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Door to Door Sellers

Recently Bickley Safer Neighbourhood Team have had reports from residents about door to door sellers asking what can be done about these cold callers.

In a nutshell….nothing. It isn't illegal to call door to door. It becomes illegal if and when force or harassment is used.

Please be mindful of what you can do. Obtain stickers for your doors/windows stating "No cold callers" etc, don’t answer your doors, use door chains if you do or speak through your door/letter box. If you do open your door, don't engage them in conversation, a simple "No thank you" should suffice.

Some have been aggressive and if that is the case please either phone us on our mobile 020 8721 2613 or if we are off duty call "101" and we shall endeavour to catch up with them after you have given us a description of the aggressive sellers and a direction of travel.

Sue Ross-Myring
PCSO 7147PY
Plaistow and Sundridge SNT
Burnt Ash Lane
Bromley
BR1-5AB

Burnt Ash Library Reading Group 28th March

The next meeting of the reading group at Burnt Ash Library is on Thursday 28th March 2013 at 2.15 pm and everyone is welcome.

The book to be discussed is:-

Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese .

The unforgettable story of twin brothers born in Ethiopia of the secret union between a beautiful Indian nun and a British doctor, and the choices each of them must face as they grow to manhood.

Every one is welcome.

For more details visit the library or contact the librarians on 020 8460 3405 or by email at burntash.library@bromley.gov.uk

For details of other activities at the Burnt Ash Library see the following link:-

http://www.bromley.gov.uk/directory_record/34386/burnt_ash_library

Elmstead Lane re-opening date put back

Elmstead Lane re-opening date put back following collapsed sewer

ELMSTEAD Lane in Chislehurst will now be closed until next Wednesday, according to a new estimate.
The road was meant to reopen on Sunday after closing on March 6 at 8pm for repairs to a collapsed sewer located near the roundabout at the junction with Sundridge Avenue.

The Thames Water contractor, H2O Metrorod, has now discovered a large void beneath the road surface which needs to be pumped clear before work can be completed. The void will then be filled with concrete which will need to cure before the road surface can be repaired.

Local diversions will be in place, but motorists are advised to seek alternative routes and allow extra time for journeys.

Councillor Colin Smith, Executive Councillor for Environment, said: "There is clearly an environmental health issue that needs to be addressed as a matter of urgency.

This article was published by By Tim MacFarlan Bexley and north Kent reporter on the Newsshopper Website click on the link to see the original article

Collapsed sewer forces Elmstead Lane closure

Elmstead Lane is being unavoidably closed later today to through traffic to allow Thames Water to repair a collapsed sewer.

The collapsed sewer in Elmstead Lane is located on or near the roundabout, at the junction with Sundridge Avenue, with inevitable congestion expected when the works take place.  The repair work is expected to take around four days and whilst local diversions will be in place, motorists are being advised to seek alternative routes and allow extra time for journeys as local congestion is expected.

“There is clearly an environmental health issue that needs to be addressed as a matter of urgency.  Motorists and local residents can be assured that we are pressing Thames Water and their contractor, H²O Metrorod, to finish this job as quickly as possible.  We understand and reluctantly accepted the need to close the road to enable repairs to go ahead and will be closely monitoring progress that is made” said Councillor Colin Smith, Executive Councillor for Environment.

Elmstead Lane is scheduled to close to through traffic after the Wednesday evening peak traffic hours to allow work to start, with the intention that the work would continue over the weekend, but not overnight.  Residents or motorists who need more information can called H²O Metrorod, the Thames Water contractor on 0845 1687719 or 0845 1687718.    

Courier Fraud Again

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This is a particular type of fraud targeting elderly people which is on the increase across London. The average age of the victim is 70 years old. The average loss is £4,000. The method varies but usually a victim is telephoned by a person who claims to be someone of authority such as from the police, bank or the Serious Fraud Office. The caller tells the victim there is a problem with their bank account or credit card and that their bank card must be collected.
If the victim is unconvinced that the call is genuine they are told to hang up and call a genuine number – such as 999 or the telephone number on the rear of their bank card. The suspect keeps the telephone line open and so the call goes straight back to the fraudster who then asks for their account number and their pin.
Believing they are talking to someone genuine the victim is then happy to reveal their bank details, namely the PIN.

An often unwitting courier or taxi driver is sent to collect the victim’s card. The card is delivered to a second person who then passes it on to the fraudster. The fraudster then empties the bank account.

Never give anyone your PIN or bank card – the police and banks will never ask for them. If you have elderly relative, neighbours or friends please warn them about this scam.

If you have been a victim call the police on 101 or in an emergency by dialling 999.

World Book Day Story Time at Burnt Ash Library

Burnt Ash Library is holding a World Book Day Story Time on Saturday 9th March at 11.00 am. There will be a reading of The Gruffalo amongst others.

World Book Day is the biggest celebration of its kind, anywhere. Millions and millions of book vouchers given out, great free books for kids, excitement everywhere (on blogs, in newspapers, on TV and in schools, libraries and, of course, bookshops), people coming together (including lots and lots of young readers) in a big, loud, happy celebration of reading. And we really do want you to help make this March 7th 2013 the best World Book Day ever.

For more details contact Burnt Ash Library on 020 8460 3405 or go to the World Book Day website at:- http://www.worldbookday.com/

Free NHS Health check and cholesterol test

NHS Bromley are providing free Health and Cholesterol checks at Burnt Ash Library on Thursday 7th March and Saturday 9th March. They will ask simple questions about your general health then measure height, weight and blood pressure. They will also give a finger prick blood test to measure your cholesterol level. Finally will provide advice on maintaining good health.

Further details can be viewed by clicking on the images below to view the leaflets or by calling Marloes van Duuren on 0207 863 3098. (After viewing click on the dark area to return to this page.)