Fly tipping on the WERFA Estate

We have had a recent issue with fly tipping on the estate, with a large amount of rubbish dumped around the Pavilion car park.

If you see anyone fly tipping record as much detail as possible and report the activity immediately to the local council. All information is valuable to the council and will be treated confidentially.

If you can also take photos please do so.

Important details to record are:

  • The date and time that you saw the fly tippers in action or discovered the rubbish
  • The location of the incident – either the address or local landmarks
  • A description of the rubbish eg builders rubble
  • The amount of people you saw and if you recognised any of them
  • A description of the people you saw (eg sex, hair colour, height, distinguishing features)
  • What you actually saw the people do
  • If there was a vehicle involved, and if there was, there any distinguishing features or signs on the vehicle and what was the make, model, colour and registration number
  • Where you were when you saw the fly tipping. What kind of view did you have? How far away were you, and what were the weather and light conditions line?

The Environment Agency has the statutory responsibility to investigate fly tipping incidences on  larger scale  where the waste may pose a serious risk to the environment and where the activity is linked to organised crime.

Remember, do not approach any individuals and do not put yourself in any danger.

If you see anyone fly tipping please go online to Hounslow Highways (www.hounslowhighways.org) or call them on 020 8583 2000 to report it.

Social Club: EVENTS for 2016

For all events please email Les or phone/text 07510 632 109

A Talk by Stephen Moss “What have birds ever done for us?” – November 23rd 2016

stephan-mossTelevision producer, writer, broadcaster and naturalist.

Author of many books and award winning producer of series such as Spring Watch, The nature of Britain and Birding with Bill Oddie.

Pre-order your tickets for the event now.

Quiz night:  Sat 8th Oct

Date still to be confirmed – contact us nearer the time

Band night Sat 26th Nov – Cancelled

Coming up so far for 2017

Opera night (month/date to be confirmed)

Neighbourhood watch

The latest scam is an authentic-looking e-mail (I actually received one) purporting to come from HMRC, asserting that a significant tax rebate is due and requiring certain actions in order to receive it.   Total nonsense of course.  Anyone receiving one should please report it to your usual tax office (or ask me for the requisite contact details).   Patrick Hooper.

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Burglary in Woodlands Road on Thursday 13th October, using a screwdriver to force entry.  Take advantage of the free advice available from the Police crime prevention experts, to ensure this doesn’t happen to you.

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Damage to motor vehicles and the theft of cars and cycles seem to be the prevailing criminal activities, still going on. Previous advice still applies.

Correction: Looking for Avril Stark, previously of Woodland Gardens

Last month we published an article about Mike Cabble looking for information on his childhood friend Avril Stark who lived at 168 Woodland Gardens back in the 1930’s & 1940’s.

The wrong email address was published with the article. If you tried to contact us with information and couldn’t get your email delivered, could you please try again with the correct email address: werfa@hotmail.co.uk

Thank you, Kerrie.

Quiz Night at the WERFA Pavilion

Despite be given very short notice, Louis Dale put together his first ever quiz night at WERFA with an eclectic mix of questions – including some great videos of old adverts.
The Royal Oak kindly donated a meal voucher, and everyone chipped in a few bob for a go at a single question which raised over £40 for a local charity Hounslow PHAB (Physically Handicapped and Able Bodied), based at Hounslow Youth centre.

PHAB run a few sessions a week for young people with certain disabilities, which helps to give them a sense of independence that they rarely have in their day to day lives.

The money that was raised goes towards new caps and sweatshirts for the volunteer staff and the kids themselves.
Thanks to all who participated.

Neighbourhood Watch

Thefts of bicycles and of motor vehicles continue; always securely lock your bike (even at home); garage your car if possible.

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Latest scam : drones advertised on online shopping websites for below recommended retail prices, money to be paid by bank transfer.  You may guess   –  the drones don’t exist and the “seller” vanishes. “Too good to be true”, indeed.

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All Watch members may attend the AGM of Hounslow Borough Neighbourhood Watch Association at Hounslow Civic Centre on Wednesday 12th October at 7.30 p.m.