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Buckden Roundabout
August 2018
Summer Reading Challenge
The Summer Reading Challenge is now in full swing across Cam-
bridgeshire. At Buckden Library children are busy reading and col-
lecting stickers as part of the ‘Mischief Makers’ challenge.
This year, there’s also a challenge for 10 – 18 year olds. ImagiNA-
TION involves reading two books and creating artwork and reviews
to inspire others to read your recommendation. Everyone who
takes part in ImagiNATION will be entered into a prize draw at the
end of the summer.
It’s not too late to take part, just come along to the library to sign up
and join the fun!
Children’s Events and Activities in August
Mischief Makers Musical Storytime
Children of all ages are invited to a musical afternoon of stories,
songs and rhymes. Join us at 2.15pm on Tuesday 7
th
August.
Comic Book Workshop
Join us on Tuesday 21
st
August for this Comic Book Workshop.
Learn to draw cartoons, write stories and make your own comic
strip. Suitable for children aged 7 – 12. Tickets are £3 each and are
available from the library.
Craft activities
Make your own mischievous character
Come along on Tuesday 7
th
August at 2.15pm to make your own
mischievous character. Colouring and creative fun for children of all
ages.
Beano glasses
On Tuesday 28
th
August at 2.15pm come along to the library to col-
our in your own beano glasses and use them to crack the secret
code! Suitable for children aged 4 and above.
Engage in the Afternoon - Classical Guitar
On Wednesday 15
th
August from 2pm – 3.30pm there will be a per-
formance and talk from local professional musician Tom Bryan.
Tickets are available from the library. Do come along and join us.
Storytime
Storytime
for pre-school children will start again in September.
Come along and listen to some stories and sing some rhymes. Sto-
rytime starts at 2.15pm and in September will be on Tuesday 4th,
11
th
, 18
th
and 25
th.
Knit Lit
Do you enjoy knitting and a good book? Our friendly group meets on
alternate Fridays. In August our Knit Lit meetings are on Friday 3
rd
,
17
th
and 31
st
from 8pm. Knitters of all ages and abilities welcome!
Village Hall, Burberry Road, Buckden
Tel: 0345 045 5225
www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/library
Tuesday
10.00 am to 1.00 pm
2.00 pm to 5.00 pm
Thursday
2.00 pm to 5.00 pm
Friday
5.00 pm to 8.00 pm
Saturday
10.00 am to 1.00 pm
Closed Monday and Wednesday
Village News
Memorial Service for James Edward Morris (Jim)
Sadly Jim passed away on 3rd February and
was cremated in Cornwall. Please join us to celebrate
Jim's life at St.Marys Church, Buckden on
12th September at 2.30p.m.
If you are able to come please
contact Barbara on 01579 371365.
Julia Lemmon
Many thanks to all who sent messages of support and
those that came to the ceremony at Cambridge and the
celebration of her life at Buckden church.
Your generous donations for Julia’s chosen good causes,
Huntingdon community cancer network and Team Bex.
Both have now received £1000 in her memory.
Adrian ’Ben ‘Ellen. Brenda and Anthony Cook
Buckden Parish Community Allotments
We now have a small number of allotment plots
available including our new half size plots, designed
for those whose spare time is short.
The allotments can be an ideal place to unwind, re-
lax whilst taking exercise, not to mention cutting
down on your grocery bill! In the last year we have
also welcomed Buckden C of E primary School and
the Scouts to the allotments who are all adding to a
strong community feel at the allotments, not to
mention some great vegetables grown.
With support from our local business and grant ap-
plications we are in the process of creating a com-
munal area giving plot holders a place to socialise
and shelter when needed.
We will be holding our annual BBQ at the new com-
munal area on Sunday 2
nd
Sept, from 11.00am. Pro-
spective new members are very welcome to join us
and get a feel for having an allotment.
For further details on taking an allotment please
contact the Parish Clerk on
Tel: 01480819407
clerk@buckdenparishcouncil.org.uk