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Neighbourhood Watch Scheme - Not a member of Neighbourhood Watch?

Published: 2 May 24

You can become the coordinator and sign up neighbours as and when you can. Its a great way to meet your neighbours and to check on vulnerable households, such as the elderly. Communicate all Thames Valley Alert messages to your neighbours where relevant. Encourage them to sign up to Thames Valley Alert so they will receive the messages direct. https://www.thamesvalleyalert.co.uk Encourage neighbours to be observant and report to the Police any suspicious and criminal incidents. Call 999 in an emergency and 101 for all non-emergency calls. Report online https://www.thamesvalley.police.uk Provide members with crime prevention information and promote property marking https://www.immobilise.com Act as the link between the scheme, other Co-ordinators in the area and the local Police. To find your nearest scheme go to https://www.ourwatch.org.uk If there isn't a scheme nearby, then consider setting one up. Read More...

Veganuary - Recipe

Published: 9 Jan 24

Veganuary Lemon Drizzle Cake recipe kindly provided by The Hind's Head, Aldermaston. Read More...

Thames Valley Police - Free Home Security Guide

Published: 21 Nov 23

Being burgled is a traumatic experience. It’s not just the financial cost of replacing stolen items, but also the emotional impact of feeling violated after a burglar has been in your home. Improving your home security is the best way to reduce the risk of becoming a victim. Download your FREE Home Security Guide produced by Thames Valley Police. https://www.thamesvalley.police.uk/police-forces/thames-valley-police/areas/advice/home-security-guide/ Read More...

West Berkshire Council announces more appointments at Household Waste Recycling Centres

Published: 10 Aug 23

Crime Prevention Advice - Empty Your Van Before A Thief Does

Published: 25 Jul 23

Avoid Becoming a Victim of Vehicle Crime

Published: 18 Jul 23

West Berkshire Council's Expansion of existing EV charging network will make more public charge points available across the district

Published: 6 Jul 23

E-Audiobooks FREE to Borrow

Published: 5 Jun 23

West Berkshire libraries have thousands of e-audiobooks free to borrow with a library card. Read More...

Neighbourhood Alert: Keyless Car Thefts

Published: 27 Apr 23

There has been an increase in reports of ‘Theft of Vehicles’ across the West Berkshire area, with recent thefts taking place in the Holybrook Parish. We would like to remind members of the public that if you see a crime in progress to please call 999. Also, if you have a Ring doorbell or CCTV and have footage of recent suspicious activity relating to car theft please call 101 or report on-line www.thamesvalley.police.uk/report-a-crime Can we please remind you to – • Always lock your vehicle • Remove any valuables • Use a steering wheel lock • Store your key in a Signal Blocking Pouch • Install a Vehicle Tracker • Fit a foldable bollard to your driveway • Have an immobiliser installed • Install CCTV and a motion sensor light at your property. Read More...

Your Neighbourhood Policing Team

Published: 18 Apr 23

New mini recycling centre opens in Tilehurst

Published: 12 Jan 23

West Berkshire Council, in partnership with their waste contractor Veolia, have opened another new mini recycling centre in the district. The new site is located in Tilehurst at Cotswold Sports Centre, Downs Way, RG31 6SL. The mini recycling centre will have banks for: • plastic pots, tubs, trays and cans • small electricals • paper and cardboard • food and drink cartons (including paper tubes with metal ends) • textiles Read More...

Boosting Young People’s Mental & Emotional Health Through Sport

Published: 27 Oct 22

Sport in Mind are offering weekly after-school sessions for young people in Reading and West Berkshire. Young people are invited, or can be referred, to join these after school sessions to get active, and have fun with others in a relaxed, supportive, friendly environment. During the sessions young people will play multi-skills games and enjoy a range of confidence-building activities based on Sport in Mind’s central themes of heartrate, communication, breathing and focus. While improving their sporting ability, young people will also learn lots of ways to take care of themselves physically and mentally, and will be building emotional resilience. Read More...

Know Where To Go Should You Need Medical Advice

Published: 27 Oct 22

Age UK Berkshire Maintenance Cognitive Stimulation in Calcot

Published: 29 Sep 22

Age UK Berkshire Maintenance Cognitive Stimulation will be starting a new group in The Calcot Centre from 19th October 2022. The group will run weekly on Wednesdays from 10:30–11:30. Participants will be able to take part in a range of activities designed to help maintain memory. Read More...

Fire Service Safe and Well Visits

Published: 26 Sep 22

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service provides a 'Safe and Well Visit' to all Berkshire residents. This free service provides vulnerable residents with tailored fire safety advice, smoke detection, hearing impaired alarms (if needed) and well-being advice with signposting to additional agencies. Read More...

Calcot Singing for the Brain

Published: 1 Sep 22

Singing for the Brain is a social activity for people with dementia and their carers taking place on the first Tuesday of the month at Kennet Valley Free Church. Read More...

Healthcare Travel Costs Scheme

Published: 30 Aug 22

Did you know that patients and carers on low incomes can reclaim their travel costs for attending hospital appointments? If you’re a patient or carer who receives benefits or is on a low income, you may be eligible to claim back the cost of travelling to specialist healthcare appointments by public transport or car. Read More...

PLEASE REGISTER YOUR BIKES

Published: 24 Jan 20

Thames Valley Police no longer accept bikes that have been found by a member of the public or take reports of lost bikes. Please read for more information. Read More...