April 2020

9 Buckden Roundabout April 2020 Church News Weekly Prayer Roster Each week during the year the Churches, in their prayers, remember the residents of particular streets in the village, those who work in the parish and village organisations. Those to be remembered this month are: 5th April The Parish Council, The Village Hall and Playing Field Trust; those who help to run the Village Hall, and the activities there 12th April Greenway, Aragon Close, Hoo Close, Bishops Way 19th April Village shops, and those who work in them; businesses based in the village, hotels, inns, and those who work at home; homemakers, carers, the unemployed and underemployed, and all visitors to the village 26th April Clubs and societies, their leaders and members, volunteers, and the team that produces and distributes the Buckden Roundabout Thought for the Month BUCKDEN AND DISTRICT CHURCHES TOGETHER WISH YOU ALL A VERY HAPPY AND JOYFUL EASTER Easter Day falls on Sunday 12 th of April and the services in all our village churches will be full of joy because we believe that Jesus (whose cruel death on the cross we ’ ll remember in sol- emn Good Friday services 2 days previously) rose from the dead and offers eternal life to all believers in Him. That ’ s good news we want to share with all the world. So, then, what ’ s with all the chocolate, the eggs, chicks, bun- nies and flowers that go along with the celebrations these days? Surely, they have little to do with the real Easter mes- sage? Actually, even our English word ‘ Easter ’ is a throw - back to pagan Spring festivals. It ’ s just a name, nothing more. Cer- tainly eggs, chicks and so on chime happily with the Christian message of new life for all. Chocolate, though, however nice, has to be just commercial! Never mind. It all adds to a joyful celebration and Jesus him- self always loved a party, so let ’ s all join in. On the basis that ‘ If you can ’ t beat them, join them ” here ’ s an acrostic, offered with Easter greetings to all from Rev. Pam (Methodist) on behalf of BDCT. C hrist Jesus H as O vercome death on the C ross O ffering new L ife for A ll . T ell E veryone!! Rev Pam Siddall Sunday 12 th July – Kimbolton Country Fayre & Classic Car Show A spectacular family event. This year including the Imps Mo- torcycle Display Team and the Welsh Axemen Lumberjack Sports Team, alongside over 800 Classic cars, 50+ stalls, Lindy Hop Dancers, Millers Ark Animals and much more! www.kimboltoncountryfayre.com https://www.facebook.com/kimboltonfayre/ Children ’ s Society Box Holders A big thank you. The sum of £1,577.21 was raised this year. Well done everyone. Jo McGregor Were you a pupil at Buckden CE Primary School BEFORE September 1960? If so, this event is especially for YOU! Diamond Reunion Thursday June 18 th 2020 at Buckden CE Primary School 2pm - 4pm To include refreshments, memorabilia, displays etc. Tickets £3 Available from the School Office during school hours 9am to 3:45pm From Tuesday April 21 st More information available from Angie (07702 350952) or amaryb@gmx.com