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New 101 Emergency Service
In September, communities across Avon and Somerset will
be able to dial 101, a new national non-
Bear & Swan awarded Runner Up award for best Horticultural Frontage at South West
in Bloom awards at Newquay in September. ‘Congratulations to the Bear & Swan’.
Chew Magna is awarded a Britain In Bloom ' It's your Neighbourhood Awards Scheme' Thriving Award. The award is given by the RHS and recognises the community’s efforts in village enhancement.
To view the certificate, click here.
Computer-
Scammers are trying to steal people’s personal data by tricking PC-
The Council’s Trading Standards team has received several complaints about conmen
posing as workers from software giant Microsoft who encourage people to download
software to fix a non-
The software turns out
to be malicious 'spyware' which allows criminals access to their personal data. Those
targeted by the scam could also be urged to buy software by giving the caller their
credit card details.
Councillor David Dixon (Lib-
"The victim receives a call telling them their PC has reported
an error message, has been hacked, or is running slowly, and is offered advice on
how to fix the problem.
"They may be encouraged to hand over bank details to buy software
but can also be asked to switch on their PC and download software there and then
which could give the scammer remote access to their computer.
"The scammers are quite
aggressive and will attempt to intimidate potential victims by using highly technical
language along with threats of dire consequences if they do not fix the supposed
computer problem urgently."
Bath & North East Somerset Council warns that victims could be handing over access
to their computer to criminals who could steal personal and financial information.
They may also be conned into parting with hundreds of pounds for potentially damaging
or non-
The Council has the following advice for PC-
- If you have a virus infection or other problem on your computer, Microsoft will not send unsolicited email messages or make unsolicited phone calls to request personal or financial information. Ignore these emails and, if you receive such a call, just hang up.
- Always be wary of anti-
virus adverts which pop up on websites, or emails offering free scans to detect viruses. It may seem you are doing the right thing but in actual fact you could be infecting your PC with malware, spyware or other nasty computer viruses. - Never provide personal information to cold-
callers no matter how convincing they seem. It is always better to wait and get some independent advice.
If you think you have been a victim of a scam contact Bath & North East Somerset Council’s Trading Standards team via Consumer Direct on 08454 040506. Anyone with information on this or any other scam can report it to Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040.
Chew Valley Gardening Society
Programme for 2012
Meetings are held at 8pm in the Old School Room, Chew Magna
12 January The Winter Garden -
9 February Heritage Vegetables -
8 March Practical Propogation -
12 April The Magic of Herbs -
10 May Sissinghurst -
14th June Grandma's Garden -
12 July Wild Flowers of the Dolomites -
13 Sept Autumn Arrangements with Garden Flowers
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11 Oct Gardens of Rome and Italy -
8 Nov Soft Fruit Growing -
Our Meetings end with tea, coffee and biscuits and a chance to chat to Members. At each meeting we have a friendly competition. There is also a sales table if any Members have plants or garden produce surplus to requirements.
Festival of Archaeology – Chew Magna
14th July 2012
B&NES will be hosting the Festival of British Archaeology in the Old School Room on 14th July 2012 and will welcome residents who can be involved with the festival for history, guided tours, displays and local knowledge. If you would like to be involved please call Lindsey Braidley on 01225 477 757
Have a crafty time in the half term Holidays
A variety of fun craft sessions are on offer at Bath & North East Somerset Council’s museums this half term for children and families to create their own statues, Valentine’s Day gifts and colourful artworks.
The Roman Baths will be running free “Style a Statue” sessions from Monday 13 to Friday 17 February, from 10am to 1pm and 2pm to 4pm, to create a card statue inspired by one of those on display. Admission to the Roman Baths is free to Discovery Card holders.
The free “Be My Valentine” drop-
Visitors to the Victoria Art Gallery can get their creative juices flowing with “Big,
Bright and Bold” – hosted by the Young @ Art Club on Thursday 16 February – which
encourages children aged 3-
This is followed on Friday 17 February by “Dazzle” where children aged 6-
Both Victoria Art Gallery workshops cost £3.75 per child and run from 10.30am to 12noon and 1.30pm to 3pm on their respective days. All children must be accompanied by an adult and places must be booked in advance on 01225 477244.
Win your own wedding at the Guildhall Wedding Open Day
Guildhall Wedding Open Day, Sunday 26 February, 11am – 2pm
Following on from the success of the Guildhall Wedding Open Day over the last three years, Bath & North East Somerset Council is hosting another free open day on Sunday 26 February.
At the event at the Guildhall, Bath, staff from the Bath Register Office will be on hand to show visitors the rooms available for ceremonies and receptions. Visitors will also have the chance to find out more details about the legal preliminaries to marriage and civil partnerships and a selection of caterers and wedding suppliers will exhibit in the stunning Georgian Banqueting Room.
Bath & North East Somerset Council’s Superintendent Registrar Alison Manning said: “There is a lot to organise when you are planning a marriage or a civil partnership. This Guildhall Open Day will be a brilliant opportunity to meet the experts, see the rooms available for ceremonies, witness mock ceremonies and meet with wedding suppliers and caterers all in one place.
“I would invite anyone planning a ceremony to join us in the Guildhall on Sunday 26 February, at 11am. I can guarantee you will find the event very informative and enjoyable; it might even encourage those ladies who are contemplating proposing to their partners in this leap year, to pop the question!”
The event is open to all and members of the public can just turn up on the day. Any visitors who register their details on the day will be eligible for a 10% discount from Bath Register Office and a 10% reduction on room hire at the Guildhall from Bath’s Historic Buildings (terms and conditions apply).
All those who register their details will be automatically entered into a free prize
draw. The top prize is a complimentary civil ceremony in a room in the Guildhall,
along with a Registrar to perform a civil ceremony. Other prizes include a half day
spa treatment from The Royal Crescent with a two course lunch, an engagement photo
shoot with 20x16-
One couple who attended last year’s Wedding Open Day, and subsequently booked a ceremony, commented: “We both found the day extremely useful and informative. Having only ever been to church weddings the idea of a mock ceremony during the event was truly inspired. We both thought that it was very well done and helped us in the whole process. All the staff were very helpful and friendly.”
For further information about the day, visit www.bathnes.gov.uk/communityandliving, give Bath & North East Somerset Council’s Register Office a ring on 01225 477886 or email register_office@bathnes.gov.uk
