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POLICE FILE
Welton and Hemswell
Neighborhood Policing Team:
Your Neighbourhood Policing Team are
PC
Rachel Hughes – rachel.hughes @lincs.pnn.police.uk
PC
Lee Schofield – lee.schofield@lincs.pnn.police.uk
PC
Jan Powell – jan.powell@lincs.pnn.police.uk
PCSO
Nikki Grewal – nikki.grewal@lincs.pnn.police.uk
Lincolnshire Police –
0300 111 0300 or 999
(Other contact details to be added, once confirmed)
Posted
Just a quick email to let you know that with effect from
the 12th February 2012 I shall be moving to a police response role and will be relinquishing my position as the Welton and
Hemswell Community Beat Manager.
I am anxious to ensure it is ‘situation normal' until then
so please do not hesitate to contact us should you need our assistance. Julie McFaul and Nikki Grewal together with the rest
of the team will continue to operate from the Welton police office.
It has been a pleasure to be your ‘local
bobby' for the past 2 years and I wish you all the very best in the future.
Kind Regards PC Jan Powell
Extn - 1762 email - jan.powell@lincs.pnn.police.uk
POLICE FILE
Happy New Year!
In this article I would like to give you some safety tips regarding ‘Winter Car Check’
It's a good idea to have your vehicle fully
serviced before winter starts and have the anti-freeze tested. If
you can't have it serviced, then do your own checks.
In particular, check lights are clean and working, battery is fully charged, windscreen, wiper blades and other windows are clean and the washer
bottle filled with screen wash. Tyre condition, tread depth and pressure (of all tyres, including the spare), brakes are working,
fluids are kept topped up, especially windscreen wash (to the current concentration to prevent it freezing), anti-freeze and
oil. When extreme weather is possible, keep emergency kit in your car, especially if you are going on a long journey.
That’s all for this time. Keep safe!
PCSO Nikki Grewal
If anyone has any information
with regards to a crime, no matter how small, please contact the Neighbourhood
Policing Team on 101 or alternatively, if you would like to pass information anonymously, please call Crimestoppers on 0800
555 111.
Your Neighbourhood Policing Team are PC Rachel Hughes, PC Jan
Powell, PC Lee Schofield and PCSO Nikki Grewal.
PC Rachel Hughes
– rachel.hughes @lincs.pnn.police.uk
PC Lee Schofield –
lee.schofield@lincs.pnn.police.uk
PC Jan Powell –
jan.powell@lincs.pnn.police.uk
PCSO Nikki Grewal – nikki.grewal@lincs.pnn.police.uk
Nikki Grewal 2239
Police
Community Support Officer
Welton Neighbourhood Policing
Team Lincoln. LN2 3LU Office : 01673 860222
Internal Ext : 1762
Mobile : 07944 776999
Policing With Pride
Professionalism Respect Integrity Dedication Empathy
PCSO
INFORMATION:
Lincolnshire
Police employs 149 full-time equivalent PCSOs working across every Neighbourhood Policing Team in the county. These have been
funded by the Government together with a substantial contribution from Lincolnshire County Council and each of the seven District
Councils.
PCSO STANDARD POWERS - EFFECTIVE FROM 1
DECEMBER 2007
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Power to issue fixed penalty notices for cycling on a footpath
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Power to issue fixed penalty notices for littering
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Power to issue fixed penalty notices in respect of offences
under dog control orders
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Power to issue fixed penalty notices for parent who fails to
secure regular attendance at school
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Power to issue fixed penalty notices for parent who fails in
their duty following a child's exclusion
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Power to issue fixed penalty notices for graffiti/fly posting
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Power to issue fixed penalty notices for certain bylaws
¨
Power to require name and address for:
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Failing to comply with dispersal order
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Begging in a public place
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Sleeping in the open air
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Causing injury/alarm/distress to another
*
person or loss or damage to another person's property
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Selling alcohol to someone who is drunk
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Obtaining alcohol for someone who is drunk
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Sending a child for alcohol
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Selling alcohol to under eighteen year olds
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Buying alcohol on behalf of children
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Consumption by under eighteen year olds or allowing consumption
*
Anti-social behaviour
*
Failing to stop for PCSO directing traffic
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Failing to surrender alcohol – designated public place
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Failing to surrender alcohol - by under eighteen year olds
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Power to:
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Seize tobacco
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Seize drugs when searching for alcohol/tobacco
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Enter to save life or limb
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Seize vehicles causing alarm (Section 59)
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Remove abandoned vehicles
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Stop cycles
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Direct traffic (escorting large loads)
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Carry out road checks (PACE Section 4)
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Place signs
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Enforce cordons
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Stop/search (terrorism)
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Photograph people away from police stations
ADDITIONAL
PCSO POWERS DESIGNATED BY
THE CHIEF
CONSTABLE OF LINCOLNSHIRE -
EFFECTIVE
FROM 1 DECEMBER 2007
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Power to:
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Stop Vehicles for testing
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enter licensed premises (with constable)
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enforce certain licensing offences (with constable)
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remove children in contravention of curfew to home address
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remove truants to a designated place
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search for alcohol and tobacco
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Power to issue Fixed Penalty Notice for disorder:
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For delivery of alcohol to under eighteen year olds
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Purchase or attempt to purchase Alcohol by under eighteen year
olds
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Throwing fireworks
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Possession of adult firework by under eighteen year olds
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Possession of Category 4 Firework
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Breach of firework curfew
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Supply excessively loud firework
Nature Notes for December 2011
It has been a total hotch-potch, over the first part of Autumn, when I look
around my back garden the odd peculiarities are still showing, like the Cowslip that has been flowering from the end of August,
and the Forget me Nots that have just about finished their Autumn showing, the January flowering Forsythia is flowering very
well indeed, and yet I have two Buddleas that are still flowering too. Good job for
the late solitary Bumble Bees that feed daily on its nectar, admittedly they are starting to slow up a bit and have a bit
of a rest after a feed. I speak from sheer experience, it is a very good time to have a snooze, helps to
recharge the old batteries I’m sure.
The late Summer proved
to be a devastating time for our Garden birds, we have not seen a Greenfinch, Goldfinch or Blue Tit for well over a month,
and all the enticing tit bits that I have put out for them does not seem to encourage them to come and feed. It
is possibly the first time that I have had to empty out the peanut feeder, as the peanuts were all shrivelled and black ,
I washed and disinfected the feeder, and rinsed it off as well as put a load more peanuts, always in the hope.
There seems to be even less small birds about I cannot give a reason other that gross disturbance or lack of natural
foodstuffs. I know from the Bio Diversity forum running in the county, that there are some strange viruses
or should it be virii, on the go particularly in Lincolnshire, and they do seem to target out smaller birds and mammals, I
sincerely hope that if we do get a cold snap in the weather then the cold will kill off the virus not the birds.
The Hedgehogs should be having a three months snore, but they are still wandering around, I have seen some very handsome
fat ones wandering of a night time, all I ask, please, if you are a motorist aim to pass them not hit them, they are becoming
more rare by the day apparently, and they do wonders in the garden. If they get caught in your headlights they always stop,
they have no reverse so try to pass behind them, giving them plenty of space. But don’t put your own safety in jeopardy.
The stupidity of Deer is well known, and if you do encounter any of a night time particularly, the maxim would be,
if you see one, then there will be others, and if it is safe stop and let them pass by. There will be no telling how many
there will be in a group, but move off with safety in mind, and keep the speed down. Badgers at this time
of the year, again should be having a very long siesta, but they are not. This is the time of the year when the young males
get booted out of the parental sett, so not only do they find themselves totally unwanted, they then have to find another
sett that will take them in. Not too many do as the older male badgers think that the younger ones are
after setting up his own harem. (Did you notice the pun ‘setting up’ , is there no end to all
this?). Many young males do not survive the Winter as a result of this rather cruel way of selecting the fittest, but some
do and go on to create their own families in the Spring. Quite a few young male Badgers do manage to snuggle into hay or straw
stacks for the duration, and seem to just barely tick over without food, water or the need for bodily functions. Now if we
could all do that wouldn’t it be good for the environment? Nothing would get done, we wouldn’t need to go anywhere,
we needed use the car, water consumption would be minimised for various reasons, and lights would not be needed either, a
small trickle of heat just to keep body and soul together, and all this would solve the Police a major problem, anyone caught
out and about day or night would be nick worthy, as he or she would be up to no good , who knows some bright spark somewhere
might just come up with a pill or injection to induce this effect, and would save the World.................How about that
then ?
Answers on a post card to your local M.P. please!
All the very Best for Christmas and I wish you all that you would wish for yourselves for the
New Year.
John Smallwood
MONKS WOOD, ASHING
LANE, DUNHOLME, TREE PLANTING EVENTS: DECEMBER 2009 WITH NETTLEHAM WOODLAND TRUST
In
February and March 2009, Nettleham Woodland Trust (NWT) organized tree planting events at the new Monks Wood in Ashing Lane,
Dunholme.
In one month, 10,000 new trees and shrubs were planted with the help of schools, college students, youth groups
and the local communities. This was a great success and the evidence of the new woodland is now very apparent. Also, we were
delighted to win the Community & Group Category in the 2009 Lincolnshire Environmental Awards in early June and to receive
our Award from Dr. David Bellamy. The next phase in the creation of this 14½ hectare (35 acre) woodland, which is part
of Ashing Lane Nature Reserve, will take place during National Tree Week this coming December. A further 6,000 trees and shrubs
will be planted.
MONDAY 30th NOVEMBER to FRIDAY 4th DECEMBER from 10am to 4pm. Members of NWT will be on site every day
and we invite schools, colleges and youth groups to come and help to plant the trees. Please put this in your school or youth
group diary for 2009-10.
SATURDAY 5th DECEMBER 2009 between 11am and 12 noon. NWT will participate in "TREE O'CLOCK"
at Monks Wood. This is a Guinness Book of World Records attempt to plant the most number of trees in one hour in multiple
locations, which is being organised by BBC Breathing Places. We invite families and individuals to come and take part in this
special event. (please arrive by 10.30am at the latest and bring a spade).
SUNDAY 6th DECEMBER 2009, 10am to 4pm. Our
last community tree planting day. If you would like to arrange for pupils from your school, college, or youth group to participate
in tree planting during the week of 30th November to 4th December, or in the Tree O'Clock event, please contact the Secretary
through information@nettlehamwoodlandtrust.co.uk for further information. FACILITIES: Marshalls will show you where to park.
Portaloo on site. Hot and cold drinks will be available. Please wear warm clothing, gloves and boots, as the site is very
muddy. Please bring a spade if possible. At the weekend, there will be walking from the car parking areas to the tree planting
site - about half a mile. Please note these events are not suitable for wheelchairs.
.For an information pack with full details of the Challenge, please send name and address to the Secretary, Nettleham
Woodland Trust, 18 Beech Avenue, Nettleham, Lincoln, LN2 2PP. Email: slmendel@tiscali.co.uk NETTLEHAM
WOODLAND TRUST CONTACT DETAILS FOR FURTHER INFORMATION Susie
Mendel, Secretary,
Nettleham Woodland TrustRegistered Charity Number 111985418 Beech Avenue, Nettleham LN2 2PP. Tel: 01522-751283Email: slmendel@tiscali.co.uk David Cotten Chair Email: dmc206cc@yahoo.comRod Newborough Woodland Advisor Email: rod.newborough@live.co.uk
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WELTON HEALTH CENTRE
Telephone number for Welton Health Centre is:- 0844 477 3072
HEALTH CENTRE NEWSLETTER
Hope everyone enjoyed a good Christmas and we wish all our patients a healthy happy 2012. Thank you to everyone
who sent cards and gifts to the surgery staff – they are greatly appreciated and we are steadily working our way through
the chocolates and biscuits !
We would
like to remind patients that whilst we are willing to complete private certificates, (insurance, travel forms, fit for sports
etc. ) and fully appreciate the need for these, our priority has to be the care of our NHS patients. If the doctors are required
to complete any of the above we would respectfully remind patients that they should allow time and not expect instant attention.
Instructions for patients on most insurance forms do suggest allowing twenty one days for completion and the forms are completed
in date order of receipt. Our receptionists have reported that on several occasions recently patients have been quite demanding
and sometimes rude when making such requests. It is not true to say that the doctor “just has to sign this,“ certain
forms take time to consider and complete and the doctor’s signature makes them responsible for their comments. In a
climate where the potential for suing professionals seems to be encouraged it is vital that the information supplied is accurate
and not rushed.
We had 55 patients who
did not keep appointments in December and were advised of 14 booked but not cancelled hospital appointments – as always,
please let us know if you are unable to attend so others may use the time.
Thank you to all who took part in our recent survey relating to the telephone system – the
results are currently being collated and will be discussed with our Patient Group at their next meeting. If you would like
to take part in any of our email/postal surveys please advise our reception staff.
Sallie Stead
WELTON PATIENTS AND DOCTORS ASSOCIATION
We would
like to thank everyone who gave donations to the PDA in the weeks leading up to Christmas.
Unless specifically requested to go to the Transport scheme, these donations are used towards the purchase of extra equipment,
for use at the Health Centre, to make it possible to offer a better service to all patients. As you may be aware, our volunteer
drivers currently receive 40p per mile for each mile they travel transporting patients. This amount is made up of money collected
from the patient and subsidised by donations and our fundraising efforts. In the year 1st Jan 2011 to 31st Dec 2011 this subsidy
amounted to £2290.30 which is a lot of fund raising and therefore your donations are very much appreciated.
I would like to mention that I am grateful to
those patients who let me know that, for whatever reason, they have to cancel their transport.
This frees up a driver to assist another patient. I was personally shocked to see how many patients failed to keep booked
appointments at both the surgery and the hospital during October and November. Just a quick phone call if the appointment
is no longer needed would again free up a slot for someone else!The PDA Spring Lunch will
be held on Friday 20th April. Tickets will be available from early March and more details
will be in the next magazine. Please note the date in your diary!
Janet Goddard
LIVES
On behalf of the whole group I would like to wish everyone
a very Happy and Healthy 2012!!
Why is a rapid response by LIVES Responders so important?
Following
a Cardiac Arrest, the chance of survival decreases by over 10% for every minute of delay until help arrives. After 8 minutes
(which is the government response target for ambulance trusts), survival is less than 5%. Our responders are located within
communities to increase the chance of attending a patient within that 8 minute window, increasing the chance of providing
life saving treatment.
In 2010 LIVES members have attended over 15,000 calls, 196 of which were cardiac
arrests with 38 of those surviving. Our average response time in 2010 was 4 minutes 15 seconds. This means that in towns and
villages where there is a First Responder group, the chance of survival following Cardiac Arrest has increased to 35%. (To
see the other types of emergencies that out volunteers attend please visit Our Volunteers).
The group
would like to thank the family and friends of the late Walter Anderson Jacklin for their donations in his memory. This money
has gone towards the purchase of a new piece of equipment, that will not only be used by the group in training but will also
be used in demonstrations at local events to the public.
I would also like to thank the community for their
continued support with contributions into the donation tins. The contents of one tin that was recently counted bought two
new thermometers for the group kits and so every penny to us is hugely appreciated and put straight back into helping the
community.
Our next meeting is on Thursday 12th January 2012 at 8pm in the Scout hut, Welton. Anyone is welcome
to come and meet the team or if you feel that you may be interested in joining the team then I will be there to answer any
questions.
Hannah Lumbard
Welton and Dunholme L.I.V.E.S Coordinator
01673 861414
HELP THE AGED
The recent
cold weather has undoubtedly hit older people the hardest. Last year in the East Midlands, 1,800 people died due to cold related conditions, the majority of them people over the
age of 75. It is about time the Government came up with a fuel poverty strategy that works. Help the Aged points to one in
three pensioner households now living in fuel poverty.
That
means a third of all pensioner households are spending more than 10 per cent of their income on heating alone. In the meantime
Help the Aged is encouraging older people to find out today if they are entitled to benefits, free insulation and a Government
grant for heating improvements. Even if people have made an unsuccessful claim in the past, changing circumstances may mean
they are now eligible for money and energy saving help that can make a huge difference to paying the bills and keeping warm.
Help the Aged has produced a guide: 3 Steps to a Warmer Winter which is available by calling 0800 089 0800.
Jean Cross, Regional Development Officer Lincolnshire
WELTON LIBRARY
Welton Library
Opening Times: Monday 2pm-5pm; Tuesday 10am-6pm;
Wednesday Closed; Thursday 10am-6pm; Friday 2pm-5pm; Saturday 10am-1pm.
CONTACT: Marianne Shaw, Communications Officer, Lincolnshire County
Council - Tel: 01522 553939, Mobile: 07786 171320 (email: marianne.shaw@lincolnshire.gov.uk)
Give your relationship an MOT
We
have been running marriage courses for 7 years. The course is a great opportunity for anyone who is married or living together
to invest in their relationship. It is run over seven sessions. Each week you are given the opportunity to enjoy a special
time together as a couple with plenty of space to discuss the evening's theme. There is no group work involved at any
stage of the course. If you have a strong relationship this course will help you make it even better. If on the other
hand your relationship is in difficulty, the course will provide you with very practical tools to help you work through the
issues.
Why not come to the marriage course introductory evening on Monday 9th
January to find out more? For more details contact Paul and Lorraine on 01673 862722 or e-mail lorraineievins@btinternet.com or visit the web site on http://www.themarriagecourse.org/
Nature Notes for February 2012
Nature Notes for February 2012 A Happy New Year to everyone, I know it's a bit late but who is counting? Our
bungalow was built in 1967, and when the builders laid the drive, he put in some wooden expansion slots between the different
rafts of concrete, which did their job very whilst the wood lasted, but the wood disappeared quite some time ago, and as a
result the worms moved in. Now these little beasties are quite incredible in their ability to reason out problems and they
are tremendously strong too. I don't know if you have ever made a study of what goes on in your lawns,
(I haven't, believe that if you like with all this spare time that we retired people get nowadays, studying the lawns
could well become the number one pastime!), but when Autumn comes along the leaves drop onto the grass and some of the more
tasty ones. (to a worms palate), disappear and I discovered that it was the worms, the softer pointy end of the leaf gets
grabbed and the worm pulls the leaf underground to give him or her, (How can you tell, unless you are another worm?) something
to feed on in the Winter, these leaves a taken quite a considerable distance down their runs. As the last thing they need
is their saved vegetation in a freezer, not like us then? Can you imagine the power that is needed to pull a large leaf like
those off a Maple or Cherry, stalk and all into a hole a little smaller than a pencil, phew! I wonder if they have contests
or even Olympics for worms? "I like worms." That was a statement made by a friend of mine when we were on
a weekend camp with the Scouts, at the time he was dangling one over a frying pan, and it worried me about his intent, it
was the subject of many dreams I'm afraid, until I got older. Getting back to the expansion slots on my drive.
We became very fed up with the worms using the slots as escape and evasion routes, depositing large quantities of worm casts
within the vacated grooves, which meant that as we walked towards the front door or when we walked around the car to get in
or out of it, we collected a considerable amount of worm cast on our footwear. We either walked it into the bungalow
or it became deposited in the car on the mats. A fiendish plan was formulated, I would dig out the slots
to a depth of about one inch (2.5 cms to those that have been converted,) and put quite a strong mix of sand and cement into
the spaces and let it dry out. Well, the worms had other ideas, before one of the slots had dried, two plates of cement
about the size of 50p pieces had been head butted out of the one of the grooves and a new deposit of worm cast had been left
in its place. The rest of the mortar had dried off so I pointed out what I had done to my ever admiring wife, and in
that moment a worm head butted a lump of mortar out, about the size of a sugar lump, this mortar had hardened off . So that was that then Worms 1 Me 0, back to the drawing board. All the best ....John Smallwood.
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