BURY AND DISTRICTS NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH ASSOCIATION THURSDAY 16th APRIL 2026 NEWS AND ALERTS

COLLABOR8 BURY 2026

This year, Collabor8 Bury will be held in the town centre at the Millgate Shopping Centre, on Wednesday, 22nd July from midday until 4.00pm.

Collabor8Bury began in 2016 and has since grown into a much-loved Bury event. Each tear Collabor8 brings together our communities and attracts over a thousand visitors, making it a fantastic opportunity for you to showcase your group and share information with the community. 

As well as stalls, there will be Police vehicles, Horses, Dogs, Fire Engines, Ambulances and more. 

If you are involved with an organisation and would like a stall at this event, or wish to be part of the team, please email Inspector Hussain at 08636@gmp.police.uk  and  dorothy.stoddard@gmp.police.uk 

There is no charge for any stalls.

WHITEFIELD HORTICULTURAL SHOW will take place this Saturday, 18th April from 10.30am at The Oasis Centre, Whitefield Methodist Church, Elm Street.  

" Dahlia World Celebrity, Ian Sutherland, will share his knowledge and enthusiasm for one of the showiest of blooms in the Summer Garden".  Free Entry

SECURE YOUR GARDEN FOR THE SUMMER.

It's easy to forget that our gardens can also become a target for opportunist thieves. Garden furniture to tools, bikes and BBQs can be stolen. Lock it away or lock it down. Where possible, secure items in a shed or garage or anchor or lock larger items like bikes and equipment. 

The vulnerable points of access are side gates. An unlocked or a weak gate can offer easy access to your property. Upgrade simple latches to more secure locks and get into the habit of closing gates properly.

It is also important to think about visibility. Whilst hedges and bushes can provide privacy, they can also create hiding spots for someone trying to access your property unnoticed. Keep plants neat around doors, windows, and pathways. This will help ensure that your space stays visible to neighbours and passersby. When you are away from home, ask a neighbour to move your bins.

REPORT FRAUD.   CRIMINALS STOLE OVER £879 MILLION IN INVESTMENT FRAUD IN 2025 - AN AVERAGE OF £2.4 MILLION A DAY.  This marks a 31% increase on the previous year. Reports began climbing steadily from March and spiked in July and September when many people review their investments, move money into new products, or check their returns ahead of the new year.

Take a few simple steps to prevent this from happening.