Garage Burglary

A garage in Pitsford Hill was broken into between 1 and 8.30am on Tuesday 28 January. Some tools were stolen but these have been left on the lawn which suggests that the offender(s) were disturbed. If you contact the Police about this incident, please quote either Reference number: 5220021772

If you have any information regarding this incident, contact the Police on 101. Alternatively you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111

PCSO Recruitment Opens

Applications for Police Community Support Officers (PCSO) opened on Tuesday 28 January. Avon and Somerset Police are inviting members of the public interested in a rewarding new career and giving back to their communities to apply for a position as a PCSO.

PCSOs are part of the neighbourhood policing team, who build relationships with local people to provide reassurance and understand the policing issues that matter most to them. PCSOs work with individuals and partner agencies to support vulnerable people and solve local concerns and issues.

For more information about PCSO recruitment please visit: http://bit.ly/13ApplyToBeAPCSO

Report by Trading Standards – Devon – Somerset – Torbay

Many of us aim to be more eco-friendly. One way to do this is to use renewable energy, for instance by installing solar panels or switching to a green energy supplier. However, alongside many legitimate schemes and home products, there are fraudsters using the cover of renewable energy to steal your money or personal or financial information.

If you are thinking about switching to renewable energy, follow this checklist:

• Research the market. Don’t be tempted by a seemingly unbeatable deal from a doorstep trader, mailshot or cold phone call.
• Never be rushed or intimidated into making a decision. The choice of suppliers is growing so take time to shop around for the right deal.
• If you receive a cold phone call tempting you to invest in renewable energy, don’t give any personal or financial information. Put the phone down.
• If you want to switch energy supplier, use the Citizens Advice comparison tool at energycompare.citizensadvice.org.uk or call 03454 040506 to find the best genuine deal.
• Before signing anything, read the terms and conditions and make sure you know what you are signing up to. Ask a trusted friend for help if you need it.
• Ask friends and family for advice and recommendations on renewable energy.
• Use a scheme or association to find reliable businesses. For example:
  • Find local, trustworthy businesses through the Buy With Confidence scheme. All businesses in the scheme are vetted, approved and monitored by Trading Standards. Visit buywithconfidence.gov.uk or call 01392 383430.
  • Or use a business that’s a member of an appropriate trade association for example the Renewable Energy Consumer Code (RECC) or the Renewable Energy Association (REA). These specialise in renewables and members must stick to their codes of practice. If a trader says they are a member of an association, check this is true.

If you are worried you have bought into a scam of any kind:

• Get advice from Citizens Advice on 03454 040506
• Report it to Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040

Did you know? Switching to green energy doesn’t mean all the electricity coming into your home will be green. You’ll still receive the same energy (including renewable) as everyone else. However, it does help increase the amount of green energy in the National Grid.

This article has been written by Devon, Somerset and Torbay Trading Standards Service https://www.devonsomersettradingstandards.gov.uk/

Dear All,

Welcome to Claire’s Street Food Trailer nights.

I will be in Timberscombe Village Hall car park from 5pm-7pm every Monday starting February 3rd.

I have taken the option of hiring the hall to as weather can be so cold and rainy this time of year.

Street Food on the evening will be:

Home reared Pulled Pork rolls with stuffing, crackling, apple sauce if desired with delicious roasties (pork gravy available to) £6.00

Crispy, finger lickingly good homemade chicken fillet with smoky paprika breadcrumbs served in a roll with a siracha mayo, crispy lettuce served with double cooked fries £6.00

(Vegan/vegetarian) Mixed bean and apricot tagine with fresh basil and coriander served a basmati and wild rice £6.00

Puddings-

Homemade Chocolate Brownie with clotted cream £2.50

Homemade Lemon Posset £2.00

or

Menu for pre-ordering by Friday 31st January please,either call me on 07799066638 or email clairelynch@live.co.uk

Chicken or Vegetable Tikka Balti served with pilau rice and mini naan £6.00

Pork belly served with a creamy chive mash and carrots

£6.00 Vegan Cottage pie with sun-dried tomatoes, lentils, mushrooms and a butternut squash and potato topping £6.00.

Homemade Chocolate Brownie with clotted cream £2.50 Homemade Lemon Posset £2.50