SKIP
FOR GARDEN WASTE
The
parish council will be providing a skip for garden waste
in Greengate Lane over the weekend of 25th & 26th
October
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POTHOLES
AND HIGHWAYS MATTERS
Please
report potholes and other problems with the roads and
pavements and any other highway problems direct to Oxfordshire
Highways.
The
County Council's website has a list of problems that can
be reported online.
Click here
to go to the Highways 'Report it' website.
Other
alternatives are to:
Write
to Oxfordshire Highways at:
Southern Area Office
Oxfordshire County Council
Milton Road
Drayton OX14 4EZ
Email
the Southern Area Office
Report
the problem through the FixMyStreet website, which can
be used to report a problem anywhere in the country.
Click here
to go to the FixMyStreet website.
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West
Hagbourne French Conversation Group
Do you like France but get frustrated when
you try to use your French? Do you want to practise
your French in an informal atmosphere?
If so, come along to the Conversation group's next meeting
Meeting themes allow preparation if you want
No
formal structure- a mixture of reading, quizzes, show
and tell, whatever you want
No
formal teaching but plenty of opportunity to practise
speaking and listening
We
meet about once a month. Contact Sue Totterdell for
details of the next meeting. susan.totterdell@westhagbourne.org
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FREE
PARKING NOW AT OXFORD PARK & RIDE CAR PARKS
All
the park & ride car parks are now operated by the
County Council and any car parking charges that used to
apply have now been dropped.
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Tetra
Pak cartons
SODC
has asked the Parish Council to publicise the fact that
Tetra Pak type cartons (fruit juices, etc.) can now be
recycled. There are four carton recycling banks in the
district and these are at the Council offices, Crowmarsh
Gifford or at
Kings Road Car Park, Henley
Mill Lane Car Park, Chinnor
Cattlemarket Car Park, Thame
Their
is also a carton recycling bank at the county council's
recycling centre in Drayton
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CONSULTATION
ON GYPSY AND TRAVELLER NEEDS
The
South East England Regional Assembly (SEERA) wants views
on gypsy & traveller needs. Public consultation opened
this month on plans for new places to live for Gypsies,
Travellers and Travelling Showpeople in South East England.
The
consultation runs from 1 September until 21 November 2008.
The Assembly wants views on 10-year targets for new spaces,
and how they should be spread across the region.
Brief
information about SEERA's proposals is available on their
website
For
a summary of the options being considered click here.
For
background information including a video click here.
For
the full consultation and an online consultation questionnaire
click here.
For
other information:
telephone 01483 555 202, or
e-mail secretariat@southeast-ra.gov.uk
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MESSAGES FROM THAMES VALLEY POLICE COMMUNITY MESSAGING SERVICE
Click here to see recent
messages.
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HAD
ENOUGH OF HEAVY LORRIES COMING THROUGH THE VILLAGE?
There
is a weight restriction of 7.5 tonnes through the entire
village which means lorries exceeding this are prohibited
from the village unless they are making a legitimate call
in the village.
These
lorries can easily be identified as any vehicle marked
with chevrons on the rear is over 7.5T, and it makes no
difference if it is empty as the weight restriction applies
to the weight the vehicle could carry.
Oxfordshire
County Council's Trading Standards department operates
a Neighbourhood Weight Watch scheme. This is designed
to involve local residents in protecting their own environment
and enable Trading Standards to investigate complaints
about heavy lorries and target their resources where there
are problems.
Suspected
breaches of highway weight restrictions should be reported
to Trading Standards. The important information they require
before they can act is the date and time, location, registration
number and any distinguishing marks on the vehicle. This
can be reported using Trading Standards' downloadable
form and, when this is completed, it should be sent direct
to them. They are happy to receive forms in ones or twos
so they can then act on them whilst the offence is still
fresh in everyone’s minds, so there is no need to wait
until you have several filled in.
If you have a camera to hand a photograph recording the
above information can also be useful as this can be emailed
to Trading Standards with information about when &
where it was taken and why you are sending it.
Click
here
to download the Trading Standards report form .
Click
here
to find out more about the Neighbourhood Weight Watch
scheme.
Click
here
for a simplified guide to lorry weights and profiles to
assist in identifying heavy lorries.
Email
Trading Standards
HEAVY
LORRIES HOT LINE
01865 810839
See village notice boards for more information
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RINGMASTER
MESSAGES FROM THAMES VALLEY POLICE COMMUNITY MESSAGING SERVICE
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Message
dated 17th September 2008
Following
an increase in purse thefts over the last year in South Oxfordshire,
police neighbourhood teams will be handing out free purse chains
to elderly ladies and advice on handbag security outside 6 supermarkets
between 10am and midday on Thursday 25th September.
The purse
chain is designed to reduce thefts by securing a purse to a handbag
or a belt.
Please encourage
watch members to come to one of the following locations; Sainsburys
in Didcot, Tesco or Waitrose in Henley, the Co-op and Waitrose
in Thame and Waitrose in Wallingford.
Message Ends.
If you have any information about the above message that is of
an urgent
nature please contact our police enquiry centre on 0845 8 505
505 and state you are responding to this Ringmaster message.
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Message
dated 28th August 2008
Between 13:30
and 14:15 hours on Tuesday 26th August 2008 there was a series
of attempted distraction burglaries which took place across South
Oxfordshire Police Area. Three offences have so far been reported:
In Woodlands Road, Harpsden, Henley at about 13:36 hours a person
rang the door bell asking to come in and check the water pressure
claiming to be from the waterboard. Entry was refused. At 1400
hours a male walked into an address at Newton Way, Benson, uninvited
and stated he had come to turn the water off as there had been
a leak next door. The male was in the premises for 10-15 minutes
but nothing was found to be stolen. At about 1410 hours a male
knocked at an address in Pauls Way, Watlington asking to turn
down the water pressure to help with a leak at a neighbours address.
Although refused entry this male was persistent but eventually
left without entry. The male has been described as white, 30's
to 40's with light coloured hair of medium height and build !
and wearing jeans and a blue or black top.
Distraction
burglars often call on several properties in an area and it may
be that other residents had a visit from this male. We would like
to hear from these people as it may help us gain further evidence.
Offenders can use any excuse to try and trick their way into your
home - please be suspicious of any unexpected caller.
Remember,
if in any doubt - keep them out. If you have any information,
please contact the Police on 08458 505 505. Thank you. Message
ends.
If you have
any information about the above message that is of an urgent nature
please contact our police enquiry centre on 0845 8 505 505 and
state you are responding to this Ringmaster message.
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Message
dated 30th July 2008
Over the next
month there will be MORI researchers operating in the Didcot and
Abingdon areas.
They call
on residents to carry out research and are NOT selling anything.
Each market researcher will be able to show you a valid MRS (Market
Research Society) ID Card, which will display their photograph
and give a contact telephone number for you to call if you wish
to check their details.
This message
has been sent for your information only.
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Message
dated 16th July 2008
It is understood
that the current national crime trend of stealing metals will
continue for the foreseeable future. Church's, schools, building
sites have all been targeted by thieves engaged in these crimes.
Also being stolen are catalytic converters from cars. The catalytic
converter contains an insert of platinum which has a high scrap
value. Most modern cars are fitted with catalytic converters so
please take precautions when leaving your car unattended. If
you have to leave your vehicle in the street, try to park in areas
of good street lighting.
If you see
any suspicious persons or vehicles, or have any information relating
to this message, please call the Police on 08458 505 505 and say
you are responding to a Ringmaster Message. Message ends. If you
have any information about the above message that is of an urgent
nature please contact our police enquiry centre on 0845 8 505
505 and state you are responding to this Ringmaster message.
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Message
dated 19th June 2008
This is a
Ringmaster message sent on behalf of South Oxfordshire District
Council.
You are invited
to come along to a safer Communities Day on Wednesday 25th June,
between 12 and 4pm, in the Market Place, Wallingford and let your
local Neighbourhood Action group know what your community safety
issues are. There will be stands from Thames Valley Police, the
Fire Service, Anchor Staying Put, Road Safety and free crime reduction
information available.
You are also
invited to come along at 6pm to the Regal Centre in Wallingford
and have the chance to put your questions to Supt. Andrew Murray,
Councillor Dorothy Brown and a panel of community leaders and
policy makers from the district and county council, Fire and rescue
and Thames Valley Police.
For more information
on either event please contact Alison Smith, Neighbourhood Action
Group Co-ordinator at SODC on 01491 823054.
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Message
dated 16th May 2008
URGENT - Due
to the sudden increase in rogue trader incidents, please can you
contact Oxfordshire Trading Standards immediately if anyone knocks
on your door and offers to sell you goods or services e.g. garden
work, driveways or dusters.
Also let us
know if they want to buy from you e.g. antiques or jewellery.
Please take as many details of callers as you can, for example
any vehicle registration numbers & descriptions and report it
to Trading Standards on 0845 051 0845 selecting (option 2) thank
you.
If you have
any information about the above message that is of an urgent nature
please contact our police enquiry centre on 0845 8 505 505 and
state you are responding to this Ringmaster message.
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Message
dated 18th April 2008
This is a
Ringmaster message from Thames Valley Police, sent on behalf of
Oxfordshire Trading Standards.
Fish sellers
are believed to be in the area going door to door cold calling
and selling fish. The sellers are from the Newcastle area and
have broad Northern accents. Trading Standards are interested
in their whereabouts. If spotted please call Trading Standards
on 0845 051 0845, selecting option 2 and inform them of location
and if possible vehicle details, including, make, colour & registration.
If you have
any information about the above message that is of an urgent nature
please contact our police enquiry centre on 0845 8 505 505 and
state you are responding to this Ringmaster message.
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Message
dated 25th March 2008
On Bank Holiday
Monday the 24th March 2008 a property in West Hagbourne was burgled.
Entry was gained by smashing a ground floor window with an unknown
instrument and property was stolen.
If you have
seen any suspicious people or vehicles in the area, please contact
the police on 08458 505 505 and quote URN 1233 of 24th March 2008.
Message ends.
If you have
any information about the above message that is of an urgent nature
please contact our police enquiry centre on 0845 8 505 505 and
state you are responding to this Ringmaster message.
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Message
dated 22nd February
OPERATION
MAELSTROM - WEEK 8
Community Safety
All residents
have the ability to have an impact on improving their local community.
Poorly lit
footpaths, broken fences, smashed windows, graffiti, & littering,
can all have a detrimental effect on community safety.
If buildings
or structures are allowed to fall into decline it may be a trigger
for crime and anti social behaviour to increase, this is known
as "Broken Windows Syndrome".
We would welcome
your feedback in identifying any areas of concern within your
neighbourhood.
Your local
knowledge could have a very positive effect in reducing crimes
& anti social behaviour in the future, by simply carrying out
what is known as an Environmental Visual Audit and reporting any
areas of concern to your local Crime Reduction Advisor at Thames
Valley Police on 08458 505 505.
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Message
dated 15th February 2008
OPERATION
MAELSTROM WEEK 7
Anti-Social Behaviour & Criminal Damage.
Anti social
behaviour can have a detrimental effect on community safety and
quality of life.
Groups of
young people shouting, depositing litter, causing minor damage,
can lead to more serious crime if allowed to develop unchecked.
There are
dedicated anti-social behaviour officers employed both in the
police and at your local district councils.
We want to
encourage all residents to report any incidents of anti-social
behaviour or criminal damage to the police on 08458 505 505 or
to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 if you wish to remain anonymous.
You can also
report incidents to your local District Council, either the Vale
of White Horse DC on 01235 520202 or South Oxfordshire DC on 01491
823000.
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Message
dated 12th February 2008
There have
been reports of some residents being telephoned by someone claiming
to be from South Oxfordshire District Council, offering a home
delivery shopping service for the elderly.
South Oxfordshire
District Council confirm that they offer no such service. However,
the County Council does offer a shopping service, but confirm
that they DO NOT cold call clients.
Complaints
of these types of calls have been received from both Henley and
Abingdon areas.
Please warn
any elderly or vulnerable neighbours, to be extra vigilant and
NOT to deal with any cold callers. Message Ends.
If you have
any information about the above message that is of an urgent nature
please contact our police enquiry centre on 0845 8 505 505 and
state you are responding to this Ringmaster message.
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Message
dated 11th February 2008
There has
been a change of venues for the Crime Reduction Surgeries that
are being held in Didcot & Wallingford.
The first
surgery is now being held at Didcot First Office, The Orchard
Centre, Didcot, on Tuesday 12th February, between 12 & 4pm.
The second
surgery is now being held at Wallingford Town Hall, on Tuesday
19th February, between 10 & 2pm. Message Ends.
If you have
any information about the above message that is of an urgent nature
please contact our police enquiry centre on 0845 8 505 505 and
state you are responding to this Ringmaster message.
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Message
dated 25th January 2008
OPERATION
MAELSTROM WEEK 4 - IDENTITY THEFT.
Please take
care when disposing of personal documents. Many supermarkets sell
paper shredders at very reasonable prices. Shredders are an effective
way of disposing of personal information. If you use a computer
please ensure you have virus checkers and firewalls installed
to protect against internet crime.
For more information
about identity theft, log on to www.identitytheft.org.uk or telephone
0870 010 2091. Message ends.
If you have
any information about the above message that is of an urgent nature
please contact our police enquiry centre on 0845 8 505 505 and
state you are responding to this Ringmaster message.
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Message
dated 11th January 2008
Todays operation
message is about home security. Our homes are the biggest investment
we make and quite often the overall security of the property is
overlooked. In order to assist you in carrying out a security
survey of your home, please use the following guidelines:
Check that
door locks are in good working order and that there is no excessive
play if you push the door when locked on either the top or bottom.
Patio doors
and French windows are often the preferred entry point for a potential
burglar so again make sure locks are effective.
Window locks
should be in operation at all times when the house is unoccupied
and never leave the keys in the window locks.
All ground
floor windows should have locks and any second story windows which
may be accessed via an extension roof, drainpipe or veranda. Never
leave vehicle keys close to the front door or on view via a window
as it may provide the incentive for a burglar to break in and
steal car keys.
Keep all tools
and equipment such as ladders stored away securely so they cannot
be used to gain entry.
Should you
require assistance regarding the security of your home, please
do not hesitate to contact your local Crime Reduction Advisor
via 08458 505 505. Message ends.
If you have
any information about the above message that is of an urgent nature
please contact our police enquiry centre on 0845 8 505 505 and
state you are responding to this Ringmaster message.
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Message
dated 11th December 2007
There has
been Distraction burglaries that have occurred in the South Oxfordshire
Police Area.
Recent Incidents
have occurred in Reading Road,Henley and Craven Way, Didcot, where
the offenders called at the property of elderly residents and
stated they were either water board officials or that they were
working at a neighbours property and needed to check for leaking
pipes. Both these incidents occurred early evening on Monday 10th
December.
There was
also an attempted burglary, which maybe a possible attempted distraction
burglary, to a property in Mill Stream, Benson, on Monday 10th
December, where unknown offenders entered the property via an
unlocked door, saw the aggrieved and made off.
A description
given of the offenders is that they are white males, aged in their
20's, dark coloured hair. One was wearing a dark coloured jacket
and dark trousers.
These offenders
are targeting elderly residents, some living in warden controlled
properties, where door entry systems are in place.
Please try
to pass this message onto anyone you feel is at risk and remind
them NOT TO LET ANYONE UNEXPECTED INTO THEIR HOMES AT ANY TIME
AND TO USE DOOR CHAINS IF THEY HAVE THEM. Ask all watch members
to remain extra vigilant and look out for elderly or vulnerable
neighbours.
If you see
any suspicious vehicles or people in the area or have any information
relating to this message, please call the police on 08458 505
505 and state you are responding to a Ringmaster message.
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Message
dated 22nd November 2007
There is
a lot of press coverage about the missing discs that contain details
of 25 million people who claim child benefit. Please take care
with personal documents, bank statements etc. Also check internet
security is in place for online banking and purchasing.
If you are
concerned, please call 0845 302 1444, the helpline number at Revenue
and Customs. The Watch Office at Abingdon Police Station on 01235
556938 can send you a leaflet on Identity Theft, produced by the
Home Office, if required, or alternatively visit the website www.identifytheft.org.uk.
Message ends.
If you have
any information about the above message that is of an urgent nature
please contact our police enquiry centre on 0845 8 505 505 and
state you are responding to this Ringmaster message.
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Message
dated 19th October 2007
There are
security companies who use forceful telephone sales techniques
in order to frighten people into buying intruder alarm systems.
Whilst in
many cases these companies are legitimate, you are advised to
contact your local Crime Reduction Advisor at Thames Valley Police
about any security issues you may have on 08458 505 505.
If you are
pestered with hard selling in the future please consider contacting
your local Trading Standards Department on 0845 051 0845.
Message Ends.
If you have any information about the above message that is of
an urgent nature please contact our police enquiry centre on 0845
8 505 505 and state you are responding to this Ringmaster message.
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Message
dated 9 August 2007
There has been thefts from vehicles parked at Golf Clubs, property
stolen has included laptop computers and bags. Recent incidents
have occurred on Wednesday 8th August, at Hinksey Heights Golf Club,
Oxford and Carswell Golf Club, Faringdon.
This message is sent to All NHW as it could be the start of a crime
series and may happen in your area.
Please pass this message onto anyone you know who plays golf, watch
members, friends and family and remind them not to leave anything
of value in their vehicles.
If you are visiting a golf club, please be extra vigilant and report
any suspicious people or vehicles to the police on 08458 505 505
and state you are responding to a ringmaster message, thank you.
Message Ends.
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Message
dated 25 July 2007
There have been incidents reported over the last few days about
bogus water officials knocking on doors, asking to come in and check
residents water supplies, following the floods. These bogus officials
have been reported making calls in the Abingdon and Wantage areas.
These incidents have been checked out with Thames Water, who said
they had no one working in the area.
Please pass this message onto all members of your scheme as well
as friends and family and remind any elderly or vulnerable residents
NOT to let anyone in without checking identification first.
If you have any information relating to this message or have received
any similar callers over the past few days, please call the police
on 08458 505 505 and quote URN 687 of 25/07/07.
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