April 2023

10 Buckden Roundabout April 2023 For Your Diary Spring Walks – April 2023 The Huntingdonshire Local Group of the Wildlife Trust invites you to come along to the following walks in April. Our annual bluebell walks will take place at Brampton Wood on Sunday 23 rd April and Saturday 29 th April, 10.30am for ap- proximately 2 hours. The walks will be led by George Cottam and other Wardens, depending upon demand. We will look at the rich variety of spring flora, focusing on the bluebells. We also hope to see and hear the wonderful birdsong at this time of year. Please meet at the Visitors Barn, near Brampton Wood Car Park, Grafham Road, Brampton, nearest postcode PE28 0DP. GR TL 184699. What3words: ///skinning.rhino.headboard. We will visit Portholme Meadow on Sunday 16 th April and Sat- urday 22 nd April at 10.30am. Dr. Pat Doody will lead this walk and he will focus on one of Portholme ’ s specialities, the Snakeshead Fritillary. We also hope to see and hear corn bunting and skylark. Please meet at the entrance to the meadow at Godmanchester Lock, TL241704. What3words: ///amused.finished.bulky. Nearest postcode PE29 2NB. Please note that paths at both sites are very uneven and likely to be muddy. Parking is available, but it is limited. Everyone is most welcome to attend. There is no charge, but donations are welcome. For more information please contact George (01480 450809 or georgecottam@virginmedia.com). Paul Jones and Fiona Hendley *Time is now getting short as the tickets are being requested.* Paul Jones first came to promi- nence as the first lead singer with the pop group Manfred Mann. His wife, Fiona Hendley, performed as an actress in such televi- sion programmes as "The Widows". They will both be com- ing to Perry Baptist Church on Friday 21st April at 7pm . Though we will have memories of them in their professional careers this will be an opportunity for us to hear what has happened in their lives since coming to fame. Together they will present a humorous, inspiring and uplifting evening, with great songs, as they share their journey of faith. The evening will have a free entry, but we would ask that those wishing to attend ask for free tickets to ensure we have seats for those attending. Tickets can be obtained from myself, Jon Magee, by phoning 01480 700810. Part of the Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire. Registered Charity No: 1000412 Notice to Members of Buckden Gardeners Association We are selling the contents of the Shed in Silver Street on Saturday 15 th and Sunday 16 th April, 2 - 4 pm both days. This will be the last opportunity for members to purchase items from the shed. Anything not sold to members will be offered for sale to the public at the Plant Sale at Buckden Towers on Satur- day 20 th May. If you have any questions, please phone Pam Fraser: 01480 811680.