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Rayne Rambles - If any reader of this page would like to resurrect the Rayne Rambles, please get in touch with the Webmaster.

The Rayne Family History Group last met on Monday 26th January 2015. The next meeting will be on Monday 16th March 2015 at 7:30pm at 4 The Gore. If you are interested, please ring Oliver on 01376 552 846 (evenings and weekends only). Beginners very welcome.

Mobile Library Times. The mobile library operates from Witham on a two week cycle (Rayne is week 2). It stops at Symmons Close on alternate Tuesdays at 14:25 to 14:40 and at Rayne School 15:00 to 16:00.

Telephone / Computer Scam A few people in the village have reported that they have had telephone calls from someone with a foreign accent asking them to visit a web site. I had two in the space of a few hours, both claiming to be from 'The Computer Department'. No reputable company would ring you without giving the name of the company first. In one case they used the excuse that they had detected that their PC had a virus and in the other case that their broadband speed was slow. The web sites that they instructed them to go to would have installed Trojans and viruses on their PC. In one case when the person informed them that they knew it was dangerous to go to that site the caller became aggressive. If they ring you, DO NOT GO TO ANY WEB SITE THAT THEY SUGGEST.

If you can, please note down the web address and email it to Simon - simtib@gmail.com, as it may help him identify and remove the virus from PCs that did go to the address.

Neighbourhood Policing - Please see the Notley and Rayne Neighbourhood Policing Team pages on the Essex Police website for information about local policing.

Rayne Email Newsletter has been in operation for a while. Until now it was necessary to send an email to be added to the mailing list or to unsubscribe or to change your email address. Now this part of the process has been automated and selecting EMAIL NEWSLETTER on the menu to the left under 'Village Life' will take you to a screen where you can add or change your address. Why not join the mailing list for news in the village. An average of one email per week is sent, so you won't be inundated with emails.

Nominate a Neighbour Packs - These packs are aimed at reducing distraction burglaries and promoting your safety at the front door. The packs are available free of charge from the Community Information Point.

Battery Recycling is now possible at the Community Information Point. We have a battery recycling point which is operated by Braintree District Council, for all household batteries. Please bring them in to the CIP during opening hours:-
Mondays from 12:30am-3:00pm and Thursdays 9:30am-12:00 noon.
Batteries should not be thrown in household rubbish and should be taken back to the shop where they were purchased or to a recycling point.

RAYNE COMMUNITY INFORMATION POINT is open in the afternoon on Mondays 12:30pm-3:00pm and in the morning on Thursdays 9:30am-12:00 noon. The Parish Clerk - Sarah Cocks - is available for consultation regarding Parish Council matters or other advice where possible.
Do you want to check out the Village or Parish Council web sites, or look for something on the internet but don't have access to a computer? You can use the computer when the Community Information Point is open and a booking system is in operation to ensure everybody has a chance of logging on. Don't worry if you need help, a taster session with a member of the Web Steering Group can also be booked. For more information, or to book your place, contact the Clerk 01376 552489. Mobile Phone Contact - You are also able to send text messages to the same number.

The Parish Clerk is Sarah Cocks, and she can be contacted at rpc@Rayne-essex.gov.uk

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