May 2024

18 Buckden Roundabout May 2024 Village News May 2024 It ’ s always nice to see new faces in the library as people move in to our lovely village. A big welcome to everyone who is settling in, unpacking boxes, finding their way around and wondering which room to redecorate first! A Cambridgeshire library card will work in any Cambridgeshire library, so if you have previously used your card elsewhere in the county you can continue to do so in the library on your (new) doorstep. If you have moved from further afield, pop in with some identi- fication (showing your address) to register for your free Cam- bridgeshire library card so that you can use our services. It would be great to welcome you! As well as a wide range of books for adults and children, you can find free WiFi at your library, public access PCs, printing and photocopying, quiet space to work, postage stamps for sale, and local information... or you could try one of the activi- ties below … For children and families … Duplo and Games Our morning Duplo and games for the under 5s continues be- tween 10am and 1pm every Tuesday in our children ’ s library with the usual selection jigsaws, Orchard games, building blocks and soft toys. Meet up with other families in this re- laxed drop in session. Rhymetime Join us for rhymetime every Tuesday during term time at 2.15pm (taking a break for half term on 28 May). Ideal for ba- bies to 4 year olds – lots of rhymes, songs, short stories and fun. Super Saturdays Weather let you down this weekend? Our large collection of Lego and Duplo (all ages) is available every Saturday, along with a selection of traditional family board games (over 3s on- ly) between 10am and 12.30pm. For adults … Save the date! Cambridgeshire Inventions – Wednesday 5 June 2pm. Our next Engage event will be presented by our home grown Cambridgeshire Libraries Local Studies Librarian, Mary Burgess. Mary will take us on a wide - ranging tour of amazing creations and discoveries in her talk about Cambridgeshire Inventions. Booking is now open so pop in to the library or email StNeots.Referral@cambridgeshire.gov.uk to reserve your place. Knit Lit Our Knit Lit book club meets every other Friday from 7pm until 9pm. The next meetings are on 3, 17 and 31 May. New knitters welcome – just turn up! Time to apply for or renew your bus pass? We can help. To renew, just call in with your existing bus pass. If you are applying for your first pass, and are of pensionable age, you will need to bring proof of age, proof of address and your national insurance number. There is no charge for this service. Opening hours: Tuesday: 10am – 1pm, and 2pm – 5pm Thursday: 2 – 5pm Friday: 4 – 7pm Saturday: 10am – 1pm Village Hall, Burberry Road, Buckden Tel: 0345 045 5225 www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/library The results are in! Find out who the public said they would like to see perform in Cambridgeshire libraries this spring … The Library Presents has unveiled its highly anticipated spring pro- gramme, created with the input of over 570 local residents. The spring line - up is set to be one of the most exciting in the programme ’ s six year history and features music, puppetry, dance, circus, theatre, and storytelling events. Loyal fans will recognise a few firm favourites on the programme with hugely popular events such as The Opera Dudes , Samba Drumming and Fused Glass workshops set to return. However, the local commu- nity also expressed an appetite to try something new, so this season welcomes some intriguing new acts, including Conception Mary Shel- ley: The Making of a Monster , when Mary has a brutal confrontation with her creation; while families are invited to come on a magical journey into the plant world in a theatrical piece, The Greenhouse . Other highlights include music performances spanning a range of genres, a selection of workshops, as well as theatre productions and puppetry performances. Thanks to public funding from Arts Council England, tickets are afford- ably priced between £2 and £10, with concessions available. With events hosted in 19 libraries across the county, guests can look forward to a unique and intimate experience, quite unlike anything offered by a traditional theatre or larger entertainment venue. Take a look at the full programme schedule, pick up a brochure and purchase tickets in libraries and online www.library.live/the - library - presents .