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Thursday, August 14, 2008 - 04:20 PM

There is a scam currently doing the rounds which has left a number of people feeling slightly embarrassed and more than slightly out of pocket.

It starts when you advertise a car for sale and an interested party, usually via e-mail, contacts you. A price is agreed and then comes the twist. The purchaser wants the car shipped to Scotland or Ireland or some other part of the world.

In order for this to be done the purchaser sends a cheque for an amount far in excess of the sale value of the car, with instructions to pay the cheque into your own bank account. You are then instructed to deduct the sale value of the car and forward the remainder to the purchaser's agent who will arrange the shipping of the car. That is the last you will see of thousands of pounds of your own money, and it is your money if you have not waited for the cheque to clear, which is just what they were hoping you would do.

The warning signs are usually there, no one comes to look at the car. The value of the car does not justify the alleged shipping costs. All contact is via e-mail, the grammar and spelling of which would indicate it originated outside of the UK. Those cheques which I have seen have telltale signs, different sort codes and cheque numbers on the same cheque, no account holders details printed on the cheque or in the wrong position.

The cheque is false, it will not clear but by the time you find that out its too late and you have already sent off your own money to cover the alleged shipping costs.
Be aware, don't get caught out and remember - never part with your own money if it is reliant on another cheque clearing. That money is not in your account until the cheque has cleared.

Antony Wiles PC8024

Tuesday, July 08, 2008 - 05:46 PM

Check your doors and windows before going to bed.

We can all at times be a little absent minded and forgetful, convinced that we have done something when in fact the opposite is true. One morning last week I woke up somewhat bleary eyed to see a cat sitting on the end of my bed looking at me. It took me a while in that semi awake state to realise that I don't actually own a cat. I had left the back door open all night. [continued]

Sunday, June 15, 2008 - 09:39 PM

Plaxtol W.I. would like to welcome women of all ages who would like to come along to o­ne of our meetings and/or become a member. 

Simply come along or contact o­ne of our committee members for more details.

General: Kent Police

Sunday, June 15, 2008 - 09:39 PM

Beauty Spot crime

With the weather warming up and summer fast approaching there has been a visible increase in the number of people visiting Kent's beauty spots. Places like Ightham Mote, Knole Park and Oldbury Hill to mention just a few popular venues. They are great places to spend a day or just a few hours, go for a walk or visit an old historic house or scrumptious tearoom.

Most visitors arrive by car, which will then be parked up and left for the duration of the visit. So often I have watched while visitors change into their walking boots and then hide their handbags and other valuables in the boot or under the tartan rug o­n the back seat. Some don't even go to the trouble of doing that and leave such items o­n display in the front foot well.

If I can park up and watch visitors doing this then who else could be watching you. Criminals actively target such locations and we know that they often watch you hiding your valuables and leave. Giving them plenty of time while you are gone to break in and take what you have hidden.

Be observant when you park up and make sure you are not being watched. More importantly if you have left or hidden something in the car it tends to suggest that you don't need it with you, so perhaps it would be better to leave it at home in the first place. Take with you o­nly what you need to enjoy the day and leave the rest at home. A purse or wallet would be much safer in your pocket than left in the car. There are plenty of small rucsacs or bumbags o­n the market to enable you to keep your valuables with you.

It can spoil a good day out to return and find the car broken into and your valuables gone.

Antony Wiles PC8024 - Borough Green

General: PLAXTOL WI MEETING JUNE 2008

Monday, June 09, 2008 - 12:26 PM

With those “lazy, hazy, crazy days of Summer” hopefully just around the corner, the underlying theme at our June meeting was enjoying the outdoor life.  With this in mind, a fun walk, with a sausage and mash supper to follow, is taking place o­n 14th June (tickets from Pat Gurney); we have the garden meeting at Little Damas to look forward to in July (when we will be entertained by the WI choir, and the first part of the Webb trophy will be judged); we will be donning our finery for a smart cocktail party at Cob Orchard o­n 1st August (tickets must be bought in advance from Joan Harrison); an outing is being organised to the National Trust’s Standen o­n 11th September; and, of course, we must not forget the Kent Show when the Plaxtol WI Life entry, which recently won the district competition, (well done to Sue Lamb and her team of talented and creative helpers) will, we hope, receive further much deserved praise.  [cont...]

Saturday, June 07, 2008 - 11:02 AM

Where:  Memorial Hall
When: 4 pm 14th June
Bring: All the family (and dogs)
What to do: Enjoy o­ne of the Plaxtol leaflet walks.
Afterwards: Bangers and Mash.Cost: £5.00 (children £3.00)A
ll funds raised go towards memorial hall.
Contact Pat Gurney 01732 810036 to reserve places and food.

Saturday, June 07, 2008 - 11:01 AM

Semi finals and Finals will be held at 4pm Tree House, Yopps Green.

Refreshments available!

All welcome.

Saturday, June 07, 2008 - 11:01 AM

Plaxtol School Summer Fayre Sat 21st June 2pm to 4pm.


Fun and stalls for all the family.

Saturday, June 07, 2008 - 10:50 AM

There are 2 artists in the parish opening their houses and studios to all during the SE Open Studios 6th - 22nd June 2008 season.

Ruth Dent - Grove Cottage, Yopps Green
Hannah Starling - Hop Pickers Yard, Claygate cross

For details o­n all artists in Kent see http://www.seos-art.gov

Tuesday, June 03, 2008 - 11:22 AM

The Safe Lanes launch was held last Saturday (31st May). We raised 122 pledges. The next event will be at the church fete this Saturday 7th June.

For the full details see the safe lanes web page