March 2021

13 Buckden Roundabout March 2021 Village News Greetings from 1st Southoe and Buck- den Scout Group We hope that everyone is keeping safe and well during the lockdown and we would like to give you this update from your local Scout Group Scout Christmas Post – raised £570 - Thank you! Firstly, we would like to thank every- one who used the Scout Christmas Post in December 2020. We very much appreciated all the cards and generous donations from the village community. Scouting continues despite Covid - 19 Although face to face activities have not been able to take place over lockdown, for the most part, our sections have con- tinued with weekly online meetings for the Beavers, Cubs and Scouts. They have been taking part in various activites such baking, campfire cooking, quizzes, battleships and talent shows. The Leaders also arranged for some guests to lead sessions. The Beavers enjoyed creating poetry with Conrad Burdekin (a children ’ s poet and writer) and the Cubs have tak- en part in an organised sign language session, Taekwondo and a ‘ Percussion Workshop ’! Hinchingbrooke District Scout Group have also arranged week- end camp - at - home activities and two special days: Space Day last year and in February 2021 Ocean Day. These were open to Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorers. Ocean Day included a virtual tour of the National Marine Aquarium in Plymouth and specialist talks by ocean adventurers and marine biologists. We would like to thank the Leaders and parents for enabling their children to be part of these fantastic events. As the COVID - 19 restrictions are lifted, we hope to move to- wards face - to - face activities across all sections during 2021. This will initially be in smaller groups with outside activities. The Leaders are preparing risk assessments so they are in place, ready to go! If you would like to get involved with the Scout Group, we are in need of more Leaders, particularly for the Beaver sections (6 - 8 year olds) and also just general support for activities and the Executive Committee. Contact secretary.1sbscouts@gmail.com As soon as it is safe, we hope to welcome you all back to the Scout Hut for Breakfasts and the Beer Festival! Rick Screaton Group Scout Leader The Hall remains closed and we are all looking forward to re - opening once the government decides it is safe to do so. Treasurer and Chair vacancies in the Trust Buckden Village Hall Trust needs you! We are looking for two people who can take over the roles of Chair and Treas- urer once the current holders of those positions stand down after several years in the role. These positions do not take a great deal of time and do not require any specific skills alt- hough someone with a financial background would be most welcome for the Treasurer role! If you would like to make a major contribution to the village community please email Jo at admin@buckdenvillagehall.co.uk We have some really ex- citing projects in the pipeline so it ’ s an exciting time to join. Thank you in advance! How all of you can help Buckden Village Hall when buying online 1. Go to www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/ buckdenvillagehall 2. Sign up for free 3. Get shopping! It doesn ’ t cost you anything more the online shops make the donations and are collected by easy- fundraising and automatically sent to us! There are no catches or hidden charges, and Buckden Vil- lage Hall Trust will be extremely grateful for your donations, especially at this difficult time. 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 using the normal Amazon website. Don ’ t forget to select Buckden Recreation Ground and Village Hall Trust as your nominated charity. Keep safe everyone. Buckden Village Hall Trust (811101/ admin@buckdenvillagehall.co.uk) Office hours: office is closed, but emails are being moni- tored Burberry Road, Buckden, Cambridgeshire, PE19 5UY Tel: 01480 811101 www. buckdenvillagehall.co.uk email: admin@buckdenvillagehall.co.uk