NEW TREES

I am so pleased to see the Council are planting new trees in the Oscott area.
A lot of trees have been removed recently and with them much of the charm the area once had.
I agree some of the large trees lining our streets do need replacing from time to time but it should be done in a controlled way.

P. Cook

NPI warn lock your sheds

The Neighbourhood Police Initiative on behalf of the Police are warning residents not to get caught out.With the light nights sheds and garages become a target for thieves.
Also do not leave bikes and tools in your garden over night.
Brian Brookes (see above) a leading member of the NPI says.
"One of the things those of use who attend the Police tasking meetings at the Kingstanding Police station are regularly told is make sure people lock their garden gates sheds and garages."

Councillor Keith Linnecor to be Quiz Master 11th April

Oscott Councillor Keith Linnecor has kindly agreed to be the Quiz Master at the Oscott elderly residents group Quiz afternoon.
Keith as our group well know is always happy to help us in many ways.
Our quiz will take place on Wednesday April 11th at the 610 Community Centre Kingstanding Road at 1.30pm.
It will be a team quiz (don't be shy if you come alone there will be teams you can join) with prizes and raffles as well as light refreshments.

We would like to thank all the Oscott Councillors for the funding we have received this year to help us arrange our trips and gatherings like this one.

Most of all we would like to see you come along and enjoy your self anyone from Oscott is welcome.

For more details please ring 681 1061

TRISTAN CHATFIELD COUNCIL CANDIDATE FOR OSCOTT FILLS THE BREECH

Sadly the keep fit instructor due to give a lesson at today meeting of the Oscott Elderly Residents group was unable to attend.
Luckily one of the candidates for the Oscott Council elections was at hand to fill the breech and have a chat with us.
We also had our usual raffle and enjoyed our discusions about various issues.

NPI SAY NO TO COLD CALLING IN OSCOTT

The Oscott Neighbourhood Police Initiative are right behind the local Police Neighbourhood Team Led by Sear gent Bebb and also Councillor Keith Linnecor in calling for an end to cold calling.
Unwanted sales reps calling unexpectedly at our doors are not wanted.
They should certainly never be allowed in your home without having ID checked first. (Phone their firm or the police if in doubt)
The NPI are currently putting out leaflets advising residents to reject sales reps at the door if they have not made an appointment and ask residents to help prevent this by saying no thank you or putting up a No Cold calling sign.
We are currently working with the Police to get more of these signs.

B. Brookes

Senior NPI Coordinator

Use the 75 and 76 bus more

The 75 and 76 buses must be used more if we do not want to lose them. These buses are a valued asset for the elderly in the Oscott area but we all need to use them as often as possible if we do not want to lose them.

P.Cook

DISABLED DROP CURBS ARE BEING INSTALLED

That me on the scooter out and about trying to get disabled drop curbs


I am very pleased to see all the Lobbying the Oscott Residents Disability group has done with the Council is paying off and they are installing a number of drop curbs in the area. Elmbridge Road and blakeland road for example.
These lowered curbs are needed for those of use who have to use a wheelchair or a mobility scooter. (they are also a help for mothers with young children in push chairs).
I would like to thank our Councillors Barbara Dring and Graham Green but in particular Councillor Keith Linnecor who has championed our efforts, for helping get these drop curbs put in.

George Hough
Chair
ODG

OSCOTT ELDERLY RESIDENTS GROUP COFFEE MORNING

There will be a meeting of the Oscott Elderly residents group at their coffee morning on Wednesday 21st March at 11.15am. The venue will be the 610 Community Centre Kingstanding Road. There will be tea/Coffee and light refreshments available for only 30p.
Its a chance for those over 55 to get together for a chat and a laugh.
There is also a chance to meet up for tea and biscuits every Saturday morning 10.30am at the 610 Community Centre.

THE OSCOTT ELDERLY RESIDENTS GROUP HAVE A COFFEE MORNING EVERY THIRD WEDNESDAY AT THE 610 COMMUNITY CENTRE

For more details please ring Maureen on 6811 826