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FRIENDS IN DEED
We are running our usual Bottle Stall at the Village Fair and many thanks all those who
have donated so far.
We still need bottles so if you have any last minute donations (but in-date for 2
nd
Ju-
ly) please call
Jane Scott, 9 Bishops Way, 811468, to arrange delivery/collection as
soon as possible.
The Summer Tea Party is to be held on 10th August and full details will follow nearer the
time. Transport will be available.
If you like homemade cakes, tea and coffee, and a friendly atmosphere, why not come along and join us at the
Drop-in Café, held on the second Wednesday of each month in the Living Stones Room in St Mary’s Church,
1430 to 1600. All welcome and transport is available within the village on request.
For help or information contact:
Coordinator: Jane Scott 07810 006598 Requests for transport: Andy Scott 07914 669967.
Leave a message and include your contact details http://www.buckdenroundabout.info/friends-in-deed
BUCKDEN WI
At the June meeting members were entertained with a talk “All about Alpacas” by Nicky
Sly. It was very informative. Nicky needed something to keep her grass down in her pad-
docks and her husband suggested looking at Alpacas. Nicky fell in love with them and
bought some Alpacas. In her talk Nicky showed us some wool and pictures of her Alpaca
herd. Nicky was an enthusiastic speaker and enjoyable to listen to.
On 5
th
July it is our Party Evening at the school to celebrate the Queen’s 90
th
Birthday.
The competition will be a pretty napkin.
Buckden Friends
A date for your Diary. Our seaside holiday next year, 2017, will be to Eastbourne, May 15th - 19th. A £40 deposit
will secure your place on our exclusive coach. Brian and I will be going to Eastbourne to find a good hotel and will
bring you more information in the New Year.
We are looking forward to seeing many of you on Friday 1st July at The Bon Marche Fashion show. Tickets £6,
(includes a glass of wine), from The Lion and Penny at Aqua Salon, or on the door 7pm for 7.30pm start. We are
in St. Mary's Church, Buckden, an unusual setting, where we promise a fun evening out. All most welcome.
Let's all hope for good weather for the Buckden Festival Carnival Parade.
Phone 0148-811020 07981727603 for more information. Pat King
CAPTAIN JOHN GREEN VC
The 1
st
July this year is both the 100
th
anniversary of the first day of the Battle
of the Somme and the 100
th
anniversary of the day on which Captain John
Green RAMC, born in Buckden, won a posthumous Victoria Cross while
serving with 1/5 Sherwood Foresters in the diversionary attack on
Gommecourt. As you probably know, all VCs are being commemorated by
paving stones presented, in each case, on the anniversary of the day when
the award was won, so the one that is special to our village will be presented
on 1
st
July.
There will be a ceremony at the Green Memorial in the High Street starting at
11.00 am sharp which will then be continued at the War Memorial at St.
Mary’s Church, where the commemorative stone will be placed. The Buck-
den Branch of the Royal British Legion has been invited to be involved in the
ceremony and I hope that as many members as possible will show up on the
day. Ideally, dress should be reasonably formal and medals should be worn.
Peter Mount
Branch Chairman