as winter draws in

Survial tips

Home.
make sure you lock your house at night, check all doors and windows. Fit a chain lock to the door which is used to answer th public. Check the detales of the person who calls. Eg the gas man, even if you are expecting them. never let anyone into your home if you have not checked them out.

on the street.
try and avoid gans, even if you have to cross the street from them. Avoid town and city centres after a football match, bus stations at night, parks after dark. and pubs at closing time.

In the car.
Never give hitch hikers a lift at any time.
never stop to anyone broken down on the side of the road, even a woman. If you see someone who needs helpstop at the next phone box or use a mobile and call the police.