Be four times more likely to quit this Stoptober !
Stoptober is back ! And the Bedfordshire Stop Smoking Service is inviting smokers to quit with their support for the best shot at kicking the habit this October .
Returning for its fifth year , Stoptober is the mass quit campaign which has helped thousands of smokers to stop smoking by encouraging them to give up for the month of October .
Cllr Maurice Jones , Executive Member for Health at Central Bedfordshire Council , said : “ Stoptober returns year after year because it works so well – when someone makes it to 28 days smoke free , they are five times more likely to quit for good . This , combined with the free , friendly support of our Stop Smoking Service , gives smokers a great shot at stop smoking success .”
Evidence shows that people who use the Bedfordshire Stop Smoking Service are four times more likely to quit smoking , so the service is reminding smokers to get in touch this Stoptober .
Lisa Hayward from Arlesey got in touch for some stop smoking support and hasn ’ t looked back . She said : “ A big thank you to the team at the Stop Smoking Service for all the advice you gave me from start to finish .
“ Just knowing someone was at the end of the line if I needed them was a big help and the small hints and tips ended up being the big things that helped me stay off the cigarettes .
“ I will be telling my friends that this is the way to stop smoking and to book an appointment when they are ready .”
For support with your Stoptober challenge , it ’ s quick and easy to refer yourself , or friends and family , into the Bedfordshire Stop Smoking Service . Simply call 0800 013 0553 to book an appointment to see a specialist advisor at a time and place convenient to you . Alternatively , visit : www . smokefreebedfordshire . co . uk
Street Watch
Arlesey Town Council is pleased to announce the introduction of Street Watch to complement the existing Neighbourhood Watch and Speed Watch schemes .
Street Watch is about good citizenship and supporting a better neighbourhood by patrolling your own streets . It provides visible reassurance and appropriately engages in local issues that matter most to our local community .
The presence and activities of Street Watch members will have a significant and positive impact on quality of life issues within the community . Street Watch members also liaise with local police to encourage positive information sharing and liaison .
Street Watch is a way of reclaiming back our streets and open spaces from those who may wish to engage in activities that undermine our community .
Arlesey Scheme details : Will cover the whole village
Needs a maximum of 15 members .
Patrols are always in pairs , wearing hi-vis jackets labelled Bedfordshire Police and StreetWatch along with other equipment .
Members commit to only 2 hours a month , hopefully more Patrol any time of day or night . Look , listen and report only .
For more information , please contact Jeremy Wallace on 07734 919604 . In the light of recent incidents in the village , we can surely get 15 volunteers out of 5000 residents to take part in this scheme .
Planning to quit smoking this Stoptober ?
You ’ re 4x more likely to succeed
Quit with us !
Bedfordshire Stop Smoking Service supporting you every step of the way
QUIT
WITH US
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MORE
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Search online for Smokefree Bedfordshire
or call 0800 013 0553
8 on the button issue 49 September 2016 | 01462 834265 | steve @ onthebuttonarlesey . co . uk | www . on-the-button . co . uk