The Directors of the Geddington Brickyard Garden have asked us to publicise the following:
On Sunday, 7 March, three youths (14-16 years-old) stole 3 wheelbarrows, a wooden bench, 2 armchairs, 2 bar stools and 1 shovel – all from the Picnic Site and Activity Shed of the Geddington Brickyard Garden. These items were removed and taken to their ‘camp’ in the woodland along the Stanion Path.
Three suspects seen emerging from the woods on the Sunday were verbally challenged and denied all knowledge.
The ‘spokesperson’ was tall (6′), slim, wearing a black jacket and hoodie.
Another was 5′ 8″, with curly brown, longish hair and with a hoodie.
The third was 5’6″, straight black hair with a slender build. All will have very muddy footwear!
On Saturday, 13 March, Lynette walked to the GBG site and passed four lads who had emerged from the Stanion footpath. At least one lad belonged to the ‘suspects’ from the previous theft and another was carrying a ghetto blaster on his shoulder with the volume turned high. This time, 4 wheelbarrows, a plastic table, 4 plastic chairs and some wooden pallets had been stolen and were not at the former ‘camp’. At this time of writing, (16 March) these items are still missing.
If any parent recognises these descriptions, please discuss with your youngster. We want these items returned to our community garden. We’d also appreciate all who walk in the area, to ‘keep an eye’ on the Brickyard Garden and report any suspicious activity. The GBG Directors’ contact details are posted on the GBG Noticeboard outside the garden, but are also in the paragraph at the bottom of this Post.
The Parish Council, the Rural Community Police and Boughton Estate Forestry have all been informed of the situation.
The youngsters MUST be identified and challenged to respect others and their property.
Our community garden welcomes everyone . . . and only exists due to an enormous amount of hard work, donations and support from local folk over the past 7 years. We are optimistic that we can work together to stop this anti-social behaviour.
The GBG Team: Lynette, Nicky & Brenda
Contact Details:
Tel: Lynette 01536 744 734
Mob: 07553 482907
Email: gbg.action.group@gmail.com
F: Geddington-Brickyard-Garden-441898105969537
Web: jackh141.sg-host.com/geddington-brickyard-garden/