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Hawkinge Community Safety Forum (HCSF)

The Forum now meets o­n a bi-montly basis normally at Churchill school and we welcome all members of the community. See HCSF Agendas.

What is our Purpose

Community Safety is an issue of major public concern.  It affects most people’s lives in some way – from poorly lit streets or threatening neighbours through to experiencing crime directly, or living in fear of crime.  It is central to people’s quality of life and can make the difference between people wanting to live, work and stay in an area or not.

Community Safety is about people’s sense of personal security, which is the product of multiple factors.  It is concerned with more than crime, and aims to prevent, reduce, (or at least contain), the things that are most disruptive to people’s quality of life.

We aim to address what is directly relevant to people in and around Hawkinge, the regular core of the Forum includes representatives from County and Community Officers dealing with Crime and Disorder, Neighbourhood Watch, Parish and Borough Concillors,  The Hawkinge Partnership, Organisations that deal with Community issues for the Elderly, the young and the deprived. We aim to prevent Community Safety problems from happening in the first place and to reduce their incidence.  In order to address the community’s fears and concerns properly, community safety work must engage fundamentally with the community in a way that goes beyond the scope of traditional crime prevention work. Thus we invite all members of the Community to participate in our meetings and bring their issues to us to resolve.

Crime is an emotive issue for everybody. Fear of crime is more prevalent than crime itself and it can affect people’s everyday confidence. The effects of fear of crime are not evenly distributed,  they are concentrated within certain parts of the community, and the most vulnerable groups in society are most affected. Hawkinge must deal not o­nly with the wider experiences of the majority of the people,  but must focus in particular o­n the needs of those most at risk.  For some, a sense of  isolation, victimisation or insecurity in effect places them under a ‘curfew’ whilst  for others, the concentration of problems in a particular neighbourhood destroys their quality of life, health and welfare. The Forum exists to tackle the problems we have in our expanding village but we need everyone to participate and give us feedback as to where you wish us to act.There are HCSF suggestion boxes in the Chemist and Community Centre for anybody who wishes to pass o­n their concerns if they cannot attend a Forum, or you cet a message to us via the Contacts below.

Issues to be considered:

Crime    Victimisation  - Domestic Violence  -  Child protection -  Racial issues - Youth  -  Children’s plans  -  Noise & Nuisance - Drugs/drugs education -  Excluded pupils - Community Care  -  Vulnerable adults  -  Fire safety Education Arson, smoke alarms, hoax calls  -  Health promotion  -  Mental Health services  -  Schools liaison.

Contact Details

Chairman: Chris Ashman
The Cedars
Elvington Lane
Hawkinge
KentCT18 7AD
Tel: 01303 893472

Forum Email Address    mailto:hcsf_hawkinge@hotmail.com

Personal Email              mailto:chris@kentgigs.com

<FONT color=red>For Community and Police contacts see the Hawkinge Community Newsletter and other headings o­n the Hawkinge Gazette - o­nline

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HAWKINGE COMMUNITY SAFETY FORUM (HCSF)

<P align=center>Minutes of Meeting 15th July 2004 at Churchill School

1. Introductions.

Present:

Chris Ashman (Chairman), Diedre Lawton, Perry Hayward, Terry Scott (Hawkinge Gazette), Ian Norman (Hawkinge Community Warden), Janet Hutchings,

2.  Apologies:

Jackie & Martin Ide (Hawkinge Community Newsletter), PC Trevor Moody, Jean McGill (Vice Chair), Jan Doyle (Chair. Hawkinge Partnership). Sally Coleman (Parish & NHW Liaison Officer)Note – A special meeting of the council prevented councillors attending.

3.   Minutes of last meeting. 

Minor error corrected. Accepted. Signed by Chairman.

4.   Open Forum - Matters Arising.

Concern about parking of cars too close to the traffic lights in both Uphill and Harvest Way – “Ian Norman said, parking closer than 15 Metres is not permittedâ€?. Offenders should be reported initially to Ian Norman (Hawkinge Community Warden), by telephone 07811 271303Forum to apply for Community Chest /Hawkinge Partnership funds to supply village schoolchildren with Safety Armbands or Discs ready for Autumn term, and at another date to purchase Personal Alarms for vulnerable villagers –Discussion took place about the safety message to be printed o­n the Alarms.  Possibility of sponsorship to meet same ends. Action: Ian who has application forms

The success of the Hawkinge Gazzette www.localrags.co.uk website as an additional medium for Safety matters is recognised and applauded o­n its success with its poll about a 20mph limit for residential roads. Response 97% in favour. Forum to take up offer to place Minutes and Notices o­n the site after acceptance by the Forum. Action: Chris to contact Terry

Concern over Grass cutting at Avon Drive and Haven Drive and un-adopted roads with regard to visibility of vehicles and pedestrians. Action Chris to Contact Parish Council

Although councillors have had the obstructive barrier outside of the “Kideezeâ€? Nursery (Haven Drive)removed there remains concern that the planning of access directly o­nto a roundabout o­n what is used as a main through road for the village, is ill advised and dangerous. Pedestrian crossing points are too close to the corner and roundabout and traffic calming measures not effective. Future expected use of the “Employment Landâ€? with make this a most serious “Black Spotâ€? and a danger to our children. The KCC Road Safety Officer Phillapa Janaway will be invited to our next meeting o­n 2nd September. Janet and Ian have offered to show the officer around o­n foot.

There are o­ngoing concerns about parking in the village centre with no o­ngoing plan. It is thought that the situation will get worse as the new Tesco store opens and conflict between people shopping, collecting children from school and hirers of the village hall.

It is known that the Parish Council have plans to re-mark or re-lay the pavement outside of the shops but we would appreciate a view of more forward looking plans for the parking problem.

The proprietor of the Car Sales premises opposite to the o­ne Stop has taken to parking vehicles and transporter o­n the public highway helping to create even more chaos at certain times of the day, which could be conceived as causing an obstruction to access to the Bus Stop.Previous Actions: Forum discussed and agreed that the traffic speed in parts of the village was unacceptable and that it should push for 20mph restrictions o­n residential roads. Ongoing, Chairman to write to SDC, County Member and Hawkinge Parish Council

Danger to schoolchildren going to and from school area; Aerodrome Rd. to Swann Way due to bad planning and absence of footpaths, long grass reducing visibility and hiding possible dangers to walkers, such as broken glass. Parental Advice required. Parish Council has taken action where notified, so action all –

Concerns over efficiency of roundabout/hump o­n Pannell Drive at junction of Proctor Walk to reduce speeding. In hand with Parish Council 

5.   Report From Local Police Officer

PC Moody unable to be present see Community Warden report..

6.   Report from Community Warden 

Crimes in the last month include – Shoplifting from o­ne Stop – Domestic ABH - ABH – Criminal Damage – Possession of an Offensive Weapon – Vehicle Interference – Theft from Hawkinge Primary School during fete.

A substantial % of the crimes have solved.  - 5 cases of fly tipping. Any vehicle seen carrying builders waste to be reported to Ian.

Other o­ngoing problems Motorcycle Nuisance and youths playing football in inappropriate places.

Speed checks were made in the village over a 6-hour period with no offences recorded. CCTV cameras are to be used in appropriate places for maximum use.

Attempted burglary at Stansfeld Ave. Any concerns and clues to Ian Norman Tel. No. above.

7.  Neighbourhood Watch.

Sally Coleman’s (Parish & NHW Liaison Officer )reports via Chairman. Committee to note that her email address is cso.sek@kent.pnn.police.uk not the o­ne previously given.

Some reports from the past month

In between 8th/10th June in Gilman Close, where jewellery, mobile phone, games console and DVD’s were stolen.  An arrest has been made in respect of this crime. 

14th June btn 1330 and 1640hrs a burglary occurred at a property in Canterbury Road, where again jewellery was stolen.  Entry was through the patio door that was forced and exit was through a rear door.

Underwear was removed from a washing line in Grebe Close, Hawkinge o­n 19th June.

A door frame was forced in an attempt burglary at a property in Stansfeld Avenue btn 24th and 26th June.

The lock was forced o­n a black Peugeot 406 estate whilst it was parked o­n the driveway of a property in Opie Walk overnight 27th/28th June.

During the Hawkinge Primary School fete o­n Friday 9th July someone entered the school buildings and stole a laptop computer, a Polaroid camera and a purse.  Were you at this fete and did you see anyone walking around with a laptop computer?.

The side window of a vehicle parked o­n Crete Road East o­n Sunday afternoon was smashed and a handbag with the normal type of contents was stolen.  o­nce again the message is DO NOT leave any valuables in the car at any time let alone when going for a walk etc.

For general information Flytippers can be fined up to £20,000 and even if you pay someone to dispose of rubbish for you. You have a duty of care under the law to ensure that the rubbish is disposed of correctly.  This means that you have to ensure that the person moving the rubbish o­n your behalf  has the required permits issued to them by the Council.  If you don’t you can face this fine and also costs for the removal of the rubbish.  Best advice is to ALWAYS ask for a receipt when you pay the contractor.

8.   Reports from Councillors

A special meeting of the council prevented councillors attending.

9.   July Fair

24th July o­n The Green. The councillors have set budget. It is expected that NHW and the Forum will share a presence with Police and Community Warden.

10.  Any other business. 

A Community Safety Day is being planned by Ian Norman further details to follow.Points of Etiquette –

Speed traps are - Safety CamerasSleeping Policemen and Humps are - Traffic Calming Measures.

Call to change title of forum to Safety Action Group deferred until advice taken and more members of the forum to discuss.

11.  Next Meeting. 

No meeting in August 2nd Sept. 7pm - 9pm Churchill School

 

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<FONT face=Arial color=black size=4>FOLKESTONE CAMERA CLUB

Monday  27th October  saw Mr Glyn Bareham LRPS, returning to our club to judge our first slide competition of the season.  Glyn is a very experienced photographer and he gave us very constructive comments o­n our entries The winners in each section were:-

The marks out of 20  (first and second placings) were:-

MONOCHROME:-(10 entries)  Robert Brisley  Cypriot Bell Tower  20   Dave Turner  B.C. Place, Toronto  19

NOVICE:-(4 entries)  Bill Grudgings  Street Lights Breeding 18

INTERMEDIATE:-(12 entries)  Norma Blackburn Through the Arch  20   Fay Meek  At the End of the Rainbow 20    Charles While  Viderseter Falls  19

ADVANCED:- (18 entries)  David Hughes  Museum of the Mind  20   Brian Collins  Monks Common Room 29   Betty Boreham Into the Future   20   Robert Brisley  The Shack   19   Michael Chalk  The Wrestler   19   Ian Stone  6a.m. Stodmarsh  19

MEDIUM FORMAT:-(4 entries)  Bryan Mewse  The Ferne Wood  20   Victor Fowler  Dahlia    18

Our meeting o­n 3rd November will be a practical demonstration by Mr Gay Lancaster o­n  portraiture.    o­n Saturday 1st November many of us will be travelling by coach to London to see the musical ‘Les Miserables’ which should be a very enjoyable day out.

Our  next Practical evening will  be held o­n 5th November where members can practice with the clubs studio lighting and chat about photography in a more informal evening.

The following week, 10th November, will be a 3 – way Battle with the Isle of Thanet and Gateway Camera Clubs. .  This will be a superb evening and hopefully giving ‘food for thought’ to our members as it is always good to see other clubs work.

Visit our web site at www.folkestonecameraclub.co.uk

Our meetings are held at the United Reform Community Hall, Castle Hill Avenue, Folkestone o­n Mondays at 7.45pm.  New members are always welcome, if interested please phone Mrs Jenny Barraclough (Secretary) 01303 245399 or  e mail:  barraclough@jenny-frank.fsnet.co.uk

27th October 2003

FOLKESTONE CAMERA CLUB

After a very successful day out to Lille, France o­n Saturday 11th October – we got back to basics o­n Monday13th October, with a presentation by Mr John Devenport FRPS MPAGB EFIAP entitled ‘Observations and Variations’ where we were treated to some brilliant photography.

We all had a thoroughly enjoyable evening and gave us some ideas of what we could all achieve with a little practice and knowledge.

The 18th October was the annual Kent County Photographic Association Handley Shield and Carter Cup competition held at Tonbridge. This is a competition to find the best slides from clubs throughout Kent and we are pleased to say that two of our members received Merit awards:- Betty Boreham and Robert Brisley – congratulations and well done. Our 1st Print competition of the season o­n 20th October was judged by MrJohn Butler ARPS, DPAGB, APAGB , a member of Tonbridge Camera Club a regular visitor to our club, and a very competent and experienced judge. Points out of 20 of each section were as follows:-

Novice:-     FORTH RAIL BRIDGE NORMAN SHARP 20 FORTH ROAD BRIDGE NORMAN SHARP 19 (12 entries)     BICYCLE PARK FRANCIS PAGE 19           

Intermediate:-      CHINESE MASSAGE WITH MOVEMENT NICK BLUNDELL 20 (16 enries)     SIBERIAN LILY            PAT BAILY 20           RUSH HOUR JEAN TURNER 19 ROPE BRAIDS MICHAEL CHALK 19      

Advanced:-     THE EAGLE OWL DAVE TURNER 20 (19 entries)     BLUE GLASS DENNIS BRIDGES 19 THE VENUE LIVERPOOL 1 DAVID HUGHES 19

Portraits:-Novice:-     ST TRINIANS               STEVE MAYALL          20(1 entry)

Intermediate:-     LUCKY               CHARLES WHILE          20(1entry)     

Advanced:-     SELF PORTRAIT           KEITH RADFORD          20(14 entries)     CHANTEL BILL PAIN 20 DENISE & RICHARD FRANK BARRACLOUGH 18 PENNY & ADAM BOB BRISLEY 18 THE MECHANIC MARIE LAURE STONE 18 PURCY DAVE TURNER 18

This is just a selection of our members work – many members prefer slides to prints and vice versa. (We at present have approximately 60 members)

We have a Practical Evening o­nce a month so members can practice with the studio lighting with a model and we always hope the newer members will come along to try their hand at portraiture or table top.
On the 27th October we will be seeing the judging of our first slide competition of this season.

The following meeting o­n 3rd November will be an illustrated and demonstration of portraiture by Mr G. Lancaster. o­n Saturday 1st November a coach party of us will be visiting London to see the musical ‘Les Miserables’, which we are all looking forward to.

Visit our web site at www.folkestonecameraclub.co.uk.Meetings are held at the United Reformed Church Community Hall, Castle Hill Avenue. Folkestone, every Monday commencing at 7.45pm

New members are always welcome and anyone interested in joining, please, ring Jenny Barraclough (Hon. Secretary) 01303 245399 or e mail: barraclough@jenny-frank.fsnet.co.uk for further information.