Contact:
Before 1 June 2015 – Catherine Dunn (Campaigns, Events & Database Manager)
E: T: 0116 229 3118
From 1 June 2015 – Kate Algate (Operations Director)
E: M: 07827 837729
WHY WE ARE CELEBRATING 5 OUTSTANDING VOLUNTEERS
Everyone’s heard of Neighbourhood Watch, but how many people know that it’s the largest voluntary movement in the country? That’s why the Neighbourhood & Home Watch Network (NHWN) is marking Volunteers’ Week (1st – 7th June) by celebrating the work of five outstanding volunteers who make their communities safer places to live.
“Volunteers’ Week is a great opportunity for us to showcase some of the brilliant things that Neighbourhood Watch coordinators and members do,” said Jim Maddan OBE, Chair of NHWN. “We often talk about how effective we are at preventing crime, but less often about all the other ways in which Neighbourhood Watch makes communities nicer places to live – getting neighbours talking to each other and making improvements to the local area.
“This week we will bring you five stories of inspiring Neighbourhood Watch volunteers and we hope it will encourage other people to do something positive for their community – or even speak to a neighbour for the first time!”
From home brewing to stubborn rabbits, you can read about a side to volunteering you never knew existed as Neighbourhood Watch volunteers tell their stories in their own words. They will be published on the NHWN website at www.ourwatch.org.uk/news_and_events/news
To find out more about how you can get involved in Neighbourhood Watch, visit the NHWN website: www.ourwatch.org.uk
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Note to editors
The Neighbourhood and Home Watch Network is the voice of the movement across England and Wales.
The Network works closely with the Home Office, the Police Service, Association of Police and Crime Commissioners and other likeminded organisations.
Neighbourhood Watch and Home Watch members believe that everyone has a right to feel safe where they live. We promote that right by building strong, friendly, active communities where crime and anti-social behaviour are less likely to happen.
Jim Maddan, Chairman is available for interviews and can be contacted directly on 07956 366160 or
For local quotes and interviews, please contact the volunteer Regional Representatives directly:
East of England – Colleen Atkins,
East Midlands – Ian Fearnley, Tel: 07801 862719
London – Alf Kennedy,
North East – Northumbria – Pete Foggin, / Cleveland & Durham – Jim Allen, Tel: 07521 791482
North West – Dr John Perkins,
South East – Val McPherson, Tel: 07815 144691
South West – Wendy Hull, Tel: 07798 600822
Wales – John Munton, Tel: 07753 827886
West Midlands – Tel: 0116 229 3118
Yorkshire & Humberside – John Hallows,
Website www.ourwatch.org.uk
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