May 2024

11 Buckden Roundabout May 2024 Village News Barnack Hills and Holes The Huntingdonshire Local Group of the Wildlife Trust invites you to come along for an evening walk on Tuesday June 4 th at Barnack Hills and Holes, near Stamford. Barnack was once a medieval limestone quarry, but now sup- ports a profusion of wild flowers and butterflies. This site is managed by the Langdyke Trust and is currently designated as a Special Area for Conservation to protect its orchid rich lime- stone grassland. Eight species of orchid have been reported here, some of which we will see, along with many other flow- ers such as rockrose, wild thyme, quaking grass and ox eye daisy. We can also look forward to seeing many butterflies, such as small heath, skippers and blues. Being an old quarry, the paths are very uneven and often steep. The walk will be led by Ross Edgar and/or Catherine Weightman of Natural England and we hope to have a wonder- ful evening there. Please meet at 7pm in the car park on Wittering Road, GR TF074048, what3words collect.riverbed.seaweed. Everyone is most welcome to attend. There is no charge, but donations are welcome. For more information please contact George (01480 450809 or georgecottam@virginmedia.com ). Part of the Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire. Registered Charity No: 1000412 Join Huntingdonshire Neighbourhood Watch Association (HNWA) HNWA was formed November 2022 and is now a registered charity. The committee includes members of the community and local councillors. HNWA looks after 230+ NHW schemes within Huntingdon- shire . There are six Associations in total, with Huntingdonshire and Peterborough being the largest. Cambridgeshire Neighbour- hood Watch Association covers the whole police force area of Cambridgeshire, which sits almost as a parent of the 6 associa- tions. My name is Jo Hall. As well as being a committee member and one of two Multi Scheme Administrators for HNWA, I have been a NHW Coordinator over 20yrs. I personally have found this to have been very rewarding and it is something I feel very passionate about. Key Initiatives & Benefits of Neighbourhood Watch • Crime Reduction: HNWA members act as vigilant eyes on the ground. Their presence deters criminal activity, leading to reduced burglary rates and a safer environ- ment for all. Stronger and resilient communities. • Community Cohesion: HNWA fosters a sense of be- longing. Neighbours get to know each other, caring about the welfare of vulnerable residents. • Free Public Liability Insurance: For any event organised by your scheme. • Alerts from Neighbourhood Watch Network Joining NHW is free and will allow you to become part of our National Watch which has over two million members. Joining NHW: - Go to: https://www.ourwatch.org.uk and create an account. After creating an account you can join your local scheme. Buckden Friends Scarborough Holiday Wednesday 16th to Sunday 20th Octo- ber 2024 It's time for getting your deposit cheques in, £50 (non refunda- ble). Cheques payable to P King, 32 Mayfield, Buckden PE19 5SZ. Only twins and doubles available (sorry no walk in show- ers). Please tell us which you would like. Why not come and join us. We will arrange an interesting dai- ly program of visits in the Scarborough/Whitby area for you. You will get on the coach at Buckden Scout Hut and relax. Cost about £500. Included Bed, breakfast and evening meals; Stop somewhere interesting on route there and back; Nightly entertainment and all trips out. Contact us for a chat for more information. New people will be made welcome. Pat & Brian King (This will be our 24th holiday for the village) 01480 811020 07981727603, patking@writeme.com Swan nesting in the Valley—photo by Geoff & Gill Baker