Drop-in Sessions
 

Stitches Hand Sewing Class

Hosted by Shirley Foulds   Every Monday, 1.30 – 3.30pm

Photo courtesy of Scarborough Evening News

A hand sewing class for complete beginners to learn the basics – taking up hems, sewing on buttons, replacing zips and adding decorative features to clothes to give them a more unique look. Shirley Foulds (pictured) has many years experience of teaching needlework and welcomes you to her weekly class.
 

North Yorkshire Police

Safer Neighbourhood Team

 Covered by PCSO Pete Fewster

Last Friday of each month, 12.30 – 1.30pm

The Police provide a regular drop-in at the Community Office with the aim of focusing on local priorities and to reduce crime and disorder in Castle Ward by working with the community to address any issues that arise.  The Office also has forms to fill in to help identify any issues. These can be posted in a box at the Office entrance which is checked regularly by staff and police.

The following are examples of assistance available during drop-ins:

Anti-social behaviour issues that affect your quality of life including   nuisance neighbours, rowdy behaviour, vandalism, drug dealing and street drinking.  Please do not suffer in silence.

Personal crime reduction, including household and property - this can include a crime prevention check of your property if requested

Security marking such as UV pens and smart water

Bogus callers and travelling salesmen - how to determine if somebody is genuine and your rights when somebody calls at your door uninvited

Personal safety and identity theft

Vehicle crime prevention including arranging the post-coding of bicycles and a registration logbook to complete so that the bicycle is easier to identify if lost or stolen

Information on all Neighbourhood Watch schemes currently running in the area or assistance with how to set a Neighbourhood Watch scheme up.

For non-emergencies, please contact the Safer Neighbourhoods Team on:

Tel: 0845 6060247

or e-mail: scarboroughSNT@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk
 

Computer drop-ins

Provided during most Open Sessions

Regular volunteers Colin, John and Jim are happy to share their knowledge of computers during Open Sessions to help others to gain skills and confidence. Topics covered include word processing, accessing the Internet, using e-mail, digital photography and creating websites. This assistance is free, the only charge, 50p per hour for accessing the computers, goes towards our electricity and Broadband bills.

Castle Community Office, 9 Market Vaults
St Helen's Square, Scarborough YO11 1EU
E-mail: castlecommunityoffice@btinternet.com

Telephone:  07724 311750