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GISLINGHAM DEFIBRILLATOR
Located in the red telephone box on the Village Hall green.

The training DVD is available from the Village Shop..

DOG FOULING
Volunteers are helping to highlight the problem of people leaving Dog Waste on paths and pavements. We love our dogs - but please take a bag - if it lands on the foot path, it goes in the bin - the village has lots of them around..

FREE NHS HEALTH CHECK

Even though you might be feeling great, if you're over forty you might be at risk of heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, diabetes or dementia. A FREE NHS Health Check can help you reduce these risks and make sure that you stay healthy. Having the health check will better prepare you for the future and will enable you to take steps to maintain and improve your health. NHS Health Check Information.

COULD YOU FOSTER?

We urgently need foster carers in the area - Foster Carer Information

UK POWER NETWORKS

If you lose power or see damage to the electricity network please dial 105 from a corded phone or mobile to report it. You can also visit UK POWER NETWORKS to enter your postcode and view a map of your area.

WARM HOMES HEALTHY PEOPLE

Suffolk County Council have assistance to help people make their homes warmer and healthier, ideally keeping them out of hospital and GP surgeries. We have recently won a few large pots of money, one of which focuses on FREE first time central heating for those who currently don't have it. Attached are more details, could we please ask councils to help us reach those vulnerable members of the community who may need help with heating or insulating their home. Warm Homes Healthy People Information.

ANGLIAN WATER POLLUTION WATCH
What is the Suffolk Flood Risk Partnership doing about Flooding? Find out here.

Anglian Water are introducing a new campaign to spot, report and stop sewage pollution incidents as quickly as possible and minmise the impact to the environment. Anglian Water Sewage Campaign .

SUFFOLK HIGHWAYS

You can report pot holes here: REPORT potholes

You can report problems with rights of way here: Footpaths

SMARTER CHOICES

Suffolk County Council's Transport Strategy encourages cycling and running. Smarter Choices Newsletter

CRIMESTOPPERS

If you have any information about people committing burglary or selling stolen goods you can tell the independent charity Crimestoppers ananymously. Cash rewards of up to £1000 are available. Crime Stoppers Further Information.

THE POLICE

You can report a crime taking place here: Report Something

Community Speedwatch is on the radar

As a result of views expressed in the Parish Plan concerning speeding in the village, the Parish Council organized Speedwatch initiative for Gislingham is up and running. Co-ordinator, Graham Sullivan organises volunteers and passes reports to Suffolk Constabulary.

Email Graham to volunteer sullivan357@btinterrnet.com

RICKINGHALL COMMUNITY BUS

Rickinghall Community Bus is available to hire for 50p per mile. It seats up to 8 people. For more information ring 01379 897109.

CRIMESTOPPERS

If you have any information about people committing burglary or selling stolen goods you can tell the independent charity Crimestoppers ananymously. Cash rewards of up to £1000 are available. For more information Crime Stoppers Information.

MID SUFFOLK CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU

Mid Suffolk Citizens Advice Bureau has launched a new website. The new site is much easier for clients to navigate and find the advice they need to solve their problem or to find out how to get in touch with them. It has a fresh look and provides the visitor with more information about them and the services they offer. Please take a look at the Mid Suffolk Citizens Advice Website