Don't become a fire hazard! Be safe and safe to others.
If you are planning a controlled burn, you must contact Fire and Rescue Service Control on 01745 535805.
Resources have been stretched to breaking point in previous years due to deliberate grass fires.
North Wales Police Launch 'Caught on Camera'
As part of its commitment to bringing offenders to justice, North Wales Police have launched ‘Caught on Camera’, which is an initiative to assist in identifying offenders.
This is your chance to help officers with their enquiries by identifying images caught on CCTV cameras throughout North Wales.
Visit the North Wales Police website and choose 'Caught on Camera' on the right-hand side menu for more.
Keep your biological Central Heating ticking nicely this winter; get some tips on stocking up your store cupboard for winter with this short guide from the Food Standard Agency.
Flintshire Junior GHoF Coach A Roaring Success
Flintshire Neighbourhood Watch Association’s initiative, ‘Get Hooked on Fishing’ Flintshire competed at the National Get Hooked on Fishing Championship 2011, which took place at...
The Welsh Government Minister with responsibility for Transport confirmed this month that the popular concessionary rail fares scheme is to continue on four rural routes across Wales for a two year period.
For more information on this scheme, which includes amongst others Conwy, Gwynedd, Flintshire and Wrexham, visit the Welsh Government's website here.
Doorstep Selling - Know What To Do
The Doorstep Selling 2011-12 campaign launched on 20 July 2011, aiming to empower elderly consumers to make effective purchasing decisions when buying on their doorstep and reduce their vulnerability to rogue traders.
Find out more about Doorstep Selling with several publications, in both English and Welsh, available on the Office of Fair Trading's website and here:
This leaflet includes advice on what to look out for and suggestions on ways to deal with Doorstep Selling.
More detail is available in this booklet, which is aimed at a wider audience.
Use this Door Hanger as a tips reminder before you answer the door; also available in Welsh.
More information on this issue and many others is available on the Office of Fair Trading's website.
OWL Survey - A Snapshot of Public Opinion
A public survey for Flintshire and Wrexham was held earlier this year on the OWL (Online Watch Link) system of communication, in which members of the public who have signed up can receive information on local crime in their area.
Flintshire Neighbourhood Watch is presenting a snapshot of the results here. Find out what people think of OWL and the impact on their lives.
If you are unsure of what OWL is, or how it can be of use to you, your family, friends or neighbours, why not visit our OWL page here.
We are facilitating the OWL system in Flintshire and Wrexham, and are trying to make signing up an easy and painless process, with clear facts on what the system can bring to people and communities.
Get Hooked on Fishing Wales' Delight at 's Support
On Thursday the 15th of September 2011, the Get Hooked on Fishing Wales initiative, implemented by the Flintshire Neighbourhood Watch Association in Flintshire and Wrexham, received a £100 cheque from energy provider .
Find out more about the Get Hooked on Fishing Wales initiative on our project's page
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OWL Survey Shows Communities Do Give a Hoot
A survey including thousands of Watch members from Flintshire and Wrexham was conducted in July of this year, showing the impact that the OWL (Online Watchlink) system has had on their lives, attitudes and relations to crime.
Find out more in this joint press release from FNWA and Direct Path Solutions, the company behind OWL.
Young People's Drug & Alcohol Team's Newsletter
The Young Persons Drug and Alcohol Team support young people who experience problems with drugs and alcohol.
The Team is a local project based in Buckley, but their drug and alcohol education takes place in schools, youth clubs, pubs, clubs and out on the streets.
Find out more about the team and their various projects in their second newsletter.
FNWA and the Big Society
Our President, the Right Honourable Lord Barry Jones, highlighted the role of volunteers in a House of Lords debate about the "Big Society" on the 11th May of this year.
He paid tribute to "this army of voluntarism" that "keeps our complicated civic society show on the road", including Neighbourhood Watch.
Read the rest of his contribution here, as well as the complete debate here.
And if you want to know more about what's being said around the corridors of powers, find out more about how others see the "Big Society", follow debates online, on subjects that concern all of us, or simply learn more about your MP, visit TheyWorkForYou.com.
OWL Alerts For Everyone
If you would like to receive OWL alerts, but are not quite ready to get involved in a Neighbourhood Watch scheme, why not just sign up for OWL alerts only?
And if you feel it could be of further benefit, join a Watch by filling in our "OWL Registration form with a Watch", available from the same page.
While you are there, find out all you need to know about the OWL system, how it can help Neighbourhood Watch, the Police and other agencies in combating crime.
Protect Your Oil Tank
Following a small number of oil thefts targeted both at residents and businesses, North-Wales Police are offering information and advice to help you in preventing such crimes.
North-Wales Police have produced a leaflet available here with contains tips as well as contact details.
Doorstep Crime - Meter Credit a Scam
Top-Up Safe is a national campaign launched in response to a doorstep crime that involves criminals offering pre-payment energy top-ups at cheaper rates.
Find out more in our Safety and Re-Assurance section or visit the campaign's website here for more information.
DangerPoint is an award winning centre that educates children and young people in safety awareness
Miff - The Movie
Remember Miff? Mynydd Isa Field For Youth! This was a project by the Young People in Mynydd Isa to give a new lease of life to the playground in the Bonc area of this village near Mold.
We were proud to show their wonderful achievement in July 2010 back when it was launched. Well now comes MIFF - The Movie, available here, thanks to John Butler, who filmed it all and was quite willing to share it with us.
The Goodneighbour Newsletter Is Out!
Read or discover our regular columns: our Chairman's message, the Environment, Reassurance, the Older Peoples Strategy, OWL (The Online Watch Link), the Goodneighbour store. Plus, the run-down on all the other news that the Association is concerned with, such as the new Neighbourhood Agreement Pathfinder Areas, the 2011 Census, our AGM, and more.
Get Hooked on Fishing Conference 2011
Get Hooked on Fishing held a conference on the 21st and 22nd of January 2011 in Manchester. More....
The Children & Young People's Plan 2011-2014
Have your say on this initiative by giving your views, and help shape the future for the Youth of Flintshire. Find out more details in our -Factor and Young People section.
English For Speakers Of Other Languages
Do you want to learn to speak or improve your English? Then why not come along to a free English (ESOL) class at Deeside College?
North Wales Police's Diversity Independent Advisory Group is looking for more advisors to help in its advisory role to the Police. More on this is available in this Word document. A contact telephone number is included.
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