July 2023

10 Buckden Roundabout July 2023 For Your Diary Organ Concert – Friday 14th July at 7pm There will be an Organ Concert given by Daniel Justin, the Diocesan Director of Music, on Friday 14th July at 7pm in St Hugh's Church (in the grounds of Buckden Towers). Before the start of the concert Fr. Krzysztof will bless the organ and then we will enjoy music from Bach to Rossini. This concert is free, but monetary donations are request- ed and proceeds will be given to Godmanchester Food Bank. Refreshments will be available at the interval. For catering purposes, please contact Kathy Bishop on 01480 214524 or kathleen.e.bishop@gmail.com if you would like to attend (preferably before Monday 10th Ju- ly). 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 TOP TIPS TO KEEP BURGLARS AT BAY. Spring is a busy time for burglars who are on the lookout for vulnerable outbuildings and sheds to break into. Gardening equipment is a prime target once the warmer weather arrives as it may be sold on easily at car boot sales. • Make sure any garden gates are lockable on the inside and can ’ t be unlocked by reaching over the top of the gate. • When using a padlock make sure it ’ s good quality, ide- ally with a hardened shackle. • Add trellis to fence panels as it is too weak to climb on. • Check for any vulnerabilities in the perimeter fencing and repair if necessary. • For an additional level of security, video doorbell sys- tems can often be extended with additional cameras in a rear garden or stand - alone cameras that work in conjunction with wi - fi and a smart device. • That would alert you to any potential intruder even when you are away from your home. • Keep bikes locked up together inside a shed with a good - quality lock, and /or secured to an immovable object, such as a post bolted to the floor. • Consider marking high - value property with Smart Wa- ter or another permanent security marking system, this enables the item to be traced if it is recovered by police. • A stand alone shed alarm would most likely cause a thief to leave the area empty handed if activated. • Consider PIR security lighting that will be activated by movement, as this will attract attention. • Solar powered versions are available if there is no power source nearby. Making Memories A free, friendly group for individuals, carers and families. Weekly activities: Arts and Crafts, Games, Singing, Gentle Exercise, Tea and Chat. Including Love to Move : A gentle, seated movement programme to music, designed to get you moving more and having fun. Every Thursday 1.30 - 3.30pm Buckden Village Hall. All Welcome. A place to share experiences and make memories. Michelle Seal. Mobile: 07747629490; Email: michelle.seal1@nhs.net ADVANCE NOTICE – A DATE FOR YOUR DIARY AND CALENDAR Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Appeal Coffee Morning and Stalls Friday 1st September 10am – 11:30am at Buckden Methodist Church Leaflets, knitting patterns and examples of knitted and sew items. Examples of completed shoeboxes, ways to help with the shoebox appeal will all be there. Donations made will help towards the shoebox appeal either with transportation of the boxes or to buy items for the boxes. There will be a bring and buy stall, cake stall and card stall. Please come along and find out if you are able, to help in any way, thank you. Carol Swepstone 810053