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Buckden Roundabout
March 2017
Village News
Burberry Road, Buckden, Cambridgeshire, PE19 5UY
Tel:
01480 811101
www.
buckdenvillagehall.co.uk
email:
admin@buckdenvillagehall.co.uk
Bookings
This month we have the St Mary’s Charity Auction (4th March), a Jivenites Weekender, two private evening functions and
the Gardener’s Spring Show (25th March) amongst our regular hirers.
Planning Inquiry
The Trust is pleased to confirm that the Lucks Lane planning application inquiry will be held in the Village Hall which means
it will be easily accessible for everyone. It is due to start on Tuesday 16th May.
Dog Fouling on the Playing Field
Last month we highlighted the problem of dog fouling on the playing field. We make no apology for doing so again. The
field is used by junior and adult football teams and in summer by the cricketers. Local children also
play on it constantly. Dog mess can cause Toxocariasis which is a nasty disease, particularly affecting
children, and can have long term effects. The footballers have to inspect the pitches every time they
play and remove the mess.
No-one wants to infect children with diseases, so please pick up your dog’s poo and dispose of it
properly – not by throwing the bag in the bushes as some do.
Buckden Recreation Ground and Village Hall Trust Constitution
The original constitution is currently being updated. If representatives from the organisations originally mentioned in the
1969 constitution could please email me that would be most appreciated.
Don’t forget that as residents of Buckden you all receive discounted rates on Hall hire. Please call or email me if you
would like to find out more information.
Jo Harvey, 01480 811101, admin@buckdenvillagehall.co.uk
NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH
SAVE THOUSANDS BY BEING ALERT
Buckden residents saved themselves thousands of pounds by being alert after receiving a phone call and later a letter informing
them they had won a prize.
It was a scam! They received a phone call and were told they had won £350,000. To collect the prize there would be a charge of
1 % for insurance - to cover the money whilst being posted to the residents address, and a 5% extra charge for an agents fee.
The next question was; YOUR BANK DETAILS PLEASE.
The phone call and letter were a scam. You can tell by checking phone numbers and addresses. Do not give any bank details
away; end the telephone call; check details - did you have a ticket from this company? If you can, check the address and tele-
phone number on the website. Any doubts, call the fraud line on 0300 123 2040
HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF
Never disclose security details such as your PIN or full banking password
Don’t assume an email, text or phone call is authentic
Don’t be rushed – a genuine organisation won’t mind waiting
Listen to your instincts - you know if something doesn’t feel right
Stay in control - don’t panic and make a decision you’ll regret
The Crime Survey of England and Wales says fraud and cybercrime now account for close to half of all crimes, making you much
more likely to be victim of these crimes than any other.
PHONE NUMBERS
101 Anyone with information for the police 0800 555 111 Crime Stoppers anonymously
999 in 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 811829