February 2023

9 Buckden Roundabout February 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. 06 February Lateral Thinking and Quizzes 20 February ‘ Stories from the Fens and Marshes ’ By Alan Lamb (in the Lincoln Room) Why not come and join us? You'd be most welcome! If you require a lift or any further information, please con- tact Jane Scott on 811468 or Betty Millard on 810087 Wellbeing Walks Huntingdon February 2023 Is your New Year Resolution to “ Keep Walking Regularly ” still alive? Details of February's programme are on a leaflet obtain- able from the Mayfield Surgery and also from the Library in Burberry Road, PE19 5UY, the base for our own village walks. This month, there is one walk from the Library car park, the 'Hardwick Circular' walk, on Friday the 3 rd at 10am – you will be welcome to join it, plus any others. Our approved walks are volunteer - led, of about one - hour's duration, are not a dawdle nor a race, with invariably cheerful companions! Please ensure that clothing and footwear match prevailing weather conditions, and that you carry a bottle of drinking wa- ter in case of dehydration. Please register with the walk - leader 10 minutes before it starts. If you would like more information, here are contact details: - www.huntingdonshire.gov.uk/wellbeingwalks Email: activelifestyles@huntingdonshire.gov.uk Phone: 01480 388111 HAPPY WALKING! Buckden Local History Society 1 February 2023 The Witch Trial at Huntingdon Town Hall by John Davies In Huntingdon 1646 a number of men and women were ar- raigned for trial accused of witchcraft. John talks about this event, the “ Witchfinders ” Matthew Hopkins and John Stearn, and the Museum ’ s historical re - enactment in November 2022. Millard Suite, Village Hall, 7.30pm New members and visitors are very welcome. Members and children free, visitors £4. For more information please contact the Secretary at buckdenhistory@gmail.com or see our web- site 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 At this month ’ s meeting we will be investigating cooking with wine. 730 pm on Thursday 23rd February at the Scout Hut. 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 'Cycle for Ukraine' Date - Sunday 26th March from St Neots Market Square Sign on - from 10:00; Start - 11:00 Cost - Minimum £10/person. Families - Minimum £5:00 (up to 4 members) All proceeds to DEC Ukraine Appeal More details to follow Buckden Gardeners Association Tuesday 21 February at 8pm Buckden Village Hall ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Refreshments from 7:45pm. Members free, guests £2. The Garden Shed is open by appointment for members to buy quality compost etc. Phone Jim 01480 810843 For further information go to our website: www.buckdengardeners.info or call Pam on 01480 811680