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HANDY HINTS FOR GOOD NEIGHBOURS:

Know your neighbours and look out for them
Give your neighbours your contact details
If you see unusual, suspicious activity, contact your neighbour or the police
Let your neighbours know when you are going away
Offer to collect your neighbour's mail & newspapers while they are away
Offer to put out and take in your neighbour's rubbish bin while they are away
Be sensitive to your neighbours when planning and holding parties and playing loud music.

PET CARE:

If you are away from home, your dog or cat may miss you. If it is lonely or bored, bad habits like howling, barking or wandering cat can start. Keep your pet occupied with toys and ensure you walk your dog daily.
Ensure your pet is registered so that it may be returned safely to you should it wander.

EVERY DAY SECURITY AT HOME:

Use security deadlocks and grills on doors and windows. Solid core doors are recommended. Have one or two window grills hinged to allow easy exit in case of an emergency
Choose quality deadlocks that allow one key to open all locks
Do not hide extra keys in flowerpots or under mats
Do not give your security keys to anyone you do not know
Do not give your key to trade persons
Make sure your home is clearly visible from the street. Prune bushes and trees that obscure windows and doors
Have adequate lighting at outside doors.
When at home keep doors locked, but make sure you can exit easily if necessary
Do not leave messages on doors that suggest that no-one is at home
Avoid having parcels delivered to the doorstep
If having goods delivered while you are out, have a neighbour collect them
Wheelie bins can make a great stepladder - lock them away
When out for a short time, leave a light and the radio or television on to give the impression that someone is at home
Keep cash and valuables out of easy reach, and out of sight. Do not keep cash on business premises after hours.

HANDY HINTS FOR WHEN GOING AWAY:

FIRST AID HANDY HINTS:

For sprains and strains use R.I.C.E. REST the sprain or strain. Place an ICE bag on the sprain to reduce swelling (or use a wet cloth if there is no ice bag) for a frew minutes at a time. Wrap a COMPRESSION bandage (crepe bandage) over the strain. This reduces bruising of the area. To reduce pain ELEVATE the sprain or strain. This handy hint is brought to you by Kimba Solutions (see Classifieds ad).

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