23rd JUNE 2013: Sponsored Cycle Ride - if you are interested, follow the links as soon as possible to register.

Saddle Up for the Kent Air Ambulance!  For those taking part, good luck! Two cycle rides are on offer that take in the main coverage of this important Kent service (that relies on donations to operate). For those with an appetite for more scenery, there is a 100 mile ride [161 km]; for those with a more modest appetite there is a 100 kilometre [62.12 miles] ride.  Both routes give you an opportunity to generate much needed sponsorship funds for a life-saving service.  Their Press release & small maps can be read here or
visit their web-site to learn more and to register.

A Government Web Site that walks you through how to remain safe on-line - extremely useful and you take each step at your pace.  Videos and examples are good. http://www.getsafeonline.org/ 

TELEPHONE COLD-CALLING SCAM SUGGESTS YOU HAVE VIRUSES

Recently, several friends have received telephone ‘cold-calls’ from scammers pretending to be Microsoft workers who then tried to trick them into downloading information-stealing trojans and other malware or handing over credit card details to purchase rogue computer security software.
DO NOT BECOME A VICTIM - JUST PUT THE PHONE DOWN
- The scammer will tick you off their list
and move onto the next number in their list -

Guardian article from 2010.
Microsoft advice can be seen here (they will NEVER make unsolicited calls).

• POLICE COMMUNITY SUPPORT OFFICER:
  Graham Mart - phone 07989 992 427 (or 01795 433004).  Messages can be left on the answer machine if he is not immediately available. Or e-mail - 56352 @ kent.pnn.police.uk (remove spaces around the “@” when typing in the e-mail address). 
  Alternatively, the police can be contacted on 477055 for non-emergencies. The PCSO is a member of the Faversham Team.
• IN AN EMERGENCY, ALWAYS USE THE 999 SYSTEM:
  Many people do not feel confident in using this number, but it should always be used in any case
• where life or property is at risk,
• where anyone is likely to be harmed or if you witness a crime in progress.
• ON LESS URGENT ISSUES: use 01622 690690. This number is also for the reporting of crimes that are not recent.
  If your concerns do not require an emergency response - use the more flexible 101 number.
• Report illegal poaching, hare coursing or other wildlife crime:
  0798 068 3726. If this phone is not answered, leave a message and then use one of the above numbers to report the issue.
• WEB SITE: Telephone aside, you are also able to contact your local officers on the Kent Police Website - www.kent.police.uk where links to contact local officers are present, along with a list of your priorities set for the area can be viewed.

More general advice on contacting the police: The Parish Council web site keeps up to date what they are doing with the police on specific issues.  The Parish Council reminds us that Kent Police Officers urge all residents to contact police when needed.