April 2021

6 Buckden Roundabout April 2021 Buckden Neighbourhood Watch The Coronavirus pandemic has led to residents changing where they work and more residents spending increasing amounts of time at home. The Police encourage you to report any concerns or suspicious behaviour in your community. Here are some examples of reports which have led to arrests: • A resident could hear a cutting noise outside his neigh- bour ’ s house. It was catalytic converter being stolen from their neighbour ’ s car. • Police were called by a resident after their neighbour knocked on the door and said they had seen three men climbing on the roof of the house - arrests were made for attempted burglary. • A member of the public called the police seeing a man riding one bike but pushing another along at the same time. After being stopped by the police, they found the man had a hammer, pliers and chisel along with a sto- len bike. Did the arrest stop other crimes being com- mitted? If you are working at home more or spending more time in- doors and you notice something in your community that does not feel right, please tell the police. It is important to mention any information reported could bring someone to justice. Some crimes have decreased due to lockdown but more seri- ous offences are still taking place including domestic abuse. There are now more ways to contact the police Suspicions or concerns can be reported via the police force ’ s online web chat function here https://bit.ly/3tfssQF Or via the online reporting forms here https://bit.ly/3ck9z85 Or by calling 101. Always call 999 in an emergency. RICHARD WEST Village Coordinator 01480 811467 / 07841 866630 To contact the police: 999 in an emergency; 0800 555 111 Crime Stoppers; 0300 123 2040 Action Fraud. EMAIL burglarycrackdown@cambs.pnn.police.uk or visit www.crimestoppers.uk.org or you can telephone 101 Village News Buckden WI Everyone is longing to ease out of lockdown as the year progresses, not least the members of Buckden W.I. The committee has met on Zoom and we are working to have a flexible pro- gramme of speakers and activities ready for whenever it is possible to meet officially again. At the very least we hope to start with some garden get - togethers like last summer, as soon as the government green light goes on. Membership fees will be due in April, reduced for this year because of the circumstances. Ruth, our president, and Rosey, our treasurer, will be writing to every member with details. Not a member? Longing for the prospect of companionship and interesting meetings and events? You will be more than welcome to join our friendly and inspiring organisation. In normal times, we meet on the first Tuesday of each month at 7.30 p.m. at Buckden Village Hall, with occasional extra day- time ‘ at homes ’ or garden meetings. Contact Ruth on 07957 334 142 or Judith our secretary on 077 487 16709 for further details. Friends of Buckden Towers Despite the current restrictions, at FoBT we feel that we can begin to plan for the remainder of the year. For members, we have decided to postpone our AGM until the end of June when, we hope, Members will be able to come together. We are also planning to be able to allow any Members, who might still be reluctant to meet with others, to follow proceedings on Zoom. Other events open to all are: Heritage Day on Sunday, 12 th September 2021. Autumn Plant Sale on Saturday, 25 th September 2021 in the Towers grounds. Please keep an eye on the restoration work being carried out on the outer gatehouse. This should be finished by the end of March. At the Friends of Buckden Towers, we assist the owners in the upkeep of these unique buildings. You can join for a modest fee each year and be part of this valuable work. For all details about the FoBT, including membership and events, please see out website: www.fobt.org.uk