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Crowdfunder

Bobby Scheme launches new donation page to raise funds This week the Bobby Scheme has launched a new donation page in a bid to gain some fundraising support. Our Crowd Funder page aims to raise awareness of the Bobby Schemes … Continue reading

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Beds Bobby Scheme

There are to my knowledge only 3-4 more Bobby Schemes operating in the country – Bedfordshire being one. Because of our close proximity, we invited their team to visit us to meet each other and share good practice. Martin, their … Continue reading

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Please vote for us!

  We are seeking your help in voting for us in the hope of securing an award of up to £7000.  Hopkins Homes has chosen the Bobby Scheme as one of six shortlisted organisations. The charity with the most votes … Continue reading

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Link Age Project

Last week Steve joined an intergenerational social action project that involved the volunteer police cadets established by the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner. This project was held at Soham Village College on January 18th. The project’s aim was to … Continue reading

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Halloween

Halloween is a lot of fun for many children.  However, it can be a very distressing and frightening time of year for some vulnerable members of the community – especially the elderly living alone. If you are going out trick … Continue reading

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Flu jabs

Over 65 – don’t let the flu get you this winter!  Have you had your free flu vaccination – they are normally available from the beginning of October at your local GP surgery or pharmacist. Last Friday Great Staughton held … Continue reading

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Purse theft

We visited a lady who had been a victim of a purse snatch from the city centre. She was out shopping when someone pushed past her, grabbed her purse and ran off.  As well as the distress of losing her … Continue reading

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Are you up for a challenge?

Could you do something amazing to support a local charity in 2015? Cambridgeshire Bobby Scheme is a small local charity that relies on community support to fund its continued service. The only service of its kind in the county, it … Continue reading

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Lighting is important

A lady contacted the police to report two unknown males walking around her property and looking through her windows.  This had made the lady very worried and nervous. We fitted window and door alarms, a spy hole, door chains and … Continue reading

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Monthly Update for November

Only 3 weeks before Christmas! I put out a message about purse thefts in the shopping centres two weeks ago – do read it again as we are still getting reports of theft of handbags, wallets and purses. Please be … Continue reading

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