[Margaret Pilkington]

I was told by the PCSO's who were giving out the little bells, that some thieves go equipped with small blades to cut zips and anything that could attach a purse.....and she was pleased when she saw my purse with all the jangly things on it.
I told her that this was as a result of Ma being targeted.....I still got bells to go on my purse too.....but my jangly bits are all irregular shapes and would snag on other stuff if someone tried to take my purse.
I also have a lanyard style thing that attaches inside my bag with a lobster claw, but I don't use this very much.
If I am going somewhere like Manchester, I take only the money I think I am going to spend and although I take my debit card I take it out of my purse.
I could tell you where I put it......but I won't!