We had a visit from Eve Maryan the local Police Community Support Officer today who signed us up to Farmwatch – the rural version of Crimewatch, although as we all know Crimewatch is also here in the village, courtesy of Richard Corner. Eve says if anyone wants advice please get in touch with her at 0845 60 70 999, ext 27921, or email eve.maryan@sussex.pnn.police.uk.

So, people: the days of leaving your back door open are over. Another of our police visitors has explained that crims these days check out their targets by using Google Maps or Google Earth, or estate agents’ websites, so they can even see house interiors. Nothing really we can do about this, just be on our guard, lock our doors, and ramp up our security systems.

Anything crime related, report direct to Eve or to Richard Corner in the village: corners@talktalk.net, 857219

Please make your house look occupied if you’re out for the evening.

Crime in Progress:

The Police can be contacted on 999 in emergencies.  For non-urgent calls, anywhere in UK, NOW phone them on 101 (replaces 0845-60-70-999).  101 calls cost 15 pence per call, whether from a mobile or landline, and how long the call is.  If you are deaf, or speech impaired, you can now text a mobile phone message describing the problem to 65999.

Our Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) is Eve Maryan, who also covers Poynings,  can be contacted on 0845-60-70-999.

Please also report burglaries/damage to Richard Corner, 01273-857219 or email.

Please make your house look occupied if you’re out for the evening.

 If there’s any urgent news, I’ll post it on the PCC noticeboard.

The Home Office provide guidelines for securing your home: click here