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Buckden Roundabout
August 2018
Village Notices
Buckden Neighbourhood Watch
Security:
When you leave the house even if it is only for a short time, make sure that doors and windows are secure. It only
takes seconds to steal your property.
Lighting:
Good lighting can deter a thief. Exterior lights to the front and rear of the house are not expensive. The preferred exte-
rior lighting is ‘dawn to dusk’ lighting.
Sheds:
The first place that many burglars look is the shed. They can be of light construction and are easily forced open. Sheds
often contain tools which can be used for breaking into the main property. If you are unable to secure them with mortice locks,
use padlocks or lockable bolts Keep expensive tools in the house, secure ladders with a strong chain and padlock.
Burglar Alarms:
Visible burglar alarms make a thief think twice, and noise attracts attention. There are many systems on the
market. If you wish to have an system installed obtain several quotes from reputable installers who are UKAS Registered (United
Kingdom Accreditation Service).
Keeping Safe:
Take control of your home. Only allow in those people whom you invite in. There is no need to be embarrassed
about refusing to let callers into your home. Fit a chain and use it every time you answer the door, do not remove it before you
are sure the caller is genuine. Beware of all callers including women and children. Burglars don’t always look suspicious, many
are well dressed and use persuasive language to impress you.
For further information there is a National Neighbourhood Watch website.
I am sure you are aware of the many ways you can contact the police:
999 in an emergency 0800 555 111 Crime Stoppers 0300 123 2040 Action Fraud
burglarycrackdown@cambs.pnn.police.uk
or
www.crimestoppers-uk.org
If you are not online you can telephone 101
RICHARD WEST Village Coordinator working with CLIVE WILLIAMS
Otters in Cambridgeshire
The Huntingdonshire Local Group of the Wildlife Trust invites you to the first of our indoor meetings on Wednesday 12
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Sep-
tember 2018. As usual this will be held at Brampton Memorial Hall, Thrapston Road, Brampton, PE28 4TB, starting at 7.30pm.
Our topic, Otters in Cambridgeshire, will be delivered by Ruth Hawkesley.
These shy, but appealing creatures, have struggled in recent times to maintain their previous stronghold in our region. Ruth will
explain the results from the 6
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County Otter Survey that was carried out by the Wildlife Trusts and Cambridgeshire Mammal
Group in the winters of 2016 and 2017 and the follow up site checks that have been undertaken this year. This should be a stim-
ulating and uplifting talk and anyone who is interested is most welcome to attend. Booking is not necessary. The entrance
charge is £2.50 (accompanied children free). For more information please contact Tim on 01480 457795.
A Tale of Trees, the Battle to Save Britain’s Ancient Woodland
The Huntingdonshire Local Group of the Wildlife Trust invites you to this presentation on ancient woodlands on Wednesday 10
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October 2018. As usual this will be held at Brampton Memorial Hall, Thrapston Road, Brampton, PE28 4TB, starting at 7.30pm.
Our speaker will be Derek Niemann, who is a renowned nature writer and Guardian country diarist. Derek will look at how the
destruction of up to half of the county’s mature trees happened 40 years ago and will explain what has been done in recent
years to ameliorate their loss.
This should be a fascinating talk and anyone who is interested is most welcome to attend. Booking is not necessary. The en-
trance charge is £2.50 (accompanied children free). For more information please contact Tim on 01480 457795.
Part of the Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire. Registered Charity No: 1000412