At this meeting there will be a talk on Road Safety by Mr Alan Dunkerton and Sergeant Simon Briggs of the Neighbourhood Policing Team and a representative from the Fire Service also hope to be available to answer any questions and give a crime update.

Anyone is welcome to attend this meeting. Information about setting up a Neighbourhood Watch scheme can also be obtained by contacting the Watch Office on Newbury 264718.

Neighbourhood Watch is about people working together to make their communities safer, bring back community spirit that is lacking in some areas and help people protect themselves. At the same time, you feel secure, knowing your neighbours are keeping an eye on your property. Even small pieces of information can help the Police complete a jigsaw and catch a criminal. All over the country active NHW schemes have reduced crime rates by working with each other and the Police.

Getting to know and helping your neighbours, especially the elderly, re-creates a community spirit. The more schemes that can be started, the more we as part of a large organisation can help combat crime and make the community a safer place to live.

Neighbourhood Watch schemes can cover 4-40 households, but it is best to decide on a number that you are able to easily pass information on to. Messages can be received by phone, fax or e-mail. We need people to be prepared to act as the Co-ordinator and have a deputy or other people willing to help deliver messages in their road.