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12/01/2010

February

Current indications are that there is little occurring in the village to provide the police with concern, probably due to inclement weather and dark evenings. However, we are constantly reminded that this does not offer cause for complacency.

The police have recently published reminders of reasons to be cautious, amongst which has been notification of doorstep sellers recently seen in the village. Unfortunately they do not always profess to have noticed signs indicating that their trade is not welcome in which case awareness of your right to demand that they leave your property is underwritten in law.

Recent evidence has also indicated that there are certain debt recovery agencies who may be indiscriminately writing to private occupants threatening recovery of debts which have not been incurred. To those of a nervous disposition, this can be a very traumatic experience. However, if you are so approached when you are not aware of having incurred such a debt, contact the police or Trading Standards on 08454 040506. Two companies I have been advised should be regarded with caution are the Lowell Group and Ruthbridge Ltd.

Internet fraud is also actively practiced and cases have been quoted where individuals have been easily persuaded to divulge personal detail  which may be used against their best interests and very much to their financial detriment. The general rule must be to be very guarded in using a facility which is very convenient but, at the same time, a potential trap. Requests from bodies asking for details of your bank or building society accounts and the like are to be viewed with suspicion as this is not the practice of bona-fide organisations.

For those who have long since passed their driving tests and may feel that a refresher course would be of use, Dorset County Council are holding a series of surgeries throughout. the county. Each course is of a three hour duration and involves no practical driving but concentrates on recommended techniques, Highway Code awareness and fitness for driving. No cost is involved. The Allendale Centre in Wimborne will be the venue for two sessions on 12^th February 2010 at 9.30am and 2.00pm. Bookings may be made by contacting 01305 224558.

Many will be aware that a group has been set up to record for posterity, aspects of the history of this village over the last 150 years. The process is now underway and appeals have been made to any inhabitant who has interesting recollections of the past, photographs, leaflets, bills of sale, property deeds, cine films, commercial, agricultural or war-time artefacts or any other matter of historical interest they would be prepared to loan to the village  for  cataloguing and/or short –term exhibition. This is also an opportunity for students in the village to assist by way of their IT skills and such offers of help addressed to me (detail below) will be most welcome.

Geoff Thomas - Homewatch Coordinator
Tel: 01258 858878 EMail

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