September 2023

9 Buckden Roundabout September 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! 4 th Sept ‘ From Crowbar to Crocosmia ’ – creating a garden – a talk by Neil Callan 18 th Sep ‘ A Reason to Love Me ’ by Daniela Cowie If you require a lift or any further information, please con- tact Jane Scott on 811468 or Betty Millard on 810087 Wellbeing Walks Huntingdon September 2023 Four Wednesday and five Friday walks are planned this month. On Friday the 1 st at 10am, the Buckden Village walk starts from the Village Hall car park (PE19 5UY) and on Friday the 15 th at 10am, the Buckden Marina walk starts at the car park there (PE19 5QS). The other seven walks start at local venues as shown in the walks leaflet available from the Mayfield GP Surgery and the Library, or by checking on the website**. Trained volunteer leaders follow risk - assessed routes for about an hour at a steady exercise pace. Please look out for the day's weather and possible ground conditions when considering the most suitable walking gear. Also, carrying some drinking water is advised. Walkers must check in with leaders 10 - 15minutes before the group sets off, please. If you need further information, please contact either the website** www.huntingdonshire.gov.uk/wellbeingwalks OR by emailing activelifestyles@huntingdonshire.gov.uk OR by phoning 01480 388111 Buckden Local History Society September 6th Transportation of Criminals in Huntingdonshire by Annie James We begin our new 2023/24 season with a fascinating talk from Annie James on the Huntingdonshire convicts that were sentenced to deportation. The results of her research will be stored in the Huntingdonshire archives and will be available to the general public once complete. 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 September meeting will be on Thursday 28th at the Scout Hut in Lucks Lane at 8pm. We will have a tasting of the wines, beers and food from South America 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. The Aragon Singers of Buckden Present a Celebration for Harvest Weekend at Buckden Methodist Church at 7.30pm on Saturday 23rd September . Light Refreshments. Entry free. Donations gratefully received towards the Church Refurbishment Fund. Contact: Pam Siddall. Tel: 01480 819228