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Thank you Essex Ford and Essex Police.
On 11 July Essex Ford, Billericay kindly hosted another Ladies Safety Evening. Barry Derber and his team from Essex Ford cleared the showroom of cars then laid on seating, clean overalls, food and drink for the 30 ladies who could not be fitted into the last safety evening. The ladies spent the first part of the evening in the work shop where three cars were made available so the technicians could demonstrate basic maintenance and 'how to get out of trouble' techniques.
Next came personal defence training by PC Glen Higbee, who took the ladies through a number of defensive and counter attack manoeuvres. Inspector Noorman Crabb and Sergeant Paul Anderson from Chelmsford Traffic Police followed on with a talk and video presentation on safe driving and techniques to use if the car breaks down.
The evening finished with a draw for a bottle of champagne and a buffet, all provided by Essex Ford.
All the ladies had an enjoyable time and we would like to thank Glen, Noorman and Paul for contributing their personal time, and of course Essex Ford for their continued support for the Billericay community.
? Quiz Night at Cannon Roache Social Centre on Saturday 20 October. Last year's event was fun (well it was for me as I asked the questions), so we thought we would have another go. Please get your teams together and come along for a fun night.
October Members Meeting.
Our October members meeting will include a talk by Clare Burrows, Leader of Basildon Youth service. The talk will be of special interest to all parents with youngsters between the ages of 10 to 17 and are concerned about the increasing risk of drug taking in the Basildon and Billericay areas.
We are working with The Basildon Youth Council, Billericay Youth Council and the Police to find a solution to drug problems and we would like to hear your views. Please come along and get your views and concerns heard.
BBQ at the Police Station.
Last reminder that we will be holding a BBQ at the station on Sunday 2 September. Please let us know if you are coming by returning the coupon on the other side of thios newsletter.
Do you know how to make an insurance claim??
Following the initial trauma of a burglary or criminal damage, private policyholders making an insurance claim for loss or damage may be faced with yet another traumatic and time-consuming experience, in dealing with their Insurance Company or a Loss Adjuster!
Here are a few helpful hints, which should assist you if you do make an insurance claim following a burglary or criminal damage to your property.
Always read your entire insurance policy document, identify any special terms and conditions, policy requirements or exclusions. If you are unsure, seek advice immediately either from the Insurance Company or from an insurance broker.
If there are requirements for certain types of locks or alarms to be fitted to your home, ensure that your property complies! It is not uncommon for an Insurance Company to reject your claim if you have not complied with certain security measures stipulated by them.
Be aware of any financial limits on the policy that you have purchased, to avoid any nasty surprises. For example, financial limits for individual items of jewellery are common. If you think you have a valuable item, arrange for it to be individually specified on your insurance policy. It is often a good idea to photograph expensive items of jewellery and keep the photos in a safe place or at the bank. Obtain formal valuations for high value items.
Always ensure that you are adequately insured - the Sum Insured in respect of buildings should represent the full rebuilding cost of your home, and the Contents Sum Insured should be adequate to replace all the contents items in your home. If in any doubt, seek professional advice. If you are not adequately insured, you may find that your Insurer's only pay a proportion of the amount that you are claiming!
If you feel that you are getting nowhere with your claim or that you are being treated unfairly or unreasonably - do not despair - help is at hand!
The Association of British Insurers (ABI) General Insurance Claims Code sets out the standards of service that you can expect as a private individual when making a claim on a general insurance policy issued by an ABI member. Visit www.abi.org.uk for full details.
You can appoint an insurance claims consultant, who will represent you, protect your interests and deal directly with the Insurance Company or the Loss Adjuster for you.
Somewhere within your policy document there will be details of a formal complaints procedure. If you have exhausted your Insurance Company's complaints procedure and are still not happy, if you are a private individual, you can ask the Insurance Ombudsman to review your case. Visit www.theiob.org.uk
Our thanks to INSCO for this article. We never make recommendations on commercial organisations, but if you want can contact them call 01277 630725 or visit
CRIME FIGURES WILL BE AVAILABLE NEXT MONTH!
It is probable that much of this crime was drug related. If you think that drug dealers users are in your area, please call Kevin Hopton on 01268 244028 or Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111. you do not need to give your name. Your information could stop a crime or even save a life.
Do you know someone who wants to join Neighbourhood Watch?
If you wish to join your local scheme or start a scheme in your area, please call us at the Police Station. We will be pleased to give you the name of the local Co-Ordinator or help you start a new scheme.
Visit the Billericay Neighbourhood Watch site at: www.btinternet.com/~billericay.nw/site/index.html
If you see anything suspicious, call the Police on 01277 631212 or 999. Your call is important.
Open Day and B-B-Q at Billericay Police Station
Following the success (and amazing luck with the weather) of last year's B-B-Q at the Police Station, Billericay Police and Neighbourhood Watch plan to have an Open Day and B-B-Q on Sunday 2 September from 11am to 4pm. We will supply (and superbly cook!) the burgers and bangers, please bring along your own drinks and nibbles. There will be station tours and other entertainments.