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7/3/2019 - Neighbourhood Watch News
Crimes reported on the ward this week. We've had two reports for Burglary. On Thursday 28th feb 18 at 20:00hrs. Four suspects entered a property in Baldwyns Park Bexley, where occupants were in at the time and confronted the suspects. One of the suspects stated ......

4/3/2019 - Time To Say Goodbye
Dear Members, It is with some considerable regret that, this last week, I have informed the Committee of my decision to resign my post as Chairman of the North Cray Residents Association. There is never a good time to take such action as it always seems we are in ......

4/3/2019 - The son of one of our members has a geography project
Dear residents, The son of one of our members has a geography project which requires him to survey residents on aspects of life in Bexley. The survey can be accessed here Please could I ask for your help to spare a few minutes by clicking on the link and completing......

1/3/2019 - (1) Update on Lost Cat - (2) Upcoming Roadworks
(1) Just to let you know, my cat Nellie returned home this lunchtime, exactly two weeks after she went missing,
(2) Thames Water will be carrying out works in Vicarage Road, Bexley outside the Equestrian Centre.....

1/3/2019 - Neighbourhood Watch News
With burglaries slightly lower but still too high and vehicle crime soaring we need you to be alert and to report all suspicious activity to us. Reported nationally vehicle crime is at a total of 113,014 across London and this is echoed in our weekly reports with vehicle theft,.....

26/2/2019 - HISTORY OF OUR ASSOCIATION Part 15 1959
At its January meeting, the Committee noted that the Council was, at last, proposing to remove the foundations of the wartime Warden's Post from the grassed area outside Heron's shop at High Beeches and re-turf the whole of this island. .......

22/2/2019 - Message from Bexley Wildlife - Back From The Brink
The project aims to raise awareness of arable habitats and how modern farming practices such as use of herbicides and pesticides and changes in farming are threatening this habitat. This project is focusing on 13 species; 10 plants and 3 ground beetles.......

21/2/2019 - Fraud Alert
Action Fraud have received several reports where fraudsters are claiming to be landlords of properties offered for rent online. Prior to a viewing the suspect requests that the individuals pay a deposit and sometimes a month's rent upfront, ......

20/2/2019 - (1) Neighbourhood Watch Newsletter (2) Peoples Question Time (3) Cold caller
The February 2019 edition of Our News is out now. In it we reveal the theme of this year's Neighbourhood Watch Week in June. We also report from the pre-launch of a new NW force association that will cover the West Midlands and we round up the national.......

17/2/2019 - Missing Cat - can you help?
I hope you can help. My cat Nellie has been missing for 48 hours, the first time she has disappeared in the year since we adopted her from a rescue centre......

15/2/2019 - Locals give key feedback to help shape BCSP priorities
Burglary is the crime which concerns Bexley residents the most, while anti-social behaviour from groups of people loitering is the chief concern when it comes to ASB issues.....

15/2/2019 - New post on Bexley Wildlife opposing the new incinerator at Belvedere
For those of you that are opposed to Cory Energy's plans to build another waste incinerator in Belvedere (on the north-east boundary of Crossness Nature Reserve), you might like to sign this electronic petition created by Jon Cruddas MP....

14/2/2019 - Lonely Hearts Romance Fraudster Alert
The NFIB have become aware of techniques used by romance fraudsters against people using dating sites. Not only will they steal your heart they will steal your money and your identification. ....

14/2/2019 - Neighbourhood Watch News
Residential Burglary - Thursday 07th Feb 10:40 - 10:50hrs - Dartford Road. It appears that the suspect has put his arm through the open top window of the living room at the rear and then opened a larger window and climbed in. Victim has heard suspect ....

13/2/2019 - New Planning Application
Location : Plot 92 Leafield Lane
Application : Erection of 2 sheds and 3 tents for work of the Bexley Archaelogical Group...

12/2/2019 - HISTORY OF OUR ASSOCIATION Part 14 1958
At its meeting in March the Committee was informed that the sub-committee had inspected the plans of the North Cray Place Estate - all the houses would be semi-detached and the 12 houses adjoining the existing houses in The Grove would be hip-roofed....

9/2/2019 - Meadows Sub-Committee
Building on the good work being done by the Meadows Action Group that was formed at our AGM last year last year (see NewsMail of 30 June 2018) three other members have now joined Rosie and Lynne....

9/2/2019 - Neighbourhood Watch News
Residential Burglary - Wednesday 30th Jan 13:10 - 15:30hrs - Maidstone Road, Sidcup. Property has been broken into, untidy search, property taken from within.....

9/2/2019 - 1st North Cray Scouts Church Parade
Thanks to Nicola 'Otter' Coppen for sending the following invitation to St James Church for the Family Service and very special 1st North Cray Scouts Church Parade :.....

8/2/2019 - (1) Warning from Bexley Council - (2) Upcoming roadworks
Bexley Council have issued a warning that criminals are sending scam emails to people pretending that the recipients are owed a refund and trying to get them to disclose their bank details.....

6/2/2019 - New Planning Application
Location : 125 Maidstone Road
Application : Side & rear extension: minor material amendment. ....

5/2/2019 - Further comments re The Meadows
Thanks to Jane Bonotto Campbell and another member for the following comments : My Message is : I am continually distressed to see the severe cutting back of shrubs on the small islands at the Meadows Five Arches. .. ....

5/2/2019 - Re Fishing on the meadows
Thanks to Charles Bint for the following comments and suggestion : As an angler myself I understand the frustration of residents when they see the behaviour of many of the fishermen that frequent the meadows. .. ....

5/2/2019 - Email to North Cray Residents Association
My Message is : At 7:10 this morning I have walked across five arches bridge where there was a man setting up a canoe. I asked him if he planning using it on the river and he said yes.. ....

4/2/2019 - Car Tax Scam Email
Good evening Just had a scam email tonight saying my payment for my car tax had failed and asking me to follow a link. Obviously a scam because my car tax isn't due, and it said other payments may need updating, again this is not true. ....

3/2/2019 - Neighbourhood Watch News
Theft from motor vehicle - Wednesday 23rd Jan 08:00 -19:45hrs - Bexley Railway Station, Bexley. Victim's catalytic converter stolen from vehicle. - Attempted Residential Burglary - Thursday 24th Jan 19:00hrs - Parkhurst Road, Bexley. Victim returned home to find ....

3/2/2019 - BAG 40 year celebration
Thanks to Clare Lodge for sending the accompanying poster advertising the Bexley Archaeological Society's 40th anniversary celebrations......

1/2/2019 - Fishing - further messages.
Hello, I think all of us who regularly walk and enjoy the meadows are quite frankly sick and tired of these 'fishermen'. Not only do they blatantly disregard the notices stating fishing is banned but are rude and disrespectful, at times even threatening......

31/1/2019 - Fishing.
Today I have experienced something that I found most distressing. As I walked to collect my great niece from school. I crossed the Five Arches Bridge. A fisherman was there(again) He had a live fish about 7inches long on his line. The fish swam into the weeds. .....

30/1/2019 - Thank you
We are very grateful for the kind support we received following Mick's death. We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who came to Mick's funeral last week, and for all the messages, flowers, and charity donations that we received. .....

30/1/2019 - Missing Person alert
Police are asking dog walkers to keep a look out for a vulnerable missing person last seen today in Danson Park, close to The Danson Stables. Margaret Bowden suffers from dementia. She is described as white, slim build, 5'10" and in her 70's. She was wearing a ....

29/1/2019 - New Planning Application
Location : 139 North Cray Road
Application : Demolition of all existing buildings and the erection of 6 x 4 bed detached dwellings with basements, associated parking....

28/1/2019 - Proposition to form a new Royal British Legion Branch for North Cray
Thanks to Nicola Coppen & Bob Chapman for sending this letter outlining their proposition to form a new Royal British Legion branch for North Cray:....

28/1/2019 - London Green Belt Council report
Thanks to Hilary Livesey, Administrator, London Green Belt Council for sending the following report : Please see the London Green Belt Council's latest report on threats to London's Green Belt from proposed development......

25/1/2019 - Planning Application Outcome
Location : 4 St James Way
Application Details: Rebuild of existing bungalow .....

24/1/2019 - Neighbourhood Watch News
Theft from motor vehicle - 17th Jan 16:30 - 18th Jan 12:20hrs - Gattons Way, Sidcup. Tools taken by unknown person.
Criminal damage to motor vehicle - 18th Jan 18:00- 21:00hrs - Parkhurst Road, Bexley. Unknown person slashing tyres .....

23/1/2019 - HISTORY OF OUR ASSOCIATION Part 13 1957 Continued
The AGM was held on 25 September at the North Cray Place Club. The number of members was now about 160, and the Balance of accounts stood at £2.5.1d. Two guest speakers had been invited to address the meeting: J Campbell Carter JP, Chairman of the .....

23/1/2019 - MICK DOUGHTY
It is with great sadness that we tell members that Mick died suddenly on Boxing Day after a short illness that had caused him to retire from our Committee last November. He had served on our Committee since 2014, his election following the sterling work he had .....

22/1/2019 - HISTORY OF OUR ASSOCIATION Part 13 1957
At its meetings in January and February, the Committee continued to discuss the proposals for the North Cray Place Estate. Of the 132 dwellings, there were to be 98 3-bedroom houses, 26 2-bedroom houses and eight bungalows for old people - plus 27 lock-up.....

17/1/2019 - Neighbourhood Watch News
Theft - Thursday 10th Jan- Theft Cold Blow Crescent, Bexley, 12:45-13:00hrs. Victim left socket set out whilst he went to take his car for a drive after fixing it. On returning his set was gone. Suspect not seen. .....

17/1/2019 - NORTH CRAY People - part 10 North Cray Kate
Another local character mentioned in Peter Townley's memoirs (see NORTH CRAY People - part 9) was North Cray Kate. Peter recalls that Kate pushed her bike along the North Cray Road, and suggests that perhaps she could not ride it. .....

16/1/2019 - New Planning Application
Location : Land behind 20 St James Way
Application : Demolition of No. 20, erection of 4 x 4 bed detached dwellings and a new access road .....

14/1/2019 - CPRE Star Count 2019
The Council for the Preservation of Rural England are holding a 'Star Count' between 2 February and 23 February in order to get a better and more update picture of how light pollution is affecting our ability to enjoy the night sky. .....

14/1/2019 - Neighbourhood Watch News
From Police SNT Team - PC Peter Rose : Residential Burglary - Wednesday 02/01/2019, 7.00pm - Gattons Way, Sidcup. Occupants heard noise coming from their garden, one went to investigate and found male taking tools from shed and attempting to take......

11/1/2019 - News From The Secretary : 139 North Cray Road
Some of you may have aleady received a letter direct from the Head of Development Management about the outline planning application for up to 67 residential units etc on the Green Belt and Heritage Land at 139 North Cray Road ........

9/1/2019 - Intruder in St James Way
Thanks to a member in St James Way for sending this report and accompanying CCTV footage .At 1am this morning the CCTV cameras went off 2 men in a fiat 500. 1 of the men jumped over the wall in to front garden and tried all the door handles on ...

9/1/2019 - New Planning Application
Location : 15 The Grove
Application : Single storey side extension ....

9/1/2019 - Email to North Cray Residents Association Committee
On Saturday evening at 22:17 we had someone walk down our drive checking out our side gate and then last night at 00:44 a man came down our drive trying the doors of both our cars and then climbed over our neighbours wall and checked out their cars too. ....

8/1/2019 - Alert - Fake TV Licensing Emails
Action Fraud has received more than 5,000 reports about fake emails and texts purporting to be from TV Licensing. The messages contain links to genuine-looking websites that are designed to steal personal and financial information. ....

8/1/2019 - NORTH CRAY People - part 9 Dudley Townley
So, who was Cllr Townley? His full name was Dudley Arnold Townley and he had been born in Brisbane, Australia, on 10 February 1895. During World War 1 he served in an Australian Light Horse Cavalry Unit and his was one of many "Soldier Portraits".....

7/1/2019 - Comment from a member re. HM Revenue and Customs Alert
Thanks to Simon Stevens for the following helpful comment : The HM Revenue do not text or email they will only send letters and as for tax returns etc you must be registered and they text a passcode that is unique to you personal ID number . .....

7/1/2019 - HM Revenue and Customs Alert
Thanks to Neighbourhood Alert for the following Action Fraud Alert : Action Fraud has experienced an increase in the reporting of malicious calls, voicemails, text messages or emails to members of the public purporting to be from HMRC.....

6/1/2019 - Zumba comes to North Cray
Thanks to Nicola Otter from 1st North Cray Scouts for sending the accompanying poster advertising Zumba lessons at the Scout Hall in Leafield Lane. If one of your New Year Resolutions is to get fit and possibly lose weiht, this will be a perfect way to help and to.....

5/1/2019 - More memories of Smokey Joe - From Steve Gaines
As a child, when I was old enough I used to cycle with friends to a day out (complete with tizer and sandwiches) in Joydens Wood. We would sometimes see 'Smokey Joe' riding along on his bike with a plume of smoke coming out of a tin can attached to his bike. ....

4/1/2019 - Smokey Joe - From Brian Doig
Remember him fairly well, the food bucket on his handlebars often contained snails! Believe his lady friend was 'North Cray Kate' but can't trace her, think she was mentioned in old Kentish Times newspaper article , long time ago!!.....

4/1/2019 - Revised Planning Application
Location : 4 St James Way
Application : Extensions, raised terrace etc. Revised drawings......

4/1/2019 - NORTH CRAY People - part 8 Smokey Joe
In his memoirs, Peter Townley, who was born in 1924 in Cray Hall (then a poultry farm) tells us about his memories of Smokey Joe, who was frequently seen cycling along the North Cray Road. Joe "sat on the seat but never used the pedals, just his feet 'walking' .......

4/1/2019 - Neighbourhood Watch News
Thanks to PC Pete Rose from our Police SNT Team for sending the following news update :
Residential Burglary - Friday 28/12/2018, between 0000hrs - 1030 hours. Parkhill Road, Bexley. Computer equipment and a ring......

3/1/2019 - Car Jackers at Ruxley Roundabout
Thanks to a member in Parsonage lane for sending the following news report, originally published by Crockenhill Community Group :
I would just like to raise everyone's attention and ensure that you all remain safe following an incident.....

3/1/2019 - Update on two men behaving suspiciously
Following our NewsMail re two men who appeared to be behaving in a suspicious manner, we have received a further report from Steve Gaines in Gattons Way reporting a possibly related incident :...

2/1/2019 - Two men behaving suspiciously
Thanks to a member in Parsonage Lane for sending the accompanying photograph of two men who appeared to be behaving in a suspicious manner : ...

1/1/2019 - Message from a member re London Screen Archives link
I wanted to say how thrilled I was to get the link to the old film taken at summer fete and North Cray etc the film bought back many happy memories of me as a child as I am in the film as it was taken by my late father Basil Gill. ...

1/1/2019 - London Screen Archives
Thanks to a member in Barton Road for sending the following message re our NewsMails covering the history of our association: I love reading these articles thanks for distributing them. To add to your archive: ...

31/12/2018 - HISTORY OF OUR ASSOCIATION Part 12 1956
At its February meeting the Committee noted that the question of the new North Cray Place Estate was to go to the Minister for a decision, if he approved the plans proposed by the UDC and the Kent County Council there were to be 130 houses and flats....

30/12/2018 - HISTORY OF OUR ASSOCIATION Part 11 1955
On 28 April 1955 the Association held a Special General Meeting to consider one item: the Chislehurst & Sidcup UDC's proposal to seek Borough status. The view of members was unanimous in rejecting the idea. The reasons were the cost of maintaining a mayor;....

22/12/2018 - Christmas Greetings


21/12/2018 - New Planning Application
Location : Highview (NC Riding School) 25 Parsonaga Lane.
Application : Replacement of stable block by 3-bed dwelling.....

20/12/2018 - National Neighbourhood Watch E-Newsletter
Friend -- Here's the latest edition of our popular e-newsletter Our News. Inside you'll find all the latest news from the Neighbourhood Watch Network, our supporters as well as offers from our sponsors......

18/12/2018 - HISTORY OF OUR ASSOCIATION Part 10 1954
At its meeting on 4 January, the Committee expressed "its very great anxiety" about the Council's purchase of Beden's Field for the building of Council Houses, and agreed that the NCRA should hold a special meeting and invite Councillor Campbell Carter to .....

18/12/2018 - HISTORY OF OUR ASSOCIATION Part 9 1953
Philip Nash had now become the Chairman of the NCRA and at its meeting on 11 May, the Committee agreed to write to the local press about the ill-treatment of the Swans on the River Cray. The AGM was held on 24 September at the North Cray Place Club.......

14/12/2018 - Neighbourhood Watch News
Monday 03rd - Friday 7th December 2018 Attempted Burglary on Barton Road - The address was vacant due to the owners being on holiday.. Found a key had been used to attempt entry and half the key was still in lock......

11/12/2018 - (1) Road Works - (2) Farming in London's Green Belt - (3) Crime Prevention
UK power networks are putting in a new connection to the Equestrian Centre on Vicarage Road Bexley, commencing on the 11th December 2018. The works are expected to be completed on the 13th December 2018......

10/12/2018 - HISTORY OF OUR ASSOCIATION Part 8 1951-1952
In January 1951 meat was in such short supply that three ration books were needed to buy a pound. In May, the Government changed the ages at which men and women should receive old age pensions: 65 and 60 instead of 70 and 65. In October it was reported .....

9/12/2018 - Maps Of North Cray
We are indebted to Phil Willson for kindly sending us copies of three maps of North Cray in his possession that show very clearly its development at that time. Map 1 is dated 1933 - Map 2 dates from 1936 - Map 3 is one of 1933 bearing a stuck-on addition .....

9/12/2018 - Neighbourhood Watch News
From St Mary's And St James Ward Police SNT Team - PC Peter Rose Wednesday 28/11/2018 Residential Burglary on North Cray Road - The address was vacant due to the owners being on holiday at the time of the incident, the neighbours noticed ....

8/12/2018 - NORTH CRAY People - part 7 - Sir Henry Nazeby Harrington
Thanks to local historian, Sylvia Malt for sending the following article - As the country commemorates the 100th anniversary since the end of the devastating First World War it is, perhaps, easier to remember and value those North Cray people who took up arms.....

6/12/2018 - Christingle at St James Church, North Cray
Sunday 9 December St James Church, North Cray 9.30am Family Christingle and Toy Service. This service celebrates the light of Christ with oranges, candles, ribbons and the fruits of the earth and a collection for the work of the Children's Society.:.....

6/12/2018 - New Fences Around The Meadows - Bexley's Response
Thanks to Jean Gammons for forwarding the following reply from Bexley re. Daniel Chadwick's report of motorcyclists riding througn a gap in the new fence around the meadows. See NewsMail dated 2/12/2018:.....

3/12/2018 - Christmas Quiz Night reminder
Just a quick reminder that we have our last Quiz, our Christmas Quiz Night this Wednesday 5th December at the White Cross Pub. If you are interested in joining us we will have Christmas themed questions, Christmas decorations a Christmas raffle and, like.....

2/12/2018 - New Fences Around The Meadows
After the resident associations hard work ensuring new fences around the meadows & the grove I have just witnessed 3 helmet less motorbikes/scooters ride round the grove, up on the pavement, & straight through the gap between the new green metal fence.........

2/12/2018 - Proposed Housing Estate At 139 North Cray Road
Further to our NewsMail of 17 November informing members of the extension of the deadline for comments to 30 November 2018, we are very pleased to be able to tell you that the number of Objections submitted to Bexley's Development Management ..........

27/11/2018 - New Planning Application
Location : 26 St James Way
Application : Single storey rear extension......

26/11/2018 - HISTORY OF OUR ASSOCIATION Part 7 1950
In March Roger Bannister ran the mile in a record four minutes 1.48 seconds. In May petrol rationing ended after 10 years and Kent's seaside resorts saw the biggest Whitsun invasion ever, with 10 hours of sunshine.......

25/11/2018 - Quiz Night at the White Cross
NCRA has received the following message today from a member : At our last Quiz Night in November we announced the good news that we've nearly raised the £10,000 we committed to raise for Nicholas's Room. This wonderful achievement is down to the ......

25/11/2018 - Theft from Vehicles in St James Way
NCRA has received the following message today from a member : My Message is : Approx 13.00 today someone knocked at our house to ask if we had seen or heard any noise as he's van side window had been broken into and a fishing rod was taken.. . ......

23/11/2018 - Minor Theft - Burglar Disturbed
A big thanks to Alex Piper for sending a photograph of a suspect burglar making off with a can of WD-40 from the rear of a property in Gattons Way. . ......

22/11/2018 - (1) Neighbourhood Watch Update (2) Fraud Alert
(1) Non Residential Burglary - Ellenborough Road - Friday 16th - Saturday 17th November 2018 -1805-2300 - Shed window....
(2) How to shop online safely... Software updates Make sure you've installed the latest software & app updates. ......

20/11/2018 - Another Local Incident Report
Thanks to the NCRA Member who sent the following message : Hi, Just to let you know there was an incident outside our house last night on the grove. A driver claimed that someone had blocked the road on him, he reversed knocking over a tree .....

20/11/2018 - Three Alert messages :
First message - from Billie : Hi can you just put this message out there. Please beware of bogus phone calls about problems with your internet. I have just received one this morning saying my internet had been compromised. .....

19/11/2018 - Christmas 2018 Services at St James Church
Thanks to Suzy Higgs for the following update : Correction to the Christmas 2018 Services at St James Church, North Cray advertised in the NCRA Newsletter Autumn 2018: There will NOT be a morning church service at St James on Monday 24 December .....

17/11/2018 - Deadline for Objections to the Proposed Housing Estate at 139 North Cray Road
Please note that last week we received agreement from Robert Lancaster, Head of Development Management, to extend the deadline date for the submission of letters of objection (or otherwise) to the application to build a housing estate at 139 North Cray Road .....

17/11/2018 - Neighbourhood Watch Update
Overnight on 4th/5th November a wheelie bin was emptied and used to get over the rear fence of a property which backs onto Cray Meadows. The culprit broke into an outbuilding by smashing a window. It is unknown if anything was stolen. .....

13/11/2018 - NEWS FROM THE SECRETARY 139 North Cray Road
Attached is the letter of Objection we have submitted to Planning about the above proposed development. A copy was sent to our MP, James Brokensure, who has replied indicating that we have his support. To help you to further understand the background to the ......

13/11/2018 - Suspicious man / car thief
NCRA has received a number of reports today of a man acting suspiciously, he was wandering into driveways and looking into cars.
At 3.30 am today in Barton road a man was disturbed when found in a member's car......

11/11/2018 - Armistice Day Ceremony at St James Church
On 11 November, St James Church in North Cray was filled to the brim with local people attending for this year's very special Armistice Day marking the end of the First World War in 1918. .....

7/11/2018 - Development planned for 139 North Cray Road - Bexley's Ref 18/02656OUTM
NCRA has received the following request from Ms. Helen Acton :I have been receiving volumes of objection letters on this, which are being sent to my personal email address. If I am absent, then these emails just sit unattended awaiting my return. .....

6/11/2018 - Vesey Holt Family Graves
Thanks to Chris Moon for sending the following message and photographs: The scouts spent time this weekend clearing, cleaning and weeding the Vesey Holt graves in the graveyard in preparation for Sunday's service. .....

6/11/2018 - (1) Road Works - (2) Public Notice
(1) NCRA has received notice of the following ongoing road works at Parkhill Road : Traffic is currently subject to signal control
(2) Thanks to PCSO Pauline Cimen for sending the following notice :.....

6/11/2018 - Vesey Holt Family Graves
Thanks to Chris Moon for sending the following message and photographs: The scouts spent time this weekend clearing, cleaning and weeding the Vesey Holt graves in the graveyard in preparation for Sunday's service. .....

6/11/2018 - Attempted Break-in at The Grove
Thanks to Raine for sending the following alert: My Message is : We have a home office in my back garden and on Saturday 3rd November they broke the windows to get in gratefully they were disturbed by my neighbours dog and they run away.....

3/11/2018 - Remembrance Day Service at St James Church
Thanks to Suzy Higgs for sending the following poster invitation to the Remembrance Day Service at St James Church :
Click on the poster for an enlargement....

2/11/2018 - Neighbourhood Watch Update
Tuesday 25th October 2018 - Hill Crescent - 0335-2252 - Theft from motor vehicle - Vehicle was left unlocked - CCTV shows the suspects - Investigation is ongoing. Friday 28th October 2018 - Ellenborough Road - 2345 hrs - Residential Burglary - entry gained .....

2/11/2018 - Road Closures
Due to an ongoing water leak outside 58 North Cray Road, on the narrow section, Thames Water have requested a road closure. Repair works will be carried out over three nights from 6th November 2018 starting at at 19:00hr and finishing by by 06:00 .....

30/10/2018 - Fraud Alert - Cyber Criminals Blackmail Unsuspecting Victims
Cyber criminals are attempting to blackmail unsuspecting victims by claiming to have used the victims' password to install spying malware on the victims' computer. The criminals claim they've recorded videos of the victim watching adult material by activating .....

27/10/2018 - Fraud Alert - How To Keep The Cyber-Criminals Out
Cyber-criminals use weaknesses in software and apps to attack your devices and steal your identity. Software updates are designed to fix these weaknesses and installing them as soon as possible will keep your devices & data secure. ....

26/10/2018 - HISTORY OF OUR ASSOCIATION Part 6 1949
In March clothes rationing ended, and Britain became one of eight countries to sign a new peace alliance - the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO). In April 12 areas in England and Wales were proposed as National Parks, a Roman villa was being excavated ....

25/10/2018 - Neighbourhood Watch Update
Thanks to PCSO Pauline Cimen From St Mary's and St James Ward Police SNT Team for sending the following update : Sunday 21st October 2018 - North Cray Road - Theft from motor vehicle - Tools taken - side window smashed. ....

25/10/2018 - New Planning Application
Location : 139 North Cray Road - Application : Outline application for 67 residential units. - Comments to : Environment and Wellbeing, Bexley Civic Offices, Broadway, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA6 7LB - Quoting 18/02656/OUTM by: 15 November 2018 ....

25/10/2018 - HISTORY OF OUR ASSOCIATION Part 5 1948 :
Thanks to Jean Gammons for the next episode in the history of the NCRA : In January the railways were nationalised. In June Russia blockaded the British zone in Berlin, where 200 aircraft a day - The Berlin Air Lift - landed. July saw the introduction of the National ......

24/10/2018 - Quiz Night at the White Cross :
Thanks to Jean Gammons for forwarding the following invitation from Steve Brown at BOATE, to a Quiz Night at the White Cross : We are looking forward to our next Quiz Night on 7th November at the White Cross, as usual starting at 8.00pm......

24/10/2018 - New Planning Application :
Location : Manor Freehold Farm, 67 Parsonage Lane Application : Change of use of Unit A to residential.
Comments to : Environment and Wellbeing, Bexley Civic Offices...

23/10/2018 - HISTORY OF OUR ASSOCIATION Part 4 1947.
Part 4 of this series continues with the events in the world and the Association's minutes for the year 1947. Jean writes: In January Britains coal mines were nationalised and the meat ration reduced to a shillings worth per person per week. The weather....

22/10/2018 - Scout Memorial Ceremony.
Thanks to Jean Gammons and Chris Moon for the following account of the Scout Memorial Ceremony held at Geoffrey Hall on Saturday 20th October. Saturday 20 October proved to be an unforgettable day, with many moving moments, when, in the company of .....

19/10/2018 - Motorbikes on the Meadows - further information.
Following on from both emails regarding the motorbikes on the Arches - this has been happening every day for the last 3 weeks - the time being the same just in case the Police are able to do something about it - between 5.30pm and 6pm. ......

19/10/2018 - Motorbikes on the Meadows
Thanks to Gail Moon for the following message received today : Following on from your earlier message, we were walking our dog over five arches today at about 4.45pm when five motorbikes came tearing across the fields from the direction of the North Cray Road........

18/10/2018 - Burglary Alert
The following message was received today from a member in The Grove : Hello, Sorry I haven't had time to email in but wanted to let you know about a car break in also a potential house break in, on Saturday 29th September, around 2am.......

18/10/2018 - Neighbourhood Watch Update
Thanks to Dana Wiffen, Chairman, Neighbourhood Watch Office for sending the following update :
If you are a Coordinator or resident of St.Mary's & St.James Ward, why not pop along to meet someone from your NW Office........

18/10/2018 - Neighbourhood Watch e-Newsletter
Thanks to Neighbourhood Alert for sending the latest Neighbourhood Watch e-Newsletter. This is the latest, bumper edition of the popular e-newsletter 'Our News' from Neighbourhood Watch.........

17/10/2018 - Bob Ogley
Former editor of The Sevenoaks Chronicle, Bob Ogley is a Kentish man, and proud to be so. He is a regular broadcaster on BBC Radio Kent and gives many talks to local societies.........

17/10/2018 - Sixty years ago - Part 2 by Jean Gammons
In part 2 of her article, Jean writes : The Chislehurst and Sidcup Urban District Council's Annual Report on the Health of the Urban District 1959 also reveals to us today how different things were back then........

16/10/2018 - LOCAL SOCIETIES & ORGANISATIONS - Part 9 Bexley Historical Society
Founded in 1951, the Bexley Historical Society is the longest-established of all the local history societies in the London Borough of Bexley and over the years its members have contributed their knowledge and experience to a number of published works ........

15/10/2018 - Greenwich Concert Band Charity Christmas Concert 2018
Our Chairman David Cook is Secretary and percussionist in Greenwich Concert Band who have been busy making the arrangements for this year's annual Christmas charity concert at Christ Church Bexleyheath. ........

15/10/2018 - HISTORY OF OUR ASSOCIATION Part 3 1946
The series continues with the minutes for the year 1946 and also describes the events in the world at that time. - In February, a world food crisis meant that all rations were to be reduced; but on the 15th bananas were being sold for the first time since 1939.........

14/10/2018 - THEN & NOW - past and present photographs of North Cray - updated
A big thanks to Phil Willson who has boosted our new series, 'Then & Now' by his submission of new and old photographs of North Cray. The list of past and present photographs of North Cray now numbers nineteen pairs with more to follow. ...

12/10/2018 - Planning Decision
Location : 4 St James Way - Application Details : Retention of outbuilding for storage/gym use
Reference : 18/01158/FUL - Outcome : Permission Granted with Conditions ...

12/10/2018 - SIXTY YEARS AGO - Part 1
Our thanks to Sylvia Malt for passing to our Secretary two booklets that had been saved by the late Betty Rhodes, former committee member and local councillor: Annual Report on the Health of the Urban District 1959 and the UDC's Year Book 1961-1962. ...

11/10/2018 - A postscript for Part 2 of our History
In her History of our Association Part 2 1945 , Jean mentioned the beginning of the demobilisation of British Troops. The men of North Cray who did not come home were : Frank Ernest Farley David Boulton Forbes (of Ruxley Cottage) Bernard John Gunter Alfred ...

11/10/2018 - Neighbourhood Watch Update
From Dana Wiffen, Chairman, Neighbourhood Watch Office - Road works warning :
From Police SNT Team - PCSO Pauline Cimen 5th October 2018 -2224 - 2321 hrs - Attempted Residential Burglary .....

11/10/2018 - Harvest Festival Sunday 14 October 2018
Thanks to Churchwarden Suzy Higgs for sending this notice advertising Sunday's Harvest Festival at St James Church.
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11/10/2018 - THEN & NOW - past and present photographs of North Cray - updated
Our new series, Then & Now, with past and present photographs of North Cray, has just been updated with some new additions to the list of photographs. .....

10/10/2018 - History Walk Around North Cray
This NewsMail is to remind members that local historian, Malcolm Barr-Hamilton will be conducting a History Walk around North Cray this Sunday afternoon, 14th October, starting at 3pm from the White Cross.....

10/10/2018 - HISTORY OF OUR ASSOCIATION Part 2, 1945
At the start of 1945 V2 rockets were still falling on Kent - including Bexleyheath and Orpington - but by the end of April the Allies had captured Berlin, Hitler was dead and on 9 May the war in Europe was over at last....

10/10/2018 - THEN & NOW A series of past and present photographs of North Cray
In 2011 Denise Baldwin of the Lamorbey and Sidcup Local History Society kindly lent us for copying the slides of the many scenes of North Cray photographed by Phyllis and Philip Verdun Nash from the late 1970s. ....

9/10/2018 - LOST CEDARS OF LEBANON: MEMBERS' MEMORIES
Thanks to all those members who sent in their recollections of the Cedar Trees in North Cray which Jean Gammons has collated as follows : From Norman: The other Cedar and the one shown in the photograph were wind damaged some years ago. ....

8/10/2018 - PLACES TO VISIT Part 10 - Allington Lock
Although it is not that local, I can recommend Allington Lock at Sandling, Nr Maidstone for a leisurely day out. Allington Lock separates the tidal and non tidal sides of the River Medway approximately 2 miles north of Maidstone.....

6/10/2018 - New Planning Application
Location : Lesure, Honeyden Road. -- Application : Single storey side extensions, single storey front extension to both existing side dormers and alterations for conversion of the existing dwelling to provide two x 3 bedroom self contained units of accommodation.......

6/10/2018 - HISTORY OF OUR ASSOCIATION: Part 1 Its formation in 1944
In 1944 World War 11 had not yet ended; but June 6 had seen the Allied invasion of Europe. London and Kent were still suffering from flying bombs, and schools had 'doodlebug spotters' - children in tin hats taking turns to watch the sky.......

5/10/2018 - Neighbourhood Watch Update
On Saturday 29th September overnight, 2 vehicles were broken into in The Grove Sidcup. In one of the vehicles the glove compartment was forced and documents were stolen. Forensics were taken but these have returned negative prints......

5/10/2018 - Fund Raising Quiz Night on 10th October
If you attended our September Quiz night, thanks very much for your support. We are now looking forward to our next Quiz Night on 10th October at the White Cross, as usual starting at 8.00pm......

4/10/2018 - TPOs in North Cray - Appeal for Information
I went to photograph the two 'Capability Brown' Cedars planted circa 1782 on the Meadows near to The Spinney so that I could send them to Bexley with my request to issue a TPO to protect them, but I was only able to see one.....

3/10/2018 - TPOs in North Cray - update
Following the article by Jean Gammons on Tree Preservation Orders in North Cray, we have received enquiries regarding a number of individual trees in North Cray and the trees on Footscray Meadows....

2/10/2018 - (1) Health & Well-being Day (2) The annual Bexley Crime Survey
(1) There is a Health & Wellbeing Day on Saturday 6th of October at the Baldwyns Park Baptist Church Hall in Dartford Road,
(2) Bexley launched their annual crime survey on 28 September and it will run until 31 December 2018. ....

1/10/2018 - Tree Preservation Orders in North Cray
Trees not only contribute much to the street scene, they are also important for our mental and physical well-being. They are particularly important where air pollution from traffic exists, for example along the North Cray Road, or from the unacceptable dust-creating ....

27/09/2018 - Neighbourhood Watch Update
Thanks to PCSO Pauline Cimen From St Mary's and St James Ward Police SNT Team 18th September 2018 - 2230-2251 hrs - Theft from motor vehicle - Mount Culver Ave - 19th / 20th September 2018 - Theft from motor vehicle - North Cray Road - Tools taken .....

23/09/2018 - Auction of the Mount Mascal Estate
Our thanks to John Window of Little Mascal Farm, Cocksure Lane, for sharing with us his catalogue of the auction of the Mount Mascal Estate in 1949. ......

22/09/2018 - Fraud Alert - Fake Tv Licensing Refund Offers
We've seen a sharp increase in reports about fake TV Licensing emails claiming to offer refunds. The emails state that the refund cannot be processed due to 'invalid account details'. The links provided in the emails lead to phishing websites designed to ......

20/09/2018 - Neighbourhood Watch Update
Thanks to PCSO Pauline Cimen for sending the following update : Wednesday 19/09/2018 - Theft of moped - 1919-0001 hrs - Ellenborough Road; Monday17/09/18 - Theft of Cement Mixer - 1825 hrs - Maddocks Close - The mixer was stolen from......

20/09/2018 - Concert at St James Church, North Cray
Thanks to Churchwarden Suzy Higgs for sending the following notice :
Concert, 'Songs Of The Silver Screen', With Helen Bailey by popular demand; Saturday 13th October , 7pm.........

17/09/2018 - New planning application
Location : 15 The Spinney
Application : Single storey rear/side extension, alterations to roof line and formation of rooms in roof space with a rear dormer ......

15/09/2018 - Memorial unveiling - 20 October 2018
Thanks to Nicola 'Otter' Coppen for sending the following invitation : Dear North Cray Residents Please find attached our invitation for a special event on 20 October 2018 at our Scout Group.......

14/09/2018 - (1) Fraud Alert (2) Neighbourhood Watch Update
(1) Watch out for these fake Netflix emails.
(2) Overnight from Tuesday / Wednesday 4th-5th September a vehicle was broken into on Parkhurst Road Bexley......

13/09/2018 - LOCAL SOCIETIES & ORGANISATIONS - Part 8 Friends of Red House
The Friends of Red House were established in 1998 to help keep the house open to the public. When the National Trust acquired the House in 2003 the Friends were asked to continue their work there, particularly in providing tour guides; staff for the shop and ......

11/09/2018 - History Walk Around North Cray
Local historian, Malcolm Barr-Hamilton, has kindly agreed to lead a History Walk around North Cray and to tell us about its history. Malcolm is the author of several books on local history and is also one of our much-valued team of Volunteers ......

7/09/2018 - Thieves are In the area
We have just received the following message from a member in High Beeches : THIEVES are in the area. I had a quantity of fishing equipment stolen from my locked car between 7pm and 8.30 on Thursday night in High Beeches . ......

6/09/2018 - Neighbourhood Watch Update
Thanks to PCSO Angel Parnell for the following update : A co-ordinator has informed us that upon returning home on Friday he noticed that the lawn in his front garden had been cut by person/s unknown,. . ......

6/09/2018 - New Rails Around The Meadows
NCRA has received a number of emails from members expressing their concern about the new rails currently being erected around the meadows and the lack of pedestrian access. . ......

4/09/2018 - PLACES TO VISIT Part 9 - Bewl Water.
As the largest reservoir in the south east of England holding over 31,000 million litres of water, enough for 200 million people, Bewl Water is the largest stretch of open water in the South East. ......

4/09/2018 - Planning Application.
Location : 12 Cornell Close
Application : Part one/part two storey front/side and rear extension including front canopy (revised).......

2/09/2018 - Horse And Carts In The Meadows.
Thanks to one of our members for sending the following message : There are travellers on two horse and carts in the meadows. They have pushed over one of the logs to get in. I have taken a photo. Please could you send to the appropriate authority.........

31/08/2018 - Burglary alert from a member.
Thanks to one of our members for sending the following message : Hi can you please forward this on to all. Please can you all be vigilant as there has just been an attempted robbery at 6 this evening at 177 north cray rd........

31/08/2018 - Neighbourhood Watch Update
Thanks to PCSO Angel Parnell for the following update : Motor Vehicle Crime - From 24th-25th overnight 2 vehicles were parked on victims driveway on Harvill Road. Suspects have gained access to one of the cars before finding car keys to the 2nd vehicle .......

26/08/2018 - Two Dates for Pet Lovers Diaries
Paws In The Parish Fun Dog Show 8th September
Pet Blessing Service St James, North Cray 9th September........

24/08/2018 - Neighbourhood Watch Update
Thanks to Jayne Pascoe for sending the corrected details for the Nominate Your Best Neighbour Of 2018 award
Thanks to PCSO Angel Parnell for the following crime update :. ........

23/08/2018 - LOCAL SOCIETIES & ORGANISATIONS - Part 7 Friends of the Shuttle (FotS)
The group was formed by a core group of Thames 21 volunteers in 2012. The loss of funding for Thames 21's Shuttle Riverkeeper Joanne Bradley meant that the active group she had been leading on the Shuttle for several years was put at risk. ........

22/08/2018 - Tree Felling in Footscray Meadows
NCRA contacted a number of officers and councillers from Bexley to ask why trees were being felled at Footscray Meadows. We have to thank Phillip Louis, Bexley's Trees and Woodland officer for the following reply :........

21/08/2018 - The Listed Wall Leading To St. James Church
It is unfortunate to have to report that the listed wall leading to St. James church (facing North Cray road) was subject to graffiti on Saturday night. Large writing in illuminous yellow paint. We have managed to remove this after considerable effort and cost..........

19/08/2018 - News from the Secretary
Last week, in the company of Chris Moon, our Treasurer, I made a further Deposit of our records into the safekeeping of Bexley's Local Studies. These were: minutes of our Committee meetings from 3 August 2004 - 27 May 2014; minutes of our AGMs ..........

19/08/2018 - Community Show & Tell Day 22nd August
Apologies for the short notice but I am writing to promote an event taking place next week. The Community Partnerships team is supporting Bexley African Caribbean Community Association (BACCA) and The Exchange to put together an exhibition...........

17/08/2018 - Nominate Your Best Neighbour Of 2018
Neighbourhood Watch and their sponsor Co-op Insurance has just launched a nationwide search to find and celebrate some of the best and most considerate neighbours of 2018!. ...........

17/08/2018 - Neighbourhood Watch Update
Thanks to Dana Wiffen, Chairman, Neighbourhood Watch Office for the following borough-wide Neighbourhood Watch news : Rogue Traders & Distraction Burglary - This crime rates as the lowest of the low and last Thursday's report highlighted Belvedere . ...........

15/08/2018 - Stray Dog in Parsonage Lane
Thanks to Jean Carne for the following message re the stray dog seen in Parsonage Lane on 14 August. I know quite a few in the lane have been trying to catch it and are concerned. May be the authorities should be involved ? Haven't seen the dog today yet............

14/08/2018 - New Planning Application
4 St James Way
Retention of outbuilding for storage/gym use............

13/08/2018 - St James North Cray Open Afternoons
This lovely parish church will be open on the following summer Sunday afternoons in 2018. Sunday 5 August (Until 3.30 pm) Sunday 12 August Sunday 19 August Sunday 26 August............

12/08/2018 - A Date For Your Diary
Thanks to Steve Brown for sending the following invitation : We had to cancel the planned Quiz Night on August 1st due to lack of bookings, so now we're back with our regular evenings up to December............

11/08/2018 - FootsCray Meadows - Rubbish
Thanks to Mrs Gail Moon for sending the following message : Hi I am just letting you know that I have today sent an email to the Environment Agency cc'd to Patrick English at Bexley Council about the increasing rubbish problem a Five Arches Meadows............

10/08/2018 - Neighbourhood Watch Update
Please be alert - after some weeks with low burglary figures across the Borough, last week saw the number go up to 10. Please don't give these thieves any opportunities to break into your home or vehicle............

9/08/2018 - PLACES TO VISIT Part 8 - Severndroog Castle
Severndroog Castle is an 18th century Gothic tower built by a heartbroken widow high on a hill in an ancient bluebell wood - Castle Wood, off Shooters Hill. This tower, one of the highest points in London, is community-run and offers a historical ...........

8/08/2018 - Meet and Greet
Thanks to Trevor Jones for sending the following copy of a Meet & Greet letter from PC Peter Rose on behalf of the St Mary's and St James Safer Neighbourhood Team...........

4/08/2018 - Fraud Alert
Watch out for these fake British Gas refund emails. - We have had an increase in reports about fake British Gas emails claiming to offer refunds. The links provided in the emails lead to genuine-looking British Gas phishing websites..........

2/08/2018 - Neighbourhood Watch Update
(1) Thanks to PCSO Angel Parnell for sending an update
(2) Borough-Wide Neighbourhood Watch News ..........

2/08/2018 - Ruxley Gravel Pits
Thanks to Roger Latch for sending a leaflet from Kent Wildlife Trust that gives details of the nearby nature reserve at Ruxley Gravel Pits...........

1/08/2018 - News from the Secretary - Concrete Crushing Works at 57 North Cray Road
Further to our NewsMail of 10 July reporting the issue of a Planning Enforcement Notice in respect of the unauthorised use of this land for the deposit, crushing and processing of concrete, we are pleased to be able to further report that Planning have now issued ..........

31/07/2018 - Neighbourhood Watch Update - continued
Further to the previous NW Update, NCRA thanks PCSO Angel Parnell for the following : A black motorcycle was stolen from North Cray road on 13/7 from 1030-1230. The owner was possession of the keys, so it's possible the vehicle was loaded into a van. ...........

31/07/2018 - (1) Fraud Alert (2) Neighbourhood Watch Update
(1) Fraud Alert have received multiple reports about fake LinkedIn emails.
(2) The National Neighbourhood Watch newsletter is available to download :..........

30/07/2018 - PLACES TO VISIT Part 7 - Old Royal Naval College Painted Ceiling
During the program of works to renovate the painted ceiling there will be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience this vast masterpiece up close. Visitors are able to climb to a special observation deck, get within touching distance of the UK's largest..........

28/07/2018 - Aircraft Noise
Thanks to Sidcup Community Group for sending us the following message : Many of you will have noticed the increase in air traffic over Sidcup since early 2016. We have planes flying east to west on their approach to London City Airport, turning West over Sidcup.........

24/07/2018 - (1) Fraud Alert (2) New Planning Application
(1) Fake emails are after your Amazon login details!
(2) New Planning Application - Honeydale Farm 217 Maidstone Road.........

19/07/2018 - Reminder - Open Garden Charity Event
This Sunday, 22 July, David and Jacky Cook are holding an Open Garden charity event in their garden in Parsonage Lane for Demelza Hospice Care for Children, from 2-5pm at Wychwood, 29 Parsonage Lane, Sidcup, DA14 5EZ. ..........

17/07/2018 - Two Dates For Your Diary
(1) Help us survey wildlife, discover Braeburn's birds on our fascinating guided walk, and make a butterfly mask!.
(2) Summer Quiz night on the 1st August..........

17/07/2018 - Planning Outcome
Location : 5 Upper Ruxley Cottages, Maidstone Road - Application : Two storey side extension and extension to existing conservatory. ..........

13/07/2018 - (1) Neighbourhood Watch Newsletter (2) SNT Police Team email address.
(1) The latest edition of the National Neighbourhood Watch E-Newsletter.
(2) Thanks to Dana Wiffen, who reliably informs us that the following email address is the correct one to contact our Police SNT Team. ..........

11/07/2018 - Fake Tree Surgeon Advertising Leaflets.
The leaflet shown below and several similar have been posted through residents doors throughout the borough. Blendon and Penhill Police describe them as fake and coming from rogue traders.. ..........

10/07/2018 - News from the Secretary - Unauthorised Works at 57 North Cray Road.
Unauthorised deposit, crushing and processing of waste (concrete) etc. was causing serious distress to local people in the form of Noise and Dust - the council and the Environment Agency worked together to put an end to this. ..........

9/07/2018 - Scam Alert - Fake Argos Texts
Watch out for these fake Argos texts offering refunds. These fake text messages purport to be from Argos and claim that you are owed a refund. ..........

9/07/2018 - Message from the Secretary
Sadly, Irene and Geoff Waldmeyer have decided that, for health reasons, they will have to resign from our Committee. Both have served our Association well for nine years. Geoff as our Treasurer, and Irene as our Membership Co-ordinator..........

4/07/2018 - PLACES TO VISIT Part 6 - Lullingstone Country Park
This beautiful park, covering 460 acres of chalk grassland and ancient woodland, lies within the North Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, alongside the River Darent. Once a medieval deer park and the estate of Lullingstone Castle...........

3/07/2018 - Correction to Newsmail
Regarding our NewsMail issued on 30 June about the Meadows Action Group, the correct email address for our local SNT is: BexleyStMarys.SNT@met.police.uk ......

1/07/2018 - Heath, Woods and Park Fire worry and other information
Please be on the lookout while walking your dogs, with this period of lovely weather there is a worry of fires on heathland, woods, and in parks. . If you see anyone starting fires or one already alight please ring 999 straight away......

30/06/2018 - News from the Secretary - AGM 27 June 2018
This year, only 52 members attended our AGM in St James Church (70 had attended in 2017), probably because it was such a hot evening. For those who were unable to join us, this is just a very short account of the business discussed. .......

30/06/2018 - Meadows Action Group
As so many of you are aware, there have been a number of distressing incidents on Footscray Meadows in recent years affecting our vulnerable Wildlife, as well as aggressive dogs, illegal fishing and Quad Bikes........

29/06/2018 - (1) Soil Grading Works : Stuarts North Cray Road - (2) Planning outcome
(1) We have just been advised by Bexley's Environmental Health Officer that residents who are suffering from the noise and dust
(2) Planning outcome, Location :The Pavilion, Footscray Meadow ...

28/06/2018 - Dudley March 2004 - June 2018
It is with deep sadness that our dog 'Dudley' died of old age on Tuesday evening. - Many people will have known Dudley because he was very much "the dog in the lane", always getting out always where he shouldn't be. ...

27/06/2018 - Dog dies from 'poisoning' in Cray Meadows
A member has sent a link to a recent News Shopper article relating to the sad death of a pet dog following a poisoning incident in Foots Cray Meadows.. . ....

26/06/2018 - Open Garden & Concert
David and Jacky Cook have held Open Garden charity events in the past, mostly for hospices, in their garden in Parsonage Lane and they have agreed to do so again, this time for Demelza Hospice Care for Children. . ....

24/06/2018 - The Old Civic Office site
NCRA has received several communications from other local organisations who are protesting about Bexley's decision to approve the building of a 13 storey housing complex in Bexleyheath. ....

22/06/2018 - Bexley launch a 'Neater Neighbourhoods' Scheme
Bexley Council are looking to see untidy gardens sorted across the borough. The Neater Neighbourhoods team are requesting that if you have any homes in your area that have gardens full of rubbish, old furniture or that are just overgrown if you could report it ....

20/06/2018 - Fraud Alert
There is concern that victims of previous Computer Software Service Fraud (CSSF) are being re-targeted for 'owed money'. The National Fraud Intelligence Bureau (NFIB) reports that CSSF scammers are returning to contact previous victims, requesting that ....

20/06/2018 - Fraud Alert
Watch Out For These Fake Texts About Your Ee Bill
These fake text messages purport to be from EE and claim that you haven't paid a bill. .....

19/06/2018 - (1) Fraud Alert - (2) New 'Building Safe Neighbourhoods' section
(1) The National Fraud Intelligence Bureau has identified an increasing number of reports concerning courier fraud.
(2) To visit the new 'Building Safe Neighbourhoods' section of Action Fraud's website please click on the poster .....

16/06/2018 - (1) Planning Outcome - (2) New Planning Application
(1) 67 Gattons Way - Application Front, side & rear extensions with garage and porch
(2) 22 & 23 Ruxley Close - Application Demolition of existing outbuildings and erection of a detached double garage.....

15/06/2018 - NORTH CRAY PEOPLE - Part 6 - Henry Wells and the Russian Revolution.
Written by by Sylvia Malt.... Although the First World War officially ended on 11th November 1918, it did not end for one of North Cray's residents - Henry Wells......Henry, a North Cray gardener, was over 40 years-of -age and a married man with three young children .....

14/06/2018 - Crayford Fun Day - This Saturday
Thanks to Dana Wiffen, Chairman, Bexley Borough Neighbourhood Watch Association, for the following message from Andrew Davis :This year's Crayford Fun Day organised by the Crayford Rotary Club takes place this Saturday, 16th June 2018 at the Waterside.....

13/06/2018 - Two New Planning Applications
(1) Mill Meadow Bexley High Street :Provision of two sport pitches, conversion of the Old Livery Stable into 3 residential units
(2) Former Civic Offices site, Broadway, Bexleyheath : Redevelopment to provide 518 residential units, retail floorspace......

12/06/2018 - Family Dog Show
Thanks to Claire Tack - Secretary, Bexley Borough Neighbourhood Watch Association for the following invitation: The Friends of Foots Cray Meadows would like to invite you to their bi-annual family Dog Show of Saturday 23rd June .....

12/06/2018 - PLACES TO VISIT Part 5 - The Barn Yard
Situated in the Kent countryside in Oak Lane, Upchurch, the BarnYard is a haven for those wishing to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The venue incorporates a restaurant, luxury artisan farm shop, French inspired 'vintage' themed gift shop selling .....

11/06/2018 - BOATE Events
Thanks to Jean Gammons for forwarding the following invitations to a Bingo Night and a Quiz Night at the White Cross : If you attended our June Quiz night, thanks very much for your support. Traditionally, BOATE have taken a break from Quizzes and Bingo in July: .....

8/06/2018 - (1) Planning Outcome; (2) Neighbourhood Watch Update
(1) Reference: 17/02770/FUL, Location: 139 North Cray Road Sidcup Kent, Application: Demolition of all existing buildings and .......
(2) Thanks to PCSO Angel Parnell from St Mary's and St James Ward Police SNT Team for the following update : .....

6/06/2018 - Lost Cat
Click on the poster for more details. We have received the following appeal from a nearby resident : Hi, I live on Maidstone road, sidcup and my cat has gone missing my garden backs on to the stables/fields and north Cray road. .. .....

5/06/2018 - New Planning Application
Location 5 Upper Ruxley Cottages
Application Two storey side extension (revision).. .....

4/06/2018 - A Hundred and One Things To Do ?
Do you feel that you always have 'A Hundred and One Things To Do?' - I know that I often do, but then when I am on top of things it is always good to have something in mind that I enjoy doing. .. .....

28/05/2018 - Footscray Meadows parkrun update
Thanks to Richard and the Team for sending the following message : As promised we are writing to give you an update on the progress of bringing parkrun to the meadows.. .....

27/05/2018 - Two TSB Fraud Alert
Thanks to Neighbourhood Alert for sending the following two Fraud Alerts - There has been a sharp rise in fraudsters sending out fake text messages (smishing) and phishing emails claiming to be from TSB. .....

27/05/2018 - Local History - The North Cray Road
Thanks to Malcolm Barr Hamilton for the following item about the old North Cray road - Of great concern to local residents 53 years ago was the uncertainty of whether or not anything would ever be done to improve the North Cray Road .....

26/05/2018 - Quiz Night at the White Cross
Thanks to Jean Gammons for forwarding the following invitation to a Quiz Night at the White Cross :
Click on the poster for an enlarged view......

26/05/2018 - A Summer Evening for Harp
Thanks to Suzy Higgs for sending the following invitation for 'An Evening of Popular and Classical Music' :
Click on the poster for an enlarged view......

24/05/2018 - (1) Travellers on the Meadows; (2) GDPR
(1) NCRA received several emails yesterday evening from members regarding the appearance of caravans on Footscray Meadows.
(2) Thanks to those members who have confirmed that they want to continue receiving NewsMails......

17/05/2018 - (1) Comprehensive Scam Advice; (2) Meadows Cygnets - Final Update
(1) Thanks to Sophie Hunt from Comparitech for sending us a link to a comprehensive list of Scam Avoidance Advice
(2) NCRA has received several emails from our members. A few of these are printed below - they make very sad reading : ......

15/05/2018 - The Footscray Meadows Cygnets
NCRA has received the following somewhat disturbing email from a member : - My Message is : Have you heard anything about the signets on the lake at the meadows, there were originally 5 and now looks like none have survived. ........

14/05/2018 - GDPR and the North Cray Residents Association
On 25th May 2018 the new EU General Data Protection Regulations come into force. Under these new rules, organisations such as NCRA have to notify both members and guest-members what information it holds relating to them. ........

14/05/2018 - (1) Fishing In The Meadows; (2) Our New SNT Team - Update
(1) Around 4.15 on Thursday 10th May a member came across two men fishing - one from the Five Arched Bridge ....
(2) Further to our recent NewsMail, we are very pleased to report that PCSO Pauline Cimen will also be one of the Dedicated ........

12/05/2018 - Neighbourhood Watch Update
WARD CHANGES: Cray Meadows Ward is now ST MARY'S AND ST JAMES WARD. Our dedicated ward Officers are currently listed as: PC Peter Rose PC Mark Smith PCSO Angel Parnell PCSO Nicky Ren. The new contact details are : ........

8/05/2018 - (1) Friends Against Scams; (2) Neighbourhood Watch Update
(1) Thanks to Dana Wiffen, Bexley Borough Neighbourhood Watchfor sending the following invitation :
(2) Thanks to PCSO Pauline Cimen from Police SNT Team for the following update : 23rd April 2018 Attempted theft of motor .........

8/05/2018 - Side-by-Side - Now In Print
Side-by-Side, is a unique history of Foots Cray and North Cray in the two world wars of the 20th century. Researched and written by local historian Sylvia Malt, it gives detailed accounts of the men and women who served and fell in these terrible conflicts..........

7/05/2018 - Rubbish Strewn Over A Large Area On Both Sides Of The River
Thanks to Gail Moon for sending the following message : We are now having another spell of nice weather and consequently this has brought the picnickers out in force again.........

5/05/2018 - PLACES TO VISIT Part 4 - Wealden Times Mid Summer Fair
The Wealden Times Mid Summer Fair is a firm family favourite outing or ours and we attend every year. Whilst it is not on our doorstep, the journey to Hole Park estate near Tenterden is well worth it.........

5/05/2018 - Irresponsible Dog Owner
I have just witnessed another irresponsible dog owner let their dog chase the baby goslings into the path of the swan at Footscray Meadows resulting in another of the goslings being killed. When the man was confronted he just shrugged his shoulders........

4/05/2018 - Cleeve Meadow School: Public Exhibition Invite
Thanks to Sophie Ingham Clark for sending the following message : We would like to invite you to a public exhibition to view the development proposals for a new Free School within the site of Cleeve Park School. . ........

4/05/2018 - Our New Ward Councillors
The Councillors elected for our new St Mary's and St James Ward in yesterday's Local Government Elections are Councillor Alan Downing and Councillor Alex Sawyer. ........

4/05/2018 - Councillor Donald Massey
Sadly, Councillor Don Massey, who has been a stalwart supporter of the North Cray Residents Association had made the decision not to stand in yesterday's election and has now stepped down from his role as councillor. ........

3/05/2018 - Damaged Fence, Penny Farthing Bridge further Update
A pony was left very unwell in that area of land which has been a dumping ground for many ponies over the last year - a member of the public found the pony dying and the RSPCA was contacted. ........

3/05/2018 - Neighbourhood Watch Update
Thanks to PCSO Pauline Cimen from Police SNT Team for the following update : Mon / Tues 23-24/4/2018 - 2130-0600 hrs - Theft of Motor Vehicle - Sidcup Hill - Unknown suspect taking vehicle from outside location. . ........

2/05/2018 - Update on Damaged /missing fence near Penny Farthing Bridge
Re the missing fence by the Penny Farthing Bridge. This was removed due to the pony in the field having died and needed to be taken away. This occurred a couple of weeks ago. . ........

2/05/2018 - Damaged /missing fencing near Penny Farthing Bridge
Thanks to Mr Giles McArdell, for sending the following warning : I noticed today that a section of the metal fencing that separates the meadows from, what I believe is, Thames Waters Property,. ........

2/05/2018 - Fraud Alert from Neighbourhood Alert
The National Fraud Intelligence Bureau (NFIB) have noticed an increase in Action Fraud reports where fraudsters are offering a discount on Television service provider subscriptions. ........

28/04/2018 - Car Keys Found
Thanks to a member for sending the following message : I have found a set of car keys over the Meadows this afternoon if anyone has reported losing any. If you have lost a set of keys, send us your contact details via the 'Contact NCRA' link below and we will.......

28/04/2018 - Reverse Our Tragic Wildlife Decline
The UK Government is proposing an exciting and radical new agricultural policy that could help bring back butterflies, birds and bees to the English countryside and help us begin restoring our natural world........

27/04/2018 - (1) Theft from cars. (2) Consultation closes in a few weeks
Thanks to two members for sending the following alerts - I would just like to alert you to the fact that a set of number plates .......
(2) Thanks to CPRE for the following reminder : The Government is reviewing an important piece of policy that could change.......

27/04/2018 - (1) FIFA 2018 World Cup Update. (2) What you need to know about phishing
(1) FIFA 2018 World Cup Alert - UpdateThe worldwide demand for match tickets, flight tickets, and somewhere to stay ......
(2) What you need to know about phishing. What is phishing? Fraudulently sending emails purporting to be from .......

23/04/2018 - (1) BexleySNB Public Meeting; (2) Quiz Night at the White Cross
(1) Thanks to Danielle Fuller, Co-ordinator and Chair, Joyce Sutherland for the following invitation : Dear Resident You are invited....
(2) Thanks to Jean Gammons for passing on the following invitation from Steve Brown to attend BOATE's next Quiz Night : :.......

21/04/2018 - Fraud Alert from Neighbourhood Alert
Thanks to Neighbourhood Alert for the following 2018 FIFA World Cup advice notice : The 2018 FIFA World Cup will take place from 14th June - 15th July 2018. The worldwide demand for match tickets is expected to be significant. .......

20/04/2018 - Neighbourhood Watch Update
Thanks to PCSO Pauline Cimen from Police SNT Team for the following update : 11-14/4/2018 - 1500 hours - Theft from Motor Vehicle - Etfield Road - Front and rear number plates stolen 11-14/4/2018 - 08/04/2018 - 2000 hours - Criminal Damage to motor vehicle - .......

18/04/2018 - Message from Sidcup's Dedicated Ward Office - PCSO Steve Graves
An elderly victim who resides in Hurst Road (Bexley Village end) had a leaflet posted through her door advertising tree surgery/gardening work. The victim phoned the company and made brief arrangements for work to be carried out at her property........

17/04/2018 - NORTH CRAY PEOPLE - Part 5 Loring Hall
Previously known as Woollett Hall, North Cray - its early history The original house was built around 1760 (on the site of an earlier Tudor house known as Waletts) for a gentleman by the very unusual name of Neighbour Frith........

17/04/2018 - NEWS FROM THE SECRETARY - Bromley and Bexley Liaison Group Update
Yesterday, our new Treasurer, Chris Moon, and I met with our fellow members of the Bromley and Bexley Liaison Group. This was set up in 2014 order for us to explore in an informal way how our Association, the Sidcup Community Group and the Chislewick Residents........

16/04/2018 - Message from Dana Wiffen, Chairman, Bexley Neighbourhood Watch
(1) Quiz Night - Reminder. .(2) Good News On Burglary (3) Sponsorship Scam.........

15/04/2018 - LOCAL SOCIETIES - Part 6 Lamborbey & Sidcup Local History Society
The Lamorbey & Sidcup Local History Society was formed in 1952 as an off-shoot from a local history class that once met at the Lamorbey Park Adult Education Centre. Initially it was called the Local History Group, but was renamed "Society" in 1956. ..........

14/04/2018 - Fraud Alerts from Neighbourhood Alert
Fraudulent websites alleging to offer cryptocurrency investments are dishonestly using the image of Martin Lewis, the founder and editor for moneysavingexpert.com, as an endorsement for their companies. ..........

12/04/2018 - Neighbourhood Watch Update
Thanks to PCSO Pauline Cimen from Police SNT Team for the following update : The last week has been a very good week for the Ward as you can see below. Obviously one crime is still one too many but compared to previous weeks it's a good result. . ..........

8/04/2018 - Thefts from Range Rovers
NCRA has been informed that there have been a number of thefts of rear lights from Range Rovers in the Sidcup area. It is suggested that the LED lamps in Range Rover rear lights are being stolen to use in illegal cannabis farms to grow cannabis plants. ..........

6/04/2018 - New Planning Application
Ref 18/00497/FUL - 12 Cornell Close
Application : Part one/part two storey side/rear & front extension with canopy..........

6/04/2018 - Fraud Alerts from Neighbourhood Alert
(1) Victims receive a telephone call from someone purporting to be a bailiff enforcing a court judgement.
(2) Action Fraud has received several reports indicating that sellers of items on online marketplace websites are falling victim..........

5/04/2018 - (1) Counter-Terrorism; (2) London Community Watch; (3) Neighbourhood Watch
Thanks to Bexley Borough Police for the following update :(1) Counter Terrorist Policing has launched a four-week awareness campaign (2) The latest edition of the monthly LCW magazine is available (3) Thanks to PCSO Pauline Cimen for the following Update : .........

4/04/2018 - LOCAL SOCIETIES & ORGANISATIONS - Part 5 Friends of Foots Cray Meadows
The Friends of Foots Cray Meadows were formed in 2006 by local people recognising the importance of protecting the biodiversity features of Foots Cray Meadows...........

3/04/2018 - Revised Planning Application
139 North Cray Road - Demolition of all existing buildings and erection of six dwellings - revised site location plan. - Strongly opposed, no special circumstances to justify this inappropriate development on Green Belt land...........

2/04/2018 - Neighbourhood Watch Update
(1) Thanks to PCSO Pauline Cimen from Police SNT Team for sending us the following update : 23rd March 2018 - Theft from......
(2) Message to Neighbourhood Watch Coordinators, from Dana Wiffen............

31/03/2018 - Two New Planning Applications
(1) 67 Gattons Way - Front, side & rear extensions with garage and porch (revision to previously refused application 17/01187/FUL)
(2) 5 Upper Ruxley Cottages, Maidstone Road - Two storey side extension and extension to existing conservatory...........

28/03/2018 - More Bin Issues
Two members have commented on this subject Firstly : Two of my bins disappeared on Monday along with the garden waste and recyclable,s. My homemade plastics bin and the council supplied paper/glass bin. Jim longbon and from another member :...........

28/03/2018 - NATIONAL GRID
The National Grid is planning to build a new network of deep tunnels to carry high voltage electricity cables. As part of this work, it needs to build a tunnel shaft and headhouse at its existing Hurst substation, accessed via Stable Lane/Vicarage Road...........

28/03/2018 - Lost Wheelie Bin - update
We have received an update from a member in The Spinney : re no44 the spinney looking their bin I saw a white van park opposite no45 and a man got out and walked across the grass and wheeled the bin to a white van and put it in the side door..........

27/03/2018 - Lost Wheelie Bin
We have received a request for help from Ann in The Spinney : I have come home today to find that my brown wheelie bin has disappeared. Has anyone else lost theirs or has anyone got mine by mistake please - Ann - 44 the spinney..........

25/03/2018 - Bexley RSPB walk - Foots Cray Meadows
Thanks to Bexley Wildlife for sending the RSPB walk report covering Foots Cray Meadows, Upper College Farm & Five Arches that took place on Tuesday 20th March 2018..........

24/03/2018 - Easter Services 2018
Thanks to Suzy Higgs for sending the following schedule of Easter 2018 services
Click on the poster for an enlarged view : ..........

23/03/2018 - (1) Planning Application - Outcome (2) Neighbourhood Watch Update
(1) Manor Freehold Farm 67 Parsonage Lane Application for a Prior Approval Determination for: Prior Notification for the proposed change of use of Unit A from Office use to a dwelling (2) Thanks to a Neighbourhood Watch Member for the following warning ..........

22/03/2018 - THE PAVILION, FOOTS CRAY MEADOWS Planning Application
Thanks to the Planning & Conservation Committee of the BEXLEY CIVIC SOCIETY, who have alerted us to this application. We share their concern about the impact on this Grade 2 Listed Building. ...........

20/03/2018 - LOCAL SOCIETIES & ORGS. - Part 4 North West Kent Family History Society
The North West Kent Family History Society was formed in 1978 with the object of aiding and encouraging the study of family history and genealogy in South East London and North West Kent. .............

19/03/2018 - (1) Bingo Night at the White Cross - (2) Two more Scams
(1) BOATE have rescheduled their Bingo Night at the White Cross for Monday 26th March - (2) Thanks again to Dana Wiffen, Chairman, Neighbourhood Watch Office, for the following alerts : Our Coordinator from Beechway has telephoned us to say she received .............

19/03/2018 - Cold Blow Road Works
Thanks to Dana Wiffen for sending the following information : Click on the image for larger map. From today, 19th March, there will be road works at the junction of Dartford Road and Baldwyns Park until Friday.. .............

16/03/2018 - False Telephone Preference Service Calls
Thanks to Neighbourhood Alert for sending the following Action Fraud alert : Fraudsters are cold-calling victims, falsely stating that they are calling from one of the well-known UK telecommunication service providers. .............

16/03/2018 - Neighbourhood Watch Update
Thanks to PCSO- Pauline Cimen from Police SNT Team for sending the following Neighbourhood Watch Update. 2nd March 2018-Theft of motor vehicle- 1200-1415 hrs- Gattons Way- No suspects seen.............

15/03/2018 - LOCAL CONSERVATION AREAS - Part 4 - Old Bexley
The Old Bexley Conservation Area was designated in 1971, its area extended in 1987 and it was formally approved in 2010. Its designation is justified by features that include the Village's historic street pattern and layout; its setting on the edge ............

14/03/2018 - (1) CPRE - A new future for planning. (2) Planning permission for outbuildings
(1) According to a Campaign to Protect Rural England newsletter, March has already seen the release of two major consultations:
(2) NCRA has received enquiries regarding the regulations governing the need for planning permission for outbuildings.............

12/03/2018 - Planning Outcome
8 High Beeches - Part one/part two storey front, side and rear extension & alterations to roof line incorporating a rear dormer extension ...........

11/03/2018 - NEWS FROM THE SECRETARY - Update on Green Belt & local Enforcement.
Last week, our new Treasurer, Chris Moon, and I attended a meeting of the London Green Belt Council (LGBC). One of the items reported was the recent press release of The All-Party Parliamentary Group for London's Green Belt............

11/03/2018 - Cray Meadows SNT upcoming Community Contact Sessions.
Thanks to PC Paul Sealy for sending us the following timetable. These Contact Sessions provide an opportunity for us to meet the team and discuss any issues or concerns...........

9/03/2018 - INLAND REVENUE PHONE SCAM
Thanks to Dana Wiffen for alerting us to the flood of complaints received by Neighbourhood Watch coming from residents targetted again this week with this precorded message that threatens legal action and is aimed at frightening residents into being conned..........

8/03/2018 - Neighbourhood Watch Update and Spring Newsletter
Thanks to PC Paul Sealy from Police SNT Team for the following Neighbourhood Watch Update : 3rd March - Non Residential Burglary at the Footscray Recycling Centre - Theft of scrap metal.........

5/03/2018 - LOCAL SOCIETIES & ORGANISATIONS - Part 3 - 1st North Cray Scouts
The 1st North Cray Scout Group has a great history and the Group has been saved from closure by dedicated Leaders who offer as much opportunity as possible to Beavers, Cubs and Scouts. They are an active Scout Group looking for members to join in .........

3/03/2018 - Neighbourhood Watch Update
Thanks to PC Paul Sealy from CRAY MEADOWS WARD Police SNT Team for sending us the following 'Neighbourhood Watch Update' : 17th February - Dog Dangerously out of Control on footpath between North Cray Road and Joydens Wood. Victim bitten on the........

3/03/2018 - Scammers in and around Bexley
Thanks to Dana Wiffen from Neighbourhood Watch for sending us the following 'Scammers Alert' : There is a telephone Sky-Scam"you have a refund to come" don't give bank details it's a con this is typical and there are loads of scams going around at the moment. ........

3/03/2018 - Mothering Sunday - St James Church
Thanks to St James Churchwarden Suzy Higgs for sending us the following service announcement : Click on the poster to enlarge. : ...........

1/03/2018 - Neighbourhood Watch E-Newsletter
Thanks to Lisa Parker (NHWN, Register Administrator, England & Wales) for sending us this very informative 11 page Neighbourhood Watch E-Newsletter : ...........

1/03/2018 - Deadline for Draft New London Plan responses is 2 March
Further to today's 'NEWS FROM THE SECRETARY', members may be interested to read Bexley Wildlife's contribution to the subject with useful links and suggested short responses. If you want your views taken into account but have not had time to write ...........

1/03/2018 - NEWS FROM THE SECRETARY - Draft New London Plan
1. Members may like to read the letter that the London Green Belt Council wrote to the Mayor of London about his Draft New London Plan; 2. Members may also like to see the Introduction to The All-Party Parliamentary Group for London's Green Belt, ...........

28/02/2018 - NORTH CRAY PEOPLE - Part 4 - Gaston Mertens
A little over a week ago I was approached by a lady doing research on behalf of a relative in Belgium into a flying officer who was killed in WWII and who is remembered on the North Cray War Memorial. ...........

27/02/2018 - LOCAL SOCIETIES & ORGANISATIONS - Part 2 - Bexley Archaeological Group
B.A.G. was first set up in 1979 by a small group of dedicated students, and it is still run by a dedicated team that has Archaeology, History and the wider community at its heart. It is an all-inclusive group that welcomes people of all ages and abilities............

27/02/2018 - BOATE Quiz Night - 7th March at the White Cross
The next Quiz Night is on 7th March at the White Cross as usual starting at 8.00pm..If you are interested in joining us for what will be a fun evening, please book with the pub directly either by phone on 020 8300 2590 or call in and talk to the bar staff. . ...........

26/02/2018 - Message from PC Paul Sealy
We are trying to find out the identify of a female who kicked a dog causing injuries on Foots Cray Meadows and then proceeded to assault the owner by jumping on his back and spitting at him. . ...........

26/02/2018 - Bingo Night - cancelled
BOATE regret that they have had to cancel the Bingo Night tonight ( Monday 26th February) because there are only 16 people booked in for the evening. They need a minimum of 30 in order to be able to pay out the prizes. ...........

23/02/2018 - NeighbourHound Watch - assault
Thanks to Claire Tack - Secretary, Bexley Borough Neighbourhood Watch Association, for the following NeighbourHound Watch report : On 19th February at approx. 9.15am an unpleasant incident took place in North Cray Meadows whereby a dog and it's owner ...........

23/02/2018 - NORTH CRAY PEOPLE - Part 3 - The two World Wars
It is with great pleasure that we can thank Sylvia again for allowing us to now publish the second completely revised version of Side by Side that encompasses both World Wars. You can access the book by clicking on the adjacent image of the book cover. ...........

22/02/2018 - Neighbourhood Watch Update
Thanks to PCSO Pauline Cimen for sending us the following update : 17h February - Distraction Residential Burglary - 1445-1500 - Longmead Drive - Suspect pretended to be from the council checking their fence whilst other suspect entered the property ...........

22/02/2018 - Bexley Community Lottery 'Good Causes' Sign Up Event
Join us at the Bexley Civic Offices Council Chamber on 13 March from 18:00 - 20:00 to learn more about the Bexley Community Lottery and how Bexley's community groups and voluntary organisation can benefit from the proceeds raised from lottery ticket sales............

21/02/2018 - The London You Never Knew
Thanks to Dana Wiffen for sending us the following collection of interesting facts about our capital city ...........

21/02/2018 - PLACES TO VISIT - Part 3 - Scadbury Park
Scadbury Park Nature Reserve lies on the eastern edge of Chislehurst, overlooking the valley of the River Cray. With over 300 acres of beautiful countryside to explore, it forms part of a wildlife corridor linking to open countryside ...........

19/02/2018 - LOCAL SOCIETIES & ORGANISATIONS - Part 1 - Bexley Civic Society
The Bexley Civic Society was founded in 1971, and is The Borough-Wide Amenity Organisation. It actively campaigns for the protection of the Green Belt, the preservation of Footscray Meadows and the protection of Lesnes Abbey and Wood. ...........

17/02/2018 - Massive development proposed for 45 Sidcup Hill
Oceanic House, 45 Sidcup Hill, Sidcup A developer is making a second attempt to build a massive housing complex at the top of Sidcup Hill - 6 stories consisting of 48 flats. This is a reduction of just 10 units compared with the original application which was ...........

17/02/2018 - NORTH CRAY PEOPLE - Part 2 - Geoffrey Vesey Holt
Thanks to Sylvia Malt for the following history : The North Cray mansion of Mount Mascal (now demolished) over its many centuries of existence was home to many historical families, but perhaps the one family which have left an extraordinary legacy were ...........

15/02/2018 - Neighbourhood Watch Update
Thanks to PCSO Pauline Cimen for the following Update : 12th / 13th February 2018 - Knoll Road - Theft from Motor Vehicle - 1800 -1100 hrs - Items taken from vehicle whilst parked on the drive............

15/02/2018 - Missing Mylo
Mylo still missing after 4 long weeks but believed to still be in the local area. ..............

15/02/2018 - Upcoming BOATE events
Thanks to Steve Brown for sending the following BOATE event details : Our next Quiz Night is on 7th March starting at 8.00 pm but before that, on Monday 26th February, we have our next Bingo Evening...............

15/02/2018 - PLACES TO VISIT - Part 2 - Hall Place
Open all year round, with extensive grounds through which the River Cray runs, Hall Place has much to offer including regularly changing exhibitions held in Hall Place itself. The surrounding grounds has a Plant Shop, a riverside cafe, and there is a Farmers' Market ..............

13/02/2018 - PLACES TO VISIT - Part 1 - Weald and Downland Museum
This museum, near Singleton in Sussex, is a wonderful place to visit, containing as it does many rescued rural buildings, rebuilt in a beautiful landscape, which tell the stories of the people who lived and worked in them over 1,000 years. .............

12/02/2018 - LOCAL CONSERVATION AREAS - Part 3 - Foots Cray
The Foots Cray Conservation Area was designated in 1998 and formally approved in 2008. People travelling through Foots Cray on their way to or from Sidcup might, at first, see little to justify its status as a Conservation Area.............

12/02/2018 - Future NewsMail Items
Following our request for more items of local interest (NewsMail 23/12/2017) we are now able to schedule a number of articles to be published in the coming weeks...............

11/02/2018 - Corsa parked at the bottom of Gattons Way
Thanks to Gail Moon for the following report : There is a red Corsa parked at the bottom of Gattons Way. It used to belong to someone who has moved away some time ago (over a year) but I do not know who owns it now. ..............

10/02/2018 - Planning Outcome
139 North Cray Road - Continued use of land for storage of motor vehicles in association with local car dealership - Refused as an inappropriate development in the Green Belt, and undermining the quality and character of heritage land. ..............

9/02/2018 - Burglary Reported In Hurst Road
Thanks to Sidcup Community Group for sending the following report of a burglary. Although just outside of our area, the information and advice from PCSO Graves is very pertinent..............

8/02/2018 - Planning Application
Location : 125 Old Maidstone Road - Application : Part one/part two storey side and rear extension AMENDED proposal..............

8/02/2018 - Neighbourhood Watch Update
Thanks to PCSO Pauline Cimen for the following update : 1st December/27th January 2018 - Ciminal Damage to motor vehicle - 1900-0700 - Suspects using an unknown implement to cause damage to vehicle..............

8/02/2018 - LOCAL CONSERVATION AREAS - Part 2 - North Cray Village
The North Cray Village Conservation Area was designated in 1992 and came into being in 2008. Its area is divided by the dual carriageway and on the western side includes Leafield Lane, the Old School and Schoolhouse (dating from 1860)..............

7/02/2018 - (1) Flight Ticket Fraud Alert (2) Cray Meadows Ward - Community contact session
(1) Fraudsters are attempting to entice victims who are looking for cheap flights abroad. (2) Cray Meadows SNT PoliceTeam will be at the North Cray Community Centre on 27/02/18 between 2pm and 3pm..............

7/02/2018 - News Roundup - correction
Bexley Archives, Thanks to Malcolm Barr-Hamilton for pointing out the error in yesterday's NewsMail. Bexley Archives are sited on the ground floor of Bexley's Central Library, 2 Townley Rd, Bexleyheath DA6 7HL.............

6/02/2018 - News Roundup
(1) Bexley Archives, based at Bexley's Central Library, (2) A Black/ Blue BMW parked in St James way, (3) National Grid meeting at the Civic Offices Council Chamber Tuesday 13 February 2018, (4) North Cray Village, The second article in Jean Gammon's series .............

5/02/2018 - Help decide the infrastructure priorities in your area
From today (5 February), the Council is inviting local people to share their views on how to spend the Local Community ..............

5/02/2018 - LOCAL CONSERVATION AREAS - Part 1 - High Beeches
Conservation Areas are places with special architectural or historic interest, which deserve careful management to protect ...............

4/02/2018 - Burglary Alert
Thanks to PCSO 7325 Pauline Cimen for the following message : Good afternoon, There were 2 burglaries on the ward yesterday that I would like you to be aware of. 03/02/2018 - Burglary - Middleton Avenue - 1600-2015 - Door/window to kitchen smashed...............

3/02/2018 - (1) New Planning Application; (2) Neighbourhood Watch Update
New Planning Application - 5 Upper Ruxley Cottages, Maidstone Road -
Neighbourhood Watch Update Thanks to PCSO Pauline Cimen for the following update : 20th January 2018 - Burglary - ...............

2/02/2018 - NEWS FROM THE SECRETARY: Changes in Planning policy
For an Association which has as one of its key Objectives the protection of the Green Belt, monitoring changes in planning policy, both national and local, is vital - as is submitting its views on proposals. ...............

31/01/2018 - Phantom Debt Fraud Alert
Thanks to Neighbourhood Alert for sending the following alert from Action Fraud : Action Fraud has recently experienced an increase in the number of calls to members of the public by fraudsters requesting payments for a 'phantom' debt. ...............

31/01/2018 - (1) Neighbourhood Watch Update, (2) New Planning Application
(1) Thanks to PCSO Pauline Cimen for the following update : 18/01/2018 - Davis Way - Theft from motor vehicle - 2300-2330 hrs - Ladders stolen from roof rack - door lock damaged (2) Location : Manor Freehold Farm 67 Parsonage Lane ...............

28/01/2018 - Stolen Van
Thanks to Jean Carne for sending the following Facebook appeal : Police are looking for a Grey Galaxy Van Reg No. LV17 EHD, thought to be in the Sidcup Area (within a10 mile radius). ...............

27/01/2018 - Bexley RSPB Joydens Wood visit report, 25th January 2018
Thanks to Bexley Wildlife for sending the following report : Four Buzzards, a Treecreeper and five Siskins in glorious sunshine were the highlights of Bexley RSPB's Joydens Wood field meeting this week. ...............

26/01/2018 - (1) New draft London Plan; (2) Resurfacing Gravel Hill; (3) Ageing Well
Bexley are holding a public information event on Thursday 1 February between 10am and 12.30pm at the Civic Offices, 2 Watling Street, Bexleyheath. Full details are available on the Bexley Website...............

25/01/2018 - Take Five To Stop Fraud Week
Thanks to Neighbourhood Watch & Action Fraud Alert for the followingl advice : Take Five To Stop Fraud Week is part of the national campaign from Financial Fraud Action UK and the Government, backed by the banking industry coming together ...............

24/01/2018 - Quiz Night at the White Cross
Thanks to Steve Brown for sending the following poster for BOATE's February Quiz Night :. ...............

23/01/2018 - New Planning Application
Location : 8 High Beeches, Application : Part one/part two storey front, side and rear extension & alterations to roof line incorporating a rear dormer extension. ...............

23/01/2018 - (1) Plastic, (2) Cray Meadows Surgery
Thanks to Nichola for sending the following appeal : Plastic - good stuff, but not great for the environment, lasts far too long and there's too much of it and it is increasing year on year. ...............

21/01/2018 - (1) Appeal From Ward Panel, (2) Britain From The Air, (3) Parkrun
At the Ward Panel meeting on 18th January the subject of a motor bike often seen riding on the Meadows was raised. This occurs usually at around 8am and it is believed that the offender might be coming from the High Beeches area ...............

21/01/2018 - Neighbourhood Watch Update.
Thanks to PCSO Pauline Cimen for the following update. 12/01/2018 - 1700 hrs - Attempted Burglary - Cray Road - Front door damaged - Suspects seen to run away but no description. 11/01/2018 - 1012-1930 hrs - Burglary - Cray Road - Rear patio door ...............

19/01/2018 - Footscray Lidl - proposed development.
Thanks to Chris Moon for alerting us to the proposed new mixed development at Lidl Footscray. Full details and site plans are available at footscray.lidl.co.uk...............

19/01/2018 - Missing Chihuahua
Missing Chihuahua escaped from Gattons Way Thursday 18th January approx 8pm . tiny , nervous dog not wearing collar at the time. Please contact Lorraine on...............

19/01/2018 - Improve Your Internet Security For Free
A very useful alert from Action Fraud gives details of how you can protect yourself from accessing phishing and other malicious websited for free. At first view it looks technical and complicated, but in practice is very easy to set up. ...............

18/01/2018 - Email to North Cray Residents Association Committee
Thanks to Lisa from The Grove for the following message : Further to Muriel Simms message - it is a fantastic idea for you to spread the message or telephone number of the dog pound. ...............

18/01/2018 - Parsonage Lane Closed
Thanks to Jean Carne for letting us know that Parsonage Lane has again been closed to traffic without warning. NCRA has made an approch to Bexley, at Jean Carne's suggestion, asking them to improve the signage at the bottom of Bunkers Hill...............

18/01/2018 - Neighbourhood Watch Update
Thanks to PCSO Pauline Cimen for the following update : Non Dwelling Burglary - 27/12/18 - Betterton Drive - Shed was broken into and tools were stolen. Shed was unlocked so no forced entry made..............

12/01/2018 - Lost & Found Dogs
Thanks to Muriel Simmons who sent the following message : Today a lady approached me on the meadows as she was searching for her dog which was lost from her garden last night. I suggested that she contact the dog pound as most people finding a lost.............

12/01/2018 - Footscray Meadows - Parkrun - Update
In response to yesterday's flurry of emails from members regarding Parkrun in Footscray Meadows, NCRA has received the following response from the organisers :............

12/01/2018 - Cuppa With Cops - Venue
Thanks to PCSO Pauline Cimen who has replied to a member's query regarding the venue for today's Cupp with Cops as follows. : Hi, Sorry thought it was called Maidstone Café. Its Tudor Café Maidstone Road.............

11/01/2018 - Footscray Meadows - Parkrun - Alternative View
Thanks to James Rust for his comment on Parkrun : I would like to express my support for the proposed ParkRun at Footscray Meadows..............

11/01/2018 - New Planning Application
Location 139 North Cray Road Application Continued use of land for storage of motor vehicles in association with local car dealership ..............

11/01/2018 - Car vandalised in Gattons Way
Thanks to Kelly Hopkins of Gattons Way for the following report. Good afternoon, I am contacting yourselves as my car was parked up by the small green area near my house in Gattons Way when it was damaged on the left passenger side door with a sharp object! ..............

11/01/2018 - Footscray Meadows - Parkrun
Thanks to Suzy and Ian Higgs for their following comment on the Parkrun even proposed to take place on Saturday mornings as published in our NewsMail, dated 28 November 2017. ..............

10/01/2018 - James Brokenshire MP
Following the sad news earlier this week that James is unwell, several members asked if their good wishes could be passed on to him. We did this today, and this is what we said:- Dear James, We are all so sorry that you are unwell and just wanted you to know..............

7/01/2018 - News From The Secretary
Locally Listed Buildings In November, our President John Harrington and I - in company with our colleagues on the planning & conservation committee of The Bexley Civic Society - attended a meeting with Bexley's Heritage Officer .............

6/01/2018 - New Planning Application
31 Parsonage Lane - Application Single storey rear extension and raised patio with access ramp. Alterations to roofline incorporating a rear dormer extension with Juliet balcony and Juliet balconies to existing rear dormers. Provision of flat roof to existing.............

5/01/2018 - Neighbourhood Watch Update (2)
Thanks to PC Paul Sealy for sending the following 3 updates : There has been no further calls for some time regarding ASB on Footscray Meadows however we have been informed today that a motorbike has been seen abandoned which we will be checking out today............

5/01/2018 - Neighbourhood Watch Update (1)
Thanks to PCSO Pauline Cimen for sending the following update : 27th-28th December 2017 - 2200 - 1300 hrs - Shed broken into in Betterton Drive - Shed was unlocked at the time - Various tools were stolen............

4/01/2018 - Cuppa With Cops
Thanks to PCSO Pauline Cimen for sending the following invitation : The team will be at the Maidstone Café, Maidstone Road on 12th January 2018 between 10am and 11am. If you or anyone you know has any issues they wish to raise with the team............

4/01/2018 - Bexley Village Road Closures
(1) Network Rail have erected two way signals at the railway bridge on Bexley High Street following a piece of masonry falling from the bridge.    (2) Works to install a gas connection to the Post Office will start on 8 January. A new superfast broadband BT cabinet............

1/01/2018 - News From The Secretary
Recently, the London Green Belt Council (LGBC), of which our Association is a member, told its member organisations that London's Green Belt was under greater threat than ever before, with the number of sites threatened with development having more than doubled ............

30/12/2017 - Hatherley Road - Sidcup
Thanks to Sidcup Community Group for sending the following information : Bexley Council has warned of disruption during resurfacing of Hatherley road between Granville Road and Alma Road for one week from 15th January 2018. . ............

29/12/2017 - Stolen car found in St James Way
A VW Sirocco was parked outside member's house in St James Way for three weeks. It had not been moved or visited in the same time and was in too good a condition to have been dumped. ............

23/12/2017 - News From The Secretary
December Committee Meeting Report from Cllr Don Massey In this, Don reported that due to the commitment of both the Council and residents, Bexley remains the No. 1 borough in London for recycling. The Garden Waste collection service brings £1.4m a year............

19/12/2017 - NORTH CRAY PEOPLE - Part 1 - Welcome Home David Phillips!
In the Autumn Newsletter we mentioned the part that one of our our members, David Phillips, was playing in the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race. We are pleased to be able to report that, after 30 days at sea on Leg 3 of the Race from Capetown to Fremantle ............

19/12/2017 - Two Planning Applications
Location : 125 Maidstone Road, Application Part one/part two storey side and rear extension Comments to : Environment and Wellbeing, Bexley Civic Offices, Broadway, Bexleyheath Kent, DA6 7LB. ............

18/12/2017 - Merry Christmas
The NCRA Committee wishes all Members a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. ............

15/12/2017 - Planning Appeal
lanning / Appeal Reference 17/01187/FUL APP/D5120/D/17/3187136 Location 67 Gattons Way Application Part one part two storey front and rear extension with garage and porch Applicant's appeal against refusal of planning permission. ............

15/12/2017 - BexleySNB Stay Safe Tips / Planning Application Update
Thanks to Danielle Fuller from Bexley SNB for sending the following message : Please follow this LINK to see a timely reminder on how to stay as safe and secure as possible at this festive time of year............

14/12/2017 - Neighbourhood Watch Update
(1) Thanks to Andrew Davis from the Neighbourhood Watch Office for sending the following message : Help protect against theft of your Christmas gifts, possessions and car this Christmas by making sure your keys are kept hidden away! (2) Thanks to PC Paul Sealy...........

11/12/2017 - Suspicious vehicle in High Beeches - Update
Thanks to PCSO Pauline Cimen for sending the following message : Thank you for sending us a picture of the vehicle acting suspiciously in and around High Beeches. We have managed to search the car registration and it shows no keeper for this vehicle...........

7/12/2017 - Neighbourhood Watch Update
(1) Thanks to BBNWA Office for sending the following message : BEXLEY CRIME SURVEY It is coming to the end of that time of year when the Bexley Community Safety Partnership (BCSP) undertakes the Bexley Crime Survey and we are trying to reach as many ...........

7/12/2017 - Aggressive dogs & owners
Thanks to BBNWA Office for sending the following Hound Watch message : We have been informed of two incidents of aggressive dogs and unpleasant owners this week in Footscray Meadows both taking place in the Stables car park (Rectory Road). , ...........

6/12/2017 - Attempted theft of a Moped in Gattons Way
Thanks to Nicola Piper for the following report : : Was awoken this morning by 2 youths trying to steal my husbands moped, using an angle grinder at 5.20 am. They arrived and left on a moped no crash helmets one wearing a black hoodie and one a grey hoodie, ...........

3/12/2017 - Suspicious vehicle in High Beeches - photo
Thanks again to Simon Stevens for sending the following photograph from yesterdays sighting of a car being driven in a suspicious manner : There may be a perfectly legitimate reason for this vehicle to be driven in this manner, but if you see this car or any other ............

2/12/2017 - Suspicious vehicle in High Beeches
Thanks to Simon Stevens for the following alert : In the last hour a blue, I believe Mitsubishi or Japanese type four door estate with 3/4 white males in High Beeches appeared to be stopping every 100 metres having a look then driving up............

1/12/2017 - Neighbourhound Watch Update
Thanks to PCSO Pauline Cimen from Police SNT Team for the following update : Residential Burglary, 17/11/17 between 1140-1530 hrs - Bexley Lane - Entry gained via front door. Approx £7000 of Jewellery Stolen. Theft of motor vehicle, 13/11/17, 0600 hrs, High ...........

30/11/2017 - Road Works - Sidcup Hill
Thanks to Councillor Don Massey for alerting us to following road works : There is a gas leak on Sidcup Hill giving high readings of gas between Wingate Road and the traffic lights, on the Swanley bound carriageway...........

28/11/2017 - Footscray Meadows - Parkrun
Thanks to Paul & Richard, Co-event directors, Bexley parkrun for sending the following message : Bexley parkrun are looking to hold a weekly 5km walking/running event in the Meadows every Saturday morning. To have an ongoing successful community event ..........

28/11/2017 - Christmas 2017 at St James Church, North Cray
Thanks to Churchwarden Suzy Higgs for sending the following Timetable of Christmas events : Sunday 3 December 3.00pm until 6.00pm Carolaire and Afternoon Tea In the bothy with Guest Singer(s). Tickets £7.50 (numbers limited). Please contact Jenny Malster ..........

27/11/2017 - (1) Burglary (2) Tree Climber
(1) Thanks to Alison Avery for reporting this incident : I would like to report a burglary from a van outside our house 32 St James Way ..... (2) Thanks to another member who prefers not to be named for sending the following report : I am not sure if this is an issue or not .........

25/11/2017 - Secure Online Shopping / Local Burglaries
(1) Thanks to Neighbourhood Alert for sending the follwing advice from Action Fraud : (2)Thanks to Dana Wiffen (Chairman, Neighbourhood Watch Office) for alerting us to suspicious activity occurring prior to burglaries in neighbouring wards : ............

24/11/2017 - Neighbourhound Watch
Thanks to Claire Tack - Secretary, Bexley Borough Neighbourhood Watch Association, for sending the following warning : We have had another report of an aggressive dog in Foots Cray Meadows on Wednesday 15th November. ............

23/11/2017 - Crime protection / Crime update
(1) Thanks to Sidcup Community Group for sending us details of where you can buy fake TVs (2) Neighbourhood watch have no reports of crime this week, but a member, Ian Ferguson, has just reported : I had my number plates stolen from Frognal Avenue ............

22/11/2017 - Green Belt release not included in the Budget
Thanks to all those members who responded to the request made by the London Green Belt Council and the Campaign to Protect Rural England, by writing to our MP asking for action to protect the Green Belt in the autumn budget............

20/11/2017 - Neighbour Hound Watch
Thanks to Claire Tack, Secretary, Bexley Borough Neighbourhood Watch Association for sending the following report : At approx.12.30pm on Thursday 16th November a black Labrador was attacked by a large white dog in Footscray Meadows...........

18/11/2017 - Waste 4 Fuel dump update
Thanks to Sidcup Community Group for notifying us that the apalling scandal of the Waste 4 Fuel dump in Cornwall Drive, close to the Ruxley roundabout, has now been resolved ..........

18/11/2017 - Neighbourhood Watch Update
Thanks to Police SNT Team - PC Phil Clark for the following update : GBH in Durham Road. This was not a random attack but a dispute over drugs. On 10th November at 1720 hours. 4 Males have stabbed another over a drug dispute. Male still in hospital not thought ..........

15/11/2017 - Crime Prevention Advice
Thanks to Sidcup Community Group for sending us the following LINK to a Metropolitan Police crime protection advice web page. ..........

15/11/2017 - Cyber Security Advice Installing The Latest Software Updates
The latest alert from Action Fraud gives advice regarding the importance of keeping your software up to date. This applies to PCs, phones and tablets. ..........

14/11/2017 - Cray Meadows Ward Update
Thanks to PC Paul Sealy for the following update : Dear Ward Member, This email is an irregular update which I will try to make more of a regular thing. I'm sure part of the reason you signed up to our ward mailing list was to be updated with what's happening on the ward ..........

14/11/2017 - Employment Fraud Alert
Action Fraud have released details of an ongoing fraud aimed at job seekers who register with job seeking websites and who are then targeted by bogus recruitment officers who request banking and personal information. ..........

12/11/2017 - Neighbourhood Watch Update
Thanks to Police SNT Team - PCSO Pauline Cimen for the following update : 31st October 2017 - Criminal damage to Motor Vehicle - Bexley Lane - 2040 hrs - Wing mirror smashed; ..........

10/11/2017 - Picture Our Community
London Borough of Bexley are running a 'Picture Our Community' photographic competition. ..........

8/11/2017 - Stop Green Belt release in the Autumn Budget
Thanks to Catherine Maguire from London Green Belt Council and Crispin Truman, Chief Executive of the Campaign to Protect Rural England, both of whom have alerted us to the risk to the Green Belt in the Autumn Budget on 22 November...........

3/11/2017 - Neighbourhood Watch Update
Thanks to Police SNT Team - PC Phil Clarke for sending the following update : Burglary - Sidcup Hill. 26/10/2017. 1445 -1800. Front door thought to have been 'popped' to gain entry. Games consul taken. No suspects identified. ..........

2/11/2017 - Bexleyheath Police Station to remain open
Following the delivery of a petiton containing a little short of 8000 signatures, London's Mayor, Sadiq Khan has abandoned his plan to close Bexleyheath Police Station ..........

1/11/2017 - Parliamentary Group For London's Green Belt Launched
As the threat from development of the London Metropolitan Green Belt continues to increase, a new All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for London's Green Belt was launched in Parliament yesterday...........

29/10/2017 - Neighbourhood Watch Update
Thanks to PCSO Pauline Cimen from Police SNT Team for the following update..........

29/10/2017 - Strange Noise In Barton Road / Fraud Alerts
NCRA has received the following enquiry from a member in Barton Road : I was wondering if anyone would know what the high pitched noise is that keeps happening outside, we keep going out in the garden to try and detect where it is coming from ..........

27/10/2017 - St James Church, North Cray Remembrance Service
Thanks to Churchwarden Suzy Higgs for sending details of a forthcoming Remembrance Service :..........

27/10/2017 - St James Church, North Cray Memorial Service
Thanks to Churchwarden Suzy Higgs for sending details of a forthcoming Memorial Service : 9.30am 5th November..........

22/10/2017 - Motor Vehicle Vandalised In St James Way
An NCRA member reports that on the 21st October at 1:27am a grey 4 door Corsa parked in St James Way was vandalised. The passenger wing mirror was ripped from the car and stolen in full view of CCTV cameras. ..........

22/10/2017 - Neighbourhood Watch Update / Revised Proposal for Constituency Boundary
(1) Thanks to Sidcup Community Group for sending us the following advice from PCSO Steve Graves (2) Revised Proposal For Our Parliamentary Constituency Boundary As a result of the decision by Parliament to reduce the number of constituencies ,..........

20/10/2017 - Neighbourhood Watch Update
Thanks to PCSO Pauline Cimen for the following update : Residential Burglary - 12/10/2017 - Between 1800 - 2100 hrs - Camborne Road Sidcup - Entry gained via rear windows - Property taken jewellery ..........

19/10/2017 - Bexleyheath police station: Nearly 8,000 residents sign petition opposing closure
Bexley's London Assembly member Gareth Bacon will present signatures to Mayor Sadiq Khan a petition signed by nearly 8,000 residents opposing the closure of Bexleyheath police station ..........

16/10/2017 - Upcoming BOATE events
The next Quiz Night is on Wednesday 1st November starting at 8.00pm. Our next Bingo evening is on Monday 27th November starting at 7.30pm. Please note, we have reduced the price of the Bingo evening to £10 for a 8 came card giving you up to 18 chances to win...........

12/10/2017 - Neighbourhood Watch Update / New planning application
(1) Thanks to PC Paul Sealy for the update :A number of motor vehicle offences reported on the ward this week. Please make sure you lock and secure your vehicle when unattended, and when left overnight (2) New planning application - Orchard View 63 Parsonage Lane ..........

9/10/2017 - Report on London's Green Belt
The number of sites under threat from development more than doubled between July 2016 and July 2017, from 203 to 443 and the number of houses proposed on the London Green Belt increased from 123,528 to 163,474...........

9/10/2017 - Anti Social Behaviour on motorbikes and scooters
As you are probably aware the ward has been plagued by anti-social behaviour on the streets and more so, on Footscray Meadows for months, if not years with off road motorbikes and scooters...........

5/10/2017 - Neighbourhood Watch Update
Thanks to PCSO Pauline Cimen for sending us the following update :Theft - Foots Cray Refuse/Recycling Centre - 29.09-01.10.2017 - 1350 hrs - Items taken - TV's and car batteries ..........

4/10/2017 - Ageing Well in Bexley / Planning outcome / Save Bexleyheath Police Station
(1) Thanks to John Coleman for sending us the following poster : (2) Planning outcome - 45 The Grove ..........

3/10/2017 - Message from NeighbourHound Watch
Our friends at The Dogs Trust are holding another micro chipping/ health care check event on Tuesday 17th October between 11am-3pm at East Wickham Open space in Welling. You are more than welcome to attend, ..........

3/10/2017 - Cray Meadows are recruiting Neighbourhood Watch Coordinators
Cray Meadows Safer Neighbourhood Team in conjunction with Bexley Neighbourhood Watch want to recruit more resident volunteers to be Neighbourhood Watch Coordinators..........

2/10/2017 - Waste 4 Fuel dump update / Cray Meadows Ward Street Briefing
(1) To read the letter from Bromley Environment & Community Services please follow this LINK (2) The team will be attending a street briefing on the above date. We will be there at 1800 hrs to meet with as many residents as we can and answer any questions you may have. ..........

30/09/2017 - Upcoming BOATE events
Upcoming BOATE events - Thanks to Steve Brown for sending the following BOATE event posters : ..........

28/09/2017 - Neighbourhood Watch Update
With winter fast approaching, be sure to secure your shed to avoid a nasty surprise come the Spring: 1) Check that your insurance covers the contents of your shed or outbuildings from theft. 2) Take a look at your shed and consider how you would break in. ..........

23/09/2017 - Harvest Festival St James Church, North Cray
Thanks to Churchwarden Suzy Higgs for sending us the following notice : ..........

21/09/2017 - Suspicious Motor Cyclists / Neighbourhood Watch Update & Newsletter.
(1) Thanks to Charles Bint for the following report which has ben passed to the Police Safer Neighbourhood Team (2) Thanks to PCSO Pauline Cimen, Police SNT Team for the following update : Cray Meadows have had a one theft from motor vehicle ..........

15/09/2017 - New Planning Application / Save Bexleyheath Police Station
(1) New Planning Application 6 Parsonage Lane (2) A member has asked us to re- publish the link for the campaign petition to save Bexleyheath Police Station :- ..........

14/09/2017 - Neighbourhood Watch Update
Thanks to Police SNT Team - PCSO Pauline Cimen for the following update :Attempted Burglary - The Grove - 08/09/2017 - 0450 hrs - Front Door and Porch door left open. Two suspects on a scooter were disturbed by occupant. No entry gained. No details of suspects given. ..........

14/09/2017 - The Future Of Community Policing In Bexley Is In Serious Danger
Thanks to Dana Wiffen, Bexley Borough Neighbourhood Watch Association Chairman for the following update :Firstly, a big thank you to all those that attended Thursday night's meeting at The Council Civic Offices main chamber, ..........

13/09/2017 - Dogs Trust Event
The Dogs Trust charity is holding an event in Danson Park (next to Danson House) on Tuesday 19th September 2017 between 1100-1500 hours. Owners are welcome to come along with their dog for free microchipping, neutering vouchers, free basic health checks.........

11/09/2017 - Door Knocking - Knoll Road Sidcup
Thanks to Police SNT Team, PCSO Pauline Cimen for the following alert : We have had a report from a local resident in Knoll Road that there have been people knocking on local doors. There was also a report of someone that looked homeless knocking on doors...........

10/09/2017 - News from Neighbourhood Watch - W/E 7 September
LONDON-WIDE MOPED CRIME Moped crime - in particular, street robbery - is on the increase in London. The following incident occured in Kensington & Chelsea at around 15:30hrs on Saturday, 2 September. Two victims, a 31-year-old woman and a 32-year-old man..........

10/09/2017 - News from Neighbourhood Watch- W/E 31 August
BIKER GANG PROBLEMS ACROSS THE BOROUGH The expansion of Biker Gang Crime and nuisance is not just a Bexley problem in London, many of the culprits are under age and the police are not allowed to chase them for fear of injury. ..........

2/09/2017 - Foots Cray - Road closure in one direction.
Over 12 months ago a vehicle struck the side of the Seven Stars Public House. In order to affect a repair it will require hoarding to protect the building. The repair is going to take longer than expected because of the age of the building and therefore the delicate ..........

2/09/2017 - Betty Rhodes
It is with sadness that we have to report the recent death of Betty Rhodes. Betty was 96 years of age and throughout her long life was always an active campaigner, especially concerning matters of conservation and the protection of the Green Belt,...........

2/09/2017 - Quiz Night at the White Cross
We have four Quiz nights and two Bingo nights in the next four months and hope you can join us on a few of these evenings.The next Quiz night is on 6th September starting at 8.00 pm..........

31/08/2017 - Save Bexleyheath Police Station
Dear Neighbourhood Watch friends, I've just signed the petition "Bexleyheath Police Station Front Office Closure" and wanted to ask if you could add your name too. It takes seconds to do. ..........

29/08/2017 - St James Pet Service Sunday 10/09/2017 -
Thanks to Churchwarden Suzy Higgs for sending us the following poster : ..........

28/08/2017 - Cray Meadows Ward - Residential Burglary - High Beeches
Thanks to PCSO Pauline Cimen for sending us the following vtime report :- There was a residential burglary between 25th/26th August between 2000-0820 hrs. An untidy search took place mainly upstairs...........

23/08/2017 - M25 Dog - Update
Thanks to Gillian Packer from Lost Dog Admin and Claire Tack - Secretary Bexley Borough Neighbourhood Watch Association for independantly sending us the following Updates :- This dog was reunited on the 19th...........

22/08/2017 - NeighbourHound Watch
Please be on the look out for this lovely dog. It has caused part of the M25 to be closed twice recently as it was seen running near it. ..........

19/08/2017 - Neighbourhood Watch Newsletter -/08/Edition
Thanks to Neighbourhood & Home Watch Network for sending us the August Edition of the Neighbourhood Watch Newsletter..........

18/08/2017 - Queen Marys Hospital community event
Queen Marys Hospital is planning a free Family fun and Open Day to mark their centenary on the 9th September 2017 10.30-3.30...........

17/08/2017 - Bexleyheath Police Station Front Office Closure / Neighbourhood Watch Update
MOPAC  (the Mayor's office for Policing & Crime)  has now published its draft Public Access and Engagement Strategy -& Thanks to Police SNT Team - PCSO Pauline Cimen for sending the following local news.11th August - 12th August - 1730-0630 hrs - Criminal Damage.........

13/08/2017 - Paws in the Parish
Thanks to Churchwarden Suzy Higgs for sending us the following poster :..........

11/08/2017 - News from Neighbourhood Watch
Pillow And Duvet Theft From Hospitals. Known to hospital staff as the the duvet/pillow woman, she has been in Newlands Unit at QM this Tuesday at 3.15pm. She was told her she was not allowed on site, and when she saw them calling security she left straight away and ..........

10/08/2017 - Polling Districts & Polling Station Review / Trains in Aug.and Sept.
Bexley Council is consulting people on the next stage of the Boundary Review, which is to finalise Polling Stations and Polling Districts...........

3/08/2017 - News from Neighbourhood Watch
Neighbourhood Watch Office Chairman Dana Wiffen met with our Patron & MP for Bexley & Sidcup and Cabinet Minister for Northern Ireland - James Brokenshire on Friday 28th July. One of the items discussed was the planned closure of Bexleyheath Police Station ..........

1/08/2017 - The Queen's Hospital
One of the MA History students, Ellie Grigsby, at Goldsmiths is trying to crowdfund/raise £5,000 to build a memorial dedicated to facially disfigured servicemen from WW1 in the grounds of Queen Mary's Hospital at Sidcup...........

31/07/2017 - St James Churchyard Tidy Up
Thanks to Churchwarden Suzy Higgs for sending us the following appeal for help with a 'Churchyard Tidy Up'...........

27/07/2017 - St James Church - Event
Thanks to Churchwarden Suzy Higgs for sending details of the following event : ..........

27/07/2017 - Bexley Woods - Alert To Dog Walkers / Neighbourhood Watch Update
This is a warning for all dog walkers and people visiting Bexley Woods. I have received information that there have been incidents where dogs have fallen seriously ill and unfortunately one fatality after being taken for a walk in Bexley Woods. ..........

25/07/2017 - Planning Update / Facebook
Planning Update, Lesure, Honeyden Road, rear extension, 17/01323/GPDE, Planning permission Granted =&- Facebook Thanks to all members who responded to our request for 'thoughts' on an NCRA Facebook page published in our 6 July NewsMail. ...........

25/07/2017 - Cygnet in distress - update
.Yesterday evening there was great concern about the plight of a swan/cygnet that was seen to have a fishing line wrapped around its neck or in its mouth. As reported in the previous NewsMail, our member who had witnessed this had fortunately phoned the RSPCA.........

25/07/2017 - Cygnet in distress
Thanks to Julie who sent the following messages : Hi just been over meadows 19.15 tonight one of the cygnets got a fishing line either wrapped around is neck or in his mouth . Then this morning - a follow up to our enquiry to sse if it had been reported : ..........

23/07/2017 - White powder
Thanks to Candy Rolton who sent the following message : Sunday ... been for walk along the horse track . Clumps of dry white powder intermittently placed on track. Could be in other places. Phoned borough on my return and told to phone police. . ..........

20/07/2017 - Neighbourhood Watch Update
Neighbourhood Watch Update Burglary - Sunday 16/07/2017 - Mallard Walk - 1530 hrs - Freedom pass taken/rent book/wallet but no cash was inside - Criminal Damage to motor vehicle - Opposite Ruxley House Maidstone Road .........

19/07/2017 - Planning Application - Outcome
67 Gattons Way, Part one, part two storey side and rear extension incorporating garage and porch (revision of previous application 16/03073/FUL), Planning permission : Refused...........

18/07/2017 - Revised Planning Application
45 The Grove, Revised application : Part one/part two storey front/side and rear extensions incorporating a basement and associated works to provide a five bedroom dwelling ...........

14/07/2017 - Neighbourhood Watch Update / Bexley Growth Strategy - Public Consultation
(1) Cray meadows ward has suffered a couple of burglaries in and around Bexley Lane recently. Please ensure all doors and windows are locked when out. (2) Bexley has extended its consultation period until Friday 28th July. ...........

10/07/2017 - St James Compline (Night Prayer)
Thanks to Suzy Higgs, Churchwarden of St James Church for the following invitation ..........

10/07/2017 - North Cray Road Works
Thanks to Senior Engineer Graham Wood at London Borough of Bexley for the advance notice of upcoming re-surfacing works on the North Cray Road starting 20th July...........

8/07/2017 - Bexley's Growth Strategy - NCRA's response
With the deadline for public consultation on Bexley's Growth Strategy fast approaching (14 July), the NCRA has submitted a letter to Bexley setting out the views of the committee...........

7/07/2017 - Update on issues arising from the Grenfell Tower fire
Following the tragic fire at Grenfell Tower, Bexley's Fire Safety Task Force is working hard to oversee and coordinate the local response to the issues it has raised...........

7/07/2017 - Pet Fraud Alert
The National Fraud Intelligence Bureau (NFIB) and Action Fraud have recently noticed a rise in the reporting of pet related fraud...........

6/07/2017 - Neighbourhood Watch Update
Thanks to PCSO Pauline Cimen for the following Neighbourhood Watch Update : Theft - Between 5th June and 3rd July in Parsonage Lane (Stables) : 3 car batteries stolen, cement mixer and Dewalt drill...........

6/07/2017 - Update on AGM Issues
(1) Cray Meadows Police SNT Contact Information (2) Bexley Growth Strategy (3) NCRA Facebook Page..........

4/07/2017 - Royal Park - Summer Fair
Select poster :-..........

3/07/2017 - North Cray War Memorial - Awarded Listed Building Status
Thanks to Joanne Gould from Historic England for notifying us that the War Memorial in St James Church has been warded 'Listed Building' status. The entry on the list can be accessed from this   LINK..........

2/07/2017 - Cyber Crime Prevention Videos / NCRA AGM / Neighbourhood Watch Update
(1) Cyber Crime......Metropolitan Police have produced some very useful advice......(2) AGM - Reminder (3) Thanks to PCSO Pauline Cimen for the following update : 25/6/2017 between 1830 and 2317 -Theft motor vehicle from Bexley Lane. ..........

23/06/2017 - Bikes on the Meadows - Bexley's Response
Thanks to Sarah Basham for sending us the reply that she received from Patrick English, Grounds Maintenance Officer, London Borough of Bexley in response to her email asking what action Bexley can take to deter motorcyclists on the meadows...........

23/06/2017 - Cray Meadows SNT Website / Safety Of High-Rise Accommodation
(1) The Metropolitan Police have launched a new (BETA) website. (2) Bexley Council have issued a statement describing the situation in Bexley Borough in respect of high-rise accommodation safety...........

23/06/2017 - Bexley Civic Parade
Thanks to Trevor, our volunteer collector for Barton Road, for alerting us to this event : Click on the poster for full details. ..........

19/06/2017 - Local Plan Review
Bexley Council are to prepare a new development plan for long term investment and growth over the next 20 years. This could include building 31,500 new homes and the creation of 17,500 new jobs. ..........

16/06/2017 - Motorbikes in the meadow
Further to current investigation into fishing and badly behaved dogs in the meadows I would like to mention the motorbikers in the meadows also. A gang were riding motorbikes in the meadow again yesterday afternoon...........

16/06/2017 - Cygnets - another incident
Thanks to Alex for this report :- I'm sorry to advise that this morning I witnessed another dog attack on the swans and cygnets as I cross the five arch bridge. ..........

16/06/2017 - Cygnets - Update
Thanks to Tony for this update: I have just come back from the meadows and can now say there are only two cygnets left. Not sure how accurate this information is but a friend told me the third cygnet was removed by the RSPCA late yesterday evening...........

16/06/2017 - Message from NCRA Committee
The ongoing issues of uncontrolled dogs and illegal fishing in the designated Nature Reserve area of Footscray Meadows was discussed at our committee meeting on 14 June 2017. We resolved not only to continuing to express our concerns to Bexley Council ..........

15/06/2017 - Cygnets - Update
Thanks to Muriel Simmons for the following good news: 4 pm Have just come back from the Meadows and the three cygnet are swimming with Mum and Dad so well done to those who went into action and rescued them from the dogs. ..........

15/06/2017 - Neighbourhood Watch Update
Neighbourhood Watch Update Thanks to PCSO Pauline Cimen for the following crime update for Cray Meadows Ward : 13/06/2017 - 0240-0250 hrs - Onslow Drive Sidcup - House windows smashed and car windscreen smashed - Any information, please call police...........

15/06/2017 - More On Dogs In The Meadows And Cygnets
NCRA has received two reports today, presumably relating to the same incident : The swans and her remaining three cygnets were sitting on the riverbank this morning between 08:45 to 09:15 when a husky type dog ran over and picked up one of the cygnets ..........

14/06/2017 - Jo Cox
A year on from the awful murder of Jo Cox, her husband has circulated a letter inviting the public to celebrate her life...........

13/06/2017 - Road Works
Thanks to Graham Wood, Senior Engineer, London Borough of Bexley for giving us advanced notice of upcoming road works on the North Cray Road commencing 19th June.The full text of his letter can be read by following this LINK. ..........

13/06/2017 - Vehicle Online Shopping Fraud
An alert from Action Fraud describes a scam whereby fraudsters have been advertising vehicles and machinery for sale on various selling platforms online...........

13/06/2017 - Freemasonry Open Day / Stag Beetles
(1) Freemasonry Open Day - Click on the poster for an enlarged view (2) Thanks to Bexley Wildlife for sending us the following link to a Stag Beetle survey that we can assist with this summer...........

10/06/2017 - Appeal Decision - 48 Parsonage Lane / Dogs in the Meadows
(1) The application to convert a residential property at 48 Parsonage Lane to a special needs school was refused at the end of August 2016. (2) We have received a number of comments regarding dogs on the meadows following the death of a Cygnet ..........

10/06/2017 - Neighbourhood Watch Update
Thanks to PC Phil Clark from Police SNT Team for the following Neighbourhood Watch Update : 05/06/2017 - Burglary in Davenport Road between 6am and 230pm. Entry through kitchen window. Watch and cash taken 05/06/2017 - Burglary Overnight in The Spinney. ..........

10/06/2017 - Evening and Weekend GP Access / Dogs in the Meadows
Thanks to Bexley Health Neighbourhood Care for the following information poster : -& A further comment on the subject of uncontrolled dogs from John Window of Mount Mascal Stables...........

7/06/2017 - Death of 2 Cygnets (Cont.)
Thanks to Tony Richardson for the following contribution : Following on from your last update on the strength of the cygnets I googled a couple of question on the subject of swans - Who owns the Swans? - Technically, the Crown owns all unmarked mute swans ..........

7/06/2017 - Update on Death of 2 Cygnets
Some small good news reported by Charlie : Following on from my earlier email, one of the remaining 4 Cygnets had been rescued from the dogs and appeared to be OK as it was swimming along with the others. ..........

7/06/2017 - Comments received re. Death of 2 Cygnets
This is so very sad. Time and again those of us who walk the meadows regularly see thoughtless dog owners who do not put their dogs on leads around the lake area, no good feeling distraught when anyone with an ounce of sense would realise that any breed of dog ...........

7/06/2017 - Death of 2 Cygnets
I've just returned from an early morning dog walk across the meadows and am sad to report that 2 of the remaining 6 Cygnets have been killed. We passed them 10 minutes earlier when all 6 were paddling in the stream at the mouth of the lake accompanied by. ..........

6/06/2017 - Wedding Services Fraud
Action Fraud (National Fraud Intelligence Bureau) have issued an alert to warn members of the public of the risks of fraud when paying deposits in advance of an upcoming wedding...........

4/06/2017 - New Planning Application
67 Gattons Way - Part one, part two storey side and rear extension incorporating garage and porch
(revision of previous application 16/03073/FUL) ..........

4/06/2017 - Our Healthier Bexley
If you are interested in the future of your health and care services you could visit the 'Our Healthier Bexley' event at the Bexleyheath Marriott Hotel, 1 Broadway, Bexleyheath DA6 7JZ on 4 th July...........

4/06/2017 - Sidcup Fringe Festival / Theft of Number Plates / Neighbourhood Watch News
Thanks to Sidcup Community Group for sending us the following poster : - Click on the poster above for full details..........

27/05/2017 - Policing Operation in London this weekend / New Planning Application
(1) Policing Operation in London this weekend (2) New Planning Application, 3 High Beeches, Single storey rear extension..........

25/05/2017 - Neighbourhood Watch Update
Please beware of an automated telephone call claiming to be Her Majesty's Revenue & Customs. The message tells you that you have tax owing and instructs you to press a number to be connected to your case worker. ..........

24/05/2017 - Music Festival
Thanks to Suzy Higgs for sending us details of the upcoming 'Old Bexley Music Festival' ..........

24/05/2017 - North Cray Road
NCRA has received a number of enquiries regarding the road works on the North Cray Road. Unfortunately we do not have any 'inside' information on road works, but can point members to the following web-site that does give updated interactive information :..........

24/05/2017 - Bikers on the Meadows
Thanks to Steve Brown for the following message in response to the request from PCSO Pauline Cimen for information about people fishing in the meadows. It is all very well telling us to contact the Police but HOW? We had bikes on the Meadows all Sunday afternoon ..........

23/05/2017 - Tech-Support Scam
ActionFraud have reported that Tech-Support scammers claiming to be from Microsoft are taking advantage of the global WannaCry ransomware attack...........

23/05/2017 - Fishing in The Meadows
NCRA has received the following request from PCSO Pauline Cimen : We are getting lots of complaints about fishing on the meadows. Apparently there are people fishing all night. Would residents please keep an eye out and if they are seen let us know the location..........

23/05/2017 - Burglary in Parsonage Lane / Kayla's Bar & Kitchen - update
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20/05/2017 - Gravel Hill Delays / Kayla's Bar & Kitchen
(1) Burglary in Parsonage Lane There has been a burglary at North Cray Riding Stables overnight. It appears the thieves came up the bank behind the stables k (2) Kayla's Bar & Kitchen - Update A number of members contacted Bexley Licensing Authority ..........

19/05/2017 - A Date For Your Diary - Freemasonry Open Day
Thanks to Trevor Jones for advance notice of the upcoming Freemasonry open day. We will circulate the information again, closer to the date..........

19/05/2017 - Bexley Growth Strategy - Public Consultation / Burglary in Palm Avenue
(1) Bexley has published its draft Growth Strategy for public consultation which will run from Thursday 18th May to Friday 14th July. (2) Thanks to PCSO Pauline Cimen for the following update : There was a burglary in Palm Avenue Sidcup ..........

17/05/2017 - Burglary in The Grove / Bexley Village - more roadworks!
(1) Burglary in The Grove - Thanks to PCSO Pauline Cimen for the following report : A recent burglary took place in The Grove . (2) Thanks to John at Mount Mascal Stables for the following update : The traffic chaos in the village about to continue. ..........

16/05/2017 - Water Pressure
There is a severe loss of water pressure in the Sidcup area affecting the supply to water tanks and any direct connections above ground floor. This is due to a burst watermain last night in the Erith Area. ..........

14/05/2017 - South Eastern Train Service - Further Update
Thanks to our MP, James Brokenshire, who has released a clarification with regard to the impact of the upcoming general election on the consultation which could lead to train services from our region being reduced...........

13/05/2017 - New Planning Application / South Eastern Train Service
(1) New Planning Application - 1 Barton Road - Single storey rear extension (2) South Eastern Train Service On 27 April we reported a proposal by South Eastern trains to have all trains terminating at Cannon Street from 2019...........

10/05/2017 - SNB Public Meeting / Upcoming BOATE Events / News from Local Police Team
(1) The BexleySNB has pleasure in inviting you to their public meeting on Thursday 1st June, taking place at the Marriott Hotel, Bexleyheath (2) Thanks to Steve Brown, BOATE's Marketing Manager for information on the last two events in BOATE's current programme :..........

8/05/2017 - The Little Book Of Big Scams
Further to our NewsMail of 24 April, our volunteers have now delivered these to most members but unfortunately it proved impossible to arrange for a Volunteer to deliver the above booklet to our members in the North Cray Road...........

6/05/2017 - Waste4Fuel Heap - Update
In September 2016 we reported that the Waste4Fuel site in St Paul's Cray, close to the Crittals roundabout had been purchased by Bromley Council and that the site was due to be cleared. It was said that 'green' use would then be made of this piece of Green Belt land...........

5/05/2017 - Bexley Village Delays - Update
Thanks to Bexley Council for releasing an update on the traffic delays in Bexley Village. Two buildings required scaffolding to be erected for work to deal with emergency structural concerns with the roof, to stop serious danger to the public from loose roof slate tiles falling ...........

4/05/2017 - Neighbourhood Watch Report / Cuppa with Cops
Thanks to PCSO Pauline Cimen who submitted the following report of incidents in Cray Meadows Ward to Neighbourhood Watch and an invitation for 'Cuppa with Cops' Criminal damage to motor vehicle, 29/4/2017,1025 hrs at Junction Cray Road/Suffolk Road..........

4/05/2017 - Date For NCRA AGM / Job Opportunities / Closure of Parsonage Lane
(1) The NCRA Annual General Meeting will be be held in St James Church 4 July (2) Thanks to Sarah Bruton at Avante Care for alerting us to the following recruitment open day that may be of interest to any members looking for work :..........

3/05/2017 - Attempted Burglary
NCRA has received the following message from a member in The Grove : I would like to report an attempted burglary. I arrived home around 7.30pm and then popped back out. Whilst reversing my car down the drive I noticed the garage door was slightly ajar............

28/04/2017 - Klinger application for new commercial units approved
London Borough of Bromley have released the following news brief : An application to restore and enhance the Grade II listed Klinger building and provide new commercial units was approved at Development Control Committee on Tuesday night..........

28/04/2017 - Family Fun and Dog Show
Thanks to Claire Tack from NeighbourHound Watch for the following information : - Click on the poster for an enlarged view ...........

27/04/2017 - South Eastern trains to terminate at Cannon Street from 2019
Thanks to a member in High Beeches for alerting us to a proposal by South Eastern trains to have all trains terminating at Cannon Street from 2019 - Our MP James Brokenshire, along with his fellow Bexley MPs are backing a petition against changes ...........

27/04/2017 - Neighbourhood Watch Report / Maplins 10% Discount For Neighbourhood Watch
(1) Thanks to PCSO Pauline Cimen who submitted the following : Theft from motor vehicle - 20/4/2017 2000 hrs - Bedens Road Sidcup (2) Maplins Crayford have released new 10% discount codes available to residents whose street is an active Neighbourhood Watch:..........

25/04/2017 - Bexley Village Traffic Lights
The information from Bexley Council is that the traffic control lights at the roundabout junction of The High Street and Bourne Road are to divert vehicles away from danger whilst a building is having roof work done...........

24/04/2017 - Scam Alert
Please be aware of a scam message doing the rounds purporting to be from HM Inland Revenue, stating that they noticed that there has been an attempted ID theft and you should update your details by following the link...........

24/04/2017 - The Little Book Of Big Scams
Through the help of Lyn Barnes, chair of the Cray Meadows Ward Panel, we have been given a supply of the Metropolitan Police's publication "The little book of BIG scams". Our Volunteers will be delivering these to Members over the next week or so. ..........

18/04/2017 - Petition "Stop Gov. Threat To Green Belt" / Closure of Parsonage Lane
(1) The web based pressure group, '38 degrees' is currently asking for signatures on a petition aimed at protecting the Green Belt. (2) Thames Water have confirmed with Bexley Council the date for the next closure of Parsonage Lane in order for the leaks outside No.29 ...........

18/04/2017 - Bikes on Foots Cray Meadows
NCRA has received the following appeal from PCSO Pauline Cimen regarding youths on motorbikes racing up and down on the Meadows. If anyone sees these youths racing around they can call the 101 number. If they manage to get near to these youths and can ..........

13/04/2017 - Wonga Data Breach
An alert from Action Fraud received today warns that the personal data in 250,000 Wonga accounts have been compromised. If you think that you may have been affected, full details are available on the Wonga website...........

12/04/2017 - New Planning Application
37 North Cray Road Bexley Kent DA5 3ND - Conversion of detached garage to habitable room..........

10/04/2017 - New Planning Application / Device in Sidcup Santander cash point..
(1) New Planning Application - 24 Barton Road, Single storey rear extension. (2) Thanks to PCSO Cimen for alerting us to a device left in the cash point of Santander in Sidcup. Something had been placed over the buttons to the left of the machine preventing customers..........

8/04/2017 - Hound Watch Alert.
NCRA has received the following message from BEXLEY BOROUGH NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH ASSOCIATION : A Rottweiler (with tail) which is walked off the lead in the Hurst Road area of Sidcup. On 6th April at 8.31pm the dog attacked a West Highland Terrier cross ..........

7/04/2017 - More criminal activity.
Raine Miller at 98 The Grove reports : Wednesday night my Son's van was broken in to. The Rear right hand side window was smashed the alarm had gone off.. The vehicle was locked and in view of the house.. Another member, also in The Grove reports : I have ..........

7/04/2017 - Recent criminal activity.
There was an attempted burglary in Bexley Lane on 4/4/2017. The house owner disturbed a man trying to force open his front door with a crowbar. A motor vehicle was stolen from Whitney Walk on 3/4/2017. A motor vehicle was stolen from Thursland Road on 3/4.2017..........

6/04/2017 - New Planning Application / Phishing Alert.
(1) New Planning Application - 27 Parsonage Lane, Single storey front and side extension. (2) Phishing Alert We have been advised by Neighbourhood Watch that an Action Fraud Alert has been issued warning that fraudsters are sending out a high volume of phishing ..........

2/04/2017 - Crime Updates Available Direct From The Cray Meadows SNT
Thanks to Pauline Cimen of our local SNT (Safer Neighbourhoods Police Team) who has invited members of the NCRA to sign up for the Crime Updates that she currently emails direct to everyone who would like to receive them. Pauline assures us that she would be ..........

2/04/2017 - Upcoming BOATE events - update
Steve from BOATE writes : Just a quick reminder that we have our April Quiz Night this coming Wednesday 5th April starting at 8.00pm. If you haven't booked yet I am sure we will be able to squeeze you in. ..........

1/04/2017 - Bexley Borough Neighbourhood Watch Newsletter
Thanks to Bexley Borough Neighbourhood Watch for sending us their latest newsletter. To open this, please select the link ..........

1/04/2017 - Holy Week Services
Thanks to Suzy Higgs for sending the following poster : ..........

31/03/2017 - Neighbourhood Watch Update.
Thanks to Bexley Borough Neighbourhood Watch Association who have kindly allowed us to recirculate the following two extracts from their weekly update. http://www.bexleywatch.org.uk Operation/Incident: Outside Houses Of Parliament..........

31/03/2017 - A New Neighbourhood Watch Formed In The Grove.
NCRA have been asked to bring to the attention of our members in The Grove the existence of this new Watch. If any members are interested in joining they should give their contact details (name(s), address, telephone number and email address) to ..........

27/03/2017 - Attempted Burglary in the Grove..
wanted to report a new burglary case that happened to us last night. - Someone has tried to get to our garage by breaking the garage door. - The corner of the garage door has been lifted. Nothing seems to be stolen............

25/03/2017 - New Planning Application.
45 The Grove - Part one/part two storey front/side and rear extension incorporating the formation of a basement with a swimming pool and associated works to provide a five bedroom dwelling..........

24/03/2017 - Mothering Sunday Service.
Thanks to Suzy Higgs who sent the following Information : - Click on the poster for an enlarged view ..........

20/03/2017 - Hound Watch. / Bexley Magazine - Spring issue.
(1) Hound Watch. An incident occurred on Sunday 19th March in the Blackfen Road. A dog walker was asked by men travelling in a blue Toyota if he wanted to sell his (2) Bexley Magazine - Spring issue, The online version of the Bexley Magazine is available now ...........

17/03/2017 - Dog Attack.
NCRA received the following warning from one of our members today: My little dog was attacked by another dog this week & was badly injured in the neck, had to be stitched up plus a huge vets bill. ..........

16/03/2017 - Burglaries. / Upcoming BOATE events.
(1) Burglaries. We have been advised that yesterday evening/last night three burglaries took place in lower Parsonage Lane and one in Gattons Way. (2) BOATE will be running BINGO nights at the White Cross starting on Monday 15th May. Full details will be supplied ..........

15/03/2017 - Parking problems - update from Bexley.
NCRA have just received the following response to our enquiry on behalf of members regarding Parking problems at St James Way & High Beeches : The comments made have been noted, and will be added as part of the request for the location...........

15/03/2017 - Burglary Alert. / Parking problems.
We have received the following information from an NCRA Member: A property in High Beeches was burgled at about 8.45pm last evening. Burglars used a crow bar or similar to force open an aluminium front door with lever bolts and enter the whole property. . ..........

11/03/2017 - Parking problems -St James Way & High Beeches Cont
We have received the following comments from members regarding the issue of parking at the junction of St James Way & High Beeches : From John Roper : There are double yellow lines at the junction in High Beeches, but people still park on them making it impossible ...........

9/03/2017 - Micro Chipping And Health Check Event
Last April, legislation came into force which meant that all dogs had to be microchipped. If you still need to microchip your dog, The Dogs Trust is holding a micro chipping and health check event on Tuesday 21st March between 11am-3pm at the Cray Meadows ..........

7/03/2017 - Parking problems -St James Way & High Beeches
The issue of parking at the St James Way junction with High Beeches has been reported to us several times. We have contacted Bexley by email and the response from the Traffic Services Team is as follows : Thank you for your email which has been passed to me to ...........

7/03/2017 - More on Street Lighting
Thank you to the member who sent in the following response to yesterday's NewsMail. I wish to register an alternative view to those residents who have contacted you regarding the reduction in street lighting cover as I don't believe this to be the case. Yes, there is..........

6/03/2017 - Council Tax increase / Planning Update / Street Lighting
(1) Council Tax increase -The latest edition of Bexley Bulletin gives details of how part of this year's council tax .... (2) Planning Update We have today been advised of the outcome ..... (3) Street Lighting We have had communication from some of our members ..........

26/02/2017 - More Illegal Fishing.
A member reported that she had seen men walk over to the river not carrying any rods, but they then bent down and seemed to be assembling rods. It seems that they are cunning and obviously well aware that people are keeping their eyes open...........

25/02/2017 - Cabinet recommends 3.99% Tax increase / Message from Cray Meadows Police.
(1) Cabinet recommends 3.99% Council Tax increase A news alert today from Bexley Council .... (2) Message from Cray Meadows Police - There has been an increase in phone call scams. Scammers who pretend to be from banks or .........

24/02/2017 - New Planning Application / Scam Alert.
(1) New Planning Application - 92 The Grove, Retention of boundary fence... (2) Scam Alert Thanks to Ken Dwan for the following alert : Thought your members might like to know of the email I received over the weekend. Apparently it was from DVLA stating that ..........

17/02/2017 - Walking for Health.
Now that the worst of winter is hopefully past, members who want to get out and about, enjoy some moderate exercise and meet new friends may be interested in Bexley's Walking for Health program. Our nearest organised walk is along the river Shuttle,..........

16/02/2017 - Coca Cola, Cray Road Sidcup.
We have received enquiries from members asking - What is being built at the Coca Cola site in Cray Road Sidcup? Briefly, the details are : Demolition of existing warehousing and dispatch structures and erection of a new Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS)..........

15/02/2017 - In and Around Eltham.
The Eltham Society are holding their annual exhibition this Saturday, the 18th. This year's exhibition "In and Around Eltham" with pictures to jog your memory is at St Mary's Community Centre in the High Street from 10.30am to 4pm...........

13/02/2017 - Quiz Night at the White Cross / Illegal fishing.
(1) BOATE's February Quiz night was a great success. Their next quiz will be held on 1st March... (2) Illegal fishing Thanks to Nick at the Grove who reported : Sunday 12th February 1.10 pm. The anglers are back again, just 2 this time. They appear to come most ..........

10/02/2017 - New Planning Application
35 The Spinney - Single storey front side & rear extension incorporating replacement garage and open porch canopy...........

9/02/2017 - Local and Family History Fair
Thanks to Mike at Kent Gardens Trust for sending the following update on the Local and Family History Fair at Hall Place on 5 March .......Click on the poster for full details..........

7/02/2017 - Housing White Paper LGBC Press Release. / NCRA Screensaver.
(1) The government released its White Paper today which fortunately retains Green Belt protection, emphasises... (2) NCRA Screensaver Thank you to those memmbers who have sent in photographs to add to the NCRA Screensaver. The updated version is ..........

7/02/2017 - Local Family History Fair. / New planning applications.
(1) Thanks to Bexley Civic Society for letting us know that there will be a Local Family History Fair at Hall Place on 5 March 2017....
(2) 32 The Grove - Single storey rear extension / 26 The Grove - Conversion of garage to habitable room..........

3/02/2017 - New Planning Application
4 St James Way Sidcup Kent DA14 5ER - Single storey rear extension, side and front extension and alterations to roofline incorporating four dormer windows to provide rooms in roofspace...........

27/01/2017 - Attempted robbery at St James Way Post Office
Police have released video footage of an attack on a man and an attempted robbery in the Post Office at St James Way. This can be seen on the News Shopper web-site. Full details of how to report any information that you may have are given in the clip. ..........

27/01/2017 - Keeping Bexley clean, green and safe. / NCRA Screensaver.
(1) Bexley have announced plans for allocating an additional £800,000 to improve the quality of the local environment ... (2) An NCRA computer screen-saver (sorry - Windows only), showing scenes of North Cray can be downloaded here. ..........

26/01/2017 - Coffee with Cops. / News from Cray Meadows Ward.
(1) You can meet the Sidcup Police team on Sunday 29th January 1000-1100 in McDonalds, Sidcup High Street. There you will be able to ask questions ... (2) In recent weeks two of our police officers on Cray Meadows Team, PCs Paul Sealy and Matt Richardson, have ............

18/01/2017 - Help Protect The Green Belt
Residents of North Cray have already taken an important step in helping to protect our precious Green Belt by joining our Association - which has this as a primary objective, and which is why the NCRA is an active member of the London Green Belt Council...........

17/01/2017 - Burst water main
A water main has burst near the Old Mill. North Cray Road has a traffic jam....If you do visit the the village and find that the leak and traffic jam is resolved, please let us know so that we can issue an update. ..........

14/01/2017 - New Planning Application
67 Gattons Way - Front and rear extension incorporating porch
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14/01/2017 - New Planning Application / Planning Application Update
(1) Bowmans Stables, Stable Lane, Vicarage Road - Detached 2-bed bungalow for occupation by stable owners/manager...(2) Lesure Honeyden Road - Appeal against refusal decision APP/D5120/W/16/3157653 Erection of one 3-bed bungalow. - Appeal dismissed..........

11/01/2017 - Rogue Tradesman
Thanks to Denise Hart who sent us this warning following her experience with a rogue tradesman : Hi I have an incident to report. A tradesman who was introduced via my bank's home emergency service took away an expensive light fitting to fix. ..........

10/01/2017 - Waste & Recycling App.
Bexley are recommending a 'WASTE & RECYCLING' app written by Agile Applications. It is compatible with mobile phones or tablets using the Android or IOS operating system...........

7/01/2017 - Burglary Alert.
Sadly our first NewsMail for 2017 is to report that one of our members in St James Way was recently burgled. Our member writes : Today at around (Friday 6th January) 6.30pm our house was burgled. They gained entry by smashing the glass in the UPVC french doors ..........

19/12/2016 - Season's Greetings.
from the North Cray Residents Association Committee. ..........

13/12/2016 - Bexley Borough Burglary Alert.
Thanks to Bexley Borough Neighbourhood Watch for this alert : BBNWA have been made aware that burglars are targeting Bexley in the run up to Christmas. BBNWA are asking their volunteers to be extra alert and to note any suspicious persons or vehicles and to ..........

9/12/2016 - Bexley RSPB Foots Cray Meadows Bird Walk. / Yet another scam.
(1) Thanks to Chris Rose from Bexley Wildlife for sending a report of the RSPB Bird walk that took place on 6th December...... (2) Thanks to Roger Latch for the following scam alert : I received 4 threats of prosecution from the Manchester Police for speeding ...........

8/12/2016 - Formal consultation - Draft Police and Crime Plan for London / Burglary Attack
Thanks to Danielle Fuller, Bexley Safer Neighbourhood Board (BexleySNB) Co-ordinator for sending the following message : Last week, the Mayor and Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime launched the draft police and crime plan for London. This draft reflects the ..........

6/12/2016 - HMRC Scam
Thanks to Brenda Hansford for sending the following message : I have just received an email from HMRC Revenue and Customs saying that I have unclaimed tax refund from the year 2016. ..........

5/12/2016 - Christmas at St James Church, North Cray. / New Planning Application
(1) The next event in St.James Christmas schedule is on Sunday 11th December at 9.30am..... (2).59 The Spinney - Part one/part two storey side and rear extension. ..........

1/12/2016 - A further warning to Cat Owners. / Another Scam
(1) On 27 October we reported a recent spate of attacks on cats and that there had been an attack on an ex member's cat in West Kingsdown.... (2) A News Alert from Bexley issued today tells hao a Bexley resident received a call from someone asking for £25..........

1/12/2016 - Met Police Scam Email Alert.
Thanks to Andrew Davis, Bexley Borough Neighbourhood Watch for the following scam alert : An email is in circulation pertaining to come from a Met Police email account. The email sender is shown as crime@content.met.police.uk This is not a valid Metropolitan Police . ..........

24/11/2016 - "A SAD DAY..." COMPUTER SCAM
Thanks to Manor Road (Cobham) Neighbourhood Watch for the following scam alert : If you see a news item pop up on the side of your computer screen which says "A sad day in the film (or science) world, as people pay their respects to ..........

23/11/2016 - Message from PCSO Pauline Cimen.
When you are walking your dogs on the Meadows, please be mindful of the horses on the bridle path. We are having complaints from the stables saying that dogs are running around that area without any owner in sight causing alarm to the horses. They are ..........

22/11/2016 - Two scams currently occurring.
(1) In the first scam a call is received from a gentleman claiming to be from Talk Talk, saying the router was sending error messages.... (2) The second scam that has been reported to the NHW office is that the Facebook Hackers are back...........

22/11/2016 - New Planning Application
187 Maidstone Road - Single storey rear extension and first floor side extension..........

20/11/2016 - 'Christmas Celebration' Charity Concert
Our Chairman of the Association, David Cook, is also Secretary and member of the prestigious Greenwich Concert Band and each year David, on behalf of the Band, organises a 'Christmas Celebration' ..........

18/11/2016 - Christmas Carolaire at St James Church
Caolaire & afternoon tea, Click on the poster for full details. ..........

18/11/2016 - St James Church Christmas events timetable
Thanks to Suzy Higgs for the following Christmas events timetable : ..........

16/11/2016 - Footscray Meadows - Use by Professional Dog Walkers
Further to our previous NewsMail about this worrying concern, members might find it helpful to have in full the information kindly provided to us by Bexley's Parks and Open Spaces department...........

16/11/2016 - A message from Rev Ren Harding
I am sure you have heard of the murder in Stable Lane on Monday. I will be at St James today (16 November) from about 9.15am should anybody feel they want to talk to me or if they want some space to express their sadness about this event in our community...........

15/11/2016 - Thefts from Vehicles
Thanks to PCSO 7325 Pauline Cimen from Cray Meadows Neighbourhood Policing Team for the following : A few thefts from motor vehicles have happened in the past few weeks on the ward...........

15/11/2016 - Please be warned
Thanks to Dana Whiffen of the Bexley Borough Neighbourhood Watch Association for this : A device was found on an ATM cash machine in the Village last night. The person using the machine called the police as they thought something suspicious was going on and ..........

15/11/2016 - Christmas Special
BOATE would like to thank everyone that has attended their quizzes so far this year and hope to welcome you to their Christmas Special on 7th December...........

11/11/2016 - Fluctuating Power Cuts / New Home Screen
(1) As many of you will know, there were two major power cuts in our area in August and September, and a .... (2) I have made some minor changes to the NCRA Website Home Page. The most noticeable is an interactive slide show with a small ........

11/11/2016 - New Planning Application
35 High Beeches - Single storey rear and side extension..........

11/11/2016 - Footscray Meadows - Use By Professional Dog Walkers
As you will see from our current Newsletter, this is an ongoing problem and a member has informed us that this week a large white transit van with double banks of cages parked in The Grove, when two men took out twelve dogs..........

10/11/2016 - Remembrance Sunday - 13th/11/2016 -
Thanks to PC 427 Lorraine Pinkerton for the following : Please can I politely remind you all that this Sunday is Remembrance Sunday and as such there will be various road closures across the borough to allow for services to take place...........

9/11/2016 - Petition to Save the Green Belt. / Horses Found Appeal / Planning Appeal.
(1) The internet campaign organisation '38DEGREES' is currently sponsoring a petition to save the greenbelt... (2) Bexley Police are currently safekeeping three horses which were found on the A20 between the M25 turnoff and the Orpington ..........

8/11/2016 - Planning Appeal
Lesure Honeyden Road - Erection of one 3-bed bungalow. Appeal against refusal decision..........

8/11/2016 - Boundary Commission - final recommendations
You will recall that there were three recommendations submitted to the Boundary Commission in respect of North Cray. One from the Labour Councillors, one from the Conservative Councillors and one from the NCRA, very similar to the Conservative Group..........

6/11/2016 - Thames 21 River Cray and Thames Road Wetland events,
Thanks to Chris Rose of Bexley Wildlife for sending this opportunity to learn new skills, meet new people and see interesting wildlife...........

5/11/2016 - Further to our two NewsMails re. Thames Water
NCRA has received the following email from Bromley Neighbourhood Watch Association : information now received from Bromley Trading Standards suggests we were misled and the Thames Water visits are, after all, perfectly genuine..........

2/11/2016 - Further to our NewsMail re. Thames Water
Thanks to Shirley Wallace for sending the following information : Just to let you know that Thames Water have been visiting homes in Maidstone Road after fitting new water meters and the visits were arranged by phone call. The engineer filled out paperwork whilst............

2/11/2016 - A New Scam
Thanks to Bromley Neighbourhood Watch Association for sending the following alert : BNWA has become aware of a new scam. A call is received, allegedly from Thames Water, to say it will be doing house-to-house checks for leaks. A Bromley resident, who ..........

2/11/2016 - Scheduled Sewer Pipe Work
Thanks to Patrick English from London Borough of Bexley for sending the following notice : The Council's Property Services have just informed me that Thames Water's sub-contractor, Cappagh Browne (Hand Excavation and Pipe Work),..........

31/10/2016 - New Local Licensing Scheme
Thanks to Annie Jordan at Housing Standards, London Borough of Bexley for sending the following notice : The London Borough of Bexley is planning a new local licensing scheme designed to support tenants, landlords and residents...........

31/10/2016 - Remembrance Sunday
Thanks to Suzy Higgs for sending the following notice : Click on the poster for an enlarged view ..........

30/10/2016 - Staying Safe / Coffee with Cops / The Rubbish Mountain
(1) Thanks to PCSO 7325 Pauline Cimen of Cray Meadows Neighbourhood Policing Team ....(2) Thanks to PCSO 7249 Julia Turner from Sidcup Neighbourhood Policing Team... (3) The Good News is that work to remove this from the former Waste4Fuel ..........

27/10/2016 - A warning to Cat Owners
Many cat owners will be aware of a recent spate of attacks on cats, mostly in the Croydon area. I will not repeat the grisly details, but you can get more information on the SNARL website. Alarmingly there was a similar attack this week as close by as West Kingsdown...........

27/10/2016 - St. James Memorial Christmas Tree Service Friday 2 December
Click on the poster for an enlarged view ..........

24/10/2016 - Memorial Service - Sunday 30th/11/
A brief reminder from Suzy Higgs - Click on the poster for an enlarged view ..........
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24/10/2016 - Bogus Trading Standards Officer / Apple / iTunes Email Scam
(1) A bogus Trading Standards officer is preying on victims of rogue traders. He is giving his name as Barry Harper and wearing photo ID... (2) This iTunes email scam and similar have been going around for some time and continue to do so as reported by a resident..........

23/10/2016 - Suspicious vehicle
Thanks to Meopham Neighbourhood Watch for this warning : Neighbourhood Watch have been made aware of a suspicious vehicle that was involved in an incident on Saturday 15th October and Police are trying to spread the details as much as possible...........

18/10/2016 - SHEDucation
In view of the recent spate of break-ins, you may find useful the following poster sent by PCSO 7325 Pauline Cimen - Click on the poster for more details ..........

17/10/2016 - More on 'Thieves in the area'
We seem to be having a minor crime wave in the Grove and Spinney. Thanks to Mike Milcoy for alerting us to two more break-ins : On return from work today I noticed my shed door open and the padlock forced off. I can't see that anything was taken! ...........

17/10/2016 - Further WARNING re. Thieves in the area
Thanks to James Rust for the following update. it is possible they were hoping to use my bicycle to move around; it might explain why they were annoyed enough to attack my car. It was all over pretty quickly, but the other bicycle was yellow and black from what I can remember; sorry I don't have more, it was very dark...........

17/10/2016 - Further WARNING re. Thieves in the area
Thanks to Terry Gibbs for the following. I have just read of the break in last night. My property was also broken into last night. Both sheds were broken into and some small items taken. It is the damage that is of greater concern...........

17/10/2016 - WARNING - Thieves in the area
Thanks to James Rust for the following. - I've lived at the top of The Spinney since September 2011 and we've never had any trouble. At about 23:45 last night, Sunday 16th October, I heard movement outside, checked, and immediately found my bicycle to be missing...........

16/10/2016 - Quiz Night Update
Thanks to Steve Brown from BOATE for the following. - There were 55 people at the October quiz and there were 8 teams who competed for 6 bottles of wine donated by the White Cross. It was won by a team called Mixed Nuts with a score of 109...........

13/10/2016 - Richard Klinger development Sidcup
Thanks to Maureen Vinall who alerted NCRA to the above proposed development. In response to our enquiry, the deadline for comments has been extended to 21st October and we have been authorised to circulate the following information brochure and feedback form...........

13/10/2016 - Trick or Treat - Alternative Poster
Trick or Treat - Alternative Poster - Thanks to PC 427 Lorraine Pinkerton from Cray Meadows Ward Policing Team for sending the following alternative poster and message - Not everybody likes the Halloween season and some may not wish to engage with these .........

13/10/2016 - Trick or Treat
Thanks to PCSO 7249 Julia Turner from Sidcup Neighbourhood Policing Team for sending the following poster and message : Trick or treat time is coming please find attached a leaflet that you can put in your window if you do not want any trick or treats knocking . ..........

12/10/2016 - Bogus Builders
Thanks to PCSO 7249 Julia Turner from Sidcup Neighbourhood Policing Team for sending the following warning. : There are two white males one aprox 30 years old and the other aprox. 50 years old they are driving a white transit van and looking for building ...........

10/10/2016 - Memorial Service St James, North Cray
Thanks to Suzy Higgs for sending the following notice :- Click on the poster for an enlarged view ..........

10/10/2016 - Free IT Lessons
The Learning Centre Bexley have some FREE IT sessions that residents might be interested in see poster below. The lessons are free, no need to book, just drop in. They can help with - Finding Work- Online shopping- Social media- Online services & payments.........

7/10/2016 - Planning Application- Brookworth Homes
The Planning Committee unanimously refused this application at their evening meeting on 6th October 2016. This is not necessarily the end of our concern about this attempt to develop this land:- Brookworth Homes could decide to appeal to the Secretary of State/Planning ...........

5/10/2016 - New Planning Application
64 St James Way - Single storey rear extension and alterations to roofline incorporating rear dormer extension to provide room in roof space..........

4/10/2016 - More Email Scams
We have been advised of two more Scam emails that are going around at the moment : One from HMRC and advising that you are due a refund. If you could possibly be due a refund do not ring the number on the email, do not reply to the email. Contact HMRC by ...........

4/10/2016 - Public Spaces Protection Order in Bexleyheath - Consultation
Consultation for a Public Spaces Protection Order in Bexleyheath started yesterday and will last for three weeks. For an outcome that meets the approval of the majority of residents it is desirable for as many people as possible to take part...........

4/10/2016 - John Harrington's 90th Birthday
I am sure you will all join us today, 4 October 2016, in wishing John Harrington, our President, a very happy 90th Birthday. - John has dedicated some 60 years of tireless commitment to the protection and wellbeing of the local community..........

3/10/2016 - Phone and letter scams
We have been advised of the following scams : (1) Cold calling scam to say that the resident had to have a CO2 monitor by law and offered to sell one for £80. - (2) Scam call claiming to be from BT or Microsoft saying that there is a virus on the resident's computer. The ...........

2/10/2016 - Bexley Crime Survey 2016 -
Thanks to PC 427 Lorraine Pinkerton of Cray Meadows Neighbourhood Policing Team who would like to invite you to complete the Bexley Crime Survey. This can be found on the following link https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/7D57GQK..........

2/10/2016 - New Planning Application / Bexley in Film
(1) New Planning Application - 17 The Grove - Single storey side extension (2) Thanks to Laurie Baker of the Eltham Society for sending this : The nearby society the Lamorbey & Sidcup Local History Society will be having a special screening of archive films of Bexley,...........

29/09/2016 - Harvest Festival
Click on the poster for an enlarged view ..........

29/09/2016 - Quiz Night at the White Cross
BOATE's September Quiz Night at the White Cross, the first after their summer break was a great success. There were nearly 60 people who formed 12 teams and competed for 6 bottles of wine donated by the White Cross. The winning team called ' Now We R Six' . ..........

22/09/2016 - St James Way : Proposed Housing Development by Brookworth Homes
It has been decided that the decision on the application (Ref 16/00348/FUL) to build houses on garden land behind 22-28 St James .........

20/09/2016 - Large Fight in Bexley / New phishing email
(1) Officers are appealing for information following a large scale fight in Bexley involving more than 100 youths (2) There is a phishing email currently in circulation that claims to be from the City of London Police. The departments that it claims to represent include ..........

20/09/2016 - THE HEAP
Members will be delighted to know that we have just been informed by our partners, the Chislewick Residents Association, that the area of land containing the enormous pile of rubbish built-up by Waste4Fuel off Cornwall Drive has now been purchased by Bromley ..........

20/09/2016 - Cat carer needed for Franco
We have received the following message from Denise Hart : Hi I'm volunteering in an orphanage in Sri Lanka and need someone in the North Cray community who would be prepared to feed Franco my Burmese cat for three weeks from 19 December. ..........

18/09/2016 - Volunteer Fair
We have received the following message from Bexley Neighbourhood Watch : The Bexley Voluntary Service Council (BVSC) is hosting a Volunteer Fair this Tuesday (20th September), 11am-1pm. It will feature a number of local organisations reaching out for new . ..........

12/09/2016 - Missing Cat Update
We have received the following message from Jeanette Judge : Following the recent details sent in by Julie about a missing cat : we were on holiday at the time and it was obviously our Humphrey who was being looked after by neighbours in the photographs. ..........

7/09/2016 - Bike Marking
Thanks to PCSO 7325 Pauline Cimen for sending details of the following event : There will be a bike marking event on Thursday 8th September from 1800 to 1930 at the sidcup cycle centre ..........

6/09/2016 - Harvest Festival ( / Red Cross Charity Collections
(1) Thanks to Suzy Higgs for sending details of the following weekend events : (2) The British Red Cross will begin house to house fundraising in the Borough from 1st - 30th September 2016. All of their fundraisers will be identified by photo ID badge . ..........

1/09/2016 - Planning Decision
48 Parsonage Lane Sidcup Kent - Conversion of existing dwelling and outbuilding, re-construction of existing barn to provide special day school - Decision: Application Refused ..........

31/08/2016 - Are you missing a cat?.
Thanks to Julie Annand from High Beeches who sent us the following photographs and asks : - Since Saturday a few of us have seen this cat for the first time and are wondering if anyone was missing a cat. It is friendly and has distinctive markings. ..........

30/08/2016 - Bexley Natural Environment Forum.
Thanks to Jonathan Rooks from Bexley Wildlife who sent us the following letter from Karen Sutton asking for your thoughts :. The Bexley Natural Environment Forum is an umbrella body for Friends of Parks and Open Spaces groups, local wildlife and conservation . ..........

26/08/2016 - Road Works - Edgington Way / Bank Holiday Recycling.
(1) We have received advanced notice of essential maintenance works to replace the worn out carriageway in Edgington Way between the junctions of Ruxley roundabout and Crittalls Corner (2) Bexley have released the following schedule :...........

24/08/2016 - Waste 4 Fuel - News Release By LB Bromley 24th/08/2016 - .
A land deal has been agreed in principle which will finally enable clearance of the rubbish mountain on the former Waste4fuel site in Orpington to begin. The agreement follows extensive and complex negotiations between the Government, the Environment Agency ...........

19/08/2016 - The Correct Site For Blue Parking Badge Applications.
If you need to apply for a Blue Badge, please be aware that they are available from the government website http://www.gov.uk/apply-blue-badge or by contacting Bexley Council on 020 8303 7777...........

18/08/2016 - New Planning Application / Horse Show & Family Fun Day.
(1) New Planning Application - 2 The Grove - Single storey rear extension (2) Thanks to Hound Watch (Bexley Neighbourhood Watch) for news of the following event :..........

18/08/2016 - Upcoming BOATE Events.
Following their summer break, BOATE are now planning their next round of fund raising events. Plans in the pipeline include Fund Raising Quiz nights at the White Cross for September, October and hopefully December with a new play planned for November...........

15/08/2016 - Celebrating Shakespeare.
Thanks to Suzy Higgs for sending details of the following events : - Click on the poster above for full details ..........

12/08/2016 - St James Church, Dog Show and Pet Service.
Thanks to Suzy Higgs for sending details of the following events : - Click on the poster above for full details ..........

11/08/2016 - Gordon Bennet is back.
Gordon Bennet is back. We do not know where he has been but he seems to be looking around for something or someone. Perhaps his kidnappers! ..........

9/08/2016 - Rogue Traders.
Thanks to PC 613RY Paul Sealy for the following alert. The police have had reports of rogue traders in the area. They are gaining access to properties, causing criminal damage to property when residents are distracted and then offering to make temporary repairs. ...........

9/08/2016 - New Channel 4 Dog Show.
Channel 4 are currently casting for a new TV show that seeks to transform badly behaved dogs in just a few days!. Full details can be read by following this LINK...........

6/08/2016 - Horses on the Meadows - update. / Gordon Bennet
(1) NCRA have been notified by a member of a further dangerous incident caused by horse riders riding off of the designated bridleway at 3pm yesterday.(2) On a lighter note, another member has reported that one of North Cray's landmarks has been stolen:..........

2/08/2016 - Horses on the Meadows
NCRA received a report by one of our members that their dog had been injured by a horse whilst walking on Footscray Meadows. Our member also said that riders are not adhering to the bridleways, bringing them into possible contact with dogs and pedestrians...........

1/08/2016 - Smart Water / Bonfires
Thanks to PCSO 7325 Pauline Cimen for the following information Smart water is a forensic marking system capable of protecting household items such as tablets, smartphone, golf clubs, bicycles and jewellery...........

29/07/2016 - Illegal Cray-Fish Trap
Thanks to a member who has reported finding an illegal cray-fish trap in the water at Footscray Meadows. We have passed the information to the local Police Safer Neighbourhood Team and Bexley Grounds Maintenance who in turn have reported it to the Environment ...........

25/07/2016 - Philipot's Summer Sale
Thanks to The Eltham Society for the following : SUMMER SALE at Philipot's Almshouses behind Eltham High Street. on SATURDAY 30th July between 2 and 4pm...........

24/07/2016 - Sidcup Manor House / Blue/Green Algae / New Planning Application
(1) The future of Sidcup Manor House, a The Grade II listed building which has operated as the borough's registry office since 1993, is set to be decided this year. (2) Thanks to NeighbourHound Watch for the following warning : Blue/Green Algae has been reported in the ..........

23/07/2016 - Church open Sunday Afternoons
Click on the poster :..........

14/07/2016 - Planning Decision
Lesure Honeyden Road Sidcup - Erection of one x 3 bed detached bungalow with associated parking and amenity space. - Application Refused..........

13/07/2016 - Door To Door Alert / NCRA AGM Reminder
(1) BBNWA have had several reports of a group going door to door in Shearwood Crescent, Crayford & surrounding areas. (2) Our AGM is tonight 13th July at St James Church, 7.30 pm for an 8.00pm start. The Committee look forward to welcoming all members...........

5/07/2016 - New Planning Application / Dousing at Stable Meadows
(1) 159 Maidstone Road - Single storey front extension and first floor side and part one two storey rear extension (2) Bexley Archaeological Group have scheduled an event for Saturday 16 July 2016 - Dousing at Stable Meadows, Footscray, where you can meet John .........

22/06/2016 - New Planning Application
36 The Grove - Single storey rear extension..........

17/06/2016 - Creative Arts Festival / Vehicle Theft / Planning Update / Braeburn Park
(1) A Creative Arts Festival Organised by Greenwich Community College at their Greenwich Park Centre in King George Street, off Crooms Hill in Greenwich. (2) About 1.30 in the early hours of the morning 17 June a white transit van registration number MV65 ...........

15/06/2016 - Homes of Multiple Occupancy - update
On the 13th May this year we reported that the NCRA had received an alarming email from a resident in Bexleyheath drawing our attention to Bexley Council allowing investors to convert private residential properties into Hostels (HMO - homes of multiple occupancy ..........

15/06/2016 - London Wildlife Trust Open Day.
Thanks to Bexley Wildlife who have sent us details of an open day at The Braeburn Park Nature Reserve in Crayford on Sunday 10th July. Select the image above for an enlarged view. Bexley Wildlife's web site is well worth a visit. You will find a wealth of information ..........

13/06/2016 - New Phishing Campaign
A new phishing campaign which has hit students of UK universities claims that the student has been awarded an educational grant by the Department for Education. The email purports to have come from the finance department of the student?s university and tricks . ..........

14/06/2016 - New Planning Application
Lesure, Honeyden Road - Replacement of garages by a detached bungalow..........

8/06/2016 - Dog Warning.
A member has brought the following notice to our attention :- Select the image above for an enlarged view. -Our member goes on to say : 'When walking to work this morning I found the attached on the gate in The Grove leading to the Church. I saw this dog for the first..........

30/05/2016 - Public Meeting - Safe & Secure
(1) BexleySNB are organising a public meeting ' Safe & Secure' on Thursday 16th June, starting 7pm at the Marriott Hotel in Bexleyheath (2) Thanks to Paul at the Sidcup Community Group (SCG) who sent us an email relating how many of us wrote in support of SCG's views on the misuse of fireworks last year...........

28/05/2016 - Two Dates For Your Diary
Friends of Foots Cray Meadows are organising two informative and fun events during June : This year is the Tenth Anniversary of the Friends of Foots Cray Meadows. To celebrate this Ten Mature Trees have been planted between Rectory Lane and the ..........

26/05/2016 - Calling all Budding Archaeologists
Calling all Budding Archaeologists - Please 'click' on the poster above for full information. ..........

25/05/2016 - Sidcup's Great War - A Living Pageant - Community Event
Sidcup's Great War - A Living Pageant - Community Event Saturday 18 June 2016 10.00am to 4.00pm Lamorbey and Sidcup Local History Society along with many other local organisations are holding what promises to be a great event to mark Sidcup's involvement ..........

23/05/2016 - The bridge in Bexley High Street - early reopening.
NCRA have been advised that the last of the repair work is planned for completion tonight. Barring heavy rainfall or equipment failure the bridge in Bexley High Street will be reopened to two way traffic sometime in the early hours of tomorrow morning (24 May)...........

21/05/2016 - Ormond Davies
It is with great sadness we announce that Ormond Davies, one of NCRA's longest members, sadly passed away on Wednesday evening at the grand old age of 100...........

18/05/2016 - Dog attack in Footscray Meadows
A member has asked NCRA to warn everyone of yet another dog attack in Footscray Meadows on Monday night at about 8pm. Our member was walking her dog , a Shar-Pei, close to the path leading up to the church. A lady and man were walking two dogs, one, ..........

15/05/2016 - Local crime update
St James Way - 6th-7th/05/2016 - Theft from motor vehicle. A passenger window was smashed and a sat nav taken. Parsonage Lane - 9th/05/2016 - Previously reported theft of motor vehicle. The vehicle was taken whilst having a service completed and was ...........

14 /05/2016 - Two exercises relevant to our community
(1) Bexley Council are asking residents to complete a short survey to let them know how we think that they are doing. This can be accessed from the following Link (2) CPRE (Campaign to Protect Rural England) are asking for support to protect the Greenbelt. The following ..........

13/05/2016 - Capability Brown And North Cray
The Kent Gardens Trust is one of the organisations supporting the NCRA in our efforts against the proposed housing development on garden land lying between St James Way and The Grove...........

4/05/2016 - Neighbourhood Learning Courses
Thank you to Jaswinder Dhilon who has sent us the following details of Neighbourhood Learning courses that are being run by the Learning Centre, Bexley' ...........

26/04/2016 - Bexley Village Bridge Update / Planning News Update
(1) Bexley have released a further news update on the progress of work on the Bexley Village Bridge. You can read the full leaflet by selecting the following Link (2) Planning News Update - Manor Freehold Farm 67 Parsonage Lane Sidcup. Conversion of units ..........

17/04/2016 - BOATE's Quiz Nights at the White Cross
If you were unable to attend BOATE's first Quiz Night at the White Cross on 6th April 'you missed an excellent evening' according to many of the 70+ people that attended...........

14/04/2016 - New Planning Application
10 Cornell Close - Single storey rear extension and conversion of garage to a habitable room..........

10/04/2016 - New Planning Application
Garden land at rear of 22 & 28 St James Way etc, and bungalow at No. 20 Housing development in the form of a cul-de-sac of five new houses and another to replace existing bungalow, with an access road from St James Way...........

2/04/2016 - Electoral Commission draft recommendations
Garden land at rear of 22 & 28 St James Way etc, and bungalow at No. 20 - Housing development in the form of a cul-de-sac of five new houses and another to replace existing bungalow, with an access road from St James Way...........

27/03/2016 - 1st North Cray Scout Group
Click on the poster..........

25/03/2016 - Coming Soon to St James Church - Sweet Harmony
Click on the poster..........

25/03/2016 - Easter Trains / Free Dog Chipping Event
(1) With the continuing work on London Bridge, no trains will serve London Bridge or Cannon Street this weekend (2) Battersea Dogs & Cats Home are holding another FREE tag engraving and microchipping event from 11am to 3pm ..........

12/03/2016 - Community Police report for the South Cluster / Kent community safety news
The community Police report for the South Cluster is ready to download. It is broken down into Wards and has news on progress over the last couple of months as well as the priorities in order to reduce crime in your area ..........

11/03/2016 - Bexley Village Bridge Works Progress
The Bexley Village bridge works originally planned to end in July will finish one month ahead of schedule in June 2016. Unfortunately the bridge will remain closed at the Old Mill site for up to four more weeks ..........

8/03/2016 - Computer & Internet Training Course
A couple of our members are finding the following very useful and at £3.00 a session, very good value. Click on the poster..........

5/03/2016 - Signal Jamming Fobs
Police recently seized 'Signal Jamming Fobs' from prolific 'theft from motor vehicle' offenders. Similar to electronic garage door openers, these devices have been proven to jam the locking signal from the key fobs to the vehicle...........

23/02/2016 - New Planning Application
65 Parsonage Lane - Erection of detached garage...........

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