SEPT 27th  OPEN DAY AT THE COP SHOP

It must have been a good day for parking in town on Saturday because our Parking Warden was helping to host an Open Day at the Police station. She was Guide to the Victorian Cells which were fascinating  - dark, cramped and off- putting, although the modern pastel green lightens the feel a lot! The cells housed a  collection of old charge sheets and other documents as well as a grisly selection of Victorian tools of the trade including handcuffs and leg irons. (Surely these cells could be opened on a regular basis Visitors would love them!) The main rooms contained really well-presented exhibits explaining current Police practice and policies - as well as a special section devoted to Police and Wildlife. There was a steady stream of visitors throughout the day. Our thanks to Nick Deacon and his officers for organising and manning all this. We appreciate their obvious determination to deepen understanding between the Police and local residents. The Open Day is to be followed by a Public Forum in October when everyone will have a further chance to ask questions and raise any issues of concern.