May 2024

9 Buckden Roundabout May 2024 For Your Diary MONDAY CLUB We are a social group of ladies who meet fortnightly at 2.30pm in the Millard Suite at Buckden Village Hall. At each meeting we either have a guest speaker or partici- pate in an activity of our own. We then enjoy a cup of tea and biscuits, and participate in a raffle. 13 th May Emmaus and their Charitable Work (in the Lincoln Room) 28 th May The Work of a Donkey Sanctuary – Liz Wright (Note: this meeting is on Tuesday) Why not come and join us? You'd be most welcome! If you require a lift or any further information, please con- tact Jane Scott on 811468 or Betty Millard on 810087 Wellbeing Walks Huntingdon March 2024 The Huntingdon - area walks are on Wednesdays at 2pm and Fridays at 10am. As always the eight walks in May will be led by volunteer trained leaders, with whom walkers must register 5 - 10 minutes before the start. Each risk - assessed, exercise - paced walk is planned to take about an hour. Walkers should be sure that their footwear and clothing will cope with the day's weather and ground condi- tions. Also, carrying a bottle of drinking water is recommended, in case of dehydration. The most local walk this month is from Buckden Marina on Friday 10 th May at 10.00am. Another walk of interest is Bramp- ton Wood on Friday 3 rd May at 10.00. Although this walk can be muddy it is a good opportunity to see the carpets of blue- bells. Other walks are listed in the information leaflet. To ensure that you always have current information about the walks, please pick up a full - information leaflet from the May- field Surgery or the Library. Also available from walk leaders. The leaflet will cover walks from April to September. Contact information: Website: www.huntingdonshire.gov.uk/wellbeingwalks Email: activelifestyles@huntingdonshire.gov.uk Phone: 01480 388111 Buckden Local History Society May 1st St Neots in the time of Jane Austen by Liz Davies Liz reveals the fascinating Regency period 1811 – 20, through the lives of local people. Discover local links with the battle of Waterloo, the assassination of a British Prime Minister, the struggle against the international slave trade and the story of the Eynesbury Giant. New members and visitors are very welcome. Members and children free, visitors £5. For more information please contact the Secretary at buckdenhistory@gmail .com or see our website at www.buckdenhistory.co.uk Buckden Wine & Beermakers Society NEW MEMBERS ARE WELCOME to join a lively sociable group where help and advice on wine and beer making are freely given. Our next meeting is on Thursday 23rd May at the Scout Hut in Lucks Lane from 8pm. Members are invited to bring along the wine they created from the Apple & Mango Wine Kit they received last year for a tasting. Visitors are welcome to join us. For further information contact Ann Elliott 01480 810346 Hall for hire Planning an event? Come and check out what the Methodist Hall has to offer. There is a fully equipped kitchen, adjacent toilets and plenty of tables and chairs. This is all available for as little as £11 per hour. If you want more details please contact the booking clerk on 07974 184106. LIFE DRAWING GROUP* Venue: Buckden Village Hall Day: Wednesday Time: 9.30 am - 12.30 pm Contact: Terry Sladden Tel: 01480 811031 Email: trrslddn8@gmail.com Cost: £12.00 per 3 hours inc. 30 minute break *Male & Female models