Tag: Castle Bytham

Burglary Castle Bytham : 01/03/2017

Good morning, a burglary has been reported to us on Pinfold Road, Castle Bytham. It is believed to have occurred between 1430 & 1810hrs yesterday 28/02/2017. Entry has been gained via a window and appears the offender/s looking for cash or jewellery. If you have any information which can help our investigation please contact us on 101 quoting incident number 358 – 28/02/2017. Thank you for your support.

Deer Poaching Activity : 28/01/2017

Overnight between 27th of January 2017 and the morning of the 28th, deer poaching has occurred between Castle Bytham and South Witham. The offenders have caused a great deal of damage to gates, fencing and crops. If you witness any suspicious activity late at night, please report it to the Police on 101. Together, we can tackle rural crime. This message refers to incident 88 – 28/01/2017.

Castle Bytham’s Midsummer Festival proceeds presented to good causes

Huge numbers of visitors from near and far enjoyed Castle Bytham’s Midsummer Festival in June and thousands of pounds was raised for good causes despite parking and entrance being free.

At a wine and nibbles event in Castle Bytham Village Hall on Tuesday, August 9, the outgoing chairman of the festival committee, Peter Hinton, presented cheques totalling £5,000 to eight community projects. This money was raised by the tombola, raffle, duck race and the profits of the sale of food and drink.

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Raise your concerns about crime at rural police panel meeting in Castle Bytham

A policing panel meeting will be held tonight (Tuesday, July 12) at the Castle Bytham Village Hall.

Hosted by the Stamford Neighbourhood Policing Team, the meeting starts at 6.30pm. This is an opportunity for people to attend and pass on their thoughts and concerns.

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New memorial unveiled near Antwerp remembers Castle Bytham pilot who was shot down in Lancaster over Belgium

Seventy-three years after a Lancaster bomber piloted by former Stamford School pupil Albert Victor Crawford was shot down over Belgium a memorial to those who lost their lives has been unveiled.

Flying Officer Crawford, known to friends and family as Victor, joined the RAF in 1941 and was soon posted to a cadet school in Arizona where he earned his wings. Victor, from Castle Bytham, chose to train as bomber, rather than fighter, pilot and joined 50 Squadron.

Read more from the Stamford Mercury website.