Taddyforde Targeted?

Another break-in

Last night the garage of Taddyforde House South was broken into.  This is the latest in a string of recent suspicious incidents and crime.  It suggests that some young, and not very successful, criminals are using us as practice territory because it is a quiet area.

Please do keep your eyes peeled for strangers and politely challenge anyone unfamiliar.  The more they feel spotted and identified the more likely they are to move away.

Burglars

Peter Brock came across another couple of lads on bikes apparently "casing" The Chalet today.  He challenged them politely and they went off.  However, it reinforces the feeling that we are in constant danger of being burgled.  Be extra careful about security.

Red Cow Path

Volunteers needed to help repair the path.

Could you tell Margaret or Jeremy at Hickling Cottage if you are up for it and if so which weekends between now and Christmas you could be available.

Would involve lots of carrying gravel (sculpings) up the path and spreading it out.  Bring own shovel and rake if possible, the odd extra wheelbarrow might be useful.

Dog Fouling

A resident reports that there have been several recent episodes of dog fouling in one (and maybe more) of the estate gardens. A passing stray may be to blame, but passing strays seem to be thin on the ground.  Before any more strolls round one's own property take an unpleasant turn, could we just ask any dog-owning residents who don't already do so to consider not allowing their pets free range on the estate, but rather taking them through it on a lead until the wide open spaces are reached and conventional poop-scooping activities can resume.

Neighbourhood Watch

This message relates to Police Log No.1050 11/10/08.

An elderly lady in Newtown had a call on Saturday evening from a man asking to read her meter.  She became suspicious and did not allow him to enter her home.

If you have a call from someone claiming to be from a company always ask for ID.  If you have any doubts do not allow anyone into your home you do not know.  

If you have any information about this incident please contact:

08452 777 444

and quote the Police Log No. above.

The Garden Group - Update

The Garden Group (see Download Documents) has met and it seems that it may be a valuable resource.

Two issues have come up:

• Do we want to explore joint renting of machinery, for example, heavy duty chipper/shredder and long reach hedge trimmers?
• What about bulk buying of consumables such as compost, perlite, grit etc. as well as seeds, bulbs and plug plants?
  

Please let Vivienne know when you could normally make a session, or when you regularly couldn't as she'd like to plan the next one.

Let's do some cuttings.  So, if you have a shrub or perennial or something you would like to try propagating bring along largeish pieces (8" maybe) in good nick, this year's growth and without flowers.  Cut it as late as you can before coming and keep it in a plastic bag with some wet paper towel till we need it.  No guarantees, depends on what you bring, but we'll give it a go.