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Spring Crime Prevention

Crime analysis shows a seasonal increase in shed and garage breaks between April and June as the warmer weather prompts people to start gardening, DIY, and cycling. There is also a greater demand for tools and garden equipment fuelling an increase in thefts. Garden sheds are targeted by thieves because they are often overlooked when it comes to security. The value of the contents, such as garden mowers, strimmers and bicycles or even motorbikes, can add up to many hundreds of pounds. It is therefore imperative to secure the shed door with at least one heavy duty hasp and staple and a closed-shackle padlock. Also, shed alarms are cheap, and easy to install. Other prevention advice includes: • Secure the hinges with ‘clutch

head’’/ ‘one-way’ screws • Keeping valuable items locked and

out of sight by covering windows • Think about chaining and/or

padlocking items within the shed • Security mark items in the shed to

make them less attractive to steal • If you’re in your garden make sure

you keep doors and windows secure

• Never leave garden equipment unattended, even for short periods of time

Is your post safe?

A resident has reported that a bank account was opened in their name. It would appear that criminals did this with the intention of intercepting the mail when dropped into the outside letterbox. The resident would have not had any Idea that it had happened.

A neighbour did see a suspicious woman go to the letter box but it was before the postman had been. The documents were subsequently delivered.

The incident has been registered using the online fraud website and the bank concerned contacted.

The key point is that the resident has an outdoor letter box (which is now being changed) and is at work during the day and would not miss mail that was not expected. This may have been part of a money laundering exercise or simple identity theft.

Earlier this month there was a similar incident in Flawborough.

Outside letter boxes are particularly vulnerable to identity theft/ theft. You may wish to consider using a conventional ‘in the door’ style box if your external box cannot be made properly secure.

Please remain vigilant and report any incidents to the police on ‘101’.

PLEASE NOTE It’s very important to report crimes as otherwise rural communities may not be given the required level of resourcing they deserve.

Bob Clarke: 01949 850015

What’s On

5th April – Ben Waters Boogie Piano Orston Village Hall 9th April – Orston Walkers 9.30am Orston Village Hall 10th April – Orston WI 7.30pm Orston Village Hall 13th April – Work Party, 10.00am Millennium Green 17th April – Orston Garden Club AGM, 7.30pm Orston Village Hall 21st April – Easter Eggstravaganza 10.30am Millennium Green 23rd April – Orston Walkers 9.30am Orston Village Hall 24th April – Parish Council Meeting, 7.00pm Orston Village Hall 27th April – Karaoke, 8.30pm Durham Ox

7th May – Orston Walkers 9.30am Orston Village Hall 8th May – Orston WI 7.30pm Orston Village Hall 12th May – Orston Spring Dash, Orston School

15th May – Orston Garden Club , 7.30pm Orston Village Hall 26th May – Annual Soap Box Race, 2.00 pm Orston Village Hall

12th July – Camp Out, Millennium Green

Deadline for April Bulletin April 24th

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Regular Activities

A list of regular activities that occur in Orston every month.

Every Tuesday Orston Badminton Club, 8.00pm – Orston Village Hall

Every Tuesday Core Strength Pilates, 12.00, 5.15 and 6.30pm – Orston Village Hall

Every Tuesday Orston Bridge Club, from 7.30pm – Durham Ox Beginners especially welcome

Every Thursday Orston Art Group, 10.00am – Orston Village Hall

Every Thursday Orston Rocks Village Choir, 7.00pm – Durham Ox (Term time only)

Every Saturday Children’s Dance Classes, Age 2.5+ from 8.45am – Orston Village Hall (Term time only)

Every Sunday Orston Flyers, 10.00am – End of Lombard Street

Every Other Tuesday Orston Walkers, 9.30am – Orston Village Hall Car Park

1st Monday Orston Harvest Club, 2.00pm – Methodist Chapel

2nd Monday Paris Folk Club, 7.30pm – Durham Ox

2nd Wednesday Orston & Thoroton WI, 7.30pm – Orston Village Hall

2nd Thursday Le Rosbif, 7.30pm – The White Lion, Bingham

3rd Wednesday Orston Garden Club, 7.30pm – Orston Village Hall

4th Wednesday Le Rosbif, 7.30pm onwards – Durham Ox

4th Wednesday Orston Little Ones Playgroup, 1.00-3.00pm – Orston Village Hall

4th Friday Coffee Morning, 10.00-12.00am – Methodist Chapel.

NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH

PARIS FOLK CLUB

8th April, Durham Ox, Orston

7.30pm for 8.00pm start till 10.30pm

Don’t miss out on a great night of entertainment.

Look forward to seeing you again.

All welcome.

Are you a

or a Frustrated

Rembrandt?

Orston Art Group are looking for new members, experienced or total beginners, to join their friendly

daubings.

Thursdays 10.00am and 12.15pm at Orston Village Hall.

All are welcome, come and enjoy yourself, there is a modest entry charge and

guidance or assistance given. Please contact Peter Henson 850783 for further

details.

Do you have any pre-loved children’s toys or games that would be suitable for the Easter Eggstravaganza tombola? All contributions gratefully accepted by Fiona (Magson Cottage), Steve Grace or Elspeth Rai. Many thanks and see you on the Green on Easter Sunday!

Orston Harvest Club

Members wanted for our over 60's Senior Citizen Club. We meet on the 1st Monday of every month at the Methodist Chapel, 2.00 - 3.30pm.

Phone Sylvia Wakefield 850699 for details .