March 2024 update


RNW AGM – 7.15pm WEDNESDAY 17.4.24

You are cordially invited to attend our AGM which is to be held on Wednesday 17th April in the Village Hall, starting at 7.15pm. 

It is open to all RNW members and any Ravenshead resident who is interested in becoming a member - or wishes to find out more about us!  There is no need to book – just turn up.

 

Our guest speaker this year is Pc Edwards from Nottinghamshire Police’s Drone Team.  (We understand that the Nottinghamshire unit is regarded as one of the best in the country).  He will give a presentation regarding the different types of work the drones can perform and how the unit works. It will also include some footage from jobs Pc Edwards has been involved in - sounds fascinating!

He has indicated that he will bring along a couple of drones with him, so we can see them up close.

 

Inspector Stanley, who is in charge of the Gedling Neighbourhood Policing Teams (NPT) has said he will be attending, along with our NPT Officer, Pc Dennis.

 

We have always thought of our AGM as a social event rather than ‘just a meeting’ and we enjoy interacting with our Street Coordinators and other local residents – it would be great to see you there.

 

As usual, we intend to run a raffle and will invite local businesses to donate items as prizes; in the past, we have been delighted at just how generous many of them have been.  We greatly appreciate their support.  We are all volunteers and, although we keep our running costs to a minimum, we do incur some expenses – and this is a good opportunity to raise some funds. 

Free refreshments (tea/coffee/juice and biscuits) are provided – but you may well be ‘encouraged’ to part with at least £1 for a raffle ticket – and donations are always welcome!

 

I do hope you can – and will - join us for what should be an informative and enjoyable evening.

 

CRIMES* REPORTED 1.2.24 – 12.3.24         *Acquisitive Crime + Damage

(Excludes crimes of a domestic nature, neighbour / employment disputes, non-payment of goods,  e.g. shop thefts)

Date

Time of Day

Crime

Location

Comments

10.1 - 1.2.24

Not Known

Criminal Damage

Unknown, victim resides in Ravenshead

During a 3-week period, person caused a scratch to the bodywork of a vehicle.  Exact location where vehicle was parked when damage occurred not known

23 - 24.2.24

Bel'd between 1930 - 0030 hrs

Criminal Damage

Newstead Abbey Park

Offender scratched bodywork of a vehicle with a sharp implement

24.2.24

1710 - 1720 hrs

Criminal Damage

Nottingham Road

Offender scratched bodywork of a vehicle with a sharp implement whilst it was parked in a car park

Reported on 1.3.24

Not Known

Theft

Not Known - victim resides in Ravenshead

Victim posted an item to the Passport Office and, at some point prior to delivery, offender removed item from the envelope

Between approx 10.2.24 and 6.3.24

Not Known

Theft

Brackenfield Rise

Victim reporting the theft of a watch from their property whilst away - believes it was taken by lawful visitors during this time

SCAMS – A REMINDER

If you receive a text, email or telephone call claiming to be from a police force or bank, asking you to either click on a link or to give information such as your name, credit card or bank details, it’s a scam!

 

Also, if you receive a phone call from a cold caller and realise it is a scam, please do not keep the caller talking – end the call immediately. RNW has been informed that some scammers have been known to record conversations with their victims and then use AI (Artificial Intelligence) to manipulate what was said or create totally new conversations.  They will then use this to their advantage - and to the detriment of the victim, e.g. by producing ‘evidence’ that the victim has given their permission to something they haven’t.  As soon as you realise, or suspect, it is a scam, end the call!

Sue Harris

For further advice please visit our website: www.ravensheadneighbourhoodwatch.co.uk.

To contact RNW email us at rnwinfo@yahoo.co.uk or leave a message for us on 07583 296 466