Pownall Park Residents Association

Homewatch Alert

Police in East Cheshire are reminding residents to look out for elderly and vulnerable neighbours during the summer months.

Historically, reports of bogus callers increase during this time as unscrupulous thieves take advantage of the need for garden work and odd jobs around the outside of the home such as cleaning gutters, to be carried out.

Detective Inspector Nigel Groom

AGM Minutes 12 May 2011

Minutes of the AGM of PPRA held Thursday 12^th May 2011 at Gorsey Bank School.

 Present - Committee Members Jane Hardy, Sally Hu, Karen Carsons, Yvonne Morris.

 Also present Councillors Rob Menlove & Gary Barton,

 Susan Lees opened the meeting by welcoming everyone to the 7^th AGM and thanked the residents for showing their support by coming.

Apologies - from several residents & Susan Garrod, HM Gorsey Bank School.

 Susan then gave a brief resume of the aims of the PPRA -  to promote & safeguard the area of Pownall Park & its residents. Also that it is a non political, non profit making association.

She then went on to add

AGM 12th May 2011

Just a reminder that our AGM will be held at Gorsey Bank School, at 7.30pm on Thursday 12th May. Everybody is welcome to the meeting and to join us for a glass or two afterwards.

Newsletter Spring 2011

Newsletter Spring 2011

Homewatch Alert

Dear Watch members

Police in East Cheshire are urging shoppers to think before they punch their pin number into a chip and pin device.
Not doing so could cost them a small fortune, which banks might not refund.
DS Andy McGillan said: "Over the past few months we’ve had four distraction thefts at supermarkets across the area.
"Shoppers are unwittingly giving their pin numbers away by not being vigilant as to who is watching over their shoulder while they pay at the till.
"Then when they load their car leaving their handbag unattended, a stranger engages them in conversation to distract them.
"Meanwhile another person is rooting through the handbag to steal credit and debit cards.
"Before the victim even realises their cards are missing, the thieves are siphoning as much money as they can out of the victim’s account. If the bank thinks the pin number hasn’t been protected adequately, the victim may have to rely on their bank’s goodwill to get their money back.”
Shoppers are urged to check no one is watching when they punch their pin into the chip and pin device and always attempt to conceal the number.
DS McGillan added: "Also be aware in the car park. Ensure your bag is secure and keep it with you at all times. Don’t leave it on the car seat or in the trolley while you load your shopping into the boot.”
The offenders, who are thought to be eastern European, are believed to be working in groups. In the past few months they have targeted Wilmslow, Crewe and Nantwich.
DS McGillan said: "Anyone who sees someone acting suspiciously in a supermarket and its car park should contact police on 0845 458 0000.
"While we make every effort to hunt down the offenders and bring them to justice, we would urge people to be vigilant.”

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                            Jane Thirsk
                            Watch Officer    
                         Office: 01244 612725            
                                       
Wilmslow Neighbourhood Policing Team 0845 458 6374
Knutsford  Neighbourhood Policing Team 0845 458 6380
Macclesfield Neighbourhood Policing Team 0845 458 6371

Homewatch Census warning

Dear Watch members

    As you are aware it is census time again and I would just like to remind you that The National Census could provide an opportunity for doorstep criminality by those using it as a cover for obtaining information they are not entitled to. Please be aware that all authorised census staff will carry an ID and also any visit by Census staff will be limited to the doorstep and entry to your house will not be necessary.

Please also be mindful of the following :
 
- Residents who return their completed questionnaires promptly (before 6 April) will not be contacted by the census field staff

- All census staff will carry an ID card with a photo, logo and hologram. They may ask for name and number of residents, but they will not ask for specific details (like credit card details, bank accounts etc)

- Residents will not be asked to leave their questionnaire on the doorstep for collection

- Residents can request a pre-arranged appointment with a collector, via the census helpline number (on the front of their questionnaire)

- Close the door if unsure. Phone the census helpline England: 0300 0201 101, Wales: 0300 0201 130 or check online for more info: www.census.gov.uk
 
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                            Jane Thirsk
                            Watch Officer    
                         Office: 01244 612725            
                                       
Wilmslow Neighbourhood Policing Team 0845 458 6374
Knutsford  Neighbourhood Policing Team 0845 458 6380
Macclesfield Neighbourhood Policing Team 0845 458 6371

Homewatch February 2011

Dear Watch members,
This briefing covers the period for  February 2011

BURGLARY :

On 4.2.2011 entry was gained via an insecure side gate to the rear of a property in Mainwaring Drive in Wilmslow. Hinges on a UPVC ground floor were forced and

Nominated Neighbour Scheme - Homewatch/Trading Standards

Dear Watch Members,

Recently , Trading Standards launched the above scheme  across the division.  The scheme is aimed at protecting vulnerable people in our community and

Census Information, provided by Homewatch

Dear HomeWatch members,

For your information !!

 The 2011 Census: what it means for your community

In March and April, 35,000 census field staff will be taking to the streets to offer assistance to, and collect questionnaires from, residential households and communal establishments in your community. They will be working for the Office for National Statistics which runs the 2011 Census in England and Wales. This fact sheet is to help you understand which census teams will be working when.

Background information

We, the Office for National Statistics, are sending a census questionnaire to every household to arrive in mid-March. Householders can

Homewatch Alert Dec 2010/Jan 2011

Dear Watch members,

This briefing covers the period for

Neighbourhood Watch Alert Jan 11

Dear Watch members,

The following message has been sent out by Derbyshire Police. I have contacted the police in Derby and they have confirmed that they have experienced one incident of this kind in Little Over in Derby and two incidents in Nottingham.

Homewatch Alert October 2010

Dear Watch members,

Please find below an email I have received from one of our fellow Homewatch coordinators. The email warns of a scam circulating this area.

Homewatch July 2010

Dear Watch members,

This briefing covers the period of July 2010

Homewatch June 2010

Dear Coordinators,

This briefing covers the period of June 2010

WILMSLOW:

Car keys and an Iphone were taken from a kitchen table at a house in the Glenside Drive area of Wilmslow, Offenders smashed a kitchen window to get at the keys. A vehicle was stolen from the driveway using the stolen keys

Homewatch Alert

Dear Coordinators,

Please find below an email I have received from a  Homewatch colleague . I am passing it on to warn you of this type of  possible scam.