The Tamworth Business Watch provides a communication network or link for any businesses or organisations. They may cover a small geographical area (e,g, group of shops or an estate), or have a common interest (e,g, the Forecourt Watch or a group of logistic companies ). There is no limit to the range of schemes that could be included. Currently the Tamworth Business Watch is helping to reduce and prevent crime. Members are alerted to relevant crimes and incidents, by being alerted members become more crime aware, and may prevent further incidents occurring, so saving themselves money.  They may be asked to watch for a particular vehicle, or be given the description of offenders that are targeting you sort of business. We of-course encourage members to keep in touch with their neighbours and the police as well as reporting any suspicious incidents to the police.

The Online Watch Link (OWL) is the new communication system of the Staffordshire Police to circulate messages to members. Alerts can be sent by phone, fax, e-mail or text. As Owl is a web based system it offers so much more than just a message system. The web site allows members to view recent messages and access information about the local area and not only be able to report crime issues but also environmental issues.

The Mobile Police Station will be visiting Industrial areas in Tamworth in February, feel free to drop in with any questions you may have.

*Membership is free!*

To register, just log onto: www.owl.co.uk and find a watch
Always state that you are a business registering.
For further information contact Don Palmer:

Tamworth Business Watch Manager,
Tamworth Police Station,
Spinning School Lane,
Tamworth,
B79 BB
Tel: 01785 234654
Mobile: 07528 630010
e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Sunday 15th November saw the Go Kan Ryu UK National Championships take place at Ponds Forge International Arena in Sheffield, there were over 1500 spectators and competitors of all ages eagerly awaiting the opening ceremony.

Amongst the competitors were a host of students from the Lichfield, Tamworth, and Burton Dojo's all taking on the best of the best in the country in their relevant catergories. The day ended with a number of those students coming away from the tournament with medals. Kaitlin O'Conner- Silver Medal, Adrian Hammond-Silver &Bronze (Kata &Kumite), Stuart O Gorman-Gold, Joanne Johnson, Bronze and Gold (Kata &Kumite), James Nolan-Bronze and Ellie Wakeman-Silver. A great achievement by all on the day.

Go Kan Ryu is one of the Worlds largest Karate clubs boasting over 50000 students worldwide, to find out more about the club and where the local classes are held call Sensei Nic Davis on 07659 592524