Oscott Elderly Residents Group Coffee morning

There will be a coffee morning at the 610 Community Centre on Wednesday 15th July. at 11.15am.
Why not pop in for a cup tea, cakes and a biscuit. There will also be an opportunity to have a chat and take part in a free raffle. All elderly Oscott residents and their friends are welcome.


For more details ring Maureen on 0121 681 1826

TAKE CARE HEAT WAVE ALERT ISSUED

Heatwave Alert Issued
The Met Office, in conjunction with the Department of Health, has issued a 'Level 2 - Heatwave Alert'. This is based on there being a 60% probability that the threshold maximum temperature (30°C) and minimum night-time temperature (15°C) will be reached on at least 2 consecutive days and the intervening night.

Heatwave Advice
Heatwaves can be dangerous, especially for the very young, very old or those with chronic diseases.
You are advised to:
Stay out of the sun
Keep your home as cool as possible -shutting windows during the day may help
Open your windows when it is cooler at night
Keep drinking fluids
If there is anyone you know, for example an older person living on their own, who may be at special risk, make sure that they know what to do
For more heatwave advice, visit: Emergency Planning Heatwave Advice
People worried about their health during the heatwave are advised to talk to their GP or pharmacist, call NHS Direct on 0845 46 47 or visit the website www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk for more details.

Queslett Nature Reserve litter pick

The next litter pick of the Queslett Nature Reserve will take place on the 11th July at 11am.The meeting place will be the Ashgrove entrance. We will supply litter pickers, black bags and gloves.Many of the reserves users have told us they think the reserve is a lot cleaner and we want to keep it that way. Children are welcome under the supervision of an adult.


If you would like more details please give me a ring on 360 6486

Councillor Keith Linnecor
Chair Friends of the Queslett Nature Reserve.

KEEP YOUR SHED, GARAGE AND REAR ACCESS WAY GATES LOCKED.

There has been a speight of thefts from garages in the Oscott area recently and the Police have asked us to remind resident to keep their, garages, sheds and rear access ways gated.
Why note consider investing on an alarm for your shed or garage and new pad locks.
Lets prevent crime together.

Brian Brookes &
The NPI Team.

USEFUL PHONE NUMBERS

HERE ARE SOME USEFUL PHONE NUMBERS YOU MAY WISH TO KEEP IN A BOOK NEAR YOUR PHONE.

YOUNG AND WANT SOME THING TO DO?
610 COMMUNITY CENTRE 464 2268
BEECHES SWIMMING BATHS 464 6296
GREAT BARR LEISURE CENTRE 464 6296
BASE K/S 464 5555
THE MARY VALE YOUTH CLUB 0771144083

FOR THE MORE ELDERLY
AGE CONCERN 358 0309
WINTER FUEL BILL PAYMENTS 0845 59 151515
PENSIONS HOT LINE 0845 6060265

GENERAL
COUNCILLOR KEITH LINNECOR 360 6486
COUNCILLOR BARBARA DRING 360 7565
COUNCILLOR GRAHAM GREEN 303 2130
KHALID MAHMOOD MP 356 8264
SEVEN TRENT WATER 0800 783 4444
BRITISH GAS O845 609 1122
KINGSTANDING LIBRARY 464 5193
REPORT AN ABANDONED CAR 303 1112
N.H.S DIRECT 464 4647

POLICE
GENRAL 0845 113 5000
CRIME STOPPERS 0800 789 9321
VICTIM SUPPORT 0845 3030 900

FOR MORE DETAILS ABOUT THE OSCOTT RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION PLEASE RING 356 6894 OR 464 1869

COACH TRIP FOR THE ELDERLY AND DISABLED.

The Oscott Resents Groups are organising a coach trip for the elderly and disabled. We will be going to the Black Country muse am on July the 22nd. Tickets will be given out on a first come first served basis to those in the above category.
Please ring 464 1869 for further details.


George Hough
Chair Oscott Disability Group.

KEEP OUR PAVEMENTS CLEAR.

The Oscott Disability Group have been busy reminding residents and shop keepers to keep pavements clear for pedestrians. The disable in particular struggle when pavements are cluttered up with parked cars and in some cases goods from shops. Please keep our pavements clear.

HELPING RESIDENTS IS WIDEACRE AND CRESTWOOD DRIVE

The Oscott Residents Association is fully behind residents in Crestwood Drive and Wideacre Drive and their attempts to get the Council Transportation department to resurface their roads. The carriage way in these roads are a disgrace.
We are helping residents collect names on a petition which Councillor Linnecor has agree to present to the Council.
The roads is Oscott are a real disgrace these days why does our Council take action?