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Buckden Roundabout
September 2019
Village News
Bookings
I hope everyone had a lovely summer! After the relative
calm of August we are back to full steam ahead in Septem-
ber. Amongst all our regular hirers we have a Blood Donor
session on 6
th
, BGA Autumn Show on 7
th
, two kid’s parties,
the return of Music for Little People and a ‘Holistic, Well-
Being and Crafters Fayre’ on 28
th
, which runs 11-4pm and
admission is free.
Booking the Hall for functions
Booking the Hall for a family celebration couldn’t be easier
and residents of Buckden are given discounted rates. Simp-
ly call me or email me to discuss your ideas. The Hall looks
so lovely when it’s decorated for an event and the recent
wedding receptions held here have made the Hall look
amazing. Whether it’s a birthday, wedding reception, anni-
versary or christening, the Hall could be the place for you!
We also have three rooms varying in size which are perfect
for meetings. The Hall can also be used for larger confer-
ences. How nice would it be to attend one of your business
meetings but know you can walk to it instead of driving!
We are very lucky to have this facility on our doorstep :o)
Don’t forget that as residents of Buckden you all receive
discounted rates on Hall hire. Please call or email me if
you would like to find out more information
Jo Harvey, 01480 811101,
admin@buckdenvillagehall.co.uk
Office hours 9am to 2pm.
Burberry Road, Buckden,
Cambridgeshire, PE19 5UY
Tel:
01480 811101
www.
buckdenvillagehall.co.uk
email:
admin@buckdenvillagehall.co.uk
Buckden Neighbourhood Watch
FRAUDSTERS TARGETING SOCIAL MEDIA INFLUENCERS
The National Fraud Intelligence Bureau has received intelli-
gence to suggest that fraudsters are contacting social media
influencers based in the UK and abroad, offering them the
opportunity to market a bogus product service or investment
opportunity.
Fraudsters will present professional and credible pitches to
the social media influencers and try to convince them to fea-
ture the opportunity for a fee on their social media profiles in
order to entice unsuspecting followers of the influencer to
sign up or make a purchase. Fraudsters are using the names
of well-known public figures, implying that their opportunity
or product is endorsed by the figure when it is not.
The public should be aware that any apparent endorsement
by celebrities, influencers or personalities does not necessarily
mean that investment product or service is genuine. The pub-
lic is urged to exercise a cautious approach to any such offer
of investment, product or service with the same caution they
would at any other time.
WHAT YOU NEED TO DO
If you are purchasing goods from a company you don’t know
and trust, carry out some research first, or ask friends or fami-
ly for advice before completing a purchase.
Professional looking websites, adverts or social media posts
do not guarantee that an investment opportunity or product
is genuine. Criminals can exploit the names of well known
brands or individuals to make them appear legitimate.
Avoid paying for goods or services by bank transfer unless you
know and trust the person or company. Payments via bank
transfer offer you no protection if you become a victim of
fraud instead use your credit card or payment services such as
Pay Pal as they offer you greater protection if you become a
victim of fraud.
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
Kimbolton Country Fayre 2019
On Sunday, July 14
th
the 27
th
Kimbolton Country Fayre & Clas-
sic Car Show, organised and run by the Rotary Club of Kimbol-
ton Castle in partnership with the Sporting Bears delivered an
outstanding experience for thousands of visitors, classic car
owners, stallholders, helpers and participants. Over £20,000
was raised for charities and charitable causes supported by the
Rotary Club of Kimbolton Castle and/or Sporting Bears.
Over £20,000 raised!
Despite enormous competition from Wimbledon, the Cricket
World Cup and Silverstone, one of the largest ever turnouts
was recorded. Congratulations to chair, Patrick Curran, the
Fayre Committee and the 70+ Rotarians and volunteers who
made it happen on the day.