July 2022

11 Buckden Roundabout July 2022 Village News Buckden Neighbourhood Watch 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 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 REPORT TO THE ANNUAL PARISH ASSEMBLY Buckden has had an active Neighbourhood Watch Scheme for over ten years but suffered of late from a falling membership, partly as a result of its low crime rate. Most streets were covered by Neighbourhood Watch Coordi- nator; I can recall sixty - three village residents who made valu- able contribution to creating safer community. OBJECTIVES OF NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH TO PREVENT CRIME By improving the security of property, increasing vigilance, reducing the opportunities for crime through crime prevention awareness and developing and maintaining a caring community. TO ASSIST THE POLICE IN THE DETECTION OF CRIME Through promoting effective communication and the prompt reporting of suspicious incidents and criminal activity. TO REDUCE UNDUE FEAR OF CRIME By providing accurate in- formation about risks by promoting a sense of security and community spirit, especially amongst the more vulnerable members of the community; the very young, older people, those with a disability. Try to keep residents up to date on crime matters by regular articles in the Roundabout. QUESTION FOR THE VILLAGE Is the article in the Buckden Roundabout once per month meeting the objectives of neigh- bourhood watch? There is a national Neighbourhood Watch, started in 1982, with a website providing crime prevention information. Plus a newsletter for neighbourhood watch supporters across Eng- land & Wales. Although the nature of crime has changed it is still important to have knowledgeable Neighbourhood Watch Co - ordinators to provide assistance and advice. CONTACTING THE POLICE I appreciate that some of us are nervous about contacting the police but remember that they are on our side and need our assistance when trying to com- bat crime especially in the local area. If you call the police if you are witness to a suspicious incident remain calm, try to provide as much information as you can with a brief description of what the call is about description of person involved and the activity of the person involved in the suspicious incident. If vehicle is involved in suspicious activity, try to make note of as many of the following details as you can. The vehicle regis- tration number, make of vehicle, model, body style, condition, other features, towbar stickers, wheel trims etc. SCAMS There has been a dramatic increase in criminal cold calls and scams we all need to take great care. Need to take care to ensure we do not become victim of a scam always check the information you are reading there is always clue this is a scam. There is need to follow crime prevention advice and be ob- servant and vigilant crime rate is low, but if you have been victim of crime it is difficult experience to come to terms with. Buckden WI On June 7 th we enjoyed a very energetic and joyful evening provided by the Coton Morris Dance side. They consisted of 8 dancers, the youngest being 10, and a piper and by the end of the evening we were all feeling exhausted just watching them! Morris dancing is a celebration, a display of dance and music so what could be better to celebrate the Queen ’ s Platinum Jubi- lee? It is based on rhythmic stepping and the execution of cho- reographed figures by a group or set of dancers. They usually wear bell pads on their shins and dance with sticks, swords and white handkerchiefs. The earliest known written mention of Morris dancing is dated to 1448 but the majority of contempo- rary Morris sides have been formed in the last 80 years. Each club will have a Squire responsible for the performance, a Foreman or Cap- tain who teaches the dances and a Bag- man who acts as its secretary. They gener- ally practice during the winter months and perform during the summer. There are quite a few different types of Morris danc- ing styles and different dances or traditions within each style, typically named after their region of origin so our dancers were using the Cotswolds style. This is the most widespread style seen today and was collected from the South Midlands. It was a huge success and we hope to welcome them back in the fu- ture. Our next meeting is on July 5 th and is our annual summer get - together with food provided by the WI. Emma Spencer is kindly hosting the event in her garden/house (11 Mill Road) at 7.30pm. For further information please contact: Ruth Nicholas – 01480 810940, 07957334142 Judith Armitage – 01480 811717