Broadband for Northumberland
Posted : 2nd November 2011 at 11:40
Fighting for superfast broadband for all residents of Northumberland
Northumberland County Council considers the provision of superfast and reliable broadband for all residents of Northumberland to be a number one priority.
Anne-Marie Trevelyan has been working on this for over a year, and in August 2011, the County Council was notified by the Secretary of State that Northumberland has been allocated £7.03m to undertake improvement work to the county's broadband infrastructure.
However, the Government expects to see good evidence of the community's commitment to taking up broadband provision, and in order to help build up a clear picture of the existing availability and use of broadband across the county, residents are requested to complete a short questionnaire online which may be found at www.surveymonkey.com/broadband4northumberland
Cornhill residents who do not have computer access in their homes can use the computers in the friendly Village Shop Internet Cafe.
Road Upgrade of A698
Posted : 23rd September 2011 at 19:23
At long last work is nearing commencement on the upgrading of the A698 through to Cornhill.
The present works are preparation for the long awaited upgrade of road surfacing along this section of road. New gullies are being installed at the flood points east of Donaldson's Lodge to allow the road surface to be raised by approximately 100 mm.
New Bus Shelters
Posted : 23rd September 2011 at 19:18
The residents of Donaldson's Lodge are proud to be the recipients of a pair of matching bus shelters. How's that for 21st century change.
Good Neighbours
Posted : 23rd September 2011 at 19:16
The 'Good Neighbours' Coffee Mornings start again at the Donaldson's Lodge Methodist Chapel on Wednesday 28th September - 10.00am until 11.00am. Everyone is welcome to this gentle hour of social gossip with the locals and some not so local. Feel free to come along - even the coffee is free.
Tillmouth Flower Show
Posted : 1st September 2011 at 19:07
Tillmouth Annual Flower Show takes place on Sunday 11th September. Doors open to public at 3.00pm. There is also a Fun Dog Show which starts at 2.00pm. The dog show as the name implies is for fun only and categories include classes such as 'Most Handsome Dog/Prettiest Bitch/Dog with the Waggiest Tail/etc' so bring your four legged friend along.
Launch of the Cornhill Cycle Routes
Posted : 24th May 2011 at 17:14
The official launch of Tweed Horizons, the latest initiative from the Parish Council, will take place at the Village Shop at 6pm on Friday, the 3rd June. The book contains four new cycle rides of varying distances that centre round Cornhill. Eric Grounds will give a short speech and there will be refreshments for those that attend the launch. A very big thank you to the members of the Parish Council for all their hard work in realising this publication.
Beware of Council Tax scams
Posted : 23rd February 2011 at 15:51
Important Alerts and Reminders
Beware of Council Tax Scams
18 Feb 2011
Northumberland residents are being asked to be on their guard as fraudsters are still contacting the public with the promise of a council tax refund.
A Northumberland resident was telephoned recently where the caller stated they were from the Great Britain Council Tax Office based at 5 Regent Street, London. The resident was informed they had been randomly selected for a loyal payment of council tax and were due a refund.
This is a scam as the Great Britain Council Tax office does not exist. If you receive a telephone call claiming you are due a council tax refund do not give them any details and end the call immediately.
Issued by Northumberland County Council
The Myths and Mysteries of The Battle of Flodden
Posted : 25th January 2011 at 11:18
History Talks
The Myths and Mysteries of The Battle of Flodden
A Talk by Clive Hallam-Baker (Remembering Flodden Project)
to be held on Wednesday, 2nd February 2011, At Bowsden Village Hall
At 7.30pm
No admission charge, but donations towards the upkeep of the Village Hall would be welcomed.
Donaldsons Lodge Chapel
Posted : 24th January 2011 at 14:53
Due to the difficulty of finding people willing to give talks and presentations to the Good Neighbours Group at the Chapel, the
organising committee have decided that the usual fortnightly gathering will stop.
The Coffee Mornings will remain, but on a monthly basis, and will be held on the fourth Wednesday of each month from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. The first of these will be on Wednesday morning 26th January. All are welcome to this friendly informal group.
BOGUS OFFICIAL ALERT
Posted : 14th January 2011 at 15:14
BOGUS OFFICIAL ALERT
Northumbria Police are urging householders to be on the alert after numerous reports of bogus officials across the force area. Callers claiming to be 'from the waterboard' are targeting householders asking to come into their homes. Police today repeated advice not to let anyone into their home unless they can prove they are acting in an official capacity and urged householders to use Northumbrian Water's password scheme.
Northumbria Police Detective Chief Inspector Tim Walker said: "We believe bogus callers are taking advantage of the recent bad weather by asking to check people's water supplies as a way of conning their way into homes.”I must repeat our advice - never allow anyone into your home unless you are happy they are who they claim to be.”And don't forget that just because a caller says they’re from your water or gas company, the council, or even the police, it doesn’t necessarily mean they are. "And I would particularly appeal to elderly people not to think it is impolite to ask callers for identification and arrange an appointment, possibly when a neighbour or family member can be present. "If workmen arrive and say your property needs repairing our advice is to tell them you already have someone who does your work. And only use reputable workmen recommended by family and friends, or those who have worked satisfactorily for you before. "Genuine officials or tradesman will not mind showing you identification and this could help you avoid needless heartache. "I would also ask people to be good neighbours and watch out for people targeting homes in your street."
Northumbrian Water have a password scheme so customers can be sure officials are genuine. Cara Hall, from Northumbrian Water, explained: “Northumbrian Water will not need access into customers’ homes to check for frozen pipes unless a customer has contacted us and requested an appointment for us to check their pipes and water supply. “We ask people to please listen to the advice of the police and to be extra vigilant before letting anyone into their home. “Our customers can register a password for extra peace of mind by ringing 0845 717 1100 or logging onto www.nwl.co.uk – anyone from Northumbrian Water who needs access into a property will know this word.”
On Monday a man claiming to be from the waterboard targeted householders from Gateshead. And on Tuesday a man offering to carry out repairs conned an elderly woman into removing money from her bank account to pay him, then on Wednesday men claiming to be from the waterboard called at houses in Sunderland, North and South Tyneside and Gateshead.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact police on 03456 043043 or ring the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
What you can do:
• Always check someone’s identity even if you’re expecting someone to call - ask for an identity card, a letter confirming the date and work being carried out or a password previously agreed with the utility supplier which the caller has to repeat
• Don’t let visitors who are in a hurry, pressurise or confuse you - ask unannounced visitors to wait outside while you confirm who they are, genuine visitors won’t mind waiting
• Never use a telephone number given by the visitor - find the number in your telephone directory
• If you need to leave a caller standing outside while you collect something indoors, close the door and lock it
• Just because a caller says they’re from your Water, Electric, Gas Company, the council, or even the police, doesn’t necessarily mean they are.
