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May 2017 Village News
FRIENDS IN DEED
The next Drop-in Café will be held on Wednesday 10th May, in the Living Stones Room in St Mary’s Church
from 2.30pm to 4pm. All are welcome so do come along and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee, homemade cakes
and a good chat. If you require transport then just call us on the Transport Coordinator’s phone listed be-
low.
The Village Fair will be held on Saturday 1st July and once again Friends in Deed will be running their Bottle Stall. This has been
well-supported in the past and we would be most grateful for donations of bottles of all shapes and sizes (but in-date for 1 st
July, please!). So please start putting your bottles to one side and full collection/delivery details will be given in the June Round-
about
Advance notice! The Summer Tea Party will be held on Wednesday 9th August in the Fallas garden, so put the date in your dia-
ries now. Full details will follow nearer the time and transport will be available.
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 April meeting members were entertained with a talk “Tales from the Fens and Marshes” by Alan Lamb.
He is a fascinating speaker and well worth listening to. Alan kept the members entertained with his true sto-
ries. One story was about a boy who grew up and became a policeman and how he caught the poachers hoard
to benefit the local butcher. Some of Alan’s stories had a family connection. Alan is an amusing speaker who
kept the members captivated.
The next Meeting Tuesday 2nd May 7:30pm at Buckden School hall is an Italian cooking evening with Amanda, where members
will be able to participate. It will be an interesting evening and everyone is welcome. The competition is an Italian Souvenir.
Buckden Friends
Looking forward to our holiday to Eastbourne on May 15th. The coach will be at Buckden Scout Hut at 9am before going to pick
up others in Kimbolton. Please remember your health information forms.
Future plans. A Turkey and Tinsel break at Warners Lakeside resort on the Hayling Island November 6th - 10th 2017 approx
£260 for twin or double. £321 for a single. Includes, half board, entertainment, coach and meals on route.
Further in the future, 2018, would anyone be interested in joining us on a cruise? We aim to go to the "Land of the Northern
Lights" October 23rd 2018 from Tilbury. Contact us for details we need to book soon to get the good price we have negotiated.
Contact Pat or Brian King 01480811020 or email patking@writeme.com.
Red Cross Week 2017 May 7th to May 13th
Every year the British Red Cross has a national week of fundraising in order to raise as much money as possible for local pro-
jects. Last year a massive £1.3 million was raised nationwide, and here in Buckden a magnificent £1200 was raised - thanks to
everyone that donated. All the money raised in Cambridgeshire (a whopping £52,000) stayed right here helping those that
needed it.
In Cambridgeshire we have many services helping those recovering from illness and injury. Our amazing volunteers visit these
people in their homes and help them to live independently. We loan thousands of pieces of mobility equipment each year in-
cluding wheelchairs and bathing aids. The Red Cross is always there in the event of a UK disaster including floods and fires to
assist those sadly affected in the form of practical and emotional support….something as simple as a blanket, a cup of tea and
somewhere dry and warm to sit makes such a difference. Additionally at events our qualified volunteers offer first aid to anyone
sustaining an injury.
The Red Cross is very well known for the support that is given in times of International disaster but for all the reasons above,
donations during Red Cross Week are just as important to help right here in the UK as the British Red Cross always has and al-
ways will refuse to ignore anyone in crisis.
During the week of 7th - 13th May local volunteers will be knocking on your door so please support this year’s collection safe in
the knowledge you are helping someone in need right here in Cambridgeshire.
THANK YOU..... Hilary Gillam 07876 443062