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The Neighbourhood Watch Podcast

The Neighbourhood Watch

Join former police officer turned award-winning comedian Alfie Moore as he speaks to special guests about the neighbourhoods where they grew up, followed by their experiences as victims of crime, or the experiences of close friends or relatives.


Alfie and his guest are joined by an expert who’ll provide advice and information about what you should do if you find yourself impacted by crime, and how to prevent it.


Neighbourhood Watch is the largest volunteer-led crime prevention charity in England and Wales. Our members support communities to build safer, more neighbourly, places to live.


Find out more and join up for free today at www.ourwatch.org.uk


The Neighbourhood Watch Podcast is an Adore Audio production.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Today · 43 min

    Coercive Control with Ruth Dodsworth - The Neighbourhood Watch Podcast Episode 3

    The broadcaster and weather presenter Ruth Dodsworth speaks to former police officer turned comedian Alfie Moore about her experiences as a victim of crime.  Ruth talks about her idyllic childhood in Gower in South Wales before sharing her harrowing story as a survivor of coercive control. Her former husband was jailed after he pleaded guilty to charges of stalking, coercive and controlling behaviour after subjecting the ITV Wales presenter to a nine-year campaign of abuse Alfie and Ruth are joined by Naomi Smith, the CEO at Her Centre, a charity based in Greenwich offering support to women experiencing domestic abuse: https://hercentre.org/. Naomi offers advice about what to do if you or someone you know is a victim of coercive control. Please note, this may be a difficult listen for you. Find out more here: https://refuge.org.uk/i-need-help-now/coercive-control/ The Neighbourhood Watch Podcast is an Adore Audio production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • July 31 · 36 min

    'Pig Butchering' with Andy Bush - The Neighbourhood Watch Podcast Episode 2

    Former police officer turned award-winning comedian Alfie Moore meets the radio and podcast host Andy Bush to find out about his parents’ experiences as victims of crime.  Andy, co-host of the Absolute Radio Hometime show and Scarred for Life podcast, grew up in Brixham in Devon where he fell in love with living by the sea. Now based in Leigh-on-Sea in Essex, Andy tells Alfie the chilling story of how his parents lost most of their savings to an online investment scam. Alfie and Andy are joined by Sandra Bauer, Deputy Chief Executive at Neighbourhood Watch, who explores the various tactics used by scammers and advises how we can avoid being scammed. Find out more here: https://www.ourwatch.org.uk/cybercrime  The Neighbourhood Watch Podcast is an Adore Audio production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • July 24 · 38 min

    Breaking and Entering with Penny Smith - The Neighbourhood Watch Podcast Episode 1

    Former police officer turned award-winning comedian Alfie Moore meets the TV and radio presenter Penny Smith to find out about her experiences as a victim of crime. Penny, co-host of the Pains, Stains and Automobiles podcast, grew up in Eastwood and Rutland where she has fond memories of local characters, and some interesting pastimes. Penny has had her home burgled twice, and she shares her experiences and the lessons she learned. Alfie and Penny are joined by John Hayward-Cripps, CEO of the Neighbourhood Watch Network, who discusses the most effective methods to secure your home. Find out more here: https://www.ourwatch.org.uk/burglary-WIDEN The Neighbourhood Watch Podcast is an Adore Audio production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.