June 2023

9 Buckden Roundabout June 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. Why not come and join us? You'd be most welcome! 5 & 6 June Ladybird Boat Trips 19 June All about Buckden If you require a lift or any further information, please con- tact Jane Scott on 811468 or Betty Millard on 810087 Wellbeing Walks Huntingdon June 2023 The group has eight walks this month, two of which are from outside the Village Hall. These are: - Wed. 14th at 2pm, the “ Buckden Ramble ”, and Wed. 21st at 2pm, the “ Hardwick Circular ” walk. Leaflets listing all the walks are obtainable from both the Li- brary and the Mayfield Surgery. The safety - checked walks are led by trained volunteer leaders at moderate exercise pace, and are about 1 hour long. It is important that walkers wear adequate clothing and footwear in case of adverse conditions, plus carrying a small bottle of drinking water will help avoid dehydration. If you are joining the walk, please check in with the leader be- tween 5 and 10 minutes before the start - time; enjoy the walk and the cheery company! If you would like more information, please choose one of the following contacts: - Website: www.huntingdonshire.gov.uk/wellbeingwalks Email : activelifestyles@huntingdonshire.gov.uk Phone : 01480 388111 Buckden Local History Society June 7 AGM and The R101 Disaster by Terry Hayward Please come and support your local History Society at the AGM. If anyone would like to join the committee as a mem- ber or in one of the executive posts please let the secretary know. Afterwards there will be a talk by Terry Hayward on the R101 Disaster. Was it an unfortunate accident or avoidable political catastrophe? Terry describes the events that led up to the disaster on its voyage to India on 4 October 1930, from Cardington, near Bedford. 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 website 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 our June 22nd meeting we will be having our popular “ guess the wine “ competition. Members will bring their wines for tasting , we taste and guess what it ’ s made from! Starting from 8pm at the Scout Hut in Lucks Lane . 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 Hall for hire Planning an event? Come and check out what the Methodist Hall has to offer. There is a fully equipped kitchen, adjacent toilets and plenty of tables and chairs. This is all available for as little as £11 per hour. If you want more details please contact the booking clerk on 07974 184106. THE FRIENDS OF HINCHINGBROOKE HOSPITAL Registered Charity No.208894 Coffee Morning Drop in for a drink and a chat Buckden Methodist Church Hall Church Street, Buckden Saturday June 17th, 2023 10am - 12 noon Coffee/tea Cake/biscuits Gwenda cards Craft Stall Cake Stall Bric - a - brac Stall All proceeds will be used to purchase equipment and amenities to benefit patients directly and assist staff in delivering services to patients.