OKAY! Garage Sale time again!
This Monthly Garage Sale is in its THIRTIETH YEAR - can you believe that - and for the past few years, a Carboot Sale runs alongside it. Come and see why we call it the Garage Sale with the Big Difference. A free cuppa always provided with a cheesy toast triangle (while they last) before or after you've found your treasure among all the bargains. Car boot sites $15 - book by phone 528 3454 or text 0274 707 522. Limited space indoors if weather is against us! Venue - UHBC Community Centre, corner Fergusson Drive and Milton Street, Upper Hutt - doors open 8.30am tomorrow, SATURDAY 7 SEPTEMBER. Oh, before I forget - did you see the article about this community event in current edition of Vibrant Hutt?
Six tips for improving security around your home
1) Improve outdoor lighting
Ensure that streets, driveways, and front yards are well-lit. Motion-sensor lights around homes deter trespassers by reducing hiding spots and illuminating their movements.
2) Trim your trees
Overgrown shrubs and trees provide cover for intruders. Keeping them well-trimmed around windows and doors improves visibility and reduces potential hiding spots.
3) Secure Entry Points
Ensure doors, windows, and gates are always closed when you are away from the house. Upgrade to more secure locks, deadbolts, or even smart locks for added protection.
4) Add a security camera
Place security cameras in the main entry points to your home. Doorbell cameras are also relatively cheap and a great way to keep track of who is visiting your home when you aren't there.
5) Start a Neighborhood Watch Program
You could reach out to members on Neighbourly to form a group of neighbors who can regularly keep an eye out for suspicious activity and report it. You could also check with Neighbourhood Support to see what is existing in your area.
6) Introduce yourself to your neighbours
The closer you are to your neighbors, the more likely they’ll notice when something unusual or suspicious is happening around your property
Feel free to share anything that you do around your area to deter crime.
Poll: Is dumping an issue in your neighbourhood?
There's nothing worse than strolling around the streets in your neighbourhood and seeing dumped rubbish.
Have you noticed this in your area? What could we do to combat this around the country?
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43% Yes, I've seen some illegal dumping
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56.4% No, our neighbourhood is pretty good
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0.6% Other - I'll share below
Garage Sale- Halloween Themed
If you are looking to decorate your desk, your car etc for Halloween then we are having a Garage Sale for you this Saturday 12th. There will be other items like books and clothes, DVD's etc but you can't go past the hand made decorations. So be at 100 Pasadena Crescent, Totara Park. Starting at 9am and finishing at 12.
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