FRIDAY, October 13, was unlucky for some but not Q5 Chadderton Safer ANOTHER Neighbourhood Officers, for they carried out TWO Drugs Raids, one on C Clevedon Road and the other on Taunton Road, both in North Chadderton, This was the result of intelligence that had been gathered over a number DRUGS RAID of months with Police working alongside the Community and other agencies in the area. CARRIED OUT The raid was carried out at 8 p.m. and one person was arrested. All H Residents when spoken to were delighted with the action taken by the Police. A CHADDERTON CONSTABLE WINS AWARD FOR “SPECIAL” COMMITMENT D AN Oldham officer has been named Special Probationer Constable of the Year for her dedication to tackling drugs and her commitment to her fellow D Special Constables. Special Constable (SC) Rachel Lovett, who regu- larly gives up eight hours of her free time each week to help Police in Chadderton, was presented with E the Bill Turner Trophy for her involvement in a suc- cessful drugs operation and her hard work promot- ing the role of Special Constable both within the R force and the local Community. She picked up the award at Sedgley Park Training School recently as part of the Greater Manchester Police’s Special Constabulary Annual T Review. Alongside her Special Policing, 20-year-old Rachel, is a full time student at Manchester Metropolitan University studying for a BA in RACHEL LOVETT pictured after receiving the Bill Turner O Interactive Art and also works as a cook in a Trophy Supermarket cafe. make a difference to the people of Chadderton and In just 18 months as a Special Constable, Rachel her Colleagues. N has made a real difference to the Community of “Rachel was initially nominated for this award by Chadderton. She has got heavily involved in a large her Colleagues at Chadderton. I feel that this illus- drugs operation offering the services of the other trates how respected she is in the role of Special Special Constables and promoting herself and her Constable, and how far she has come in such a colleagues as a real option when conducting an short time”. N operation. Special Constable Lovett said: “When I heard I Rachel has also been awarded for the way she had been chosen to receive the Bill Turner Trophy I has represented her fellow Special Constables, pro- was delighted to know that my commitment and E moting further training options and taking the role dedication to Greater Manchester Police’s Special down new avenues. Constables had been acknowledged. I hope that this Oldham’s Divisional Commander, Caroline Ball, award will encourage other Specials to aim higher said: “Special Constables play an important role in and bring further success to Greater Manchester W policing, supporting full time Officers in fighting Police. crime and protecting people. Rachel has made a “People have told me how much of a credit I am huge difference to the policing of Chadderton. She to Greater Manchester Police, but I believe that the S has developed an excellent working relationship success could not have been achieved without the with the Community Beat Officers and the area Officers and other Specials that I have had the Policing Team. pleasure of working with. “All of her Colleagues, including myself, admire “In my opinion the Officers at Chadderton are a her commitment to the role and her determination to credit to the Community and serve it well.” PARTNERS WORKING TOGETHER ISSUE 10 WEB SITES: POLICE: www.gmp.police.uk NOVEMBER 2006 COUNCIL: www.oldham.gov.uk/council/area-committees SAYING GOODBYE PC CHRIS WRIGHT a member of the Chadderton Safer Neighbourhood Team has left Greater Manchester Police to take up a similar role with Norfolk Police. Chris (pictured) was part of the Chadderton South team, patrolling and help- ing to make the area safer for the Residents, and had been with the Police at Chadderton for 14 years and he said that “it would be a wrench to leave the area and his Colleagues”. PICTURED (left to right) are: Andy Lindley, Steve Oliver, Jane Pine, PC Steve Pickering is Sharon Hardisty, Steve Murphy, Joanne Jones, Dave Harwood. currently seconded to a proactive team which is targeting prolific offenders across Chadderton, Royton and Failsworth. JOINING FORCES He is also joined by other Offcers from Royton and Failsworth Safer Neighbourhood Team. GREATER Manchester Fire and Rescue Service and Although the team has only been running a short time First Choice Homes have entered into a partnership to they have already arrested many prolific offenders in a undertake Home Fire Risk Assessments at 500 First bid to make Chadderton and Oldham safer and to date Choice Sheltered Accommodation Properties that cur- 43 arrests have been made. rently have no smoke alarms. These changes have been introduced following a The Fire Service have trained over 20 First Choice review of resources in order to reduce crime and help Staff (mainly wardens) on the principles of home fire improve detections by targeting these more prolific safety to undertake the assessments and have provided offenders who commit the majority of crime across our 10-year smoke alarms for all the properties. Neighbourhoods. The smoke detectors are to be fitted by a local electri- cal contractor. Areas that will benefit form this scheme include Lower Bear Trees and St. George’s and Elisabeth Grove and High Street, Shaw. The elderly living in rented accommodation are at a higher than average risk from fire. Home fire risk assessments are free to everybody and can be arranged by calling 0800 555 815.

CAR OWNERS BEWARE CHADDERTON, as are other areas experiencing an increase in theft from vehicles. Inspector Haywood said, As the nights draw in and the hours of darkness get longer criminal take advantage of this. A often happens technology impacts on crime. “The latest must have gadget would appear to be Sat-Nav systems. Such systems can be really useful, unfortunate- ly the desire to own them extends to thieves who will smash your wind and steal it. I would urge anyone who either owns such a system to make sure than they remove not only the system but also the cradle and clean the suc- tion cup mark off the window”. Thieves will even break in if they just think you may have one in the vehicle. Many of the vehicles that are broken into is because things have been left on display. Make sure you keep a record of the serial num- ber to assist in returning it if it is stolen. Inspector John Haywood ANOTHER ASBO IMPOSED ON Friday, October 27, 2006, Oldham Magistrates Court imposed an ASBO on Stefan Smith aged 17, who resides on Henley Street in Chadderton.

The ASBO is for a three-year duration, and the Order was obtained jointly by Oldham Community Safety Unit THE map showing the and Chadderton Police. exclusion zone

He is prohibited from the following within the Oldham Metropolitan Borough

a) Acting or inciting others to act in a way that is likely to cause harassment, alarm or distress to one or more Lane, Coalshaw Green Road, Lancaster persons not of the same household as himself. Street and Henley Street (as illustrated by the broken bold line on the attached map) b) Associating with any of the following individuals, in any place to which the public have access unless d) Whether by himself or by inciting encouraging or attending a pre-arranged activity with the Youth instructing any other person: Offending Service to which he has prior invitation 1. Using or threatening to use violence towards Floyd Sharples, Shaun Brown, Ryan Hallsworth, any other person Matthew Reeves, Stephen Mullen, Anthony Beamish, 2. Using threatening abusive or insulting lan Christopher Fraser, Anthony Tosum, Liam Chapman, guage or behaviour towards any per Christopher Wroe and Mitchel Scantlebury. son. 3. Using insulting language in any place to c) Entering the area of Chadderton as edged bold on which the public have access. the attached map, save for access to and from num- 4. Using Racially abusive language in any place ber 34 Henley Street via the route comprising Drury to which the public have access

NEWS IN BRIEF

BARE Trees Tenants Association are holding their Childrens Christmas Party on Sunday, December 17, at St. Herbert’s Parish Centre from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. Admission is £2 including buffet, disco, Father Christmas. For further details telephone Councillor Phil Rogers on 0161-627 4986 for tickets. Also Bare Trees Tenants held a Public Meeting with THANKS FROM Police and Housing Officers on Thursday, October 23. SOUTH CHADDERTON

CHADERTON Band need players. If anyone is inter- FOR SHOE BOX APPEAL ested the band practices in the library on Monday THE Young People and Staff would like to take this between 8 p.m. and 9 p.m. or telephone Phil on 0161- opportunity to thank Members of the Local 627 4986 for further information. Community for their continued support in the Christmas Child Shoe Box Appeal. ST. GEORGE’S Square is now a “No Cold Calling Anyone still interested in getting involved please Zone”. contact the centre. Signs are being put up to advise people and Residents have contact numbers to telephone in case Cold Callers are seen. Coming to the Youth Centre soon! THE Area Action Team Partners are to hold an Open Day in South Chadderton on Saturday, January 20 Due to popular demand munch box health café will between Noon and 3 p.m. to give Residents the return in early December. opportunity to meet and discuss issues with Agencies Starting in November the Friday night Social, an working in the area. opportunity to catch up with Friends, relax and enjoy Watch out for details nearer the time. the music and games. CHADDERTON WHAT’S ON THIS is your space to place dates of important Events taking CRIME FIGURES place within Chadderton

WEEK WEEK WEEK WEEK WEEK Meetings of the Chadderton Home Watch meet at ENDING ENDING ENDING ENDING ENDING The Reform Club, Middleton Road commencing at 7 30p.m. OFFENCE OCT 3 OCT 10 OCT 17 OCT 24 OCT 31 where everyone is welcome NOVEMBER Burglary Dwelling 3 8 4 6 4 12 REMEMBRANCE SERVICE 14 HOME WATCH MEETING Burglary POLICE SURGERY, APFEL LANE COMMUNITY Other Than CENTRE 10 30 a.m. UNTIL NOON Dwelling 1 1 3 3 2 SCARA MEETING, 15 GLEBE STREET 10 30 a.m. to NOON Theft From POLICE SURGERY, COALSHAW GREEN PARK Motor Vehicle 2 8 6 10 6 PAVILION NOON to 1 p.m. POLICE SURGERY, BROADWAY LIBRARY Theft of Motor Vehicle 1 1 2 2 7 2 p.m.-3 p.m. POLICE SURGERY, PRINCESS PARK PAVILION Aggravated 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Taking of TAYLOR STREET HOME WATCH MEETING Motor Vehicle 0 0 0 0 1 APFEL LANE COMMUNITY CENTRE 7 p.m. 21 AREA COMMITTEE, KINGFISHER SCHOOL Robbery 2 3 1 1 0 POLICE SURGERY, NETTO, 10 30 a.m. to NOON 22 OFFICIAL OPENING OF NEW POLICE STATION Theft From Person 1 0 0 0 0 24 CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SWITCH-ON 7 p.m.

Hate Crime 1 0 0 2 1 DECEMBER 5 POLICE SURGERY, APFEL LANE COMMUNITY Rowdy CENTRE 10 30 a.m. to NOON Nuisance SCARA MEETING Behaviour 23 30 46 52 38 6 POLICE SURGERY, PRINCESS PARK PAVILION 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. FIGURES ARE THOSE INCIDENTS FOR CHADDERTON ONLY THAT HAVE BEEN COMMITTED DURING 7 CHADDERTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY. “ARCHIVES THE MONTH OF OCTOBER EVENING”. LOOKING THROUGH SOCIETY MATERIAL CHADDERTON LIBRARY (Upstairs) 7 30 p.m. 12 HOME WATCH MEETING SCARA MEETING, 15 GLEBE STREET 10 30 a.m. to NOON

YOUTH WORKS are currently delivering a range of alternative education based programmes at a number of secondary schools in Oldham, including, the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme for the Pupil Support Services at their Broadbent Road School and their new Dean Street premises. Youth Works have the following open access sessions every week – all activities are FREE

VENUE/ DAY TIME SESSION LOCATION DETAILS Tuesday 4 30 p.m.to 5 30 p.m. Junior Football Yew Tree Community Under 12-years only Coaching Football Pitch*

5 30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Local Activities Coalshaw Green All welcome (multi-sports) Park

Wednesday 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Local Activities Coalshaw Green All welcome (multi-sports) Park Friday 5 45 p.m. to 7 30 p.m. Junior Youth Club South Chadderton 8-12 years only Methodist Church * Please Note: The new venue for the Junior Football Coaching – Yew Tree Community Football Pitch. Youth Works have been utilising the new football facility throughout the summer and for football coaching and we are encouraging Young People from the surrounding areas to access our sessions at this facility. DURING the half term break there was loads of fun stuff to do and a range of Activities organised such as: Community Projects, Sports, Arts and Crafts, Trips and much more. All Activities were free and based at Coalshaw Green Park and they were aimed at Young People aged 8+.