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September 2017 For your diary
Summer Reading Challenge
The summer reading challenge has been very popu-
lar this year with over 70 children visiting Buckden
library regularly to take part in our weekly craft ac-
tivity and choose books to read over the summer.
The presentation ceremony for those who have
completed the challenge is on Friday 15th Septem-
ber at 5pm. We hope as many children as possible
will come along to collect their medal
and certificate.
Story Time
Our regular story time for pre-school children takes
place every Tuesday afternoon from 2.15 – 2.45pm.
Do come along for half an hour of stories and fun.
Engage in the Afternoon
The next Engage in the Afternoon, ‘The Reader of
Books; Roald Dahl’s Matilda’ is on Wednesday 20th
September. Becky Morris who is completing a PhD
in English Literature will be talking about Matilda
and some of the Victorian and Edwardian novels she
reads. This is a free event; tickets are available from
the library.
Village Hall, Burberry Road, Buckden
Tel: 0345 045 5225
www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/library
Tuesday 10.00 am to 1.00 pm
2.00 pm to 5.00 pm
Thursday 2.00 pm to 5.00 pm
Friday 5.00 pm to 8.00 pm
Saturday 10.00 am to 1.00 pm
Closed Monday and Wednesday
Wednesday 20th September
2.00 - 3.30pm
at Buckden Library
The Reader of Books: Roald Dahl’s Matilda
Rebecca Morris is completing a PhD in English Literature, spe-
cialising in “The Girl Hero in 19th and 20th Century Children’s
Literature”. She will be talking about Matilda and some of the
Victorian and Edwardian novels she reads.
This is a free event - donations welcome.
Booking required - tickets available from
Buckden Library or call 0345 045 5225
Refreshments served after the talk
Contact 0345 045 5225 for more information
Bowls Club Monthly Draw
July
No. 14
Roger Purssord £20
No. 37
Sue Bebbington £10
No. 84
Karen Reid £5
August
No. 80
Paul Richards £20
No. 21
Denise Heath £10
No. 58
Juliet May £5