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MAKING YOUR SHED SECURE
The humble garden shed has increasingly become a happy hunting ground for thieves. With
security on many houses upgraded, traditional burglars are actually opting for easy
pickings at the end of the garden. A better-designed or built shed is a good start
but thereafter think about where the shed is sited. Consider using floodlighting to
illuminate that part of the garden and fitting mains or battery powered alarms.
Firmly secure the shed door and windows and make sure the shed is actually anchored to the
ground. Again it has been known for a shed to be lifted up and moved to gain access to the
equipment inside. A good idea is to fit a wire cage inside your shed where more
expensive items can be stowed and locked away. You may not be able to stop determined
thieves from getting into a shed, but you can delay them in terms of the time it takes to
get their hands on your possessions. No thief wants to hang about longer than they have
to. So just think about your shed and the equipment in it. Why not use some of those
tools to make your shed more secure?
Norfolk Police officers are aware of the problem of thefts from sheds. If you report a
shed break in it will be treated as a genuine crime. Crime Prevention Officers also hope
to encourage shed manufacturers to give more thought to the design of sheds and introduce
features that will make crime prevention easier.If you would like any information on
shed security, please ring 01953 424242 and ask to speak with your local Crime Prevention
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is serving up
christmas cod pieces
at Sheringham Little Theatre
on Friday 3rd December 2004 |
Christmas is coming, and so is "the folk
scene's comic genius" Sid Kipper. In 'Christmas Cod Pieces' he delivers a seasonal
selection-box of tasty tales and delectable ditties. From the first Sunday in Advert to
the now disgraced 'Children-in-need-of-a-clip-round-the-ear Day', the Trunch blowpipes,
the story of 'The Ugly Sisters', and (Sid being a Norfolk boy) much talk of turkeys, this
is a delightful taste of Christmases past and present.
The recipe is simple but classic. Take some plum readings like Augustus Swineherd's
'Christmas At Dankly Dull', and Rudyard Kipper's 'How The Turkey Got His Gobble'. Add a
few spicy songs such as 'The Seasons Square' and 'Good King Whence The Last'. Stir in some
spirited local customs like the annual Mothers' Union Strike Threat, and Hunting The
Morris Dancer. Sprinkle on a generous handful of steps from 'The Winterton Wassup Song'.
Mix well, step back, and steam gently.
Soon you'll be tucking into a delicious confection, full of goodness, and a certain amount
of sauce, which will leave you more than satisfied, and murmuring "Mister Kipper, you
are spoiling us". |
SERVING SUGGESTION - invite all your friends and
neighbours, garnish with tinsel and balloons, and serve with mulled wine and nibbles.
For more information visit sidkipper.co.uk
Box Office; 01263 822347 |
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