Police post

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You do, sometimes, have to give organisations full marks for creative thinking and ingenuity in a time of cuts and financial crisis.

The Police can’t afford many policemen and women, but they have realised that putting up posters saying they are tackling crime is just as much of a deterrent as having real officers out and about.

Local burglaries

Regrettably the posters don’t always work:  we have seen a recent spate of crime in nearby areas. There have been four burglaries in Grimsargh overnight on the 4th / 5th March where bicycles and electrical goods were stolen from sheds and garages.  A garage in Stanley Croft, Broughton has also been broken into.

Please be vigilant, look out for suspicious behaviour,  and keep sheds, garages and vehicles locked.  Don’t hesitate to report anything suspicious to the local police team, you can contact Broughton Police Station on 01772 863 390.

Update: recovered property.

Chris Banks tells us he has recovered some property which may have been stolen from the Grimsargh area. A childs bike and adult mountain bike, Sat Nav and jewelry. Please can you check and if you have anything similar missing please get in touch with Chris at Broughton for more details

Whitechapel Players: Spring Production

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The Whitechapel Players Spring Play is an amateur production of:-

“You’re only young twice”

By Ron Aldridge.

It is a familiar story – running around with a gang, late-night parties, staying out all hours and staying in bed until the afternoon! Sue and Richard have all these problems but as you will soon discover all is not as it first appears first appears!

This hilarious, touching and fast moving play by Ron Aldridge proves that you’re as young as you feel. After many changes of minds and intentions all finally comes to a successful conclusion.

The play is directed and produced by Freda Tillotson. Lead roles are played by Gordon and Jenny File. They are joined by Hilary and Jozanda Parkinson, Adam Rowlandson and Julie Cowell, all experienced players. We are very pleased to welcome Stephen Hall from Broughton Players who is playing the role of Tom and has also appeared in many amateur productions.

This production is in Whitechapel Village Hall from Wednesday 18th April – Saturday 21st April 2012.

Tickets available from Jane Heaton 01772 654371 or 07974 818419. Also available from G Parkinson Estate Agent, Market Place, Garstang, Tel. 01995 606484. Or any member of the Players.

Wed. 18th April 2012 Adults £5.00, concessions & children (under 16) £2.50

Thu. 19th April 2012 Adults £5.00, children £2.50

Fri. 20th April 2012 Adults £5.00, children £2.50

Sat. 21st April 2012 All tickets £5.00

ALL PERFORMANCES START AT 7.30PM PROMPT

This Amateur Production is presented by kind permission of Josef Weinberger Plays

rescue a hedgehog

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Dear All,

As part of my role within the Rural area I have responsibility for all Wildlife crime/issues within Central Division. I have been approached by the Preston Hedgehog rescue centre. They have a number of rescued hedgehogs that are ready for release and they are looking for suitable areas. Ideally they have requested areas in and around Beacon Fell as this is the ideal environment however anybody who perhaps has a large garden or lives in a area were they consider would be ideal to relocate a hedgehog could you please get in touch. We are looking at releasing approx 35 in the next few months.

If you can help in any way please contact myself at Broughton and I will put you in touch with the rescue centre.

Regards

Chris

PC 3473 Chris Banks

Recent daytime burglaries

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Dear All,

Most of you will be aware through the email alert scheme of the 3 recent day time burglaries that have occurred in Goosnargh and Woodplumpton villages.

More information has come to light in relation to the two burglaries in Goosnargh Village which occurred Monday this week.

We know from speaking to people that two males were seen visiting address in the area going door to door stating they were roofing contractors and advertising for business. We need to get hold of any information or leaflets that they may have left or posted through doors. We believe the pair could assist us with our enquires. Both were mid to late 20’s, one heavy set the other slim; both in dark clothing but one in particular had his hood up with a cap underneath; the jacket was possibly Helly Hansen in make.

Please be extra vigilant at the moment and report any suspicious activity to Preston Police on 101 straight away or to us at Broughton on 863390.

Please be assured we are doing everything we can to catch who is responsible for these offences and are following up all the information that is passed to us.

Burglaries in the rural area are rare and we want to keep it this way. Your information is invaluable to us so please do report anything however small or insignificant as this could lead to us apprehending the offenders.

Thank you

Chris

Pc 3473 Chris Banks

Broughton Policing Team
Pc 3473 Chris Banks
Pcso 7383 David Reid
Pcso 7387 Ashley Lawton

Fig Tree Cafe & Fair Trade Centre – Garstang

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A new cafe, meeting place and exhibition centre.
Fair Trade Visitor Centre & cafe

“The World’s first International Fair Trade Visitor Centre situated in the World’s first Fair Trade
Town. The FIG Tree is a small, evolving social enterprise with huge global ambitions.”

www.fairtradecentre.org/

“The establishment of The FIG Tree international visitor centre is the logical next stage in maintaining Garstang as a beacon for Fairtrade.”
Gordon Brown MP, former Prime Minister

“As a Fairtrade cocoa farmer, I now feel more secure and in control of my life.
Kwasi Opoku, cocoa farmer from New Koforidua

“Just to say thank you for the gift of a fair price and dignity over the years.
Madam Ferida, cocoa farmer from New Koforidua

Situated in the old Discovery Centre building by the roundabout at the North end of Garstang High Street.

Shrove Tuesday: 21st February

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From The School newsletter:


Long-standing parents of Whitechapel pupils may be wondering about when Pancake Day is, this term. New parents also need to know about this local tradition which we try our best to uphold each year. It’s quite unique to Whitechapel and sometimes falls within the half term holiday. Not so, this year!

For many years, the custom of “Pancaking” continues in Whitechapel with the primary school children calling on all the houses in the district saying, “Please, a pancake”. Oranges, sweets, coins are given in answer to this plea so all the locals need to know of this and have a supply ready.

We think the custom originates from when the children of poor labourers went to the “big house” or houses of the wealthier farmers, asking for pancakes and were sometimes given actual pancakes and other time ingredients/toppings so that their mothers could make them.

This continuing tradition, of course, relies upon our families now, to be able to uphold. School is open, all staff will be here but I am perfectly happy for parents who are able to, to take groups of children along Church Lane to call on our neighbours. I will need to know specifically who will be in school, who will be out and with whom.

Perhaps, you and yours, can be thinking about this now, so that next week we can finalise arrangements. School also needs to inform neighbours. Pauline Clayton (Paul’s mum) usually kindly warns traffic on the road with signs that groups of children will be about. P.C. Banks is usually in attendance, also.

Louise Jones
Headteacher