Crime prevention lessons for East Dorset

NEIGHBOURHOOD Watch groups in East Dorset are running a series of events to keep residents safe in June.

Groups around the county will be hosting events from June 15 to 23 as part of the National Neighbourhood Watch week.

As well as the usual Neighbourhood and Home Watch schemes, East Dorset also boasts a number of other initiatives, including Farm Watch, Horse Watch, Business Watch, Shop and Pub Watch and Heath Watch. Each is designed to encourage community involvement to reduce crime and to support those who have been the victims of crime. Events during National Neighbourhood Watch week in East Dorset are: * Sat 15 & Sun 16 June, 10am until 2pm – cycle safety at Moors Valley Country Park.

 

* Mon, June 17, 10am until 1pm – launch event at Haskins Garden Centre, Longham. Visit Sheducation and see crime prevention displays.

* Tues, June 18, 10am until 1pm – Sheducation trailer at Stewarts Garden Centre, Holt.

* Wed, June 19, 10am until noon – Sheducation trailer at the Barrington Centre, Ferndown.

* Thurs, June 18, 7am until 9am – visit Travis Perkins on the Ferndown Industrial Estate for advice on keeping tools safe.

* Friday, June 21, 11am until 3pm – crime prevention event in The Square, Wimborne.

* Sunday, June 23 – Sheducation at West MoorsFamily Fun Day, Fryers Field, West Moors.

(Reproduced from The Bournemouth Echo, 11th June)

Gardien Comment: See also the articles on Shed Security at http://www.garden-security.co.uk/shed-security-print.htm and Bike Security at http://www.garden-security.co.uk/bike-security-print.htm