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Motorists in Wycombe and Chiltern and South Bucks are being urged to plan their journeys as an international cycle race makes its way through the Thames Valley.
On Sunday 21 June 2015 nearly 100 professional cyclists are expected to compete in the final fifth stage of the Aviva Women’s Tour cycle race which will take competitors along the Chilterns from Marlow to Hemel Hempstead.
Disruption is expected to be kept to a minimum thanks to the experience and partnership working o...f event organisers SweetSpot, Thames Valley Police, the national police Central Escort Group motorcycle team and local authorities.
However motorists are being advised to plan their journeys and rolling road closures are implemented along the route.
To find out more about the race timings and travel advice in your area visit the Buckinghamshire County Councilhttp://www.buckscc.gov.uk/environm ent/sustainability/sustainable-travel/wo mens-tour-cycling/ and the race site http://www.womenstour.co.uk/…/docum…/ AvivaWT2015_St5_ETA.pdf
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Sunday 12 July 2015 11am to 4pm at Pullingshill Wood, Marlow Common
Woodland Trust in partnership with Marlow Remembers World War 1 are running The Trenches Heritage Day
Join them at Pullingshill Wood to commemorate the First World War training trenches.
... This free family-friendly event will feature hands-on activities, performances and interactive sessions http://ow.ly/d/3oY8
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Research shows that nearly half of all stalkers will present at their victims workplace.
Victims of stalking may suffer from reduced productivity, absenteeism or tension arising from their situation with co-workers, adding to their distress and isolation.
Our animated film Is it Stalking? will help you identify what stalking looks like so you can manage it and if you don't have a workplace stalking policy - you can find tips and guidance here.
... Please share this with your colleagues, it takes 2 minutes and could be life-saving.
http://charityemail.org.uk/22ZX-3BTB8-I3W ZMS-1KE3S8-1/c.aspx
Suzy Lamplugh trust
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BuDS are running a series of free disability information events across in the county. For more info see http://ow.ly/LE3U8
The first one in Wycombe is at Marlow Library on 27 April starting at 11am. Please book a space.

Community Champions Awards 2015 - Nomination period now open
Do you know an individual or group that deserves recognition for the work they do in the community? Do you know of projects doing good things that others can learn from? Do you know people who are helping to make the Wycombe district a better place? Then it's time to say 'thank you', with a nomination for a Community Champion Award.
The Community Champions Awards supported by The Wycombe Partnership are about recog...nising and celebrating inspirational people and community organisations in the Wycombe district.
Nominations are open from 1 April 2015 to 1 July 2015.
There are six award categories: -Volunteer of the Year -Young Volunteer of the Year -Business in the Community Award -Community Group of the Year -Community Project of the Year -Lifetime Achievement Award
Those shortlisted will be invited to attend a ceremony at High Wycombe Town Hall on Tuesday 10 November 2015
For more information and to nominate someone go to http://www.wycombe.gov.uk/champions
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Avoid being a victim of online auction scams
Online auction sites are regularly targeted by fraudsters advertising desirable items for sale which are below market value, but do not exist. Fraudsters use a variety of techniques to persuade the potential buyer that the item is genuine and that any advanced payment will be protected or reimbursed should the product be faulty or not received.
Protect yourself: ... • Stay within the auction guidelines stipulated on the website. • Payments made via bank transfer, money transfer or e-money are not protected, should you not receive the item. • View the item in person if possible. • If the item advertised seems too good to be true, it probably is.
IF YOU NEED TO REPORT A FRAUD PLEASE CONTACT ACTION FRAUD ON 0300 123 2040 OR USING THE ACTION FRAUD REPORTING TOOL VIA THE ACTION FRAUD WEBSITE - http://www.actionfraud.police.uk/
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Thames Valley Police and communities are working together to make the roads safer in Wycombe.
CSW is a locally driven initiative where members of the local community work in partnership with police to monitor the speeds of vehicles using a speed indication device (SID), on roads that have a 20 mph, 30 mph or 40 mph posted speed limit. If drivers are going above the speed limit the SID’ sign is activated and displays the vehicle’s speed or the speed limit as a warning.
... The number plate is noted by volunteers and passed to police who write to motorists offering speed safety advice and reminding them to stick to the limit.
In Buckinghamshire a total of 5,148 letters were sent to drivers in 2014. Of those 4,279 letters, 86 per cent, were issued following CSW work in the High Wycombe rural neighbourhood policing area.
CSW is the police’s first tier of response to speed related issues on certain roads. If motorists receive three letters in six months they are visited by a police officer who reinforces the need for road safety.
CSW data on the number of speeding vehicles is also used to determine the deployment of road safety camera vans.
PC Lee Turnham, of Princes Risborough Neighbourhood Policing Team, is the High Wycombe Rural Neighbourhood Teams CSW lead.
He said: “It is very positive that members of the local community are working in partnership with the police on road safety initiatives like Community Speed Watch. CSW scheme and make a contribution to road safety.”
For more information about Community Speed Watch contact PC Lee Turnham by email lee.turnham@thamesvalley.pnn.police. uk or via the Thames Valley Police non emergency number 101.
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Men in Sheds - Information Event: Thursday 5th March 2015 – 12:00 to 2:00pm St Peters, 245 Micklefield Road, High Wycombe, Bucks., HP13 7HU (next to the Library)
Men in Sheds High Wycombe will provide a place where men of all ages can come along and take part in activities similar to what they would do at home or in their own garden shed but with the bonus of other like-minded men providing good company.
... Members can develop interests and get involved in productive activities like woodworking and electronics either using their existing skills or learning new ones, whilst enjoying the benefits of being part of a social group. Like all ‘Sheds’ the members will decide what activities they want to do. See: http://ow.ly/JDiAS http://ow.ly/d/31uC
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In a joint project, the Citizens Advice Bureau and Our Place are helping residents to make the most of their money - with a ‘Making the Most of Your Money’ workshop and ‘Upcycling at Our Place’ course at Our Place (77-79 Gayhurst Road, High Wycombe, Bucks).
After the money workshop, there is an opportunity to progress onto a fun, practical and creative workshop where participants will learn how to customise items from the Our Place charity shop, with further money advice from the CAB.
The sessions are free and confidential. Please find attached a poster giving more information - http://ow.ly/d/2Ykv

Buckinghamshire Family Information Service is five years old this month!
To celebrate they are running a baking-inspired photo competition called #BAKEFIS and have some fantastic prizes up for grabs from Beverley Glock Cookery School, Brasserie Blanc, Cat’s Cookery School and Smart Raspberry Cookery School.
It’s a really simple competition and is open to all ages. Just bake a cake, take a photo and send it to them to be in with a chance of winning between 19 January and ...22 February 2015.
Full information, including details of how to enter and the terms and conditions, is on website: www.bucksfamilyinfo.org
Throughout the month, there will also be extra competitions on social media so make sure you are following them if you don’t want to miss out. They are on Facebook , Twitter and Google+
Please also spread the word about the competition to any children, young people and families you work with (if relevant) – with such great prizes on offer, we don’t want anyone to miss out!
If you have any questions about the service or the competition, please don’t hesitate to get in touch by calling 0845 688 4944, sending a text to 07786 202920, emailing familyinfo@buckscc.gov.uk or via www.bucksfamilyinfo.org
What are you waiting for? Get ready, get set, BAKE!!
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Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses after 19 thefts and one attempted theft from motor vehicles in the High Wycombe and Marlow areas, between 8 December and 13 January. All 20 of the incidents are being linked.
Tools were stolen from parked Ford Transit panel vans in all but one of the incidents. There was no sign of forced entry in any of the incidents.
The attempted theft involved a Vauxhall Vivaro but no entry was gained and nothing was taken.
... The advice from Thames Valley Police to owners of Ford Transit vans is, if they can, to remove tools from their vehicles overnight. If that is not possible, make sure the van is parked in as safe and well-lit an area as possible.
Tools should also be marked in some way and any serial numbers recorded, so the tools can be returned if they are recovered.
Anyone with information about this incident should contact investigating officer Det Con Timmis via the 24-hour enquiry line 101.
Or if you do not want to speak directly to the police you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers (opens new window) anonymously on 0800 555 111. No personal details are taken, information is not traced or recorded and you will not go to court.
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NSPCC #ShareAware campaign
Many parents feel out of their depth in understanding what their children are doing online and what the risks might be.
This campaign is aimed at parents and carers of children aged 8-12, and is a good tool to help with understanding what children like to get up to online, that will certainly help parents to have those difficult conversations with children about staying safe.
... There is a downloadable Share Aware guide for parents that has three main purposes: • to provide an overview of sites, apps and games that children and young people use from a user-perspective; • to give parents the confidence to facilitate balanced and informed conversations about what their children are doing online; and • to encourage parents to look at social networking platforms themselves and form their own views about the appropriateness of popular sites for their children. See http://www.net-aware.org.uk/ and http://ow.ly/Hi4wn for helpful advice
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For people who gave or received a new smart device for Christmas, and for anyone who’s New Year’s resolution is to get more internet safety aware, some advice from Thames Valley Police
Internet Security through Get Safe Online
... Did you know that 80% of online crime is easily preventable by taking simple steps to protect computers, smart phones and tablets?
During 2015, Thames Valley Police will be working in partnership with Get Safe Online to provide practical advice to help our communities protect themselves on the internet.
The website covers a wide range of topics, and will be a useful read for parents, businesses and the vulnerable and elderly too.
Visit: www.GetSafeOnline.org
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Are you a parent of a child aged 8-12 and worried what they might be sharing on line? Check out the NSPCC #ShareAware campaign. Good, simple advice. http://t.co/o1hhADlB04

Did you get some great presents for Christmas? Have you security marked them yet?
If you were lucky enough to receive a new SMART phone, MP3 player, bike, satellite navigation system or any other valuables over Christmas, remember it is vital to security mark these items and make a note of their make and any serial numbers.
These are not only popular gift ideas but also very popular with thieves; so a little time spent making them secure and keeping a record – is time well... spent! In the unfortunate event your valuables are stolen, security marking will make it much more likely you will get your property back.
There are a variety of marking techniques available:
A simple ultraviolet pen or permanent marker can be used to mark items with your postcode and house number.
More forensic methods include Selecta DNA or Smartwater. Both of these involve marking your possession with a solution that contains a unique DNA code which can be registered to your property. Conveniently if you choose to move house, this code can be re‐registered to your new address.
For tools or outdoor items there is also CREmark. Here you write your postcode and house number, but a protective lacquer is applied over the top to make it more durable.
Finally, it’s important to remember to register your personal property on the FREE National Property Register website www.immobilise.co.uk
Contact Wycombe District Neighbourhood Watch Association if you are interested in finding out more:- 01494 421117 or email publicitywdnhwa@hotmail.co.uk
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Christmas Truce Commemoration on the Rye
On 21 December High Wycombe will host a commemoration of the Christmas Truce match - reflecting the concept that whilst War Divides, Sport Heals.
The event will start at 1.30pm with the singing the carol Silent Night after which the Mayor will kick the ball and a free 40 minute kick around for various young groups will begin.
... The event will finish by singing Hark the Herald Angels Sing.
The significance of the two Carols are the carols that are recorded as being sung on the front line in Christmas 1914. http://ow.ly/d/2OUM
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Thames Valley police are warning motorists locally to be vigilant after scam alert in Surrey
TO BE AWARE:
Surrey Police are warning motorists to remain vigilant, following a recent spate of people being conned into giving money for petrol. The suspects pretend to be drivers in need.
... The first incident was reported to Surrey Police on Thursday, 6 November. The victim, a 64-year-old man from Walton-on-Thames, had been driving in Esher, when he was flagged down by the suspects, stating they needed cash for fuel. He gave them £20 cash, in exchange for three gold rings. The suspects promised to repay the money and gave the victim a business card.
The rings are in fact worthless and the business card a fake.
The 2 suspects are described as smartly dressed, dark skinned, possibly of Arabic origin, large build around 40 / 50 years old. The car close by – ‘which has run out of petrol’ – is a black Mercedes saloon.
Two further incidents took place on Saturday 15th November
If anything like this happens to you, please get the car index number, stall them and phone the police from your mobile instantly on 999
Can everyone be on their guard and report anyone hanging around / anything suspicious to the police on the 101 number.
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