Neighbourhood Watch

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With the lockdown remaining fully in place in Wales and measures in England altering, Neighbourhood Watch groups continue to support individuals and their communities to adapt, stay safe and manage the situation.We have been collecting stories of all the amazing work going on, several of which are in this newsletter. "The range of support offered is fantastic and a real testament to how Neighbourhood Watch groups all across England and Wales have stood up to support others and their communities".John Hayward-Cripps, CEO, Neighbourhood Watch NetworkWe are fast approaching the annual Neighbourhood Watch Week, 7th - 13th June, and there is lots of information in this newsletter on how to get involved and get active in celebrating your neighbours. If you have plans to get involved, let us know by emailing enquiries@ourwatch.org.uk so we can support you. This year we have slightly separate messages for our English and Welsh supporters in line with the Government's guidance.  Both versions can be accessed on our website here. Happy...
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Domestic Abuse Engage Session – Thursday 28 May

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Tomorrow, between 6pm – 8pm, Thames Valley Police and support organisations will be holding a live Domestic Abuse Q&A session on the TVP Engage website. www.tvpengage.co.uk Are you experiencing domestic abuse, or are you worried about a family member, friend, neighbour or colleague? You can send us your questions on the TVP Engage website and our panel of experts will be able to provide answers and guidance, both publicly and privately. How can I join the conversation and send my question? Go on the TVP Engage website www.tvpengage.co.uk between 6pm to 8pm.- Once you arrive on the TVP Engage website, you can type in your question;You will need to add a name that will appear next to your question in the question stream. If you do not want your real name to be displayed, you can use an alternative name;Questions will be visible in the questions stream only once they are answered, so it might take a few minutes until you will see your...
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Nettlebed Parish Council has two vacancies for Parish Councillors

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Do you want to make a positive difference in our village? Would you like to influence decisions that affect your community? You need to be willing to give up some of your time. How much time depends on you and your commitment to work for your community without being paid. The parish council meets on the first Wednesday of each month (except August and December). Meetings usually last up to two hours. You must be aged 18 or over, an elector and have been a resident or worked within 3 miles of the Parish for the last year. If you would like to be considered please contact the Parish Clerk with your application.em. parish.clerk@nettlebed-pc.org.uk Would you like to influence decisions that affect your community? You need to be willing to give up some of your time. How much time depends on you and your commitment to work for your community without being paid. The parish council meets on the first Wednesday of each month (except August and December)....
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Warning about COVID-19 related scams

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Please watch out for criminals attempting to use the publicity around COVID-19 as a chance to target you with fraudulent emails, phone calls, text messages or door to door services. To help you stay safe please follow this advice on Covid-19 related scams  from Thames Valley Police.  If you’d like to receive regular updates you can also sign up to Thames Valley Alert Community Messaging. ...
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