Author: James Beaumont

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Top Tips to Avoid Falling Victim to Travel Fraud

Photo – James Beaumont

For the full story, visit www.getsafeonline.org, select ‘Protecting Yourself’ and then ‘Holiday & Travel Booking’.

Top tips to ensure your holiday or travel booking is safe

  • Do thorough research on accommodation, flights, cruises, package holidays or pilgrimages advertised via private advertisements, to check they’re authentic.
  • Check that accommodation really exists by finding it on Google Maps and looking for independent reviews and recommendations. If you can, call and speak to the owner/agent directly. If the number is not provided, email and request it.
  • Check reviews on TripAdvisor or similar sites.
  • Never pay for holidays or travel by bank transfer. If you do and it’s a fraud, you may never see your money again. Paying by credit card means more chance of getting your money back if something goes wrong.
  • Make sure travel agents and tour operators you book through are members of trade associations such as ABTA or ATOL, by checking on these bodies’ websites.
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Calendar for May Services at St Mary’s Church Bepton

Welcome to St MARY’S!


ALTHOUGH MANY OF US HAVE HAD TWO VACCINATIONS WE
MUST STILL OBSERVE THE COVID RESTRICTIONS OF WEARING
A MASK AND KEEPING 2M APART IN CHURCH.

The schedule for May is below. Please note that a Star indicates that a service is
being held elsewhere.

SUNDAY 2 nd MAY AT 11.15AM
Matins led by Janice Sayers, Reader

SUNDAY 9 th MAY AT 11 .15AM
Matins followed by shortened Holy Communion led by the Rev. Canon
Nigel Nicholson

SUNDAY16th MAY AT 11.15 AM
Matins followed by shortened Holy Communion led by the Rev Canon
David Nason

SUNDAY 23 rd MAY AT 11.15 AM
Matins led by Janice Sayers, Reader

*SUNDAY 30 MAY AT 10 AM AT HEYSHOTT (Whit Sunday)
BENEFICE SERVICE of Holy Communion led by the Rev. Canon David
Nason

Any queries please ring Sheila Ryan, churchwarden, at 01730 813971

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Public Rights of Way Routine Maintenance-Bepton

If you know of a Public Right of Way in Bepton Parish that needs maintenance e.g. fallen tree or overgrown path please report it to prow@westsussex.gov.uk or 01243 777620.

West Sussex County Council have a detailed map which shows local routes via their iMap site. Below is a cut & paste of the iMap showing path numbers.

How to Use the iMap

Map showing Public Right of Ways with path numbers
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Neighbourhood Watch Tackle Car Crime With New Campaign

Credit AA

PROTECT YOUR CAR CAMPAIGN

Due to Covid-19 and repeated lockdowns, people haven’t been using their cars as much as they used to. However, car crime remains a pressing problem in the UK – alarmingly, one car is stolen every ten minutes(1). The latest figures from the Police National Computer (3) indicate car crime decreased during Covid-19 restrictions but with the expectation of social restrictions soon easing we could see a surge in car crime. Neighbourhood Watch are launching a new campaign on the 31st March to encourage everyone to keep their car’s safety top of mind.

Key Messages of the Campaign

  • Leave your car locked
    A simple mistake that can prove calamitous: 44% of cars are broken into via an unlocked door. (2)
     
  • Leave your car well-lit
    80% of car crime occurs during the evening or at night.(2) Parking near street lamps or in a busy area can deter thieves.
     
  • Leave your car empty (or with no items on show)
    Owners often forget that personal belongings within the car are at as much risk of being stolen as the car itself.  
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St Mary’s Church Services – April

SERVICES AT ST MARY’S BEPTON
APRIL 2021
WE ARE OPEN FOR WORSHIP OVER THE EASTER PERIOD BUT
MUST STILL OBSERVE THE COVID RESTRICTIONS OF WEARING A
MASK AND KEEPING 2M APART IN CHURCH. The schedule for April
is below:
GOOD FRIDAY 2nd April at 10am* (please note time)
Service of hymns and readings led by Michael Abbott, Reader
EASTER SUNDAY 4TH APRIL AT 11.15AM
Matins followed by shortened Holy Communion led by the Rev Canon
Nigel Nicholson
SUNDAY 11TH APRIL AT 11 .15AM
Matins led by Janice Sayers, Reader
SUNDAY18th APRIL AT 11.15 AM
Matins followed by shortened Holy Communion led by the Rev Roger
Williamson
SUNDAY 25TH APRIL AT 11.15AM
Matins led by Janice Sayers, Reader
Any queries please ring Sheila Ryan, churchwarden, at 01730 813971