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Buckden Roundabout
April 2019
Village Notices
FRIENDS IN DEED
We have had a positive response to our
request for new drivers and we will short-
ly have two new ones up and running (or
perhaps driving!) which is great news. Any
more offers would be gratefully appreci-
ated, as the more drivers we have, the less each has to do.
You may know of someone in the village who could benefit
from our transport services, or who can’t get out and about
much, or who would just like someone to talk to. If they
would like an occasional visitor, please do get in touch with us
and we will see what we can do to help.
The next
Community Café
in St Mary’s Church (Living Stones
Room) on
Wednesday 10
th
April
from 1430 to 1600. The Café
is open on the second Wednesday of every month so if you
enjoy a cup of tea or coffee, homemade cakes and a good
chat do come along and join us. Transport is available on re-
quest – see below – you would be most welcome!
For help or information contact:
Coordinator: Jane Scott 07810 006598
Requests for transport: Andy Scott 07914 669967.
Please leave a message and include your contact details
http://www.buckdenroundabout.info/friends-in-deed
Buckden Neighbourhood Watch
TENANCY DEPOSIT SCHEME ALERT
Action Fraud have received several reports where fraudsters
are claiming to be landlords of properties offered for rent
online. Prior to a viewing the suspect requests that the indi-
viduals pay a deposit and sometimes a month’s rent upfront,
claiming that this money will be put into the Tenancy Deposit
Scheme, and is therefore protected under government legisla-
tion.
After the individual pays the money, the fraudster sends a
bogus email purporting to be from the Tenancy Deposit
Scheme confirming they have received their deposit. However
this is not the case, as the money was sent directly to an ac-
count associated with the fraudster and the victim is left out
of pocket and without the home they thought they were
putting a deposit on.
What you need to do
Always make sure you, or a reliable contact, has viewed the
property with an agent or landlord before agreeing to rent a
property.
Don’t be rushed or pressured into making a decision. Only
transfer funds when you’re satisfied a genuine property, safe-
ty certificates and a valid contract are in place.
Only pay for goods or service by bank transfer if you know and
trust the person. Payments via bank transfer offer you no pro-
tection if you become a victim of fraud.
Once you’ve paid your deposit you can check whether it’s
protected by entering your tenancy deposit certificate code
on the TDS website ( www.tenancydepositscheme.com ).
TELEPHONE SCAMS
Details of recent telephone scams are below. If you get a
phone call with a recorded message or a live person making
these statements, do
not
respond. Ignore them:
•
“If you do not ring this number then you will be arrest-
ed.”
•
“This is BT. Your broadband will be terminated soon.”
•
“There is a problem with your computer” or “your
computer has been hacked.”
Do
not
respond to these phone calls. They are scams. Just put
the phone down.
To contact the police: 999 in an emergency; 0800 555 111
Crime Stoppers; 0300 123 2040 Action Fraud.
burglarycrackdown@cambs.pnn.police.uk
or visit
www.crimestoppers.uk.org
If you are not online you can tele-
phone 101
RICHARD WEST Village Coordinator 01480 811467
working with CLIVE WILLIAMS 01480 811828
Spring Walks
The Huntingdonshire Local Group of the Wildlife Trust invites
you to come and experience some of the highlights of the
traditional English spring on Sunday 28
th
April.
At 10.30am we have our traditional bluebell walk at Brampton
Wood. This will be led by the Warden, George Cottam, who
will show us the rich variety of flora and fauna, focusing on
the bluebells. Please meet at Brampton Wood Car Park,
Grafham Road, Brampton at 10.30 am. GR TL 184698.
At 2.30pm we will visit Portholme Meadow in a joint venture
with the Hunts Flora and Fauna Society. Dr. Pat Doody will
lead this walk and he will focus on one of Portholme’s speciali-
ties, the Snakeshead Fritillary. Please meet at Godmanchester
Lock (TL241704) near the Chinese Bridge in Godmanchester.
Both Pat and George have a wealth of knowledge about both
the history and natural history of these reserves and they will
be pleased to share this with you. Everyone is most welcome
to attend. There is no charge, but donations are welcome.
Part of the Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire
and Northamptonshire. Registered Charity No: 1000412