November 2022

14 Buckden Roundabout November 2022 Village News FRIENDS IN DEED There are times in our lives when we could all do with a little extra support or companionship whatever our age or circumstance. New Drivers Needed We are looking for new drivers. So, if you have a car, some free time and are willing to help please get in touch with peter.mount@btconnect.com or 07914 669967. Friends in Deed is a group of volunteers who offer help and support to residents of Buckden. All our volunteers are DBS checked and safeguarding trained. Need a lift to an appointment? There are fixed fees for this service. Please email our transport co - ordinator peter.mount@btconnect.com or call 07914 669967 and leave your name, number, address and details of your appointment (date, time, location) giving 48 hours notice please. Need someone to talk to or some practical support? Come and chat to us at the Community Café (in the Living Stones Room in St Mary ’ s Church Buckden on the 2 nd Wednesday of every month 2.30 - 4pm) or email friendsindeed@stmarysbuckden.org.uk . We can arrange home visits or phone - calls. This is a free service and can be either a one - off chat or regular chats. Want to volunteer? We are always on the look out for new volunteers. Just contact us at friendsindeed@stmarysbuckden.org.uk or visit the Community Café if you would like to know more. Buckden Junior Football Club This month we have enjoyed getting stuck back into our season, as well as welcom- ing many new faces to our ‘ Dribblers ’ sessions and our Inclusive Development team. We took part in the FA ’ s ‘ Play Safe ’ weekend which promoted safeguarding for all our players and the vital role that parents and carers can play in football. Thank you Sponsors A huge thank you to this year ’ s sponsors – plus our kit spon- sors Buckfest and our Club sponsors Butler Residential. Golden Trowel Building, Pico Technology, Orange Squash Agency, Picasso, SMD Ltd, MA Motors, Squire Property Man- agement, Bloor Homes, Thornhill Estates, One Stop, Krusada, E Timber, Butler Residential, Nisa Buckden, Aspray Peterbor- ough, Harmony Consulting Group, IMMR Designs UK, Seven, Explore. Inclusive Development Team – Buckden Owls Our Inclusive Development Football Sessions are fast becoming one of the highlights of our week! These sessions are for junior Para Superstars with disabilities and additional needs that would like to join in and play football to develop their skills in a positive and friendly environment. Our sessions are free of charge, all run by FA qualified coaches and we even a tea bar for spectators. Every Sunday, 10 - 11am at Buckden playing fields, the more the merrier! If you ’ d like to come and join this amazing group of children, please message or contact Matt on 07803 000690 or by email mattbjfc@gmail.com Dribblers Sessions Our Dribblers sessions are now back in force and we've been so happy to see lots of new faces join us (big and little) run throughout the year from 9 - 10am at Buckden playing fields. Sessions cost £1.50 per week, our guide age range is 4, from reception age but this is very much down to the individual child so if you think you have a child that is ready to join us – please contact us! For more information on these sessions contact Ian on 07816 753785. New Development Squad We are regularly approached by players looking to join one of our teams, but many are sadly at maximum capacity. We are looking to start a new Development Squad to give these children a chance to play, learn and be coached until they are able to join a team. We are looking for a coach for this, the club will fund any necessary courses or training required. For more information contact our chairman Michael on bjfcchairman@hotmail.com A very big thank you. On behalf of The Papworth Trust I ’ d like to thank all the local businesses who supported my run for charity in this year ’ s London Marathon. Huge thanks to The George Hotel, The Vine, The Lion Hotel, Days of Buckden, Susan Peters, Nails at the Forge, Syrupp hair salon, Nisa, Salon on the Green, Loopish designs, Rejuvenate Nails & Beauty, Amelia Mace, Cabi Clothing, Temple Spa, Waitrose, Jan Bromley beauty treatments, Simply Different and Phoenix cards for the generous prizes that were donated in aid of my shopping event for the charity. Thanks too to all my wonderful friends and all those who supported the event. Thank you. Louise Anderson