On 23 April I issued an alert on Marshalls Landscapes Ltd (see 1 below).

I have now received information from a resident who has spoken with "a couple of people who have had work done by Marshalls (in Bottesford) and it is of very poor quality. One drive ...noticed in particular ..... was an appalling job. To be fair Marshalls have said they will re-do it".

However, residents who may be thinking of giving any work to Marshalls Landscapes Ltd will wish to take this into consideration.

1 Alert of 23 April
Some residents are already aware that Marshalls Landscapes Ltd (of Coalville) are canvassing for work in the Bottesford area.

Marshalls have made themselves known to the police in Bottesford and I have spoken with a Mr Connors of the firm. We are satisfied that they are a registered company but as they only incorporated in February this year, there is no history to report. However, they are cold calling and should be treated as any other cold callers. Remember, NEVER sign for anything on the doorstep. ALWAYS give yourself time to make further enquiries and obtain competitive prices before agreeing to anything.

Marshalls have told me that they will respect the No Cold-Calling signs, whether they are street signs or the stickers on doors/windows. Where signs or stickers exist they may simply post a leaflet without knocking.

If any resident is harassed by them please call me immediately on 07803 869843 or the Police on 0116 222 2222.
Brian Kelk
Principal Coordinator
Bottesford Parish Neighbourhood Watch
Tel: 01949 842241 Mob: 07803 869843

The thefts of scrap metal continue.

Today, roughly at noon, two white males (aged 20 - 30) stole a number of rails and other railway hardware from the verge adjacent to the Normanton Road railway crossing at Bottesford. The very large items were taken away in a purple/maroon coloured Ford Transit van, registration FX54YVJ. The rails etc were the property of Network Rail who have been working on the track on this area.

Leicestershire Constabulary asks anyone who sees that van to contact the police immediately on 0116 222 2222, or 999 if a crime is being committed at that time. Be very much aware: these men are very strong.

Brian Kelk
Principal Coordinator
Bottesford Parish Neighbourhood Watch
Tel: 01949 842241 Mob: 07803 869843

The small white van (possibly Ford), registration S912 SWF, which featured in the incidents reported by Harby NHW yesterday (see below), was also reported in the Long Clawson area yesterday evening. The Police are anxious to know the whereabouts of this vehicle which could be present anywhere in the Neighbourhood, so all residents are asked to keep a sharp lookout for it. If seen, please report it's location to the police immediately on 0116 222 2222 (attention PC 210, Mark Longden). Of course, if a crime is in progress, call 999.

Brian Kelk
Principal Coordinator
Bottesford Parish Neighbourhood Watch
Tel: 01949 842241 Mob: 07803 869843

1 Message from Lincs Ringmaster, today, 29 April
Good afternoon from pcso Mark Barr,overnight on april 28th a lorry was broken into at a layby on the A1 northbound at long Bennington.129 plasma TVs were stolen. If you have any information please contact Grantham police on 01476 402222 quoting incident number 56 april 29th,thank you.

2 Message from Lincs Ringmaster received to day, 29 April

Good afternoon from pcso Mark Barr,overnight on April 27th gates were removed from a farm entrance in the Belton lane area of Great Gonerby.A bag of cable and a pallet of electrical motors were taken. If you have any information please contact Grantham police on 01476 402222 quoting incident number 98 April 28th,thank you.
Brian Kelk
Principal Coordinator
Bottesford Parish Neighbourhood Watch
Tel: 01949 842241 Mob: 07803 869843