Author: Lesley Webb

TIMBERSCOMBE SHOW 2021

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We’re really sorry to let you know that Timberscombe Show 2021 has had to be cancelled again this year. The uncertainties and restrictions that prevail are such that printing the schedules and buying the trophies are too large an expense to risk having to cancel at a later date.

BUT THE GOOD NEWS is that we intend to run an exhibition of crafts and pastimes in September. We know that lots of villagers have kept themselves busy over the last, difficult, year with hobbies and crafts and we’d like to see what you’ve made and think other people would like to see them too.

Painting, drawing, knitting sewing, embroidery, jewellery making, limerick writing, photography, wood and metal working – anything, in fact, that you’ve been working on; we’d love to see it.

Also the children: we’ve all seen the beautiful pebbles around the village and I’m sure there are other projects they have been working on too. Bring them along.

More details will be given at a later date, but, for now, mark the week-end of 18th – 20th September in your diaries.

Refreshments will be served if permitted.

Police warning

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Buying & Selling Online

We are seeing an increase in burglaries from garages and sheds where the offenders are clearly seeking out motorcycles, specifically dirt bikes such as KTM & Yamaha. It appears that a number of these bikes have been listed for sale on social media platforms, where a potential buyer arranges to view the vehicle but then doesn’t turn up. Not surprisingly, a day or so later the Garage / Shed is broken into and an attempt is made to steal the bike or it is stolen.

If you are considering selling your vehicle – or any expensive item – follow the guidance provided on the website. Do not automatically assume it is safe to pass over your address details and or photos of your vehicle outside of your garage, especially if it shows your street name and garage number. If you do so and the purchaser doesn’t turn up, be aware and pay close attention to the item you are selling and the security of the location it is stored.

Sadly, this may not just affect you. If your garage is broken into, your neighbour is likely to be targeted and may also sustain damage to their garage in the process.

Remember, whenever you place an advert you are also advertising what you have to steal. Read the guidance provided by the website carefully, and ask yourself if you really need to provide your address or do you meet somewhere public nearby? Always meet any prospective buyers in a well-lit, public area.

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