Counterfeit Currency

On Saturday August 4th it was reported that a fake Scottish £50 note was passed to a shop in Bripdort. In most situations low value goods will be bought so that the maximum change in legal tender can be obtained.

Whilst Scottish notes are not classed as ‘legal tender’ they are acceptable to be used in England. However it is advised that you remain vigilant and take any notes of dubious quality English or Scottish to the nearest bank to be inspected if in doubt. For images and useful tips in identifying genuine Scottish bank notes please log onto the link below:

http://www.scotbanks.org.uk/banknote_genuine.php

For English notes:

http://www.bankofengland.co.uk/banknotes/current/index.htm

Bridport Carnival

The Bridport Carnival will take place on Saturday 18th August the procession will form up in St Swithins Road from 4pm. Numerous vehicles will be located in and around this area prior to the parade formally beginning at approximately 7.30pm. For this to happen safely and to allow the parade to manoeuvre, there will be a no parking enforcement in this area from 12 midday in St Swithins and other adjacent streets. I ask that residents and visitors move their vehicles and park elsewhere for the duration of this. The only access that will be granted will be for vehicles in the procession and emergency vehicles.

During the procession stewards will walk along side the vehicles involved in the procession to allow donations to be given. I ask that spectators stay back from the road and ensure any young persons under supervision are kept back as not to risk going near moving vehicles.

In certain areas along the route barriers will be in place so that spectators can view the procession in safety.

Road closure signage will be in place giving advance notice to drivers as they approach Bridport on the A35. Ultimately there maybe frustrations and the potential for delay to the traffic will increase around peak times. I ask that patience be exercised and enjoy the procession if possible.

Torchlight procession

The annual Bridport Torchlight Procession will commence at 9pm on Sunday 19th August.  I will start the procession at this time and will move off from area adjacent to Bucky-Doo Square, South Street, proceeding down, and cross over the A35 at the Crown roundabout. A temporary road closures will be in place as the procession crosses the A35. The parade will then continue to the East Beach car park in West Bay and culminate with a fireworks display in the same area.  Families of all ages attend to join in with this annual event in the Bridport calendar. 

Over the last week 7 arrests were made:

1 x Criminal damage
1 x Warrant
1 x Theft
2 x Assault actual bodily harm
1x Public disorder
1 x Common assault

If you have any information regarding the above offences or any other crimes, then please come forward and help us with our enquiries:  it may be your evidence, which successfully secures a conviction.  Instead of accepting that crime is part of the Bridport society, let’s give the courts the facts and allow them to decide.

Contact the police station direct, or speak to Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111 – all calls will be treated in confidence.

PC 2232 Scott McGregor
Community Beat Officer