January 2023

10 Buckden Roundabout January 2023 For Your Diary That Sinking Feeling – Huntingdon by the Sea? The next meeting of the Huntingdonshire Local Group of the Wildlife Trust will be held on Wednesday 11 th January 2023 at 7.30pm when we will be pleased to welcome Pat Doody. Many of you will know that Pat was a leading member of the Local Group Committee until he stepped down in December. He is still our newsletter editor and works independently as an Ecological Consultant. Pat has a wealth of experience in na- ture conservation, with a particular interest in coastal ecology and this is sure to be a very interesting and informative talk. Everyone is most welcome to attend. Talks start at 7.30pm at Brampton Memorial Hall, Thrapston Road, Brampton, PE28 4TB. Admission charge £3.50. For more information please contact George on 01480 450809 or george.cottam@virginmedia.com. Buckden Learning Group The Soul of Russian Music with Great 19 th Century Composers 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 Rachma- ninov's 'four weeping notes' revealed Russianness; how Glin- ka and the Mighty Five manged to transform the perception 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 Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Appeal 2022 I would like to say a very big THANK YOU to everyone who contributed to the Shoebox Appeal, as 245 shoeboxes were sent from Buckden. It is a wonderful achievement by every- one, especially in these uncertain times. This means that some needy children in poor countries will have had a happier Christmas, as they will have received a shoebox from Buckden sent with love. That in effect is a smile on a child ’ s face, so thank you all again for making this possible - Carol Swepstone Combat Stress Charity jigsaws THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU A big thank you to everyone who bought one (or more!) jigsaws from my stall on 27 November. I have sent a cheque for £150 to Combat Stress - the jigsaws raised £135. Thank you all again Linda Upham ALLOTMENT VACANCIES - BUCKDEN (A1) Opportunity to rent a space for producing organically grown and healthier vegetables close to home. Situated off Northbound Lane of A1, 200 yards south of the Roundabout Plot size approximately 200sq yds. 2 plots available now. Rental for 12 months (renewed annually) £10.00 per plot. Irrigation of plots from barrel - stored rain water. There is no mains water available. Contact: Maggie Murray - Smith, Trustee, at maggie.murray - smith@hotmail.com Phone: 01480 810139 Allotments owned and managed by Buckden Almshouse Charity