November 2017

OCTOBER YOUTH ENGAGEMENT EVENT

During half term on Thursday 26^th October Hereford Rural North SNT alongside with HVOSS (Herefordshire Voluntary Organisation Support Services) ran a youth engagement day in Credenhill, Moreton on Lugg and Withington. The event was on for two hours in each location and was held at each village hall.  Credenhill 10am – 12pm, Moreton, 1pm- 3pm and Withington 4pm -6pm.

The day was supported by each village’s parish council and village hall committee. It was wonderful to see members from the community come to the event and help support us during the day. A special thanks to those who assisted at Moreton-on-Lugg, where members of the parish council and villagers were there to assist with cleaning up, providing refreshments and even getting involved in the activities with the young people (which was entertaining to say the least)!

Also in attendance on the day were Sofia from Healthwatch Hereford, Claire from the Department for Working Pensions, PC Jo ELLIS from Hereford Police Cadets and Dean from Hereford Drift Trikes.

The feedback we got from the young people in each village was that the day was a great success and they would love to have something similar happen again. A few mentioned that they would like to utilise the village halls when not being used. Suggestions were a pool table and gym equipment.

We appreciate that it is difficult to sustain a youth club due to the demand of volunteer’s week in week out. The aim is to run an event similar to this in the not too distant future, hopefully with the same positive outcome as last time. This could hopefully lead to a holiday club for one or two days over half terms, Christmas, Easter and Summer Holidays.

Any feedback from those who attended or anyone who has any ideas to help support these events in the future. Please email herefordrn.snt@westmercia.pnn.police.uk

Thank you once again for your support in the lead up to and during the event.

PCSO Alex NUTHALL, Hereford Rural North SNT

BONFIRE AND FIREWORK SAFETY

• As bonfire night approaches we would encourage people to attend organised events. However, if you decided to hold your own event please consider your neighbours and make sure your fireworks comply with BS 7114, this should be shown on the box and the fireworks themselves.
• Light fireworks at arms length and never return to a firework when lit, even if it hasn’t gone off as it might explode.
• Do not let fireworks off after 11pm or midnight on 5th November.
• Keep pets indoors.
• Always position bonfires away from any property, trees and fireworks.
• NEVER use flammable liquids to light a bonfire and check it first to make sure there are no animals inside.

LATEST UPDATES

Crimes and incidents of interest from 1^st Oct 2017 to 31^st Oct 2017

Sutton St Nicholas/Marden/Moreton on Lugg

Moreton-on-Lugg – Attempted burglary of wooden shed in the area of Brook House Farm. Offender(s) were possibly disturbed by dogs alerted to disturbance.

On 14^th Oct, evidence of a small fire was discovered on the tarmac basket ball court in the play park.

Sutton St Nicholas – Theft of chainsaw and wacker plate from within an outbuilding in isolated rural location between 10^th and 11^th Oct.

Dormington/Mordiford/Fownhope/Tarrington/Stoke Edith/Hampton Bishop

Hampton Bishop – At 02:10 on 7^th Oct, 2 vehicles have driven onto farm premises. Access has been gained into an outbuilding by cutting padlock. Theft of trolley jack suitable for heavy lifts, stolen from within.

Tarrington – SNT are currently investigating criminal activity taking place in the area of Church Lane, Tarrington.

Dormington – Theft of lawn mower from garage between 2^nd and 16^th Oct.

Theft of purse from secluded exterior side porch of property on 6^th Oct between 13:00 and 16:00hrs

Credenhill/Breinton/Stretton Sugwas/Swainshill/Byford/Bishopstone

Credenhill – Vehicle damage whilst parked in area of Tedder Avenue and Trenchard Avenue.

On 25^th October a resident of Trenchard Avenue has discovered mouldy food discarded on their vehicle. From speaking with local residents, this appears to be a regular occurrence for some and is causing annoyance and concern. Vehicles have also been scratched which could be linked to same the culprit. SNT request all residents to be vigilant and to report any suspicious activity via 101

Breinton – Between 17^th and 18^th Oct in the area of Warham, reported theft of various tools from within a tractor.

Stretton Sugwas – Between 17^th and 18^th, grinders were used to break the locks of a rural business site. Lead and power tools taken. Damage caused in process of theft.

Byford – Theft of petrol generator, leaf blower, chainsaw and keys to 2 quad bikes. Crime caught on CCTV and images circulated on social media. See @Herefordcops on Twitter.

Bishopstone – Theft of 4 old hot water cylinders from garden. Reported on 8^th Oct.

Burghill/Tillington/Lyde

Tillington – Between 16^th and 17^th a goat owner discovered the headless body of one goat. The body had been dragged a distance leaving a trail of blood. The head has not been found and damage is not believed to be caused by another animal.

Lyde –Between 13^th and 16^th Oct, theft from insecure agricultural shed. Items taken include a high value concrete breaker, angle grinder, strimmer and chainsaw. The concrete breaker has initials welded on to it as identification.

Burghill – Theft of diesel from vehicle parked in area of Tow Tree Lane between 9^th and 10^th Oct.

Oct 22^nd report of tractors driving at speed in through the village.

Bartestree/Lugwardine/Westhide/Withington/Whitestone/Preston on Wynne

Withington – On the 27^th October a number of police officers were required to deal with a pre arranged Halloween party at the village hall, which had become out of control. Issues appear to have begun due to inadequate adult supervision for the number of youths in attendance (in excess of 100) along with a considerable amount of alcohol consumed and supplied inside premise. It is believed that details of the event had been circulated by some attendees on social media causing far more than expected to arrive. On police arrival it was necessary to close the event for the safety of those involved and the surrounding community. The event is another unfortunate reminder to areas with village halls that stringent regulations must be put in place when outside bookings are made.

Bartestree – on 25^th October, report of suspicious vehicle in Wilcroft Park. BU52JLX White van with ladders.

Canon Pyon/Kings Pyon/Westhope/Wellington

Wellington – 20^th Oct between 19:00 and 06:00 on 21^st Oct in the area of Derndale; Person(s) unknown have broken into a farm workshop by snapping off the padlock. Once inside offender(s) have stolen an air compressor and various hand tools.

If you have any information that may assist police with enquiries, please call 101 or email herefordrn.snt@westmercia.pnn.police.uk

Your team

PS Gareth KING

PC Bart McDONAGH

PCSO Elena EKANITE

PCSO Alex NUTHALL

Contact details

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