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Preschool may have been shut for normal sessions
over the summer, but it was far from quiet and de-
serted! We were preparing for Buckfest even as we
broke up. Although we only ran a tombola at this
event, the weather was a little kinder to us than it
was at the village fete and we raised £188.70. Thank
you to everyone who ran and supported the stall,
either by donating items or by trying their luck on the
tombola.
Next, we treated Preschool to a little TLC. Thanks to
John Medd, who kindly fitted us into his busy sched-
ule and generously donated all the gloss paint need-
ed, our Preschool has been redecorated and now
looks fresh and colourful. Thank you for doing a won-
derful job, John!
Our Stay and Play sessions in August were a chance
to show off our freshly painted Preschool. Although
we only ran one a week this year, they were very well
attended, with 17 families coming to enjoy playing
and socialising together at our first session. Thank
you to the staff and committee who ran the sessions
and to all the families who attended! We were also
included in the green token scheme at Waitrose St
Neots in August, so many thanks to them and any-
one who donated their token to us.
Now another school year is upon us, with new start-
ers and families to welcome into the fold. The com-
mittee’s coffee mornings on the 5th and 8th Septem-
ber are informal, sociable events that give preschool
families the chance to meet other parents, carers and
committee members (and eat delicious cakes!).
Committee members are there to welcome people
from 8.30, and you are welcome to bring your chil-
dren with you if they're not attending Preschool that
day. It's a great chance for a sit-down and a chat to
recover from the early morning hustle and bustle!
For
more
information,
please
visit
www.buckdenpreschool.co.uk
.
To book a visit or talk
to our Manager, Michelle Nelson, ring 07941 671999.
You can also contact our Chairman, Alan Scott, on
07745274921.
NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH (NHW)
HOME SECURITY
With the evenings now drawing in, make sure you
protect your property and valuables from potential
thieves:
Leave a light on or buy a timer switch
Close and lock all doors and windows when go-
ing to bed.
Keep valuables out of sight
Keep house and car keys out of sight
Ensure garages and sheds are secure and
locked
Register your valuables with
www.immobilise.com
REPEAT WARNING
There has been increase in the number of thefts from
motor vehicles. These offences continue to range
from high value theft of tools from commercial vehicles
to theft from private cars. Please consider security
arrangements in light of these offences.
PERSONAL SECURITY
Out for a drink and become parted from your friends?
Why not have taxi number on speed dial and also
have a taxi account to ensure you return home safely.
A STRANGER MAY NOT BE A FRIEND
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 needs a new commercial
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 Rounda-
bout could not function. A knowledge of spread
sheets would be an advantage.
If you are interested, please e-mail the Editor at the
address on page 3.