Please note that I am no longer using my email address ajmy5m7@inbox.com and now only using my Gmail which is ajmy5m7@gmail.com.

This is Neighbourhood Watch/Volunteer week and is the ideal time to set up a scheme which can be anything from 5 properties upwards and the main role of a Coordinator is to circulate the Alerts on crimes and scams to your neighbours either via email or posting on a WhatsApp or Facebook Group for your area. You will receive free signs, stickers, leaflets and discounts for your neighbours.

If you receive the TVP/NHW Alerts as a resident and there is no Neighbourhood Watch scheme in your road or part of the road, it would be great if you would consider covering a few properties and start up a scheme.   Please contact me via my email ajmy5m7@gmail.com or phone 01635 40866 or 07774962641.

I am having a stand at Speen Fete this Saturday from 12.30 - 4.30 pm and also at the Volunteer Centre Knowledge Event at Shaw House on Wednesday 25 June from 1.00 – 4.00 pm.

A scam is currently circulating via text from the following numbers: 

07427 838389

07588 814072

07477 599823

07428263157

DWP Notice.  You have not yet submitted your application for the 2024-2025 fiscal year energy allowance.  According to our records you are eligible for the Energy Support Scheme and may receive a grant of £200 to £300.  Please complete your application by 6 June.

Consumer scam alerts - Norfolk County Council   This website gives information on numerous scams that are currently circulating and on rogue traders.  

To report a scam call received on your iPhone, text the word ‘call’ followed by the phone number to 7726. On an Android phone, text the word ‘call’ to 7726, and you’ll then receive a message asking you for the scam number.

WhatsApp scam calls can be reported by opening the WhatsApp chat with the dodgy phone number and tapping 'block'. You can report the contact by tapping 'report contact' and 'block'.

If you have been scammed, call your bank immediately using the number on the back of your bank card and report it to Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040.

If you get a suspicious looking email, you can report it to the National Cyber Security Centre by forwarding it to report@phishing.gov.uk.  Remember not to click on any links within these emails.

Angela Money BEM - Area Representative for West Berkshire Neighbourhood Watch