September 2023

12 Buckden Roundabout September 2023 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 Village News Operation Christmas Child Shoe Box Appeal, 2023 Buckden Community will be taking part in the above appeal and shoe boxes will be collected in November. Operation Christmas Child is a worthwhile charity making a difference at Christmas, by giving shoe boxes containing small gifts to children in poor countries. Gift filled shoeboxes demonstrate God ’ s love in a tangible way and for many children, are their first gift ever. PLEASE NOTE SWEETS AND TOOTHPASTE CANNOT BE PUT INTO SHOEBOXES DUE TO CUSTOMS REGULATIONS. Gift suggestions: • Toiletries: No Bottles or liquid items please, thank you. • Educational Supplies • Toys: Cuddly toys with CE LABEL please • Other items: Hat, scarf, gloves, sunglasses, hair acces- sories, wind up torch, jewellery set. Are you able to knit a puppet, hat, scarf, gloves, soft toy, or make a bag pencil case or puppet for a Christmas shoebox? Patterns are available. Of course, you may like to do your own shoebox, and this would be very welcome, as well. Donations of money always welcome for transportation as it costs £5 to transport each box. If you would like more information, contact Carol Swepstone 810053 Do you like to sing? Come and join the Aragon Singers! The Aragon Singers of Buckden are inviting new singers to join the choir. The repertoire includes a wide range of music, and rehearals are held in Buckden on Monday evenings. For more information, please call Moira on 01480 417322 We look forward to welcoming you.