The Partnership has joined forces with Biggleswade and Sandy Lions Club to promote the above scheme, which is a simple but very effective idea, specially designed for the elderly or vulnerable.
The scheme was launched on the 16th May 2001 and the Partnership hopes that it will work with other organisations to introduce similar schemes in other parts of the county.

A whole range of information such as relatives' details, medical information and any special needs are kept in a bottle in the 'fridge. The idea being that if someone is taken ill, neighbours, doctors or ambulance staff have readily available vital information about the individual.

It is simple and it works. We have had requests to supply the boot to many sections of the community and they are now available in partnership with Homewatch groups and District Councils.

We all suffer from unwanted callers at the door but sometimes these people upset the elderly and on occasions they are criminals posing as bogus officials.
To try and help, the Partnership has produced 'Check That Caller' door stickers. They have been so popular we have just had to order another 5,000!

With the increase in theft of mobile phones and subsequent unauthorised use particularly involving young people, the Partnership in conjunction with Bedfordshire Police, Luton Borough Council and Beds County Council have supplied 20,000 mobile phone security packs to schools and young people throughout the county. The packs make the phone less attractive to the would-be thief and almost impossible to use. With the daily increase in the number of mobile phones being supplied, it is hoped that this initiative will reduce this nuisance crime and prevent parents getting unwanted bills.

The drugs awareness pop show
For the second year in succession, the Partnership supported David Grahams return to Bedfordshire and in a schools initiative for middle schools in the county, he performed his show to 12,000 young people.

David's performances, including songs and competitions, involves interaction with the audience. The theme is drugs and crime and the importance of staying positive by rejecting drugs and a related life of crime. Part of the show included a competition to devise an anti-drugs slogan with a prize of a flight over Bedfordshire in a light aircraft.
The four winners had a great day out at Cranfield Airport.

The Worlds Strongest Man Back in the County
Last year the Partnership supported the Dave Gauder Roadshow touring Luton Junior Schools. It was such a success that it is now intended to repeat it at schools throughout the county.

Dave Gauder is the holder of the Worlds Strongest man record. He was bullied as a child and talks frankly about his days as a frightened schoolboy and has also developed an anti-drugs theme. The children were clearly impressed by Dave and asked him lots of questions. He also made an impact on the teachers, who have asked for his return, believing that he really does get his message across.