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The Link Magazine • August 1993
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II I Does your house look lived in?
KEVIN MAPSTONE Or is it an easy target for burglars asks Sgt. Terry Cuss
in his monthly column for The Link
SPECIALIST DECORATOR This month has been relatively quiet,
for crime-wise But having said that, six
E Toothill residents had unwelcome
High Quality Decorating visits fromburglars. These offences
E are almost all being committed dur-
Specialising in Rag-Rolling ing the day or early evening.
E
Marbling . Graining These people are not invisible. So
someone somewhere is seeing the
Stencilling offences taking place, or the offend-
Wall coverings ers going to or from the houses. You Terry Cuss
• Dulux TRADE may not even realise what you are sure that their home doesn't look
n.ork Tel: (0793) 615889 seeing, but the message unfortu- unoccupied. Simple things such as
r rTr'r'r'r'r'1r r'2rr"1r'Tr' nately has to be - question and sus- cancelling deliveries of newspapers
pect everything that is unusual or are important. Ask a neighbour to
out of place. You may not feel that remove the junk mail that may be
you wish to be involved, but again I left in your letter box.
say, YOU could be the next.
Another item that can help is the
We are in the holiday season when use of relatively cheap time switches
many homes are left unoccupied. to turn lights or even radios on and
Security is of vital importa nce, but it off to give the impression of some-
does not have to be very expensive. one in the house.
You are simply trying to put barri-
Ifyouareunsureas to what meas-
ers in the way of the criminal to
ures you can take, or want advice on
encourage him to give up or not try how vulnerable your property is,
in the first place.
contact myself or the Crime Preven-
It may seem obvious, but many tion Department at Swindon Police
people still don't bother to make Station. Tel: 528111.

Barrier to Townswomen's Guild
burglars Sgt John Wickham was our speaker
for July, talking about 'Crime Pre-
There was such an excuilentresponse vention'. He told us how to protect
from the short article about house ourselves at home and when we go
security shutters in the June edition out. He also told us how to guess the
TURN YOUR of The Link that Outlook Security of age of people in their homes by the
Barnfield Road has kept their spe- plants on the window sills!
cial offer going. There will not be a Guild meeting
WINDOWS INTO A showhomes and will fit the shutters garden party and a buffet lunch.
The company is looking for more in August, but we will be having a
free of labour charge. Our next meeting will be 9 Sep-
SECURITY BARRIER The shutters are the ultimate in tember at 2pm in the Link Centre.
home security, offering a visible New members are always wel-
burglar deterrant. They are very come. If you would like to know
Windows are the most vulnerable security areas
useful on ground floor windows, more about us please ring Stevie on
in your home. Over 40% of forced entries to property particularly on patio doors. 873567 or Doreen on 693707.
are through downstairs, rear casement windows. The panels interlock when closed
making it almost impossible to open
That's why we at Kingfisher insist on fitting from outside. The self-locking sys- Bowls
Saracen high security equipment to our tem secures the shutter to its frame Jill Budden invites you to have a go
superb range of uPVC windows and doors. and no keys or bolts are required. If you think you would like to give
Nick Forte of Outlook Security bowls a try why not join us on Sun-
Why? Because they include: says the shutter system is supplied days at Greendown School?
by the market leader in France where We have 3 mats and bowls for
• Shoot Bolt Locks - which
homeowners cannot get house in- newcomers, and here are plenty of
bolt directly into the frame suranceunless they arefitted. "Long, members pleased to help beginners.
offering unrivalled dark autumn and winter evenings We have four 2 hour sessions com-
resistance to forced entry are just a few weeks away and that's mencing at 9.30am at a cost of £1 per
when burglars and vandals will be person per session.
• Friction Hinges - designed and back in business in a big way. The We are holdinga pre-season meet-
tested to the highest standards shutters are the ultimate in security ing on Friday3 Septemberat 715pm
to prevent breakage and protection , a very effective in the school staff room. Join us for
physical barrier to forced entry. some free refreshment and find out
Call us for a serious discussion. "Anybody concerned about pro- about bowls and our friendly club.
Ask to see the video. tecting theirproperty, whilst retain- The new season commences on
ing a pleasing appearance, should Sunday 3 October. There is still
consider fitting them. It might also room for more members so why not
Kingfisher Conservatories & Windows
be possible to claim a reduction in come along and join our friendly
Unit 7, Bamfield Road, Great Western Way, Swindon house insurance premiums." group?
Tel: (0793) 610190/643866 OutlookSecunty can becontacted For furtherdetails please ring club
on 495195. secretary Jill Budden on 490724