October 2021

6 Buckden Roundabout October 2021 Buckden Neighbourhood Watch USE STRONG SEPARATE PASSWORDS Passwords are the virtual equivalent of your lock in the real world, so they need to be strong and unique with only you, or someone trusted by you, having access to them. Make sure you use separate passwords for each online ac- count. If criminals discover one password , they will use it, together with your e - mail address and a clever bit of software, to try to access dozens of other mainstream accounts such as Amazon, Pay Pal etc. TIP To create a strong password use three random words with upper and lowercase letters, numbers and keyboard charac- ters - for example Sn6wSpr1ngL@ne. TIP Separate passwords for each account means lots of pass- words! You could write them down, keeping the password book away from any devices and concealing the account each refers to, or consider using a password manager. USE TWO FACTOR AUTHENTICATION (2FA) Two factor authentication (2FA) means that even if criminals know your password they will also need access to the physical device and a 6 digit code, generally sent to a mobile phone or an authenticator app. TIP Enable 2FA on every online account that supports it, provides an extra layer of protection for your online accounts. UPDATE YOUR DEVICE ‘ S SOFTWARE It is important to ensure that your device's operating system, software apps and browser are all kept up to date. Criminals work hard on finding a way to breach these so new versions or “ patches ”” are regularly created to keep the criminals out. 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 Village News The Huntingdonshire Local Group of the Wildlife Trust invite you to two events in October. The first is an on line illustrated talk on Wednesday 13th Octo- ber at 7.30pm, which will be hosted via Zoom. Our speaker will be Cliff Carson, former Environmental Officer for the Mid- dle Level Commissioners. Cliff will give us a fascinating insight into his work to enhance the biodiversity of the Fenland Wa- terways. This talk promises images and footage of otters, king- fishers, water voles, plus other riparian species. Our second event is a walk to look at the Autumn Colours in Brampton Wood on Sunday 31st October at 10.30am. Please meet in the car park. GR TL 184698. Both events are free. Please book for both events by emailing Pat on jp.doody@ntlworld.com in advance. He will send you a zoom link before the first meeting is due to start. Donations are gratefully accepted via the Wildlife Trust BCN website. For more information please contact Alistair on 07775 365507 or alistairrgrant@hotmail.com. Part of the Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire. Registered Charity No: 1000412 Buckden and Little Paxton Surgery Patients Association 200 Club Draw – September 2021 Money raised by the Patients Association 200 Club helps purchase equipment for the surgeries. New members welcome. To join, telephone Marjory on 810802 or email blpspa200club@gmail.com. £100 Number 116 Mrs K Gill £25 Number 172 Ms Fiona McGregor £25 Number 77 Mrs Ruth Sakin £25 Number 8 Mrs Dawn Fuller £25 Number 99 Mrs D Buckenham