At c. 12.30 today, two 4x4's were disturbed pulling a field gate from its posts on Normanton Lane (Beacon Hill), Bottesford. The gate and posts were severely damaged. One of the vehicles was blue in colour with the registration M943 FUM. Leicestershire Constabulary are anxious to learn of the whereabouts of this 4x4. Any sightings should be reported immediately to 0116 222 2222.

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

Tags: Bottesford

Leicestershire police have informed me that at about 5.50 pm yesterday (30 July), a lady walking her dog on the old Melton railway track by Long Hedge lane at the western edge of Bottesford, encountered a white male, 20s, with brown hair, who acted in a suspicious manner.

Please report all suspicious behaviour to Leicestershire Constabulary on 0116 222 2222.

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

A Recent Burglaries in Bottesford

1 A house on the E (evens) side of Pinfold Lane was entered between the 24th and 28th July, and goods were stolen.

2 Between 18.00 on the 24th and 10.00 on the 25th July, a house on the 'inner' side (odd numbers) of Bowbridge Gardens was entered by forcing a UPVC double-glazed door to the rear of the property.

Leicestershire Constabulary are investigating both incidents and will be pleased to receive any relevant information (on 0116 222 2222), particularly of any unusual or suspicious activity in the relevant areas at the stated times.

B Information from elsewhere in the Neighbourhood (courtesy Hugh Crouch of Melton LPU)

In the Belvoir area:
> A rural business was attacked and a quantity of power tools were removed,
> this happened on the 29th July
>
> In the Harby area:
> A home under development has been broken into and had it copper piping and
> water cylinder removed. This happened on the 29th July.

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

Tags: Bottesford

Leicestershire Constabulary have informed NHW of 2 street drain covers having been stolen from Nottingham Road, Bottesford. Similar thefts have occurred elsewhere in the Neighbourhood, no doubt because of the high price of scrap. Residents are asked to be vigilant for missing drain covers and report each case to Leicestershire Constabulary on 0116 222 2222, as missing covers can pose a serious threat to personal and vehicular safety.

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

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

Between 10 and 10.30 pm last night (Friday, 25 April) a window of a house at the Belvoir Vale Surgery end of Walford Close, Bottesford was broken.  No entry appears to have been attempted.
 
If anyone saw the incident or has any relevant information, please call Leicestershire Constabulary on 0116 222 2222, and leave the information for PC 210, Mark Longden.
 
A REMINDER: If you experience or observe vandalism or a crime, please call the police IMMEDIATELY on the '2s' (or 999 if a crime is being committed at that time). 
 
Brian Kelk
Principal Coordinator
Bottesford Parish Neighbourhood Watch
Tel: 01949 842241     Mob: 07803 869843

This morning, 18 April, Leics Constabulary issued a Crime Update which included:

In the Bottesford Area on the 16th April - A motor car was damaged and a person has been arrested and is still in custody as he was wanted by another constabulary.

That arrest resulted from information passed to the police by a Bottesford resident who had seen our 'Alert' (below). Well done that resident, and the police!

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

Yesterday 16 April, at about 2 pm there was an altercation on the High St near the Post Office/VG store. The police are anxious to have any information - name, address etc - of a medium-height male dressed in combat trousers and jacket, probably with a red pack (or something similar). If anyone has any relevant information please phone Leics Constabulary on 0116 222 2222 and leave a message for PC 210 (Mark Longden). Alternatively, phone Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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

Yesterday evening (9 April), a group of two or three youths was seen running away from the Old School building, Grantham Road, Bottesford, after a stone was thrown through a window of the Fuller Room while the room was occupied by a local society.

If anyone saw this incident, saw the youths running from the scene, or has any other relevant information, would they please phone Leicestershire Constabulary on 0116 222 2222, and leave a message for PC Longden (210). Alternatively, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111

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

Last night, 13/14 March, an old blue Land Rover Discovery was stolen from a property in Easthorpe, despite it's battered condition and exceedingly little fuel. Police emphasise that owners of even old 4X4s should ensure they are securely garaged or stored.

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

The high price of metals is continuing to encourage the criminal element. Since yesterday's alert about the cable theft from Bottesford Church, NHW has been informed of two more metal thefts from Bottesford locations in the last few days.

If you are unfortunate enough to suffer a theft, please report the incident as soon as possible to Leicestershire Constabulary on 0116 222 2222.

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

50 metres of armoured electrical cable were stolen from the ground outside St Mary the Virgin, Bottesford, overnight Thursday/Friday (28/29 Feb).

As you may be aware contractors are re-laying the approach path to/from Fleming Bridge, and alongside are laying cabling for existing and new lighting. The cable was only laid Thursday but overnight, it was severed from its point of entry to the church and the entire length lifted out.

If anyone was aware of any suspicious activity in that area overnight Thursday/Friday ), or has any relevant information, please call Leicestershire Constabulary on 0116 222 2222, referring to incident number 669, or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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

1 The first of these, 'Stop Indifference' said to be for the Lithuanian Orphans Fellowship is due to collect tomorrow, Thursday. Their leaflet gives no charity number and I can find no reference to the Lithuanians Orphans Fellowship on the Charity Commission official website: I can only conclude that they are not a registered UK charity. The collection may be made by A.N.Y.A. Ltd; we would be grateful for the registration number and description of the vehicle making this collection

2 The ExtraCare Charitable Trust, whilst not displaying its charity number on its package, is a UK registered charity, having gained its charitable status in 1988. According to its website it "is the pioneer of Village communities which enable people to enjoy active and independent lifestyles in their later years" . One of its recent developments is said to be 'Larkhill Village', Nottingham.

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

A car in Bowbridge Lane, Bottesford, was seriously damaged by fire, thought to be arson, in the early hours of Friday morning (15 February). It is understood that youths were in the area at a similar time.

Leicestershire Constabulary are appealing for any witnesses, or residents with any relevant information, to contact them on 0116 222 2222.

Last Sunday, 20 January, most probably in the afternoon, thieves forcibly entered one house in Bowbridge Lane and one in Bowbridge Gardens, Bottesford, and stole a variety of possessions.

It has been reported to the NHW that around that time a leaflet drop (for an 'old clothing' collection) was been undertaken in the area. The police are anxious to know more about the leaflet drop: eg for what charity/organisation and any information/description of the individuals/vehicles posting the leaflets,

Any relevant information should be conveyed to PC (210) Mark Longden on 0116 222 2222.

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

1 The police are interested to know the whereabouts of a white Ford panel van (reg: HJ56 ZNX) seen to be behaving suspiciously in Bottesford (High Street and Bowbridge) this morning. If seen, please inform the police immediately on 0116 222 2222, referring to PCSO Ed Marsh.

2 The was another attempted burglary in Lime Grove, Bottesford this morning.

Residents are urged to remain vigilant at all times and to report any suspicious people or vehicles to the police immediately.

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

A burglary was committed in Lime Grove this evening (Sunday 18 Nov), the second in a few days. Some time between 6 and 7.30 pm thieves forced opened the rear window to a property, unlocked the back door and took the following items

32" Flat screen LCD television
Laptop computer containing all of her partners work information
An X-box 360 Game controller complete with 2 remote controllers and remote head set.
12 Games
Digital Camera
DVD etc

We encourage everyone to be very vigilant, as this may have been committed by someone who, knowing the area, is liable to strike again. Ensure that your home security is as strong as possible. Please report ANY suspicious activity (persons or vehicles) IMMEDIATELY to Leicestershire Constabulary on 0116 222 2222. If a crime is being committed at that time phone 999.

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

This morning an old white Transit van, with a towbar and two male occupants, was seen cruising around Bottesford, possibly collecting bags of old clothing. If anyone made a note of the van's registration number (even partial), would they please pass that information to PC 210 Mark Longden, via 0116 222 2222.
Thank you.

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

This morning, two young males of a swarthy, Mediterranean, appearance broke into a house on Station Road, Bottesford. Fortunately they were disturbed by the occupier, and ran off. Please keep an eye open for any similar suspicious characters, and call the police (999 or 0116 222 2222 accoding to the emergency) immediately.

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

We have been alerted by residents concerned that leaflets from the Children's Welfare Foundation have been posted through doors, prior to a door-to-door collection of old clothing etc. The leaflet shows a registered charity number and says it is in support of terminally ill babies and their families.

We are indebted to the Newark Advertiser for information that the Charity Commission have confirmed that the Children's Welfare Foundation charity is currently under investigation, following a number of complaints against them. Our advice therefore is not to encourage the Children's Welfare Foundation, but to give your old clothing to an alternative, reputable, charity.

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

A serious collision involving two vehicles occurred on Tuesday, 9 October, at 10 am, on the A52 at the junction with Grantham Road. Leicestershire Police are appealing for witnesses to the accident. Anyone who saw the accident should call Leicestershire Constabulary as soon as possible on 0116 222 2222 and leave a message for PC 1860.

If help is required to contact the police, please call me on one of the numbers below.

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

UPDATE, just reported by a Bottesford resident
 
The 'Italian'  getting rid of coats was sited in the High Street at 11.10am this morning. He is driving a small black  saloon - sorry no number plate -. Claimed he wanted directions to the motorway and then broached the idea of the coats.
 
So he is moving around the Vale....PLEASE try to get his reg number.
 
Brian Kelk
Principal Coordinator
Bottesford Parish Neighbourhood Watch
Tel: 01949 842241     Mobile: 07803 869843

Two incidents of locals falling for a 'sob' story have been passed to me today.
 
1    A report has reached Bottesford NHW of an 'Italian-sounding' male who suddenly pulled up outside the home of a resident couple and asked the way to London: he said that he was lost.  He then said that he was short of money and would they like to buy 3 coats from him.   The residents invited him into their home and parted with good money for the coats!

2    The second case is of a gentleman who was also approached by an 'Italian-sounding' male saying he was nearly out of petrol and had no money.   The gentleman then drove with him to the filling station and put in £30.00 of petrol.   The 'Italian-sounding' male then said he had no cigarettes so the gentleman purchased some for him. 
 
Please be aware of the presence in the Neighbourhood of people who will very willingly take advantage of gullible locals.  Please warn all vulnerable friends and neighbours, and report all suspicious people and incidents to the police on 0116 222 2222 asap.
 
If you need help to contact the police, please call me on one of the numbers below.
 
Brian Kelk
Principal Coordinator
Bottesford Parish Neighbourhood Watch
Tel: 01949 842241     Mobile: 07803 869843

n the BOTTESFORD Area
There has been a Burglary to an out building in the Orston Lane Area and a quantity of Jewellery was stolen between the hours of 5 pm Sunday (29 July) and noon on Monday (30/7).

During the Car Boot Market sale on Sunday a fraud was committed, when a person purchased what they thought to be 3 laptops,  when the package was opened,  it turned out to be 3 water bottles.  Please make sure that you examine your purchases before leaving the stall.

Finally, thanks to kind Bottesford lady who found Sparky the parrot and reunited him with his owner a few weeks ago.
 
Brian Kelk
Principal Coordinator
Bottesford Parish Neighbourhood Watch
Tel: 01949 842241     Mobile: 07803 869843

I have now been informed by Melton B C that Verdant will commence the sandbag collection on Wednesday 1 August, starting at about 9 am.

 
 
Residents are reminded that:
 
1    Households are free to keep any sandbags they have acquired over the last 2 or 3 weeks.  However, the plastic 'sacking' used, whether white or green, will deteriorate relatively quickly when exposed to light.  Therefore unless you have a dry and dark storage facility, it isn't wise to try to store them for a long period.
 
2    The collection will be undertaken by Verdant (the company that delivered the bags to the Parish) on a street-by-street basis, in a manner similar to the refuse and recycling collections.  Residents will need to move the bags to the roadside edge of their property, but anyone who requires physical help to move them should contact the Parish Clerk (Mrs B Taylor) on 01949 843611 as soon as possible.
 
3    If you have any doubt about your bags being seen, eg if you have the only sandbags in your street, you are advised to call me with your details as soon as possible, so I can ensure Verdant are aware of your address.
 

Brian Kelk
Principal Coordinator
Bottesford Parish Neighbourhood Watch/Flood Wardens
Tel: 01949 842241     Mobile: 07803 869843

Following my notice of 5 July, the latest forecast for collection of sandbags is sometime next week (23 to 27 July), assuming the weather does not suddenly get much worse.  A precise date for the commencement of collection is expected to be announced in a few days time. 
 
Residents are reminded that:
 
1    Households are free to keep any sandbags they have acquired over the last 2 or 3 weeks.  However, the plastic 'sacking' used, whether white or green, will deteriorate relatively quickly when exposed to light.  Therefore unless you have a dry, dark storage facility, it isn't wise to try to store them for a long period.
 
2    The collection will be undertaken by Verdant (the company that delivered the bags to the Parish) on a street-by-street basis,    in a manner similar to the refuse and recycling collections.  Residents will need to move the bags to the roadside edge of their property, but anyone who requires physical help to move them should contact the Parish Clerk (Mrs B Taylor) on 01949 843611 well in advance of the collection date.
 
3    If you have any doubt about your bags being seen, eg if you have the only sandbags in your street, you are advised to call me with your details as soon as possible, so I can ensure Verdant are aware of your address.
 
 
Brian Kelk
Principal Coordinator
Bottesford Parish Neighbourhood Watch/Flood Wardens
Tel: 01949 842241     Mobile: 07803 869843

Yesterday afternoon, a silver child's scooter with pink wheels went missing from the Hooper's Close play area, Bottesford.  If anyone has any relevant information, including the scooter's present whereabouts, please contact the police on 0116 222 2222, or the NHW.

A parrot escaped at 9.30am today from the Riverside area of Bottesford.  He is a Quaker parrot, sometimes called a Monk parakeet.  He has a blue/green back with a grey front.  He is small, and measures 11 inches from beak to tip of tail.  He is about the size of a blackbird.  He is very tame and wouldn't hurt anyone.  His name is Sparky and he is very tame.  He will jump onto a hand if it is offered.  Sparky must be very hungry by now.   If anyone sees him, would they please phone his owner on 01949 844056 - or call at the house, 3 Riverside Close. 
Brian Kelk
Principal Coordinator
Bottesford Parish Neighbourhood Watch
Tel: 01949 842241     Mobile: 07803 869843

For the attention of residents in flood risk areas.  Would recipients please pass this information to friends who have sandbags?
Sandbag Collection: Preliminary Notice
The following strategy for sandbag collection has been agreed with Melton BC:
1    Households are free to keep, for possible future flood defence use, any sandbags they have acquired over the last 10 days do so.  However, the plastic 'sacking' used, whether white or green, will deteriorate relatively quickly when exposed to light.  Therefore unless you have a dry, dark storage facility, it isn't wise to try to store them for a long period.
 
2    Once the Met. Office longer term forecast suggests a period of good weather, long enough to dry the ground, we will agree a suitable date for MBC to commence the collection, and the residents of each relevant street will be informed.
 
3    Then, the collection will be undertaken by Verdant (that company delivered the bags to the Parish) on a street-by-street basis.  When the start date is known, NHW/Flood Wardens will inform the residents of streets with sandbags, as Verdant will collect the bags in a manner similar to the refuse and recycling collections.  Residents will need to move the bags to the roadside edge of their property, but anyone who requires physical help to move them should contact the Parish Clerk (Mrs B Taylor) on 01949 843611 well in advance of the collection date.
 
4    A review of the weather forecast today (Thursday, 5 July) led to the decision not to collect next week.  The next review will be in the middle of next week.  Further notices will be issued as appropriate.
 
Brian Kelk
Principal Coordinator
Bottesford Parish Neighbourhood Watch/Flood Wardens
Tel: 01949 842241     Mobile: 07803 869843

Yesterday evening, Sunday 17 June, a light beige coloured, small, terrier dog, with a shaggy coat, went missing from a house in Riverside Walk, Bottesford.  The terrier, which responds to the name 'Chico', has no collar or visible ID.  If anyone has any information of this dog and its current whereabouts, please call me on one of the numbers below, or contact the Bottesford Police Station on 01949 842311.
 
Brian Kelk
Principal Coordinator
Bottesford Parish Neighbourhood Watch
Tel: 01949 842241     Mobile: 07803 869843

Last night (overnight Saturday evening/Sunday morning) vandals kicked in panels of the fence bordering the footpath from the High Street to Walford Close by Jenny's Gym (Bottesford).  If anyone saw this vandalism taking place or has any information relevant to this offense, please inform Leicestershire Constabulary on 0116 222 2222.  If help is needed to contact the police, please phone me on one of the numbers below.
 
Brian Kelk
Principal Coordinator
Bottesford Parish Neighbourhood Watch
Tel: 01949 842241     Mobile: 07803 869843

The have been  informed of a white male, c. 5'11" tall, calling at a house on Grantham Road, Bottesford at about 11.15 this morning, and asking to enter the house to use a phone.  The resident wisely refused the request and the caller walked off in the direction of the footpath which runs alongside the R Devon from Station Road junction.  The male was wearing old-fashioned style spectacles, a T-shirt with grey horizontal stripes and light-blue jeans.  He also had stubble on his face.
 
The police ask anyone who is also visited by this man to alert them immediately on 0116 222 2222.
 
If you need help to contact the police, phone me on one of the numbers below.
 
Brian Kelk
Principal Coordinator
Bottesford Parish Neighbourhood Watch
Tel: 01949 842241     Mobile: 07803 869843

Cold-callers allegedly working for a charity are today reported as targetting parts of Bottesford and yet they were here only 2 months ago!.  All residents of the Belvoir Neighbourhood are advised to simply refuse to deal with cold callers.  This removes the question of whether any identity documents offered by the caller are genuine (most are very easily fabricated), and ensures that no personal information is given to the unknown caller (e.g. bank details in a direct debit mandate which can easily be misused by an unscrupulous person), or that the caller is able to gain access to the house. 
 
If a resident wishes to make a donation to a charity there are other, far safer & more reliable means of doing so than passing money or bank details to a cold-caller.   Recently, hardly a week has gone by without an incident arising from cold callers being reported to the police in this Neighbourhood.  Please take care; just send them away.
 
Brian Kelk
Principal Coordinator
Bottesford Parish Neighbourhood Watch
Tel: 01949 842241     Mobile: 07803 869843

A    Between 3 and 4 pm yesterday (Saturday, 19/5) in a field off Normanton Lane, Bottesford (down the lane near the sewage works) a stack of 240 bales of straw was set on fire.  4 youths in their mid-teens, including one about 6 ft tall and with bright ginger hair, were reported to be nearby around that time.  The Police are appealing for the youths to contact them as potential witnesses.  They should call Leicestershire Constabulary on 0116 222 2222.
 
If any residents have information which may be of relevance to this crime, please phone the police (0116 222 2222).   
 
B    Also yesterday afternoon (19/5), at 5.15 pm, a white Mercedes flat-back pickup with a large grass cutter, was stolen from outside Bottesford Primary School.  It is believed the truck was then driven of towards Granby.  If anyone witnessed the theft, or has any other information which may be relevant, please call the police on 0116 222 2222.
 
If help is needed to contact the police on either of these crimes, please phone me on one of the numbers below.
 
Brian Kelk
Principal Coordinator
Bottesford Parish Neighbourhood Watch
Tel: 01949 842241     Mobile: 07803 869843

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