It has been reported that a spate of break-ins and robberies have taken place in Preston and Sutton Poyntz over the last two weeks, involving a car, burglary and attempted theft.

I know from speaking to one of those affected how distressing it can be to have your home broken into, damage caused and family heirlooms taken.

However the police have arrested two men, on ‘holiday’ in a Weymouth holiday camp, who were in possession of some of the items taken during the burglaries and have located the stolen vehicle, albeit partially dismantled. The police advise locking up our homes securely.

The October draw of the St Andrew’s School 200 club took place in Mrs Johnstone’s year 6 class.

The first prize of £50, drawn by Jack Montgomery, went to Alison Maton; the £30 prize, drawn by Louis Adams, went to Laura Webster; the £15 prize, drawn by Sophie Johnstone, to Shelly Dilley.

Over the years this draw has provided many facilities for the children at the school, so do support it if you can. Mel (832467) has all the details.

I know that a lot of people from this area use the Somerfield supermarket at Littlemoor, because I’ve met you in there!

A word of warning is therefore in order, as the supermarket will be closed from 5pm on Wednesday 20 October until 9am on Wednesday 27 October for refurbishment.

This means you will have to stock up in advance with essential supplies, or shop somewhere else for that week.

I mentioned that it had gone quiet on news of the proposed puffin crossing for Preston Road when, lo and behold, Dorset County Council announce the proposed change, number SB TC2010-2, to install a puffin crossing outside No. 187 Preston Road.

Written observations, for or against, have to be made to Miles Butler by Friday 29 October.

The bad news is that I cannot find any further details of the change on the DCC web site. I have also been unsuccessful to speaking either to the officer in charge, Bradley Taylor, or any other officer to find out where the details can be viewed.

If you wish to comment I suggest you contact the officer directly for details, as the deadline for responses is fast approaching.

Every year at this time the geese fly overhead in large numbers, calling loudly to one another, and every year I am asked where they are going!

The short answer is nowhere! The geese have a now unneeded migratory instinct, and, in order to satisfy their urge to cover long distances, fly around in circles. A bit like politicians, really!