Another balloon found next to pasture land, near Pepper Wood. This balloon, in the shape of a bottle with the word ‘Cheers’ on it, was made out of plastic. In addition to being unsightly, spoiling our beautiful countryside, balloons can kill livestock – cattle have been known to eat balloons that end up stuck in their throat, choking them to death.
West Mercia Police have launched Neighbourhood Matters, their brand new community messaging service!
Through Neighbourhood Matters you can sign up for local alerts, receive information about crime in your area, find out about police events and more.
Sign up now https://neighbourhoodmatters.co.uk
Members of the 200 club buy one or more numbers which go into a monthly draw. There are 200 numbers in total. The subscription is only £1 per month for each number. Over the course of the year £1500 is given out as prizes and the remainder (up to £900) goes into Fairfield Village Hall funds. Twice per year the top monthly prize is £200.
You may have been resident in the Fairfield area for a number of years and never got around to joining or you may be new to the village.
Either way, please consider giving your support by joining the 200 Club. Most members pay £12 annually for each number.
Further details and application forms can be found on the website http://fvca.org.uk/200-club/. Alternatively, please contact the Administrator (details below).
If you wish to join the 200 Club, please take the completed form(s) and subscriptions to the Administrator or contact her and she will collect them.
The 200 Club Administrator is
Linda Garvin
83 Brook Road
Fairfield
01527 834935
| Criminals will cold call consumers and convince them to share their personal details and to sign up to cryptocurrency investment websites. The consumer is then asked to make an initial minimum deposit, after which the criminal will call again to persuade them to invest more to achieve a greater profit. Consumers have realised that they have been defrauded, but only after the website has been deactivated. The friendly person they had previously spoken to can no longer be contacted. Action Fraud have provided these tips on how to protect yourself: • Don’t assume it’s real – professional-looking websites, adverts or social media posts don’t always mean that an investment opportunity is genuine. Criminals can use the names of well known brands or individuals to make their scams appear legitimate. • Don’t be rushed or pressured into deciding – a genuine bank or financial organisation won’t force you to part with your money on the spot. Always be wary if you’re pressured to invest quickly or promised returns that sound too good to be true. • Stay in control – avoid uninvited investment offers, especially those over cold calls. If you’re thinking about making an investment, get independent advice and thoroughly research the company first |
| The National Fraud Intelligence Bureau (NFIB) have issued an alert to warn members of the public about the risk of holiday fraud and ticketing scams following the announcement of the government’s planned road map out of lockdown. |
| Any significant demands for holidays are likely to be exploited by scammers leading to an increase in holiday fraud. |
| Here are some top tips around holiday scams from ‘Which?’: |
| Incredibly cheap online deal – If the price for your flight or holiday is considerably cheaper than the average cost elsewhere, you should be suspicious. |
| Look out for logos – Looking out for official logos is a good way to check the authenticity of holiday booking, travel agent and tour operators. Seeing the ATOL logo in your travel company’s brochures, adverts and websites should mean your holiday will be protected. |
| Watch out for fake listings – Check out if a property exists by using Google Street View to see the property and the area. You can also use Google Images Reverse Search to see if the interior photos have been used elsewhere on the internet for other property listings. |
| Bank transfer – If a bank transfer is your only option for payment, this should set alarm bells ringing. You should be especially cautious if you’re asked to pay directly into a private individual’s bank account. Not only does this show no bank is prepared to provide credit card facilities, but – if you’re dealing with a scammer – it will be almost impossible to get your money back.Check online reviews – Do a thorough search to check the company’s credentials. Check multiple reviews for information on other people’s experiences and take note of any warnings about the company. |
| Please write the date you received the mail on its envelope, then pop it into any mailbag or envelope and send to the National Trading Standards Team using this address: |
| FREEPOST NTSST MAIL MARSHALS |
| PC Stone from Bromsgrove North Safer Neighbourhood Team enjoyed meeting residents on Friday 11th June, some discussing issues/concerns and other popped along for a chat. It is hoped that another surgery will be arranged for about 5 weeks time. |
| Church services will resume at St Mark’s Church this weekend on Sunday, 13th June at 11.15am when there will be a Worship of All service. |
| It is good that the congregation will again be able to be physically present at services. Remember that everyone attending the service must respect the current Covid-19 guidance. In particular, everyone attending the service must wear a face covering (unless they are exempt) and they should continue to comply with the social distancing requirements. The “two metre rule” applies for communal worship. |
| It is hoped that future services will be held on the second and fourth Sundays of each month. |
| Paul Jarczewski, site manager for Central England at the Woodland Trust said, “The public appeal to purchase and manage the extension to Pepper Wood has so far raised over £400,000 and, when combined with income from other sources, we remain hopeful that we will raise the money needed.” |
| https://www.bromsgroveadvertiser.co.uk/news/19356848.400-00-raised-extend-bromsgroves-pepper-wood/ |
| Bromsgrove North Safer Neighbourhood Team will be in front of the Village Hall on Friday 11th June at 1.30pm for 1hr. Please come along and see them for any advice or concerns you may have, or even just for a chat. |