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July 2007 Newsletter for Neighbourhood Watch Area LTB1 Bridle Estate. (NHW119)Annual Meeting, Volunteers in NHW, Shopping Trolley Danger, Police Crime Report. By Malcolm Lawrence - 4th August 2007 - Back to News
Neighbourhood Watch Area LTB1, Bridle Estate.
Police Co-ordinator: Senior Constable Brett Godden, Phone 5131 5085
Next Meeting
When: Monday 20th August 2007.
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Salvation Army Hall,
Bridle Road, Morwell.
Annual Meeting:
The Annual Meeting was held in July for the election of office bearers. The meeting was chaired by Senior Constable Brett Godden. The existing Office bearers were re-elected for another year.
Area Co-ordinator, Carmen Cook. Secretary, John Guy. Treasurer, Dave Soutar.
We offer our thanks to Carmen, John and Dave for their continuing efforts towards the efficient running of our Neighbourhood Watch Area. We ask all residents to support our Neighbourhood Watch activities in helping to make our community a safer place.
Volunteers In Neighbourhood Watch:
At present there are over 22,500 registered and approved volunteers running the NHW program in Victoria.
They operate over 1,000 areas that service over 1 million houses for over 3 million people. Statistically that means the Neighbourhood Watch Program services more than 50% of our State. This makes it the largest community based crime prevention organization in the Southern Hemisphere.
For people interested in becoming a Neighbourhood Watch volunteer contact the Police Coordinator S/C Brett Godden on 5131 5085 or Carmen on 5134 1920 or Dave on 5134 3744. For further information about Police Coordinators or becoming a volunteer, ring the Neighbourhood Watch information line on 1300 139 689.
Alternatively log onto our web site at www.neighbourhoodwatch.com.au
Shopping Trolley Danger:
A recent report into injuries to children has found that a large number of these injuries involve shopping trolleys.
The study found that most injuries were the result of children falling from a shopping trolley, followed by those caused by a trolley tipping over. Most of the injuries were to the head and neck and 85% involved children under five. In 2005 in Victoria there were 123 children injured by shopping trolleys that required a visit to a hospital emergency department. The majority of these accidents were caused by children falling off trolleys or being hit by one.
Tips for safe shopping with children:
Þ Don’t leave your child alone while they’re in the trolley.
Þ Don’t let them ride outside the trolley, and Don’t let them stand up in the trolley.
Þ Ask an older child to walk instead of riding in the trolley, and praise them for behaving and staying near you.
Þ Don’t allow older children to push the trolley with another child in it, because it’s so easy to tip it over.
The Neighbourhood Watch Concert featuring the Police Show Band and Pipe Band backing the lead singer Senior Constable Daina Jousey, delivered their usual stella performance at Kernot Hall. This annual entertaining evening is one of the local Neighbourhood Watch highlights of the year. All who were able to attend left the performance well satisfied. We look forward to their appearance next year
The July Police Crime Report for Neighbourhood Watch Area LTB1
Due To Privacy Considerations NOT ALL Offences For This Area Are Listed
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20/5/2007 Chestnut Avenue Property damage to a residence.
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4/7/2007 Airlie Bank Road Theft of a motor vehicle from a carport.
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7/7/2007 Bridle Road Theft from a motor vehicle parked in a driveway.
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13/7/2007 Chestnut Avenue Arson at a residence.
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27/7/2007 Bridle Road Property damage to a house.
Summary Of Stolen Items For The Above Offences
1 Motor was Vehicle stolen.
6 Offenders were arrested for any reported offence in the area.
Remember! always report any suspicious
incidents to the Police by dialling 000 (Triple Zero)
Good News For Chocolate Lovers:
Researchers have found that chocolate with a high Cocoa content isn’t just beneficial for heart health, but that an amino acid complex found in cocoa that’s responsible for the taste of chocolate, also has an anti-inflammatory effect, which helps to prevent the formation of ulcers in the stomach.
In another study, researchers found that a certain cocoa flavonol could be beneficial for the blood circulation and nutrient supply of the skin.
Source: www.gippsland.com Published by: malcolml@dcsi.net.au
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