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Prestatyn and Rhuddlan Safer Neighbourhood Team Autumn 2016 Issue 2

Hello and thanks other community-based events. walking in the dark? We all lead for reading the Our aim is to get across key safety busy lives so it’s easy to forget but second edition of messages and increase crime it’s so important we take a moment ‘Neighbourhood prevention so that our neighbour- to think. from the hoods get even safer. News’ The Safer Neighbourhood Team is and It’s that time of year where the here for you. We want to help and Rhuddlan Safer Sgt 2562 evenings start to draw in and winter be part of your community. Please Mark JONES Neighbourhood is very much on the way so it is come and see us at our regular Team . important we take stock of our own ‘Cuppa with a Copper ’ events Looking back over the last few personal security. Does your house (details on our Facebook page months I’m encouraged by how have adequate security measures facebook.com/NWPDenbighshire many local residents we have to deter burglars? Do you have a Coastal) or get in touch with us via seen and spoken to at various habit of leaving the keys in the the North Wales Police website. events such as Prestatyn Carnival, car when it’s defrosting? Do you Sgt 2562 Mark JONES Rhuddlan Food Festival and many wear bright coloured clothing when

Working Towards GOOD NEWS! a Dementia Friendly YOU SAID / WE DID: Community After receiving numerous PCSO Laura Bruce is part of the Prestatyn steering (ASB) anti-social behaviour group to make Prestatyn a ‘Dementia Friendly concerns from residents of Community’. The group was started in early 2016 The Dell, Prestatyn, North and already Prestatyn is working towards being Wales Police & dementia friendly. County Council have worked The Alzheimer’s Society’s Dementia Friendly Communities programme together in clearing the focuses on improving inclusion and quality of life for people with dementia area where youths were in a number of ways - one being through the Dementia Friendly congregating and Communities recognition process, which encourages communities to sign causing issues. up. The aim of the steering group is to get the local residents, businesses and transport links to get on board and help to change Prestatyn to a #YouSaidWeDid Dementia Friendly Community.

If you would like to get involved, please contact Laura Bruce at [email protected].

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July, showcasing the work of ‘Crafty Hands’ an art club

Rhuddlan & B od elwyddan based in the village who had produced a piece of art I’d like to take this opportunity to featuring many of the different landmarks in the village introduce myself as the Police such as the school, hospital, castle and many more. Community Support Officer for Well done to all the children and their families who Rhuddlan and Bodelwyddan. I was worked so hard on the project! recently given joint responsibility for I will be at Ysbyty Glan on October 5th both areas and some of you may between 11am - 4pm as part of a National Campaign have seen me on my travels getting supporting the Suzy Lamplugh Trust National Personal to know the area. I thank the people PCSO 3329 Rebecca EVANS Safety Day where this year’s focus will be on housing I have met so far for their warm and tenancy issues. This is an annual event aimed at welcome. raising awareness of the simple, practical solutions Rhuddlan Police Station was given a helping hand that everyone can use to help avoid violence and towards the town’s ‘Rhuddlan in Bloom’ entry in July aggression in today’s society. It’s about helping people as the young enterprise team PENECO from Pengwern live safer, more confident lives. College, Rhuddlan, donated four hanging baskets to If you wish to discuss any issues relating to your be displayed outside the Police Station. communities of Bodelwyddan and Rhuddlan you can I was delighted to be able to attend ‘Castell Beat’ a contact me on the email address below or my family orientated music event held at Ysgol Y Castell blackberry for non-emergency matters. and who could forget Gwledd Rhuddlan, with Mobile: 07880 156 899 or email: wonderful food and drink on offer and Rhuddfest, all [email protected] of which were a big success and attracted a huge number of visitors to the area. I have worked hard to build good working relationships Upcoming Events with the businesses situated on the Clwyd Retail Park Sainsbury’s Café, Clwyd Retail in Rhuddlan. A bike marking event was organised Cuppa with a Copper Park, Rhuddlan 10am - 12 noon: 17th October, at Halfords in August, offering free bike and property 21st November, 5th December marking. This event was a great success and another will be held in December for anyone thinking of purchasing expensive bikes as Christmas presents - please have them marked free of charge by your local policing team. Monthly Crime Prevention Pop-up events are being held at Sainsbury’s. The purpose of these is to keep you informed of what is happening in your area and to provide advice on crime prevention. I am also holding ‘Cuppa with a Copper’ once a month at Sainsbury’s Café where you can discuss any concerns you may have or ask advice. I’ve been busy in Bodelwyddan, hosting my first ‘Cuppa with a Copper’ in September at the League of Friends Tea Bar in Ysbyty Glan Clwyd. These drop in Crime Prevention Pop-Up Events Sainsbury’s, Clwyd Retail Park, Rhuddlan 12 noon - 2pm: 5th October, sessions are also once a month where you can meet 9th November, 7th December the local policing team and ask advice about issues that matter most to you. Cuppa with a Copper League of Friends Tea Bar, I attended an Art Presentation alongside members of Ysbyty Glan Clwyd, Bodelwyddan 3pm - 4pm: the community at Bodelwyddan Community Centre in 28th October, 25th November, 2nd December 2016

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TRICK R TREATING? Not everyone loves little monsters

Some people would like to have a quiet night this Halloween. Police will take action against anyone committing acts of anti-social behaviour. We want to ensure this Halloween is one that everyone can enjoy.

GOOD NEWS! YOU SAID / WE DID: Tower Gardens is a large estate in Prestatyn. In April Prestatyn Safer Neighbourhood Team was made aware of some anti-social behaviour on the estate which involved bulling on the local park. Local PCSO Laura Bruce applied for PACT funding and following a successful bid, arranged for the Bus Project to attend the park on Ffordd Idwal during the summer holidays. The Bus Project is a mobile community development project run by Gr w^ p Cynefin. They provided free educational and fun sessions to the local community on topics such as anti-bulling, respect your neighbour and anti-social behaviour and citizenship. The feedback from the project was fantastic and on the very last session, there were too many children to fit onto the bus so they had to play on the field. Due to the success of the project, PCSO Barry Williams has now arranged for it to visit the South West Ward in Prestatyn.

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Prestatyn C en tra l Ward Useful Contacts: Many of you will know me as I have been covering Have a question? Chat online. Central ward for nearly two years. Not for emegency use. For all non emergency reports to My main responsibility is to develop and maintain North Wales Police call . working relationships with our local businesses. 101 Since the development of the Retail Park and new PCSO 3472 In an emergency dial 999 . Amy BENNETT businesses within the High Street, the town is now thriving. With this comes an increased demand on our team. I’d encourage anyone living or working in the central town area wishing to discuss Do you have information in relation any issues to contact me on 101 or alternatively if you see me out and to criminal activity? If so, you can about please come and say hello! report it anonymously by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 @ Marks & Spencer Café, Parc Prestatyn from Cuppa with a Copper or report it on-line to the charity via 10am to 12 noon on 12th October, 9th November, 14th December and 11th January 2017. www.crimestoppers-uk.org Denbighshire County Council

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