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6 Buckden Roundabout
January 2020 Village Notices
FRIENDS IN DEED
There are times in our lives when
we could all do with a little extra
support or companionship what-
ever our age or circumstance.
Do you have a few hours you could spare each month?
If so, you could help Buckden Friends in Deed in a varie-
ty of ways. Baking a cake, serving tea and coffee, driving
or by visiting someone who is lonely and need of a little
extra companionship.
On the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 2.00pm in the
Living Stones Room in St Mary’s Church is the Communi-
ty Café. Donations of home-made cakes are greatly re-
ceived and enjoyed by those who visit the café. Helping
to serve the refreshments at the Community Café.
Drivers required to take people who can no longer drive
or use public transport to vital appointments. For this
you will be reimbursed 45p a mile. Transport Co-
ordinator 07914669967. Leave a short message includ-
ing your contact details and we will get back to you. This
number is to request transport or to become a driver.
Visiting someone in the village who is lonely and strug-
gles to get out. By visiting just once a week for a chat
and a cup of tea you could make a real difference to
someone’s life.
If you have what you think it takes, contact Angie who is
the Friends in Deed Co-Ordinator Tel:- 07810006598 for
a short chat.
FORTH COMING EVENTS
Wednesday 8th January 2020 Community Café 2.30-
4.00pm The Living Stones Room in St Marys Church
Wednesday 4th March Winter tea party.
Fascinating Fungi – An Introduction to Mycology
The Huntingdonshire Local Group of the Wildlife Trust
invites you to this illustrated talk, which will be given by
Peter Walker on Wednesday 8th January 2020.
Peter has a wealth of knowledge on this subject and he
will present an absorbing talk about these diverse or-
ganisms that often appear only transiently, maybe for as
little as a few days, before disappearing again to spend
most of their lives hidden underground.
Peter will tell us about the identification, habitat, biolo-
gy and uses of fungi. This should be a fascinating talk
that will be of interest to many.
Meetings are held at Brampton Memorial Hall, Thrap-
ston Road, Brampton, PE28 4TB starting at 7.30pm. Eve-
ryone welcome, booking not necessary.
For more information please contact Alistair Grant
(alistairrgrant@hotmail.com or 07775365507).
Part of the Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire. Registered Charity No: 1000412
BUCKDEN WI
Our December meeting was the A.G.M. which gave mem-
bers the opportunity to vote for
the committee and the President
for 2020. The present committee
was re-elected with the addition
of Jessica Blagbrough and Rosey
Studd. Ruth Nicholas was again
elected as President. We said fare-
well to Mary Perkins who has been our Treasurer. Ruth
thanked Mary for keeping the accounts in good order.
Once the formalities were over, members enjoyed a fish
and chip supper and relaxed and socialised with their
friends.
Our next meeting in the New Year is a Cheese and Wine
evening to be held on Tuesday 7th January at 7:30pm in
the Millard Suite at the Village Hall. Members are asked
to pay their annual subscription of £43. Also, to bring
their voting slip from the November/December copy of
W.I. Life page 27 in order to choose our 2020 resolutions.
Wine and Cheese will be provided by the Committee.
Everyone is warmly welcomed. A way to make new
friends is to join the W.I. or come along as a visitor
For more information please contact:
Ruth Nicholas – 07957 334142
Judith Armitage – 01480 811717