August 2023

9 Buckden Roundabout August 2023 For Your Diary MONDAY CLUB We are a social group of ladies who meet fortnightly at 2.30pm in the Millard Suite at Buckden Village Hall. At each meeting we either have a guest speaker or partici- pate in an activity of our own. We then enjoy a cup of tea and biscuits, and participate in a raffle. Why not come and join us? You'd be most welcome! There are no meetings in August, but we look forward to seeing you in September. 4 th Sept From Crowbar to Crocosmia ’ – creating a garden – a talk by Neil Callan If you require a lift or any further information, please con- tact Jane Scott on 811468 or Betty Millard on 810087 Wellbeing Walks Huntingdon August 2023 There are five Wednesday and four Friday walks this month, one of which – the Diddington Doddle – gathers outside the Village Hall (post code PE19 5UY) on Friday the 25 th at 10am. The other walks are detailed online* and on a leaflet obtaina- ble from the Library and the Mayfield GP Surgery. Walks are led by trained volunteer leaders following a risk - assessed route for about one hour at a steady exercise pace ; ground condi- tions, subject to the weather, may not always be perfect, so suitable clothing/footwear are vital. It is recommended that walkers carry a small bottle of drinking water to avoid dehydra- tion. Walkers must formally register with the organisers, either via the walk - leader or online: so, if joining any walks, please en- sure to check in with the leader 5 - 10 minutes beforehand. For further information , please contact the website*: www.huntingdonshire.gov.uk/wellbeingwalks OR email activelifestyles@huntingdonshire.gov.uk OR phone 01480 388111 Buckden Local History Society July & August We do not hold meetings in July and August. Our next meeting will be on the 5th September in the Millard Suite, Village Hall, 7.30pm. New members and visitors are very welcome. Members and children free, visitors £5. For more information please contact the Secretary at buckdenhistory@gmail.com or see our website at https://www.buckdenhistory.co.uk LIFE DRAWING GROUP* Venue: Buckden Village Hall Day: Wednesday Time: 9.30 am - 12.30 pm Contact: Terry Sladden Tel: 01480 811031 Email: trrslddn8@gmail.com Cost: £12.00 per 3 hours inc. 30 minute break *Male & Female models Buckden Wine & Beermakers Society Our meeting in August, Sunday 20th, is at the home of the Chairman where we will hold our popular “ Tea and Tipples “ afternoon from 3pm. Full details from Ann Elliott. NEW MEMBERS ARE WELCOME to join a lively sociable group where help and advice on wine and beer making are freely given. Visitors are welcome to join us. For further information contact Ann Elliott 01480 810346 Hall for hire Planning an event? Come and check out what the Method- ist Hall has to offer. There is a fully equipped kitchen, adja- cent toilets and plenty of tables and chairs. This is all availa- ble for as little as £11 per hour. If you want more details please contact the booking clerk on 07974 184106. A big thank you to everyone who supported Christian Aid Week in Buckden - whether you donated, cooked, served refreshments or delivered envelopes! A grand total of £732.23 was raised by Buckden and District Churches Together for Christian AidWeek 2023: • from the Christian Aid Envelope deliveries, • the Coffee Morning • and the Big Brekkie.