Within our local area there were 3 reported crimes in July:

1. Main Road, Easter Compton - Victim disturbed 2 males, 1 was in house. Mobile phone, wallet and keys stolen. Entry gained by forcing rear door.

2.Little Green Lane, Severn Beach - Person disturbed trying to break into tractor.

3. Northwick Road, Pilning - Vauxhall Corsa Stolen.

Please remember, in the hot weather, do not leave windows wide open.

Wariness is the right approach. Emails proclaiming huge winnings or other financial gains are common - but are almost certain to be from fraudsters trying to steal either victims' money or their identity.

New research shows that millions of consumers are leaving themselves open to internet-based fraud because they are too trusting.

According to Government-backed anti-fraud campaign Get Safe Online, over 60 per cent of consumers have received suspicious e-mails, while more than a third - about 11 million people - have been sent bogus e-mails asking for their bank details, a practice known as phishing.

SEVERN BEACH NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH MEETING - MONDAY 10th JULY 2006

Points Discussed are as follows:

1. A new PCSO will be starting in three weeks time.

2. New e-mailing list and forum has been added to our site. Check it out at:
http://www.severnbeach.com/sbnw/

3. There was a theft in Osborne/Beach Road see site for details:
http://www.severnbeach.com/sbnw/

4. SBNW poster will be put in S/B post office.

5. On the 24th July a workshop will be held in Pilning Village Hall at 6.30pm by the Children's Society hoping to change the attitude of young people towards society.

6. District Council are in discussions regarding the vandalised cricket pavilion at Pilning.

7.The illegal use of fireworks on 8th July at Gorse Cover, if you have any information please ring 0845 456 7000. Many animals and old people were put into shock due to this inconsiderate incident.

8. The low level Severn Beach sign at the end of Ableton Lane/ A403 is blocking drivers line of sight. Email South Gloucestershire Highways to voice your opinion.

9. Green Lane to the mini roundabout in Redwick is to have a 40mph restriction and signs erected.

10. Illegal parking/ on corners, double yellow lines and junctions is becoming a concern.

11. Children on bikes and scooters oblivious to the traffic on the roads around the Beach
several incidents have been reported.

12. People hunting with dogs and rifles on the railway/highway. If seen report to the regular Police on 0845 456 7000 or if your threatened ring 999 or call the British Transport Police on 0800 40 50 40.

13. Noisey scooters/car exhausts in Severn Beach and surrounds are being actively persued.

14. Flytipping at Western Aprroches and motorbikes using the bridlepath/cyclepath as racetrack is becoming a problem.

The next meeting will be the 11th September 2006

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NEWS ADDED TO SITE ON A REGULAR BASIS

Check it out at:
http://www.severnbeach.com/sbnw

Best Regards,
Severn Beach Neighbourhood Watch

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Members will be sorry to hear that our secretary, Beryl Chamberlain, fell out of her loft on Thursday. After spending the night under observation in hospital, I am pleased to tell you that she is now back home. Battered and bruised, but fortunately no broken bones. Our best wishes go to her for a speedy recovery, but please no more loft climbing!!!