PC Tony Wiles' Christmas Message

For the last few months I have had difficulty finding anywhere to shop without my senses being bombarded by the sound of Jingle Bells, the Snowman and large laughing Santa's. Yes its that time of year again, Christmas is almost here. Only two sleeps to go - as one little lad told me last year when I called at his house. Well there is no need to panic and stuff the turkey in the oven just yet; there are still a few more sleeps to go to the big day.

For most Christmas will be a time of fun and laughter, but for a few it will be a time of sadness and grief. Unfortunately some of that grief will be caused by the selfish and thoughtless actions of others. I am thinking in particular about the problems of drink driving. I doubt that there are many teetotal office parties and as happens each year at this time people will be tempted to drive home after a night of drinking.

So please if you are going to drink over the festive period leave the car at home. You don't want to be the cause of a family sitting at a hospital bedside instead of round the dining table on Christmas day.

It's just not worth the risk and you don't want to start off the New Year without a driving licence.

May I take this opportunity to wish you all a Happy Christmas.

Antony Wiles PC8024 - Borough Green

8024@kent.pnn.police.uk