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VILLAGE NEWS
NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH (NHW)
Vehicle Thefts
There has been an increase in the number of thefts
from motor vehicles since the latter part of June. These
offences range from high value theft of tools from com-
mercial vehicles to theft from private cars. Please con-
sider security arrangements in light of these offences.
Telephone Scam
You might receive a phone call which is a recorded
message claiming that the caller has been trying to get
in touch with you. The message goes on to say that the
Inland Revenue are about to bring a lawsuit against you
–and to hear more details ‘’press button 1‘’
DO NOT PRESS BUTTON 1. INLAND REVENUE WILL
ALWAYS WRITE TO YOU IF THERE IS TAX PROB-
LEM.
When answering a telephone call, make sure that you
know who is calling and don’t give any personal details.
If not sure, check the company first or contact them di-
rectly if you having any doubts.
Doorstep Callers
Be extremely cautious when approached by any door-
step callers offering to sell goods. They often fail to pro-
vide a legally required cancellation notice which ena-
bles you to cancel the work within a statutory fourteen
day cooling off period and charge far more than was
quoted for poor quality work or poor quality goods. They
can use persuasive or aggressive tactics to get you to
carry out more unnecessary work.
PHONE NUMBERS
101 Anyone with information for the police.
0800 555 111 Crime stoppers anonymously
999 Incident is recognised as an emergency .
Burglary
crackdown@cambs.pnn.police.uk
Or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org
Your village NW Coordinators are
Richard West 811467 Clive Williams 811828
Buckden Roundabout Team
New Commercial Manager needed
Do you have a few hours to spare each month?
Would you like to join the friendly Roundabout team?
The Roundabout team urgently needs a new com-
mercial manager. This involves communicating with
existing and new advertisers, booking advertising
space and raising invoices. It is an essential role as,
without the income from the advertisements, the
Roundabout could not function. A knowledge of
spread sheets would be an advantage.
If you are interested, please e-mail the Editor at:
editor@buckdenroundabout.info
BUCKDEN VILLAGE
HALL TRUST
CHAIRMAN’S REPORT FOR THE AGM July 2016
It has been a year of good progress for the Trust. We
have completed the installation of the solar power
units and they are now contributing to our income. The
path round the side of the hall, which had become a
trip hazard has been repaired. Work is about to start
on refurbishing the foyer toilets with the installation of
hot water for the basins, new w.c. pans and redecorat-
ing. Wi-Fi has been installed throughout the building,
which brings it into line with modern business expecta-
tions. Work is continuing on drafting a new constitution
and, importantly, work has started on planning for the
long term financial position of the Trust.
The Trust is most grateful to the Parish Council for
lending it the necessary funds to enable the solar en-
ergy project to go ahead. It is expected that it will
make a very positive contribution to the Trust’s financ-
es in the coming years.
However, the business model for the Trust remains
fragile and challenges include how to grow revenue
and also to build funds for future expenses which are
inevitable given the age of the building. The pension
Auto-Enrolment rules come into effect for the Trust
this year, so there will be an additional cost from No-
vember.
On the positive side, income has grown on the back of
increased use of the Hall. Jo Harvey has worked very
hard and done an excellent job of “selling” the hall to
potential bookers. She does a very good job and the
Trustees would like to acknowledge her contribution.
The Trust would like to acknowledge the fact that the
Parish Council has yet again provided £5,000 for the
upkeep of the playing fields.
John Thelwall
Chairman
Buckden and Little Paxton Surgery
Patients’ Association
200 Club Prize Winners
June 2016 Draw
£100 No. 172
Ms F McGregor
£25 No. 6
Mrs J Salmon
£25 No. 72
Mr & Mrs B Priest
£25 No. 22
Mrs S Harper
£25 No. 32
Mrs J Haynes
Bonus Prize
£100 No. 194
Mr and Mrs M Linnell