A number of COVID19 related phishing emails have been reported to Action Fraud. These emails attempt to trick you into opening malicious attachments which could lead to fraudsters stealing your personal information, logins, passwords, or banking details. As people spend more time online, there is also a huge rise in…
Balsham Post Office – Revised Opening Hours
Monday – Friday 7am-12pm Saturday 7am – 12.30pm Until further notice 24/03/2020
COVID-19 gov.uk updates
The UK government have set up an email alert system that sends subscribers with instant or daily or weekly updates when the government publishes or changes anything on GOV.UK about COVID-19. To subscribe, goto https://www.gov.uk/email-signup?link=/government/topical-events/coronavirus-covid-19-uk-government-response.
Buddy Scheme
As the virus spreads, we are warned by the Government that people showing symptoms and those categorised as vulnerable (including over 70’s) will be asked to self-isolate for a significant period of time. With this in mind, the Parish Council and Parochial Church Council are setting up a ‘Buddy’ scheme…
Cambridgeshire libraries closed
A message from Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Association of Local Councils (CALPAC): Following the Prime Minister’s words on Friday 20 March, increasing social distancing by closing many social venues, we are striving to maintain key functions of the library service across Cambridgeshire. We must do this in a way which minimises…
16A Bus Service Timetable Change
Commencing from 29th March, a revised time table will be in effect for the 16A bus to/from Cambridge, as well as other bus services in and around Cambridge. For a complete list of changes, please visit the Stagecoach website. 16A Revised timetable.
Coronavirus Scam
Coronavirus scam costs victims over £800,000 in one month. From protective clothing and malicious attachments through to revealing sensitive personal and financial information, unscrupulous scammers are attempting to cash in on this tragedy. [Read More]
Don’t be conned:
- Don’t click on links or attachments in suspicious emails
- Do not respond to unsolicited messages asking for personal/financial information
- Install latest software and updates on devices
- If you are looking at making purchases on sites you don’t know or trust then make sure you do research of the company first before making the purchase, ask family and friends for advice
- If you do decide to make payment use a credit card as the majority of credit card providers insure purchases made online
- Keep in contact with your loved ones, especially if elderly or more vulnerable and make sure they are safe and comfortable
LVC – Year 9 to study from home from Wed 18th March
Dear Parent/Carer Year 9 Students to Work From Home As the situation is changing daily I would like to update you on the College’s position and reassure you that we are taking as many steps as possible to protect your children. In line with Government advice, the College remains open, however…
Granta Medical Practice 2020-03-16
Coronavirus national emergency We are cancelling all routine face to face appointments Unfortunately, due to the unprecedented coronavirus national emergency and following the latest government advice we are cancelling all routine face-to-face appointments. This is for the safety of both our patents and our staff. Instead we are offering an…
Coronavirus update 2020-03-16
The parish council, along with other organisations such as the PCC/church, are in the process of establishing an action plan and support structure that will offer assistance to Parishioners that need or would like it. We are currently enlisting healthy able-bodied volunteers willing to help out collect shopping or medicines…