Good Morning, everyone,

Firstly, some information from Neighbourhood Watch and the Police. . . . .it must be very galling for the Police to KEEP ON issuing warnings about Car Keys, leaving cars unattended with the engines running, leaving valuables "on display" when cars are left, and STILL people do it, and are still surprised when something happens !!!. . . . . .

Information sent on behalf of Leicestershire Neighbourhood Watch.

In the past 28 days Leicestershire Constabulary has received 20 reports of burglaries where car keys and cars have been stolen.
Many of these have taken place at addresses in north of the county and vehicles taken include several BMW 1 series, a Jeep Cherokee and a Saab 93.
Patrols have been increased in the areas affected by the incidents.
Officers would like to hear from anyone who knows who is committing these offences or where the cars are being taken to once they have been stolen.
They are also keen to hear from anyone who sees any suspicious activity in their area, particularly around higher value cars parked on driveways.
Officers are advising people to keep their premises secure at all times, lock all windows and doors and ensure all keys are kept out of sight and in a secure place.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
Incidents have taken place in Long Whatton, Oakham, Ashby, Ravenstone, Lockington, Castle Donington, Newbold Verdon, Earl Shilton, Burbage, Market Bosworth, Burton on the Wolds, Quorn, Anstey, Cropston and Leicester Forest East.
Issued on 17/11/11 at 15:48
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My thanks to Dave Burchell for the following report  on Remembrance Sunday . . .. (which also appears in www.barlestone.com)

The uniformed group took to the procession music and the P C received praise from all involved for the way they encouraged the village to come together for this important event.

The church was full and many had to stand at the back whilst the service was conducted primarily by the Elohim church but also by the other churches in the village.

Everyone with a poppy wreath followed the set procedures and laid them at the alter during the service and collected them before the last hymn was completed.

 

Everyone then joined together for the procession to the cemetery and was well accompanied by the military music being played from the top of a vehicle.

The two police officers on duty worked extremely hard to prevent any on-coming traffic from disrupting the procession.

 

At the war memorial everyone once again followed the plan and laid their wreaths around the memorial and the uniform groups once again lowered and raised their flags at the correct times during the service.

There were about twenty extra poppy wreaths this year and hopefully there will be even more next year.

 

The trumpeter was once again excellent and so was the singing of "The Lords My Shepherd and the "National Anthem".

 

The village residents did not let the occasion down and came out in numbers to join in both at the services and in the village hall afterwards for refreshments where everyone had a good natter before going home.

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Following my report about the placing of substantial wooden posts at the entrance to Crofter's Vale. . .I had this comment from someone who lives in that area. . .

Whilst I’m not an supporter of parking on the pavement, sometimes the residents of Main Street have nowhere else to park !

And wouldn’t it be an idea if the Highways looked at why this is happening and what, if any, solutions can be found? I work shifts and very often can’t get anywhere near my house when I get home.

Parking down outside the old Post Office is sometimes the only place to get in. Parking that far away from home wouldn’t be a problem if the car is in one piece when you return to it.

Again, local residents have had more than their fair share of broken wing mirrors and pellets through windscreens to make this an unattractive option.

Might I be so bold as to ask why the pavement cannot be halved and residents’ parking be an option, or open the church hall for parking when functions are on at the Church ?

Also at what cost are the new additions to our end of the village, not just money wise, but I can see kids using these as play things and could end up in the road.

Oh and one more thing, have you seen the state of the pavement outside the row of terraced houses near the entrance to Crofters' Vale?? It's in real need of patching up close to the homes...........bet there’s no money left for that though!!!!!!

I can "feel" for this person..but am not sure what can be done to overcome the problem !!! I realise that the problem at Crofters' Vale is the restriction of visibility for folk coming out of Crofters' Vale, but it is noticeable that neither the Highways, nor the Police (who have MORE than enough to do. . . . bless 'em) seem to have ANY interest in keeping the Grass Verges around the village, in pristine condition. I wrote to the Highways a while ago about this very problem and did not get even an acknowledgement, let alone a proper reply !!!!

Half of what we asked Bill Crooks to "see to" has been done. . . . . in the last couple of days, the Curtis Way sign (by the Dentist's)has been re-set in the pathway. . . .just waiting for the Chapel Street sign now !!!

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Don't forget the Concert at St Glies' Church this evening. . . .starts at 7.30pm

That's all for now,
Paul