Matson and Robinswood Community

Man Arrested in Connection with Class A Drugs Supply in Matson

April 25 2013

A man has been arrested in connection with class A drugs supply in Matson.

Officers patrolling the Matson Avenue area carried out a search of a person after smelling cannabis on someone outside a shop.

A number of wraps of suspected heroin, and a quantity of cannabis were seized, with a total estimated value of several hundred pounds.

A 21-year-old Gloucester man was arrested on suspicion of drugs supply and has been bailed to attend Gloucester police station on June 20, pending further inquiries.

The arrest and seizure follows local concerns about drug dealing in the area.

Hard Working Junior Wardens get Behind the Scenes Tour at Gloucester Rugby

 March 28 2013

Junior Wardens from Matson, Robinswood and Tredworth were given a behind the scenes tour of Kingsholm during Gloucester’s match with London Welsh last weekend.

The youngsters, who get involved in community work to help improve the area they live in as part of a scheme run by Gloucester City Homes, local schools and Gloucestershire Constabulary, were getting the privileged access as a reward for their endeavours over the last year.

The Matson and Robinswood members, known as ‘The Cool Kidz Crew’ and the Tredworth members, known as ‘The Street Steppers’ were taken to the executive lounge and given a history of the rugby club at the 1873 suite. They then settled down to watch the match.

Gary Little, Community Manager for Gloucester Rugby, said: “We were really pleased to invite and give the opportunity for the young wardens to visit Kingsholm last weekend. It was great to hear about the fantastic role they perform in their community and we were pleased to give them a day out at Kingsholm as a reward for all their hard work.”

PCSO Chris Jenkinson, who arranged the event, said: “It was great for the wardens to learn the history of such a great club and a key part of Gloucester life. We are very thankful to Gloucester Rugby for inviting the wardens for this match day experience and it was topped off with a Gloucester win!”

Gloucester City Homes Community Involvement Coordinator Lyn Scudamore adds: “The Junior Wardens work so hard to improve their local communities and it was great to see them enjoying a fantastic visit to Kingsholm as a reward for all their efforts.”

Matson Youngsters urged to register their bikes

Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) Chris Jenkinson urged youngsters from Moat Primary School to register and security mark their bikes and scooters at a recent safety event at the school.

The Matson officer was in class last week to offer crime prevention and security advice around bikes and scooters.

Pupils were given the opportunity to bring their bicycles and push scooters into school to be security marked and registered in case they are lost or stolen. Security marking aids in the return of items to the correct owners and also deters people taking items in the first place.

PCSO Jenkinson said: “We organised this event following a recent theft at the school and because we have seen an increase in pupils riding bikes and the new style push scooters, which can cost anything up to £100 and more.

“The bikes and scooters were security marked to help identify the owners if found elsewhere. We also discussed crime prevention advice about leaving pushbikes and scooters unattended outside shops and schools.

“The local policing team work very closely with the school to help reduce crime and anti-social behaviour in the community and this was another great example of that.”

Kirsti Ashman, from Moat Primary School, said: "We would like to say a big thank you to Chris Jenkinson for his rapid response to organising the postcoding of children's bikes and scooters at Moat Primary. The children were so disappointed when one of their peers had a bike stolen last week. Despite this they have learnt how to look after their property and how to use preventative measures to tackle crime."

Similar sessions will be run throughout the Spring and Summer terms.

More information on bike security can be found in the crime reduction section of www.gloucestershire.police.uk.

Sports AM update

  Sports Am continues to develop in Matson in partnership with Together In Matson and Gloucestershire Constabulary. The scheme is a free sports club run from the Redwell Centre in Redwell Road, Matson. The scheme is to encourage youngsters aged between 6-15 yrs from the area to get involved in playing sports and give them a place to go to socialise and have fun.  Sports AM runs from 10 am til 12.30 pm and is a drop in for youngsters to attend. Continental breakfast will be provided by the new local Tesco store for those that attend, all free of charge. While attending the children can also speak to their local PCSOs about any concerns they have and get any advice from workers from Together In Matson. The sessions are run by local PCSOs and members of Together In Matson. The children that attend choose which games they would like to play.

PCSO Jenkinson who has helped to set up the project stated “ It is great to be able to offer the children of Matson & Robinswood activities like this. It gives the youngsters a chance to play a number of sports in safe environment and offer them activities which prevent them getting involved in anti social behaviour through out the community. Schemes such as this one have proved to be successful in reducing anti social behaviour throughout Matson by over 24% over the past few years, which with this scheme we hope to keep improving on. The scheme has been backed by Crime & Disorder Reduction Partnership at the council who have funded the purchasing of sports equipment to use. This shows great partnership working involving Together In Matson working with their local police team to help reduce ASB making improvements for the whole community. Matson is very lucky to have such a great facility as the Redwell Centre to be able to be used for such events.”

For anyone who would like to attend Sports AM please contact Luke Stokes at Together In Matson or PCSO Chris Jenkinson or PCSO Charlotte Simmons on 101 for a parental consent form.

Matson and Linden Monthly Advice

• Home Security Advice - 

We would like to remind you about your home security. The amount of burglaries committed often increases during these difficult times, and we want to ensure that you are aware of what you can do to decrease the likelihood of you being affected by this crime. 

•                  Set light timers if you are going to return home after dark
•                  Always lock doors and windows
•                  Use deadlocks/bolts/door chains, where fitted
•                  Never leave door/window keys in or around the door/window

These are simple examples, but may be the difference between being burgled, or not. Your local Police Community Support Officers are available to provide a free Crime Prevention Survey on you property, which will provide you with more useful information in relation to home security. You may also find some on useful advice from the following link.

Garages and sheds also need to be double checked to ensure that they are locked with good quality padlocks, and consider metal grates over the windows.  It may be an idea to secure expensive items using security cable, or chains and padlocks.