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VILLAGE NEWS
BUCKDEN VILLAGE HALL TRUST
Burberry Road, Buckden, PE19 5UY
Telephone: 01480 811101
Email: admin@buckdenvillagehall.co.uk
Registered Charity No. 302629
Bookings
September is a busy month for the Hall, including, amongst its usual bookings, two wedding receptions, acu-
puncture courses, an 80
th
birthday tea party, a Silver Wedding, Buckden Gardner’s Autumn Show, a Macmillan
Fashion Show, several corporate bookings, Rugcutters, a Jive Weekender and 3 kid’s parties!
Rightstart Exercise Classes
These chair-based classes started in June with a fantastic turnout and due to the great attendance figures will
now be continuing for as long as the demand remains! Standing alternatives are available for people who wish
to increase their strength and stamina. If anyone requires transport please contact Friends In Deed on 07914
669967.
Macmillan Coffee Morning
We will be holding a Macmillan Coffee Morning at the Hall on Friday 25
th
September. Please come along and
enjoy a cuppa and some cake while catching up with friends. The more the merrier and all for a good cause!
Repairs and Maintenance
We have spent £2,500 recently on ensuring the building continues to meet its fire safety obligations. Work has
also started installing wifi throughout the building. This is being funded using the monies raised by the Festival
Committee.
How you can help our charity
Did you know that whenever you buy anything online – from your weekly shop to your annual holiday – you
could be raising money for Buckden Village Hall Trust? There are nearly 3,000 retailers including Amazon,
John Lewis, M&S, Aviva and Tesco who will donate a percentage of the amount you spend to Buckden Village
Hall Trust to say thank you for shopping with them. It’s really simple and doesn’t cost you anything. All you
have to do is:
1. Go to
www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/buckdenvillagehall
2. Sign up for free
3. Get shopping! Your donations will be collected by easyfundraising and automatically sent to us!
There are no catches or hidden charges and Buckden Village Hall Trust will be extremely grateful for your do-
nations!
Don’t forget that as residents of Buckden you all receive discounted rates on Hall hire. Please call or
email me if you would like to find out more.
Jo Harvey (811101/admin@buckdenvillagehall.co.uk)
www.buckdenvillagehall.co.uk
In the Buckden ward during July there were 14 crimes which included 1 Dwelling Burglary and
5 Thefts from Motor Vehicles
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