June 2023

21 Buckden Roundabout June 2023 Village News June 2023 Read a Little Aloud Summer Special Here comes summer … we hope! What better way to kick it off than by joining us on Wednesday 28 June at 2.30pm for our next Read a Little Aloud. This will be the third in our popular series, and this month will focus on all things summer, sunny and bright – just what we all need. Ex- pect excerpts from novels, poems, perhaps plays and newspa- pers … the chance to listen, discuss, chat and join us for a cuppa and cake, and a bit of a laugh! This is a free Engage event, but booking is essential. Call in at the library to reserve your place, phone 0345 045 5225, or email StNeots.Referral@cambridgeshire.gov.uk. . P3 information drop ins for the over 65s (formerly provided by Age UK) Caroline is back this month and ready to offer her usual helpful advice and support on how to continue to live well and inde- pendently. She will be at the library on Tuesday 27 June be- tween 10am and 12 noon . Just drop in, no need to book an appointment. And look out for an interview with Caroline in this edition of the Roundabout! Pride craft session To coincide with Pride Month, come and make a rainbow in our library on Saturday 10 June between 10am and 12.30pm. Crafts are suitable for anyone aged 3 and above, and children must be accompanied by an adult please. No need to book, just pop in on the day – no charge but a suggested donation of 50p per activity would be welcome. Storytime and craft with the Huntingdon Child and Family Centre Julie from our local Children ’ s Centre will be with us on Thurs- day 22 June at 2.15pm with another story and craft session. Aimed at children 0 - 5, please book in advance by calling the Child and Family Centre direct on 01480 358340 or 01480 372700 option 1. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Opening hours: Tuesday: 10am – 1pm, and 2pm – 5pm Thursday: 2 – 5pm Friday: 4 – 7pm Saturday: 10am – 1pm Village Hall, Burberry Road, Buckden Tel: 0345 045 5225 www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/library Under 5s Toys and Games Tuesdays 10am - 12.30 For the under 5s Donations welcome Rhymetime Tuesdays (term time only) 2.15pm For babies to 5 years Knit Lit reading group Fridays – fortnightly 2 and 16 June 7 - 9pm For adults Lego Club Saturdays – fortnightly 3 and 17 June 10am - 12.30 For all ages Suggested donation of 50p per builder Family Games and Puzzles Saturdays – fortnightly 10 and 24 June 10am - 12.30 For the over 5s Suggested donation of 50p per player Regular activities at Buckden Library this month How much time you can give and responsibility you take is completely up to you . The committee is friendly and socia- ble, and grateful for any time you could spare—even if it's only the odd hour here and there. Why not try it? There's no obligation—if you decide it's not for you, that's fine! For more details, contact email buckdenpreschoolcom- mittee@gmail.com. Our Chair, Helen, or our Treasurer, Deb- by, will get back to you. To arrange a visit or apply for a place, please call 01480 810600 or email buckdenpreschool@yahoo.co.uk. For more information, visit www.buckdenpreschool.co.uk or read our updates on https://www.facebook.com/ www.buckdenpreschool.co.uk/ (Continued from page 19) If you shop using Amazon. You can shop and donate to the Village Hall by using www.smile.amazon.co.uk just follow the instructions and then amazon will make a small donation to the trust for everything you buy. Shopping using the smile URL is just the same as us- ing the normal amazon website. Don ’ t forget to select Buck- den Recreation Ground and Village Hall Trust as your nominat- ed charity. Jo Harvey, Hall Manager Email: admin@buckdenvillagehall.co.uk Tel: 01480 811101 Please call or email to arrange any appointments Office hours: 9am – 2pm (Continued from page 20)