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Buckden Roundabout
October 2017
Village News
FRIENDS IN DEED
The annual Friends in Deed Members’ Lunch was held on 6th September at the Scotts’ house, and our
thanks go to all those who contributed such a wonderful variety of food and drink, which was much en-
joyed by all.
The AGM will be held on 11
th
October 2016 at 4pm
in the Living Stones Room in St Mary’s, immediately
following on from the Drop-in Café. The guest speaker will be from ChangePoint, talking about general wellbeing in the home
including falls prevention. We hope that as many of you as possible will come along, not only Friends in Deed but anyone else
who is interested in what we do – and you could have a cuppa and a piece of cake at the Drop-in beforehand!
You may know of someone in the village who can’t get out and about much, or who would just like someone to talk to. If they
would like an occasional visitor, please do get in touch with us and we will see what we can do to help.
The Drop-in Café is open on the second Wednesday of each month, 11 October being the next date, in the Living Stones Room
in St Mary’s Church, 2.30pm to 4pm. If you like homemade cakes, tea and coffee, and a friendly atmosphere, why not come
along and join us? Transport is available within the village on request (see below).
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
During August W.I. members took a Mystery Trip around the Fens culminating in a delicious tea at Ab-
bots Ripton. Our coach driver, Colin, regaled us with amusing stories, some fact, many fiction, about the
area and it was with great pleasure that we invited him back to talk at our September meeting. He gave
three short talks, the first about John Clare, an English poet, the son of a destitute farm labourer, who
became known for his celebrations of the English countryside. After suffering from delusions, Clare was
admitted to an insane asylum where he eventually died. There followed two brief tales based on Colin's personal experiences,
both highly amusing.
Our next meeting is on October 3rd and is entitled "Beware of sharks – Estate Planning" and the competition is " where there's a
Will there's a way".
For more information please contact:
Ruth Nicholas – 07957 334142 Judith Armitage – 01480 811717 Patricia Ford – 01480 819144
Buckden Friends
Our next holiday will be to Weymouth
Tuesday 15th May to Sat 19th May 2018
Cost approx £335
Includes Accommodation in seaside hotel, Bed, Breakfast &
Evening meal, 2 days outings, Light meal on the way to and
from Weymouth.
To secure your place I need £30 deposit plus £10 highly rec-
ommended cancellation insurance.
Please say type of room needed and any special health con-
siderations. Share if you can please as single rooms scarce.
Please send me your contact details
Cheque to P King at 32 Mayfield, Buckden, Cambs PE19 5SZ
Contact me for more info
01480811020 patking@writeme.com
This will be our 18th holiday as a group. Hope regulars and
new people join us. Brian & Pat King
Buckden Community Litter Pick
Come and join our growing numbers
of volunteers
Sunday 29
th
Oct @ 9.30 am
outside the Lion Hotel, Buckden
For an hour or so of fresh air, good company and light exer-
cise followed by tea, coffee or squash with the compliments
of the Lion Hotel
Please contact myself Peter Emeleus on Tel 07751289191 or
ging30@hotmail.com
if you wish to come along.
Hi Viz jacket, litter pickers and bags will be supplied compli-
ments of Jan Freemantle at HDC Please provide your own
gloves and suitable foot wear.
Children most welcome, if supervised at all times by a parent
or carer as we will be picking along roadsides at times.