{"id":312,"date":"2026-04-06T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-06T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bdnw.uk\/?p=312"},"modified":"2026-03-27T17:44:54","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T17:44:54","slug":"bringing-our-community-together-on-our-watch-%f0%9f%a4%9d","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bdnw.uk\/?p=312","title":{"rendered":"Bringing our Community Together on Our Watch \ud83e\udd1d"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bdnw.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-306\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bdnw.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1.png 940w, https:\/\/www.bdnw.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1-300x251.png 300w, https:\/\/www.bdnw.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1-768x644.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>At the Basingstoke &amp; Deane Neighbourhood Watch Association (BDNWA), we are modernising how we stay in touch to ensure no scheme is left behind. As part of our commitment to becoming a more transparent and supportive Association, we are asking all local schemes to make sure they are registered on the national <strong>Our Watch<\/strong> system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By ensuring every scheme is registered on a unified, national platform, we are bridging the gap between the Committee and our dedicated members across the borough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Please note:<\/strong> If your scheme is already registered on the national Our Watch system, no further action is required &#8211; you are already part of our new era!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The benefits for your street include:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Prioritised Data Security<\/strong><br>Your information is held securely on a national platform, giving you full control over your own data.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Exclusive Member Benefits<\/strong><br>Registered members gain access to a range of exclusive discounts on security solutions and home safety products.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Public Liability Insurance<\/strong><br>Ensure your local group activities are protected through the national policy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Enhanced Support<\/strong> <br>By being on the map, our Membership Support Administrators (MSAs) can provide you with better guidance should you need it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to make the move<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you have led a scheme for years or are just starting out, the process is simple. We want to ensure that communities in Basingstoke and Deane are represented and supported.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ourwatch.org.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.ourwatch.org.uk<\/a> to register your scheme or join an existing one.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Follow the simple steps to set up your profile.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once registered, one of our MSAs will be in touch.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Timeline<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To ensure our records are accurate and helpful, we ask all long-standing schemes to register on the national system by <strong>20 April<\/strong>. Register today to stay on the map!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Your Voice at the AGM<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our Annual General Meeting is approaching! Registering now ensures your scheme is formally recognised. This means you will receive the required 30-day notice and your invitation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>We are here to help<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We understand that transitioning to a new system can sometimes feel daunting. If you encounter any issues or aren&#8217;t sure if your scheme is already registered, please get in touch with us through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bdnw.uk\/?page_id=52\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"52\">contact form here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At the Basingstoke &amp; Deane Neighbourhood Watch Association (BDNWA), we are modernising how we stay in touch to ensure no [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":306,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[8,7],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-312","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"hentry","7":"category-basingstoke","8":"category-nw-national","10":"post-with-thumbnail","11":"post-with-thumbnail-icon"},"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bdnw.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/312","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bdnw.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bdnw.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bdnw.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bdnw.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=312"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.bdnw.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/312\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":313,"href":"https:\/\/www.bdnw.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/312\/revisions\/313"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bdnw.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/306"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bdnw.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=312"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bdnw.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=312"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bdnw.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=312"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}