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BUCKDEN WI
Members and 4 visitors enjoyed a
lively and informative evening with
Pat King (and her glamorous assis-
tant Brian) to help us dispel our neg-
ative thoughts about dementia. De-
mentia Friends is an organisation set up to educate
people on how to help those living with dementia. It
can be as simple as just listening, perhaps for the
umpteenth time, and making people feel good about
their time with you or exercising patience in a queue
when someone in front of you appears to be taking for
ever to pay or pack. It was a thoroughly rewarding
evening which, to hear the buzz in the hall, members
really enjoyed.
We drew the ballot for attendance at the 100th Anni-
versary Royal Garden Party and our representative will
be Ruth Nicholas our President. The next meeting on
5th May is ‘The Challenges and Joys of a Head Gar-
dener’ with Richard Todd from the National Trust. The
Competition is for an arrangement of three flowers and
the Market Stall will carry cakes (complete with a list of
ingredients, please, to comply with new laws now in
place).
Enquiries Judith Armitage 01480 811717.
Buckden Village Festival 4th & 5th July
Do you want to advertise your business in the central arena of the fete? It is a great
place for lots of the village to see your name. We will print & display a 0.5x1.5m
banner if you supply the artwork for a sponsorship donation of £50 which will help
contribute to the cost of the marching band for the parade. If you would like to take
up this opportunity please contact us on
The Youth Committee meetings are happening in the village hall. Even if you didn’t come last time you
are welcome to join us next time. Email nd we will send you
details. Congratulations to Olivia who won the logo competition and receives a £25 voucher. I am sure
you will agree it is eye-catching and really reflects the spirit of the weekend.
Plans are taking shape for an exciting weekend. For more details see
r visit our Facebook page.
FRIENDS IN DEED
The Village Fair will be held on Saturday 4th July and once again Friends in Deed will be run-
ning their Bottle Stall. This has been well supported in the past and we would be most grateful
for donations of bottles of all shapes, sizes and contents (in date for 4th July, please!). Contact
Christine Lawrence, as below, for delivery details.
Advance notice! The Summer Tea Party will be held on 12th August – the ‘Glorious Twelfth’ – so put the date in
your diaries now. Full details will follow nearer the time and transport will be available.
And don’t forget, the Drop-in Café is held on the second Wednesday of each month in the Living Stones Room in
St Mary’s Church 1430 to 1600. Homemade cakes, tea and coffee - all welcome!
For help or information contact:
Coordinator: Christine Lawrence 07810 006598 Requests for transport: Andy Scott 07914 669967.
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Buckden Friends
We had a really interesting day out in Saffron Wal-
den. Good Market and interesting Museum of Child-
hood.
Many are looking forward to the Holiday to More-
cambe on May 18th.The coach will leave at 9am fron
the Scout Hut, then pick up at the Methodist Church
and then at the Marina. Information packs will be
distributed the first week in May.
We may be able to accept bookings for our October
19th holiday to Warners Thoresby Hall. Please
phone or email for details.
Fingers crossed for good weather in May.
If you have any ideas for trips please email us.
Pat & Brian King 01480811020, 07905225911,
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