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LOCALEVENTS&SERVICES
TheBeautiful Bluebells of BramptonWood
The Huntingdonshire Local Group of theWildlife Trust invites you to come and experience the delights
of a carpet of bluebells in this ancient woodland. You are welcome to share this enchanting scene by
participating in one of two guidedwalks that we are offering this year at BramptonWood. The first is on
Sunday 27
th
April and the secondSaturday 10
th
May; both starting at 10.30 am.
GeorgeCottam, who has beenWarden of BramptonWood for 10 years, will lead the walks. The cen-
terpiece of the walks will be the beautiful scent, colour and freshness of the bluebells that encapsulate
the essence of a traditional English spring. We also expect to see other woodland flora such as wood
anemone, primrose and dogs mercury; early butterflies such as speckled wood, brimstone and orange
tip; andwewill also listen for the singing of thewoodland birds.
Pleasemeet at BramptonWoodCar Park, GrafhamRoad, Brampton at 10.30 am, GRTL 184698. Park
in the Trust car park. Suggested donation: Adults £2.00, children free. For more information please
contactGeorgeon 01480 450809.
Part of theWildlifeTrust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshireand Northamptonshire. RegisteredCharityNo:
1000412
BUCKDEN4BUSINESSARE
INVITINGTENDERSFORTHE
GRANDCHRISTMASDRAW.
Wewill provide the publicity before and on the
day; you provide thegaming licence, tickets,
prizes and ticket sellers.
In2013 theBuckdenVillageHall Trust raised
over £1500 net of expenses for theprovision of
outdoor sporting facilities.
Please apply inwriting tob4b@gmail.com
HOLDTHEDATE
BUCKDENCHRISTMAS LIGHTS 2014
SUNDAY 30
TH
NOVEMBER1-5PM
CHRISTMASMARKET
FATHERCHRISTMAS
STREETFOOD
CHILDRENSENTERTAINMENT
FORBOOKINGS, INFORMATIONANDTO
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BUCKDENPAROCHIALCHARITIES
VACANCYATTHESOUTHSALMSHOUSES
TheCharitymanagesSouth’s Almshouses andBur-
berry Homes in Church Street, Buckden consisting
of fifteen self-contained flats for singles or couples,
usually over 60 years of age, who live inBuckden or
who have a close active family relationshipwith res-
idents of Buckden.
The Almshouse flats are unfurnished dwellings,
usually, but not always, designed with the needs of
older people inmind. The aim is to provide conven-
ient and comfortable accommodation in a setting
that allows residents to come and go as they
please. The Almshouse is the resident’s home for
as long as s/he is able to live an independent life.
Residents pay a modest weekly maintenance con-
tribution and, in addition, may receive support from
the statutory authorities. AWarden is there to pro-
vide access to and liaison with these authorities.
Having a Warden also means that, in the event of
anemergency, help canbe summonedquickly.
We now have one vacancy on the first floor of
theSouthAlmshouses
If you are interested, please contact the Clerk for
more informationand an application form:
JoeGreenway, 2St HughsRoad,
Buckden, PE195UB
07745889759or joe.greenway@btinternet.com
