December 2022

11 Buckden Roundabout December 2022 For Your Diary Buckden Learning Group The Soul of Russian Music with Great 19 th Century Com- posers Tutor Marina Burrell This Course takes you on a journey with celebrated Russian composers of the 19 th Century who faced the challenge of linking the European music language with the Russian national tradition. Among other things you will learn how Tchaikovsky struggled with fate, how Rach- maninov's 'four weeping notes' revealed Russianness; how Glinka and the Mighty Five manged to transform the per- ception of Russian music in the World. 10 th January 2023 - 21 st March 2023 (half term 14 th February) 10.00am to 12 noon Venue: Conference Room, Claret Centre, Buckden Towers. Contact for booking Bridget Hale 01480 216391 Buckden and Offord Food and Fuel Aid Appeal in support of Godmanchester FoodBank Thank you Thanks to the generosity of people in Buckden and the Offords on November 5th, this day will raise a significant sum to help the FoodBank provide food and energy support for local people. A good number of people enjoyed delicious bacon rolls at All Saints Offord, fantastic cakes at St Mary ’ s Buckden and discov- ered how the FoodBank helps local people in crisis, providing more than just food support. It is hoped that with Gift Aid and very generous fund matching by a local charity the day will have raised over £3000 for the FoodBank. Godmanchester FoodBank Project Manager Jude Lechmere says “ It is support from local people, such as we have seen here, that allows the FoodBank to continue to help local people across the whole county of Huntingdon- shire. Thank you to all those involved in any way. ” ------- Further information Jude Lechmere, Project Manager GFB : 07305105422 Peter Levitt, Administrator GFB : 07305062636 admin@gbcboodbank.org.uk St Neots Auction Centre Following years of planning and months of building works, Thursday 1 st December 2022 marks the dawn of a new era of auctioneering in St Neots with the re - opening of W&H Peacock ’ s Auction Centre on New Street. Having two good sized salerooms, a first floor café, serving a range of breakfasts, lunches, cake and snacks, dedicated display areas and excellent facilities our newly redeveloped and extended centre means that the historic Cambridge- shire market town is now furnished with the most modern and accessible auction venue in the country. The redesign blends a vibrant refurbishment of the existing Victorian rear barn with a purpose - built contemporary space to meet the demands of today ’ s modern, fast - paced auction world. The site will hold two weekly sales every Thursday together - featuring over 1000 lots of furniture, household goods & electronics, tools, machinery & building supplies, garden & outdoor products and ex - retail stocks, as well as occasional specialist sales, valuation days and events throughout the year.