the Energy Saving Trust: http://tinyurl.com/39gjj8x
With rising energy costs, roof top solar energy installations are becoming increasingly popular projects with many new companies entering the market offering free solar panels and free or reduced cost electricity.
However, Trading Standards Officers have received complaints from consumers who have paid large deposits of £250 for the installation of solar panels to their properties following door to door visits. In these cases, the panels were not fitted and the trader disappeared.
Warwickshire Trading Standards advises residents not to sign up with the first solar panel trader who visits your property, but seek quotes from at least 3 traders and consider the following:
1) Is the trader local and well established? You can find out how long a limited company has traded for by looking them up at: www.companieshouse.org.uk
2) Traders that offer free solar panels and free electricity can do so because they will receive income from the generation of electricity (the Feed-in tariff scheme) and from any electricity that you do not use and is exported to the grid. It may be more cost effective for you to buy your own solar panels and receive all the income yourself.
3) If a trader is only offering discounted electricity, as opposed to free electricity, the Energy Saving Trust advise that your savings will be less and you may want to consider if it is really worth going ahead.
5) The amount of money you could save will depend upon when you use electricity. You will save if you run your appliances during the day when it is 'sunny' and you are generating electricity and can benefit from it.
4) Residents should also consider what would happen to the solar panels in the event of a house move and who is responsible for their maintenance and insurance.
5) Research solar panel installations at the Energy Saving Trust: http://tinyurl.com/39gjj8x
Local Crime Summary
Fenny Compton Ward:
WK-20110808-0083
All Saints Church Ladbroke, has been broken into between the evening on 07/08 and the day of 08/08.
Silver Bible Clasp taken and Brass Items also by unknown offenders.
WK-20110808-0107
Between 18:00hrs 07/08 and 08:00hrs 08/08 unknown offenders have climbed over a wall at the National Trust Property, Farnborough and damaged a CCTV Camera.
Saturday 6 August 2011
Southam SNT Update - 01AUG11
SOUTHAM SNT NEWSLETTER
- NEW MEMBER JOINS THE TEAM
- BICYCLES - HOW TO KEEP YOURS SAFE
- HOW TO SPOT A CANNABIS FACTORY
- DON'T LET GOING ON HOLIDAY BE AN EASY TICKET FOR BURGLARS
- HOW TO OUTWIT DOORSTEP TRICKSTERS
- MAKING IT EASIER TO REPORT SEXUAL ASSAULT
Friday 5 August 2011
Trading Standards Update - Sweet dreams but not with one of these!
05/08/2011 Door to Door Foam Mattress Sellers
Warwickshire Trading Standards Service is alerting residents to the activities of as yet unknown individuals who are reported to be selling foam mattresses from a large unmarked white van, door to door. Officers understand that the individuals have been stopping people in the street and offering the mattresses in addition to knocking on resident's doors. Reports have been received from Rugby and Southam (and Coventry) but the individuals could be operating elsewhere.
As with all door to door sellers, Warwickshire Trading Standards Service advises consumers not to buy from the first person who comes to your door. If you are really interested in the product, shop around.
Mattresses, like many similar products, must meet fire safety standards, so that if they catch fire they do not burn quickly or produce poisonous fumes. This is why is it is important to only buy mattresses from reputable businesses you know and trust. Look for a permanent manufacturers label saying that the mattress complies with the Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations together with the warning 'CARELESSNESS CAUSES FIRE'.
email. simoncripwell@warwickshire.gov.uk
Warwickshire Trading Standards Service is alerting residents to the activities of as yet unknown individuals who are reported to be selling foam mattresses from a large unmarked white van, door to door. Officers understand that the individuals have been stopping people in the street and offering the mattresses in addition to knocking on resident's doors. Reports have been received from Rugby and Southam (and Coventry) but the individuals could be operating elsewhere.
As with all door to door sellers, Warwickshire Trading Standards Service advises consumers not to buy from the first person who comes to your door. If you are really interested in the product, shop around.
Mattresses, like many similar products, must meet fire safety standards, so that if they catch fire they do not burn quickly or produce poisonous fumes. This is why is it is important to only buy mattresses from reputable businesses you know and trust. Look for a permanent manufacturers label saying that the mattress complies with the Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations together with the warning 'CARELESSNESS CAUSES FIRE'.
email. simoncripwell@warwickshire.gov.uk
Monday 1 August 2011
Keep your internet security up to date
Growth of the online black market
An investigation by The Independent revealed that the online trade in credit card details, email addresses and tools used in cyber attacks is growing.
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