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A police warning?

I do not know how real this is but it makes sense.This is the thing these days, with people out of work and needing cash. Beware, it's headed your way. Just last weekend on Friday night we parked in a public parking area. As we drove away I noticed a sticker on the rear window of the car. When I took it off after I got home, it was a receipt for gas.. Luckily my friend told me not to stop as it could be someone waiting for me to get out of the car... Then we received this email yesterday: WARNING FROM POLICE THIS APPLIES TO BOTH WOMEN AND MEN BEWARE OF A PIECE OF PAPER ON THE BACK WINDOW OF YOUR VEHICLE--NEW WAY TO DO CARJACKING (NOT A JOKE) Heads up everyone ! Please, keep this circulating...You walk across the parking lot, unlock your car and get inside. You start the engine and shift into reverse... When you look into the rearview mirror to back out of your parking space, you notice a piece of paper stuck to the middle of the rear window. So, you shift into Park, unlock your doors, and jump out of your car to remove that paper (or whatever it is) that is obstructing your view. When you reach the back of your car, that is when the carjackers appear out of nowhere, jump into your car and take off. They practically mow you down as they speed off in your car. And guess what, ladies ? I bet your purse is still in the car. So now the carjacker has your car, your home address, your money, and your keys. Your home and your whole identity are now compromised ! BEWARE OF THIS NEW SCHEME THAT IS NOW BEING USED. If you see a piece of paper stuck to your back window, just drive away. Remove the paper later. And be thankful that you read this e-mail. I hope you will forward this to friends and family, especially to women. A purse contains all kinds of personal information and identification documents, and you certainly do NOT want it to fall into the wrong hands. Please keep this going and tell all your friends

Graham Weeks ● 3522d8 Comments ● 3520d

Funding for small local charity.

Not sure if this forum allows such posts and I am new to the world of charity fundraising, but here goes...I am a volunteer and committee member for a small yet vital charity based in Hanwell, Ealing - The Hanwell Neighbourly Care Scheme (HNCS).  The scheme offers support to older people in the area, helping in emergencies and encouraging contact through the development of local Pop-Ins, maintaining independence and nurturing friendship among older people. We also try to arrange regular lunches, day trips and other activities.Our charity is facing unprecedented pressure on funding and successful applications for grants and awards continue to be extremely challenging as we try to ensure the success of HNCS in both the short and the long term. We are reaching out to request support or advice in any capacity the local community can give?Below are links to both our Facebook page and current website (this is currently being overhauled and updated) which I hope give you some insight as to what we do. Please like, follow and share our page if you so wish!  Should you have any questions on such matters, or wish to find out anything else, please do not hesitate to contact me. I can easily put you in touch with our Co-ordinator/Outreach Worker or Committee Chair should this also be of assistance.Many thanks for your time, and I do hope you enjoy browsing the pages below :www.facebook.com/HanwellNCShttp://hncs.zohosites.com/contact.htmlRegards,Alan, HNCS

Alan Baverstock ● 3532d5 Comments ● 3528d