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Domestic Wildlife – Nature on Your Doorstep
For the first of our autumn meetings, the Huntingdonshire Local Group of the Wildlife Trust will present an illustrat-
ed talk entitled ‘Domestic Wildlife – Nature On Your Doorstep’. This will be held on Wednesday 14
th
September at
7.30pm at Brampton Memorial Centre, Thrapston Road, Brampton, PE28 4TB.
The talk will be given by Robert Burton, who is a local naturalist and author. Robert has previously written the
‘Nature Notes’ for the Daily Telegraph and currently contributes to the British Wildlife magazine with his articles
‘Through a Naturalist’s Eye’.
Robert tells us that ‘Nature on Your Doorstep’ includes everything from your back garden to a dog walk, where
you might encounter wildlife such as butterflies on buddleia, seals on a river and everyday animals
such as
bees, butterflies, ants and birds. Robert will give us insights into the fascinating and easily observed
details of their everyday lives.
Anyone interested in wildlife is most welcome to attend. Booking for the talk is not necessary. Entrance charge
£2.50 (accompanied children free). Please contact Tim on 01480 457795 for further information.
Part of the Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire. Registered Charity No:
1000412
The Friends of Buckden Towers
Dates for your diary:
Heritage Day this year is on
Sunday 11
th
September
. All are welcome at this very enjoyable
event. More details will be given in next month’s issue.
Coffee Morning 2016:
On Friday 8
th
July we had our annual Coffee Morning in the Methodist School room. There was a good attendance
with coffee, tea and home made biscuits being enjoyed by all. An enticing selection of cakes was sold out and
Ann Brittain’s cards were popular as always, particularly those with views of The Tower. £130.00 was raised for
our funds, which is higher than last year and our thanks are due to all the helpers and those who attended.
URGENT CHRISTMAS LIGHTS - HELP
NEEDED
For many years the village has a Christmas Market
in the High Street to coincide with the ‘switch-on’ of
the Buckden Christmas Lights. The event has been
an extremely successful social event, has raised
money for local charities and, for many, it’s the
start of Christmas in the village.
Over the past 4 years the primary organiser has
been Ruth Rees supported by a number of volun-
teers. Unfortunately, Ruth has now left Buckden
and can no longer lead the coordination of the
event. In addition, last year’s event was a chal-
lenge due to dwindling numbers on the Committee.
In summary, we need volunteers and a chairperson
if the Christmas Market and light switch-on is to
continue in its present form.
If you would like to take part in something that is
fun and also to give something back to your village
community, please meet Jeanette and Martin at
8:00pm in the Lion Hotel on Monday 15
th
Au-
gust
.