October 2023

9 Buckden Roundabout October 2023 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. Why not come and join us? You'd be most welcome! 2 th Oct Favourite recipes and Mrs Beeton 16 th Oct LINCOLN ROOM Frazer Hemming - Allen a Buckden Professional photographer 30 th Oct The Galapagos Islands - Rosey Studd If you require a lift or any further information, please con- tact Jane Scott on 811468 or Betty Millard on 810087 Wellbeing Walks Huntingdon October 2023 A walk is planned on each of October's Wednesdays at 2pm, and Fridays at 10am. The venue for the Buckden Marina walk on Friday the 20th is the car park there (post code PE19 5QS): the other seven walks start locally but elsewhere. For full walk details, please take a leaflet from the Library at the Village Hall (PE19 5UY) or from the Mayfield GP Surgery (PE19 5SZ). Alternatively, the website ** will reveal. . Trained volunteer leaders follow safe (weather permitting) risk - assessed walks for about an hour at a steady pace. Suitable footwear and clothing are essential, and carrying a bottle of drinking water is strongly recommended. A record of walkers has to be maintained, so if you are joining any walks, please check in with the leader between 5 and 10 minutes before the start. More information, if required, is on the website www.huntingdonshire.gov.uk/wellbeingwalks or by emailing activelifestyles@huntingdonshire.gov.uk or by 'phoning 01480 388111 Buckden Local History Society October 4th 5 - 9 Church Street By Brendan Henry Brendan will give the fascinating story behind the renova- tion of one of Buckden's historic houses. Millard Suite, Village Hall, 7.30pm. 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 Our October meeting is on Thursday 26th from 8pm at the Scout Hut in Lucks Lane. Members are invited to bring along any commercial wines which are memorable to you to share and discuss. NEW MEMBERS ARE WELCOME to join a lively sociable group where help and advice on wine and beer making are freely given. 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 Method- ist Hall has to offer. There is a fully equipped kitchen, adja- cent toilets and plenty of tables and chairs. This is all availa- ble for as little as £11 per hour. If you want more details please contact the booking clerk on 07974 184106. Making Memories A free, friendly group for individuals, carers and families. Weekly activities: Arts and Crafts, Games, Singing, Gentle Exercise, Tea and Chat. Including Love to Move : A gentle, seated movement pro- gramme to music, designed to get you moving more and having fun. Every Thursday 1.30 - 3.30pm Buckden Village Hall. All Wel- come. A place to share experiences and make memories. Michelle Seal. Mobile: 07747629490; Email: michelle.seal1@nhs.net 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 Shoebox Coffee Morning for Operation Christmas Child a great success. A VERY BIG THANK YOU to everyone who contributed to the shoebox coffee morning, by donating gifts, money and coming to the coffee morning. It was lovely to see so many people. A grand total of £320 was raised for the shoebox appeal. It was a wonderful achievement so thank you all once again. Carol Swepstone