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This February Leicestershire Trading Standards is joining the Office of Fair Trading’s (OFT) nationwide ‘Scamnesty’ campaign to help end the scourge of mass marketed scam mailings in the UK.
Nearly half of the UK adult population has been targeted by a scam. Every year, 3.2 million adults – one in 15 people – across the country fall victim to a scam involving deceptive unsolicited mailings, phone calls, or emails, which are designed to con victims out of their cash. UK consumers lose around a staggering £3.5 billion to scams every year.  However, less than 5 per cent of scam victims report their experience.
 ‘Scamnesty 2010’ ask Leicestershire people to help the fight back against the fraudsters by dropping any scam mailings they receive into designated ‘Scamnesty’ bins that are to be found in the County’s Libraries.
Last year Leicestershire people handed in about 10% of the total collected nationally.  As a result of this scams a number of investigations into alleged scam mailers have been carried out.
Consumers should follow these tips to avoid being conned:
Consider why you should have to pay to receive a ‘prize’

• Be aware that if you do respond your details will be passed around as someone who is likely to pay up for a non existent prize, so you will receive more scam prize letters
• Remember that though it probably has your name on it thousands of other people are very likely to have received the exactly the same offer.
• If you read the offer carefully, you may well find that the wording makes it seem that you have won – when this is not the case.
• If you are unsure, speak to family or friends or seek advice.

If you think you have been the victim of a scam, or you suspect a scam, telephone Consumer Direct for clear, practical advice on 08454 04 05 06 or visit www.consumerdirect.gov.uk/scamnesty
Consumers can report all types of scam at https://secure.consumerdirect.gov.uk/reportascam.aspx on the Consumer Direct website. During Scamnesty month (February 2010), they can also report online scams to the ‘virtual bin’ on the Consumer Direct website.

Children can travel back in time this half term at The Bosworth Heritage Centre’s very first Knight School with real hands-on training in the arts of knightly combat.
They will learn the skills and endurance that were needed to become a real Medieval knight and work through a program of interactive historical learning.
Activities will include marching to the top of Ambion Hill, weapons training, treasure hunt to find missing armoury, learning the art of falconry and even trying their hands at flying a bird.
There will also be educational talks on food, clothing, medicine and the tactics of medieval battle.
The one day program will begin at 10.00am and finish at 4.00pm. It will be held on Tuesday 16th February and Thursday, 18th February for girls and boys aged eight and over.  
Young knights will be welcomed into the Les Routiers Army by Captain Mortimer who will teach them the skills needed to become one of King Richard III’s knights.
They will be put to the test to see if they have met their grade and will be presented with a certificate to commend their achievements.
Children will be able to eat their packed lunches in the Heritage Room and refreshments will be provided throughout the day.
Parents are more than welcome to stay on site and enjoy the picturesque historic battlefield country park, or can leave their children with the battlefield’s well experienced and trained staff for the day.
Tickets are on sale now for the Knight School and can be purchased from Bosworth Battlefield on 01455 290 429. They cost £20 including refreshments and parking. Children must bring their own packed lunch and wear protective footwear and waterproof coat. 
Knight School will also be run over the Easter holidays on Wednesday, 31st March, Wednesday, 7th April and Thursday, 15th April.
For more information on Knight School or other events please visit www.bosworthbattlefield.com.

Melton Mowbray Archery Club has relocated to Syston, we now shoot at Wreake Valley Community College, so whether you are an experienced archer or a curious beginner we can help you. We run beginners courses throughout the year where all equipment is provided whilst on the course.
We welcome visiting archers from other clubs, you only have to produce your valid GNAS card and pay a shooting fee before beginning to shoot.
The Club prides itself on its family atmosphere, we have members as young as eight years old up to retired members, all abilities can be accommodated.
If you would like to give Archery a try have a look at our website www.mmac.co.uk , or come along to Wreake Valley (gym building) on a Saturday afternoon, we start at 12.00noon.