THERE will be an opportunity to heighten the protection of your bicycle at an event offering security marking for free.

Security marking is a highly effective, visible deterrent to bike thieves as bikes are registered and can be traced back to the owner.

Weymouth Cadets along with a team from Weymouth and Portland Police will be offering the service at The Marsh (Weymouth Outdoor Education Centre pedestrian access) Knightsdale Road on Wednesday, July 20 from 6.30pm-8.15pm.

They will be using BikeRegister kits that have been purchased by Dorset Council Community Safety Team.

The Cadets will also be carrying out a litter pick on The Marsh and Rodwell Trail in support of Anti-Social Behaviour Awareness Week.

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