Yearly Archives: 2017

Thames Valley Police

Thames Valley Police: Increase in lead roof theft

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We have seen an increase in the theft of lead from roofs, particulary schools and churches.

Please consider the following if you have a lead roof:

  • Security marking – marking the lead will make the crime less attractive and make it harder for the offenders to sell on. If you use a DNA marking solution i.e. SmartWater it can be traced back to the owner if recovered.
  • Keep gates locked and restrict vehicle access.
  • Maximise surveillance levels i.e. cutting back tall trees.
  • Encourage members of the local community to keep an eye on the building and report anything suspicious.
  • Remove things that might help thieves get access to the roof, like water butts, bins and tall trees.
  • Conduct regular checks of the roof so the theft is detected at the earliest possible time.
  • Apply anti-climb paint to drain pipes and guttering.
  • Install CCTV.

If you have any information relating to these crimes please call us on 101.

114 bus will end operation from Saturday 22nd July

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I am not sure how many were aware of this, but the 114, which has been running a very reduced service over the last year, is about to end completely in a couple of days time.

More info can be found here: https://www.thames-travel.co.uk/news-service-updates/changes-july-2017/

Below is a quote from the thames travel website on this though:

“Thames Travel has served the communities of South Oxfordshire for almost 20 years. For the most part, this has been through strong partnership with Oxfordshire County Council and its provision of subsidies to routes which otherwise would not be commercially viable. After the withdrawal of these subsidies in July 2016 we took a considerable risk with many services, amending them to improve efficiency in the hope of maintaining them. Unfortunately after nearly a year, some of these services are still operating at a substantial loss which we regrettably cannot continue to absorb.”

 

x39/x40 diversion via Iffley road

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For all those that didn’t know, I recently found that the x39/x40 is back on a diversion on the way into Oxford due to the changes on Queens street as part of the Westgate development.  The bus into town will go via Iffley road, and will drop you off along there if you were trying to get to Cowley road.  Sadly though the bus goes back a different route, and so planning your day can be complicated by this.

Busking in the Abbey in aid of Cancer Research

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David Wilkinson on tin whistle July 23, 2017 at: 2pm—2.25; 3pm—3.25; 4pm—4.25

Reels, jigs and airs—all in a good cause

My niece India and my brother Charles both have cancer, so of course it’s personal. But money raised for Cancer Research could benefit millions of people. I’m not a practiced performer and I’m nervous already, but what’s a few bum notes if I can raise some money? I know you won’t all be able to come and hear the music, but if you could still give a liitle that would be wonderful – thank you.

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