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Trading Standards need your help

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Nottinghamshire County Council trading standards team are undertaking some work around the sale of mobility aids. If you or a relative have purchased a mobility aid, we would be grateful if you would complete a questionnaire. The form can be completed anonymously.

More information and a link to the questionnaire can be found here:

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Thank your for your assistance.

Message sent by David Brocklebank (Nottinghamshire County Council, Trading Standards Officer, Nottinghamshire)

Art Exhibition May to June 2012

The Fab Four are having another art exhibition at the Courtyard Gallery at the Rum Runner pub in Retford. It features four local artists with a wide range of work.

The Fab Four include:

• Joan Reiter
• Maggie Beare
• Jane Payne
• Pat Clayton

Pictures are competitively priced, and the exhibition starts at the beginning of May through to the end of June.  The gallery will be open on Friday and Saturday afternoons from 12.30 to 3.30/4:00 pm.

Please feel welcome to have a look round at any other afternoon from 12:00 noon, by asking at the bar!!!

VILLAGE VENTURES: Sutton Village Hall was buzzing on Saturday night (12th May) when Eddie and the Gold Tops appeared live on stage. A near full capacity audience were fully entertained for the evening when they revisited the sixties courtesy of the would be pop star Eddie, accompanied by his Gold Tops, who wanted to exchange his milk float for the cream of the pop charts.

A number one hit for the Badapple Theatre Company and another success for Village Ventures productions in Sutton.

ST. BARTHOLOMEW’S CHURCH:   The service at the local church on Sunday 20th May will be a “Family Service”. Please come along and bring the family. The service commences at 9:30am and everyone is welcome.

POSTAL SERVICES: The Post Office in the Village Hall will be available as usual on two occasions each week. On Mondays: 9:30am – 1:30pm and on Thursdays 9:00am – 1:00pm. The local office can supply residents with: Pensions, Foreign Currency, Travel Insurance, Car Insurance, Investments and Savings.

NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH: Tuesday 15th May was the night the local association held their AGM in the Village Hall. This year is the local associations 15th year in existence and all under the jurisdiction of chairman and head coordinator Harry Hopkins who with like-minded residents set up the scheme. A full report will follow next week.

VILLAGE HALL BOOKINGS: Enquiries with regard to the booking of the Village Hall should be made by contacting 07092 985 831 or at www.suttonvillagehall.net, or email bookings@suttonvillagehall.net.

2012 DISTRICT ELECTIONS: Sutton welcomes a new District Councillor after the elections held on Thursday 3rd May in the Retford area wards. Conservative Tracy Taylor was successful in retaining the seat formerly held by Councillor Liz Yates since 2003.   Tracy polled 340 votes in her campaign, whilst her rival Labour candidate Tony Brown polled 163.

PCSO: The PCSO for the village, Catherine Phillips, can be contacted direct on mobile: 07525 409 789.

SUTTON ART GROUP: The group will meet as usual on Friday mornings and will continue throughout the season. Further details available from Joan Reiter on 01777 702 137 or Margaret Beare on 01777 704 836.

VILLAGE SPEEDWATCH: Volunteers are still required to assist in the manning of the village Speedwatch set up. Interested parties should contact Sutton Parish Council via the Parish Clerk: Nigel Johnson: clerk@suttoncumlound.net or 01777 948 320 for further details.

IDLE VALLEY SOCIETY: The Idle valley society held their cup and chatter meeting on Monday afternoon at the tearooms of the Tuxford Windmill on Sibthorpe Hill.

On completion of a round of cream teas in the café members then had the opportunity to take a guided tour round the mill to see it in action. The miller was on hand to answer any questions raised during the visit. Members then purchased flour and oats from the venue completing an enjoyable afternoon outing.

PARISH COUNCIL: The village now has a new Parish Council, when all nine available seats were contested at last Thursday’s meeting, only two former councillors deciding not to re–stand prevented local elections taking place for vacancies on the Parish Council.

The new Parish Council now consists of: Martin Rees (Chair) Angela Close (Vice Chair) supported by councillors: John Gough, Andy Close, Karen Foster, Jenny Bailey, Mavis Bradley, Sharon Dyson and David Mowthorpe. Nigel Johnson is clerk to the council.

WHEELIE BINS: Residents are reminded that green bins should be put out for collection late on Monday night 21st May or early Tuesday morning.

Bogus callers

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Following recent incidents where bogus callers have visited a number of addresses in the area please ensure you take proper precautions when answering your door.

Bogus callers are not easily distinguished from genuine callers. They can be any age and be wearing any kind of clothing. They may use any kind of story to trick their way into your home.

Always look through a window to see who is at the door. You can fit a spy hole to your door if you are not able to see clearly who is calling. Fit a door chain so you do not have to open the door fully to speak to the caller.

Distraction burglars have been known to work in pairs, so make sure doors and windows at the back of your house are locked before you open the front door. This will stop anyone from sneaking into your house via the back.

Ensure you know exactly who you are letting into your home, ask to see some identification. If you are in any doubt contact the company they say they work for to ensure they are genuine before letting them into your home. Authentic callers will appreciate your concern and won’t mind waiting.

Don’t keep large amounts of cash in your home and use a bank instead, make sure you keep your benefit or pension book somewhere secure if you have one.

If you are in any doubt – keep them out!

Remember to report any suspicious behaviour to the police on 101 or anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Message sent by Jason Crofts (Police, PC 1146, West Bassetlaw, East Bassetlaw & Sherwood)

Man arrested following armed burglary

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A man has been arrested after an elderly woman was injured in a burglary at her home in Worksop.

The 31-year-old Worksop man has been released on bail and police have stressed they still need to speak to anyone who has information about the incident.

A burglar entered the home of an 88-year-old woman at around 9.45pm, armed with a six-inch knife.

He demanded money from the woman but she refused, tried to fight him off, and suffered a cut to her hand during the struggle.

The burglar carried out a search of the address before fleeing on foot. It is not thought anything was stolen.

He was white and wore a grey hooded top, which was pulled over his face, and blue jeans.

The victim was taken to hospital for treatment and has since been discharged.

Witnesses or anyone with information should contact Nottinghamshire Police on 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Message sent by Jason Crofts (Police, PC 1146, West Bassetlaw, East Bassetlaw & Sherwood)

Elderly woman injured in burglary

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Police are hunting a man who injured an elderly woman during an armed burglary in Worksop on Saturday (12 May).

The burglar entered the home of the 88-year-old woman at around 9.45pm, armed with a six-inch knife.

He demanded money from the woman but she refused, tried to fight him off, and suffered a cut to her hand during the struggle.

The burglar carried out a search of the address before fleeing on foot. It is not thought anything was stolen.

He was white and wore a grey hooded top, which was pulled over his face, and blue jeans.

The victim was taken to hospital for treatment and has since been discharged.

Detective Sergeant Rick Jones, from Newark CID, said: “She has been left with a painful cut to her hand and is extremely shaken by what happened.

“This was a horrific attack on a vulnerable, elderly woman in her own home. Anyone who witnessed a man matching the suspect’s description acting suspiciously before or after the attack should contact police immediately to ensure we prevent him from hurting anyone else.”

Witnesses or anyone with information should contact Nottinghamshire Police on 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Message sent by Jason Crofts (Police, PC 1146, West Bassetlaw, East Bassetlaw & Sherwood)

Man injured in hit-and-run

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A motorist is being sought by police following a collision in Retford in which a 21-year-old man was injured.

The incident happened at 11.45pm on Thursday 3 May 2012, in Wharf Road, near the junction with Carolgate.

The man was crossing the road with two friends when he was struck by a vehicle. He was taken to Bassetlaw District Hospital with a fractured ankle.

The motorist failed to stop following the collision.

The car is described as a silver Ford Mondeo, which may have front-end damage as a result of the collision.

PC David Insley said: “Were you in the area at the time of the collision? Did you see a car matching the description? Anyone with any information should call us.”

The motorist, or anyone with any information, is asked to contact Nottinghamshire Police on 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Message sent by Jason Crofts (Police, PC 1146, West Bassetlaw, East Bassetlaw & Sherwood)

Burglary Alert

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Residents in the Ranskill and Sutton Cum Lound area are being made aware that there has been a series of Burglaries to sheds and garages in the area during the nights over recent weeks.

Offenders have on occasions taken to climbing onto the roof of the targeted building, at times removing tiles.

Police patrols in the area have been increased as a result and residents are asked to be vigilant, reporting any suspicious activity to Nottinghamshire Police. The method of contact needs to be 999 if they believe that an offence is being committed there and then.

The alternative phone number is 101, which is the National number, then ask for the control room top report an incident that has happened.

There are also measures that can assist in the detection and prevention of such offences.

Shed and garage alarms are an option. These are readily available via all good DIY outlets. Harworth Town Council are also involved in the sale of some very good units (at cost price). There is a choice of 2 differing units, both with infra red sensors. One having a phone dialler which will both sound an audible alarm if required, but also when plugged into a phone socket, ring up to 3 phone numbers in order to alert the owner or indeed neighbour. The second has a contact for a window or door. Both are available at a very small cost at Harworth Town Council office on Scrooby Road Harworth.

Security lighting is another suggested option. Lights which switch on with a movement sensor are available and act as a deterrent. Some even have a built in camera which records to a media card. These have proved very useful recently in the identification of offenders involved in local night time theft.

Anti climb paint can also be considered. Again available from DIY outlets. There are some restrictions however on its use which residents ought to be aware of.

Although there is no minimum legal height stipulated for the use of barbed or razor wire, you are advised to remove any wire below a height of 2.4m, from ground level, or move to a minimum height of 2.4m. 2.4m is the height recommended for defensive products as it is a height at which even individuals in excess of 6ft tall would have to deliberately reach up to and accidental injury highly unlikely – see notes below. If you use barbed or razor wire, under the Occupiers Liability Act 1984 you must take reasonable precautions to prevent injury to other people caused by dangers on your property (ie put up appropriate warning signage). If you are building a wall on the boundary with your neighbour, you may need your neighbour’s permission (under the Party Wall Act).

NB : This is taken from the Home Office Publication ‘Be Safe, Be Secure – A Practical Guide to Crime Reduction’ as per Occupiers Liability Act (1984)

Basic crime prevention advise can be found on the Crimestoppers site at www.crimestoppers-uk.org/crime-prevention

Local officer details are also available on Nottinghamshire Police Web site at www.nottinghamshire.police.uk/

Please take the time to visit and have your say on local Policing Priorities by clicking on the link above.

Message sent by Catherine Phillips (Police, PCSO 4735, Harworth (East Bassetlaw)

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