Coronavirus (Covid-19) update The number of people affected by the coronavirus causing Covid-19 is increasing. At Granta Medical Practices we continue to work hard to keep our patients as safe as possible, along with our staff and our community. Our dedicated Covid-19 emergency team continues to meet twice daily to discuss how we can continue to provide the best possible…
Recycling points closed
[27 March 2020] All recycling centres across Cambridgeshire are closed, and many of the operators who empty clothing and other recycling banks at our recycling points are unable to collect from them. Tempting as it is to have a spring cleanout during this period, to avoid overflowing and making a mess at the recycling banks, please hang onto your recycling…
COVID-19 Scams
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 the number of counterfeit medical products and medicines as criminals…
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 in our community, someone you can call on if you…
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 the risk of infection to our customers and staff as…
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 I will need to partially close from tomorrow due to…