Twyford

Police have been visiting pubs in Twyford today with a drugs itemiser to carry out testing and offer advice.

PC Mark Powell visited four pubs in the Twyford village with the machine, which detects traces of drugs and gives instant results.

The Waggon and Horses, Golden Cross, Wee Waif and Duke of Wellington all welcomed this free service.

The operation today was conducted in partnership with the licensing department, and representatives from Pubwatch.

Twyford PC Powell said: “It allows licence holders to understand if they have a drugs problem, and if so in which areas of the pub.

“There are traces of drugs in most pubs as the machine picks up even a tiny trace, but this allows publicans to target the problem areas, whether that is a quiet table in the corner or the toilets, for example.

“We were happy with the results today – we were able to provide suitable advice on problem areas, and how to deal with drug abuse in pubs.”

Further testing will take place tomorrow in the Wokingham Local Policing Area.

TVP ~ Twyford

Police are appealing for witnesses after an assault in Twyford on Christmas Day.

At approximately 1.10am, a 28-year-old man was assaulted by two white men as he was walking across Twyford railway station over-bridge, heading toward Hurst Road, with his friend.

PC Terry Neblett, neighbourhood specialist officer for Twyford, said: “The man sustained a broken nose and heavy facial bruising. He needed hospital treatment for injuries.

“The offenders are described as small, aged approximately 20-years-old. One of them was wearing a striped jumper.

“I appeal to anyone who was in this area of Twyford on Christmas morning who may have witnessed the assault to contact me immediately.”

Anyone with information that could assist police enquiries is urged to contact Twyford PC Neblett via Thames Valley Police Enquiry Centre on 0845 8 505 505.

If you don’t want to speak to police and don’t want to leave your name contact the Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.

Thames Valley Police ~ Twyford

Police are warning residents in Twyford to be vigilant after four incidents of theft of milk.

The milk bottles were taken from doorsteps and containers in Orchard Estate and Ruscombe Road last Tuesday (30/12) between 2.20am and 8.00am.

PC Terry Neblett, neighbourhood specialist officer for Twyford said: “Please contact the Twyford neighbourhood policing team if you have any information about these thefts.”

To contact the neighbourhood policing team, please call 0845 8 505 505 or visit the website at www.thamesvalley.police.uk and follow the neighbourhood policing links.

Thames Valley Police ~ Twyford

A New Tai Chi beginners’ class ( Yang style ) starts on Monday, 2nd February 2009. Time: 18:30 – 19:30. Venue: St. Thomas More Church Hall, London Road, Twyford, RG10 9EY. Contact: Berkshire Tai Chi: 07814 969 540

We aim to provide a practical balance between health and fitness programmes, and those which place more emphasis on self-defence and the martial arts, thereby providing something for everyone - wherever their interests and capabilities lie.

At Berkshire Tai Chi, a Beginners’ class usually falls into two main, roughly equal, parts. The first one consists of gentle exercises aimed at improving general body awareness, inducing calm and relaxation, and developing whole body co-ordination and energy flow.

The second part focuses on memorising the set sequence of movements known as "the Form". Finally, the session ends with a short set of exercises whose purpose is to settle the energy and cool the body down.

Contact Philip Larsson By Email; Via the Berkshire Tai Chi Website or Phone: 07814 969 540

Police are appealing for information after a garage in Twyford was burgled sometime between Friday (26/12) and Sunday (28/12).

The offenders gained entry to the garage on Old Bath Road, Twyford by lifting the locked door off its rails and bending it back.

Twyford PC Jamie Payne who is investigating the incident said: “The garage deals purely with Japanese car parts and accessories. Some of the items that were stolen are very unique and can only fit certain cars, the main part of which are for Nissan Skyline Models, such as the R32 and R33 models.

“I would urge any one with any information to contact me via the 24-hour non emergency number on 0845 8 505 505”

Thames Valley Police ~ Twyford