Keep your home safe from burglars this Christmas

/in News /by Andrew Martin

Following recent reports of burglaries, we are urging you to make sure your property is secure.

 

Here’s a few ways to keep your home protected:

 

  • Consider installing CCTV or a ring doorbell, this can act as a deterrent for anyone trying their luck!
  • Ensure your garden gates are secure and locked when you are away
  • Install sensor lighting outside in a yard or garden allowing someone to be clearly seen.
  • Use indoor timers for lights and lamps inside your home at pre-set times when you’re away
  • Consider installing an accredited burglar alarm system

Make sure to check in with your neighbours and look out for each other over the next few weeks.

 

If something doesn’t seem right, then it probably isn’t, call the police on 101 or if you believe a crime is taking place, always call 999.

 

For more advice on how to keep your home safe, head to our website here.

Cybercrime Survey

/in News /by Andrew Martin

Along with our Cyberhood Watch partner, Avast, we are launching the latest Cybercrime Survey which will help us understand the impact of online crime and scams on our members. There’s also the opportunity of winning some very useful M&S vouchers!

 

Enter now

 

The findings of the survey will be used to inform the ongoing Cyberhood Watch awareness initiatives and help our Cyberhood Watch Ambassadors. It will also draw attention to important topics which will help everyone protect themselves – and their loved ones – from cyber criminals.

 

The survey will close on Friday 15 December – we’d really love to hear your views and of course, we will load the report onto our website once it is available so you can take a look for yourself!

 

Thanks in advance for your support in the fight against cybercrime in the UK.

Barton’s 2024 Advent Calendar: A Daily Surprise Awaits!

/in News, Urgent /by Andrew Martin

Join Us in Celebrating the Countdown to Christmas!

Starting December 1st, Barton kick’s off it’s 24-Day Countdown to Christmas! Each day until December 24th, a new enchanting window, garden, or hedge will be unveiled around the village, showcasing a unique Christmas or winter scene. Once unveiled, these festive displays will remain on view throughout the entire month of December for everyone to enjoy. Gather your family and friends to marvel at the creativity of your wonderful neighbours as we celebrate the season together!

Where to find the advent displays: The festive displays will be located at the following locations around the village:

  1. Post Office, New Road
  2. New Road
  3. Church Lane
  4. New Road
  5. Kings Grove
  6. High Street
  7. Comberton Road
  8. Comberton Road
  9. Kings Grove
  10. Kings Grove
  11. Comberton Road
  12. Cambridge Road
  13. Comberton Road
  14. School Lane
  15. New Road
  16. Comberton Road
  17. Kings Grove
  18. Ivy Field
  19. Wimpole Road
  20. Ivy Field
  21. St. Peters Church
  22. Comberton Road
  23. Mailes Close
  24. High Street

Additional Festive Activities in Barton

/in News /by Andrew Martin

December 16th at 3.30pm Children’s Christmas Crafts & Activities Event at Barton Baptist Church.

December 22nd at 10.30 am Christmas Crib/Nativity Service at Barton Baptist Church followed by mince pies & refreshments.

All welcome.

Many thanks, Revd. Sally

Barton Village 2024 Christmas Festivities

/in News /by Andrew Martin

JOIN US – Sunday 1st December, 4-6pm: The lights go ‘on’

The Barton Christmas Spirit Committee is delighted to invite you all to the annual Christmas tree lighting and carols by Barton Primary School.

Date & Time: Sunday, December 1st, 4 PM to 6 PM
Location: By the village pond

Come and enjoy mulled wine, mince pies, and a visit from Father Christmas himself. It’s a wonderful opportunity to share in the festive cheer and celebrate with our community.

We hope you can join us!

 

December dates for your diary

30th November – 1st December, 10am-4pm: Christmas begins at Burwash.

1st December 4-6pm: Official lighting of the Village Christmas tree on the village green by the pond. Everyone is welcome to join for mulled wine, mince pies and wonderful Christmas cheer. Barton Primary School Choir will be singing and Father Christmas will be stopping by for a visit.

The first advent display will be illuminated to mark the start of the advent trail around the village.

6th December, 5-7pm: Barton Primary School will be hosting their annual Christmas fair. All are welcome.

7th December, 7pm: St Peter’s Church Quiz Night. Tickets are required in advance. Please refer to the Parish magazine for further details.

10th December, 2pm: Barton Primary School choir will be singing at Burwash Manor.

17th December: Barton Primary School choir will be a-carolling around the village from 2pm. This is weather dependent, and we will keep you informed of changes via the website.

22nd December, 6.30pm: Christmas Carol Service St. Peter’s Church.

Green Bins Emptied?

/in News, Urgent /by Andrew Martin

Having complained to SCDC, my Green Bin was emptied today. I spoke to the crew and it seems that some bins were not emptied because there should be a permit displayed for a second bin. It also seems that they have some issues with shared drives and recognizing houses and bins. I suggest that bins are clearly labelled with house numbers and that second bins display the permits. Please pass this on to neighbours.

Proposed Cycle Priority Measures – Barton Greenways

/in News /by Andrew Martin

The Barton Village Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) for Barton village has now been published and is live. You can view this TRO on the following link below:

Permanent Traffic Regulation Orders | Cambridgeshire County Council

Barton Parish Council has been in discussion with the Greenways team and have approved the new plans. The TRO is a legal part of the scheme to enable speed limit changes within the village and to make the changes to the roads which includes a Zebra crossing on New Road.

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Final Day on Fraud Awareness Week

/in News /by Andrew Martin

Happy Friday all! On the final day of our fraud awareness push, we’re highlighting

 

Rogue traders

 

Rogue traders offer gardening work or maintenance services but the quality of work is often substandard, unnecessary or overpriced. They also use persuasive sales techniques to encourage people into making hasty decisions.

 

Prevention:

 

  • Always ask for references from recent clients
  • Get a quotation from more than one trader
  • Take your time, don’t be hurried into making a decision. Legitimate callers won’t mind if you ask them to come back later while you consider your options
  • Speak with family and friends to get their opinion on whether you need work doing on your home

 

For more advice on all the frauds we’ve focused on this week and more, visit our website and stay safe from the scammers!

Penultimate Day Fraud Awareness Week

/in News /by Andrew Martin

It’s the penultimate day of our fraud awareness campaign and today we’re delving into…

 

Courier fraud 

In these cases, fraudsters often target elderly and vulnerable people and call them over the phone purporting to be from the police or the bank. Once these con artists have engaged a victim, they may make up a story claiming to need help with an investigation into a money scam at the victim’s bank or perhaps spin a line that their account has been hacked and they need further details to protect their assets. They may ask the victim to disclose their card details and pin number or withdraw money from their account ready for them to collect. Recent reports of courier scams in our area show the fraudsters are getting even more sophisticated and providing convincing fake police identity badges at the door.

 

Prevention: 

  • Remember, we – the police – will never call you up to request or collect bank details, cards or cash
  • If you receive a call of this nature, pause and think. End the call and process the information. Call us on 101 – preferably from a different device to the one the call came in on – and we will be able to verify if the person you spoke to was a genuine officer
  • Call your bank immediately if you think you have been scammed so they can freeze your account

 

For more advice about all kinds of fraud, visit our website

Fraud Warning Day 3

/in News /by Andrew Martin

Day three of our scam awareness mission sees us looking at…

 

Quishing scams

Quishing, also known as QR code phishing, involves tricking someone into scanning a phony QR code with their phone or device. The QR code then takes the user to a fraudulent website that might download malware or ask for sensitive information. QR codes are often found on things like parking machines, charging points, emails, even restaurant menus and you may well use them even more this time of year as you dash between car parks to purchase presents and meet up with friends in cafes and restaurants.

 

Prevention: 

  • Check… if the QR is on a poster in a public area, always check whether it appears to have been stuck over the poster, window or billboard. If the sign or notice is laminated and the QR code is under the lamination or part of the original print, chances are it’s more likely to be genuine
  • If in doubt… download the app from the official Google or Apple store or search the website on your phone’s internet browser, rather than scanning a QR code to take you there. It may take longer, but it’s more secure
  • Trust your instincts, if something doesn’t feel right, it probably isn’t

 

For more advice about all kinds of fraud, visit our website