Could you do something special?

Could you do something Special?If you’ve ever dreamed of being a police officer, volunteering with the Special Constabulary could be for you. Special Constables, or ‘Specials’ as they’re affectionately known in the force, wear the same uniform, carry the same equipment and have the same powers as regular police officers – including the power of arrest.

Being a police officer is a demanding but incredibly rewarding role, and being a member of the Specials can be just as exciting as being a regular officer. Specials in Cambridgeshire carry out a wide variety of different activities, from walking the beat to carrying out house-to-house enquiries and providing security at major events such as Peterborough United football matches, our Specials do it all.

The contribution the Specials make in Cambridgeshire is enormous – in just three months last year our 179 existing Specials were directly involved in almost 350 arrests.If you’ve always wanted to make a difference in your local community, and you can spare at least four hours a week, then why not consider joining the Special Constabulary?

People from all walks of life can apply, as long as you’re over 18 and fairly fit. It’s a great way to learn new skills as full training is provided. You’ll learn how to prevent, detect and handle crimes, how to prepare evidence for court, how to effectively resolve conflict and handle difficult situations, and self defence to make sure you know how to keep yourself safe. Local businesses can also get involved by taking part in our Employer Supported Policing Scheme (ESP).

ESP is an effective partnership between employers, their staff and the police service to support special constables and brings unique benefits to both business and employee. Click on the link below for more details. We hope to hear from you soon. Cambridgeshire Constabularyhttp://www.cambs.police.uk/recruitment/specials/ - -


(C) Park Farm Neighbourhood Watch Peterborough UK Tel: 01733 345581 Broadcasters direct call ISDN 'down the line' 01733 555319 ISDN Codecs G722 & APT All Press Enquiries Julian Bray 01733 345581

World Book Night 5th March

World Book Night is on on 5th March.......

Go to website:

http://www.worldbooknight.org/

Pick your favourite titles from the list and apply for some free copies which you then pass on to others.

You have until January 24 to apply. Good Luck!

(C) Park Farm Neighbourhood Watch Peterborough UK Tel: 01733 345581 Broadcasters direct call ISDN 'down the line' 01733 555319 ISDN Codecs G722 & APT All Press Enquiries Julian Bray 01733 345581

FLU JUST HOW BAD IS IT?

All surfaces and dishes (however large) are to be treated as contaminated....

So just how bad is the current Flu outbreak? Some 50 people in the UK have died so far but at this time of the year Undertakers are always busy. So to put it all in perspective here is is a link to a spreadsheet (5 x A4 pages) giving the most recent facts and figures for the whole of the UK. Peterborough is half way up the scale. https://spreadsheets0.google.com/ccc?key=t6p7PyLGuIzLj_MyRcZ_hJQ#gid=0

Children going back to school will see the figures rise, but that is to be expected. If you have yet to get a flu jab, please don't delay. The latest advice is that all sections of the community should now have the jab. No exceptions.

At home, advanced sanitation and hygiene regimes should be introduced. All surfaces should be treated as contaminated. IF you are not doing so already, obsessional repeated handwashing with soap and hot water for at least 35 seconds. The objective being to stop contaminated fingers from touching or holding food and for those fingers to then come in contact with the mouth!

It really is as simple as that!

ET UPDATE on City Hospital and Flu admissions: http://micurl.com/xiBaxwA

(C) Park Farm Neighbourhood Watch Peterborough UK Tel: 01733 345581 Broadcasters direct call ISDN 'down the line' 01733 555319 ISDN Codecs G722 & APT All Press Enquiries Julian Bray 01733 345581

Stolen Honda Motorcycle

We've received a report of a motorcycle being stolen in Stanground.

A white Honda CG125 index number (F152 PBM) has been stolen from outside a house in Southfields Avenue. It was last seen on Sunday 2nd January. Debris was found nearby so there will be damage around the ignition key/steering lock area.

Please report any sightings to the police on 0345 456 456 4 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or contact your NHW coordinator in confidence.

(C) Park Farm Neighbourhood Watch Peterborough UK Tel: 01733 345581 Broadcasters direct call ISDN 'down the line' 01733 555319 ISDN Codecs G722 & APT All Press Enquiries Julian Bray 01733 345581

Book Club Stanground Library 3.30pm EVERY FIRST TUESDAY

Short notice I know, the book club meets this afternoon at Stanground library at 3.30. Do come along and support your local library. If you can't make today its every first Tuesday at 3.30. See you there?

(C) Park Farm Neighbourhood Watch Peterborough UK Tel: 01733 345581 Broadcasters direct call ISDN 'down the line' 01733 555319 ISDN Codecs G722 & APT All Press Enquiries Julian Bray 01733 345581

Eclipse

Have to confess I slept through the Eclipse this am, so the picture is one I have borrowed. Did anyone manage to get a photo? Send us the image and we'll pop it onto the website if you did.




(C) Park Farm Neighbourhood Watch Peterborough UK Tel: 01733 345581 Broadcasters direct call ISDN 'down the line' 01733 555319 ISDN Codecs G722 & APT All Press Enquiries Julian Bray 01733 345581

NEWS ROUNDUP > > >

Jump up on the Cart!

....and a big hand for our refuse disposal operatives... seriously a few people can give themselves a seasonal pat on the back, the newspapers and TV news bulletins are full of moaners saying their bins are full to overflowing. The provision of sand/grit bins and public spirited residents clearing snow and ice have ensured that our dustbins have been cleared and that the Dustcarts are able to get down previously iced up and frozen steeply inclined streets.

Calling Cards...

We would also gently ask that if you know of any elderly people living on their own, that you pay them a friendly visit just to check that all is well. We've had reports of a couple of deaths over the holiday period, sadly this is the 'flu season and this year the bug is by all accounts a nasty one. I'm told that local GP's still have small stocks of the jab and if you've not had one yet, make it a priority as this years cocktail also contains the swine flu element.

Winter Vomiting Bug - Norovirus

LATEST: Peterborough Hospital along with several others has been placed on BLACK ALERT. Do not attend A&E if you have any form of cough,flu, etc Telephone your GP or NHS Direct instead.

Fact: Wherever people congregate, a breeding ground for the so-called Winter Vomiting Bug / Norovirus is instantly created. Seriously consider that all hand contact, however slight, with surfaces such as switches, door handles, stair rails, wall, mobility aids, supermarket trolley handles and schools are points of contamination. The contaminated hand touches your mouth and the contamination chain is complete.

The most effective way to prevent your family getting sick is almost obsessional hand washing with running hot water and soap for at least 40 seconds before you eat or snack and after all bathroom visits. Children returning to school will see a rapid increase in cases, simple handwashing might just help reduce your exposure to infection.

All change!

We hear that our ace Neighbourhood policing team will shortly see a few changes, new faces, new ideas. As soon as we have the details we'll pass them to you.

Meanwhile for those leaving or transferring to other areas, thanks for all your help making this one of the low crime areas of Cambridgeshire. We intend to keep it this way.

Paint scribblers...

There are still a couple of spray paint morons on our patch and as the rest of us think their pathetic scribbles say more about their sad state of mind and the viability of the last remaining brain cell than any artistic merit we would ask parents and guardians to question their children if they go out loaded with any form of aerosol paint can. These are easy to spot usually 9 inches long, circular and have 'Spray Paint' written on the label, seriously these cans can also be used for some forms of 'sniffing' so a little domestic sleuthing might even save a life or two.

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