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FRIENDS IN DEED
The AGM was held on 12 October and was a well attended and lively event. Our guest speaker
was Pauline Meakins from the Alzheimer's Society. She gave a very interesting talk about the
role of the Society and the support it can provide, and the various forms the illness can take.
Don’t forget that if you would like a visitor to chat to, you need help or advice, or transport, then
don’t hesitate to get in touch (details below) and we will try and help.
The Quiet Christmas Service is a peaceful, reflective event which is supported by Friends in Deed and will be held
on Christmas Eve at St Mary’s Church at 8pm.
The Drop-in Café is held on the second Wednesday of each month in the Living Stones Room in St Mary’s
Church from 1430 to 1600. Homemade cakes, tea and coffee - all welcome! Transport can be arranged (see be-
low) and we look forward to seeing you there.
The Winter Tea Party will be held on Wednesday 8th February at 2.30pm so there will be no Drop-in Café that
day.
We wish all our Friends a Happy Christmas and a Prosperous New Year.
For help or information contact:
Coordinator: Jane Scott 07810 006598 Requests for transport: Andy Scott 07914 669967.
Leave a message and include your contact details http://www.buckdenroundabout.info/friends-in-deed
Buckden Bowls Club
Contact Numbers:
Club Sec.
Ladies Sec.
Monthly Draw Org.
Brian Moore
Daphne Meats
Jennie Casey
01480 812112
01480 383448
01480 476493
BUCKDEN WI
November was a busy month for Buckden WI. Our meeting on the 1
st
was about Operation Christ-
mas Child, the annual drive to collect shoeboxes full of gifts for needy children around the world
who would otherwise receive no presents. Carol Swepstone demonstrated how to prepare a box
and fill it with suitable items, before Brenda Horden showed pictures and spoke movingly about
her previous visit to Belaruse to help distribute boxes. Members were encouraged in their support of this very
worthwhile cause.
Our annual meal took place a week later at Buckden Towers where we enjoyed a delicious 3 course dinner and
plenty of good conversation. The meeting on December 6
th
will be our AGM helped on its way by pre-ordered fish
and chips! The market stall in support of the Denman College Appeal will be for anything to do with Christmas and
the competition will be ‘a winter scene’.
VILLAGE NEWS
Scout Christmas Post – What is it?
It is a tradition for the 1
st
Southoe and Buckden Scouts to collect and deliver Christmas cards within the village in
return for a donation for the service. Christmas Cards together with donations can be posted at clearly marked
boxes in Days, One Stop and Buckden Village Store. On the last Friday of the school term the cards are sorted
and delivered by the Scouts on the following Saturday.
The 1
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Southoe and Buckden Scouts are an energetic group catering for boys and girls from Beavers (6 years)
through Cubs, Scouts and Explorers (18 years). The young adults then have the opportunity to become Young
Leaders and help out at the various sections.
The Scouting group follows a varied programme all aimed at developing life skills and are an active part of the
local community. Money raised from the Scout Christmas Post and other fundraising activities goes towards
providing equipment and facilities for the Scout Group. We are always looking for adults to get involved, if you
are interested and can spare some time please contact Aidan Joy on 01480 810347.