A HomeWatch Administrator has been honoured with an award for her contribution and commitment to the Broadland HomeWatch Association.

The former Administrator in the Broadland District, Mrs Christine Robson, received the Norman Potter Memorial Award at the Broadland HomeWatch Associations Annual General Meeting, held last week.

Mrs Robson first got involved in HomeWatch 20 years ago and went on to set up the first successful HomeWatch scheme in Dussindale, Thorpe St Andrew before helping to set up The Norwich and District Association and becoming chair.

Christine worked hours outside of her usual working day to attend events and meetings to promote HomeWatch and set up new schemes.

The award was accepted by Betty Abley on behalf of Christine, who was unable to attend the meeting.

Roy Robson Chairman of Broadland HomeWatch Association said: "It was very gratifying to see such an excellent turnout, I urge all co-ordinators in Broadland to keep up the good work they do to help keep Broadland one of the safest places to live in the UK".

Home Watch provides a way for local people to play an important part in keeping where you live safe and reducing crime and the fear of crime.

If you would like to find out if a scheme is operating in your area or are interested in setting up a new scheme, contact your local Safer Neighbourhood Team on 0845 456 4567.

If you’re an existing Home Watch co-ordinator or member and have not re-registered your details on the new Police Direct system then log onto http://www.norfolk.police.uk/ and click the ‘Home Watch’ icon.