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Buckden Roundabout
December 2019
Village Notices
FRIENDS IN DEED
There are times in our lives when
we could all do with a little extra
support or companionship what-
ever our age or circumstance.
Following the Friends in Deed AGM in October we now have a
new Visits Co-ordinator, Angie Bruce, and a (partially) new
committee. Our great thanks go to Jane and Andy Scott for all
their work as co-ordinators for the past 4 years. We are all
looking forward to another year reaching out to and helping
people in Buckden. The help we can provide includes:-
•
Companionship – visiting you at home for a friendly
chat. This can be a regular arrangement or a one-off
visit.
•
Our Community Café runs every month (on the 2nd
Wednesday) and is open to all regardless of age, gen-
der, faith (or no faith), sexual orientation, colour, be-
liefs. Come along for help and support (if you need it)
or just a cuppa, cake and a chat.
•
Practical support - we can signpost to professional
agencies such as foodbank, debt agencies, citizens ad-
vice and have other information available to help point
you in the right direction.
•
Local Transport - when family, friends and public
transport are not available.
To contact us:
Just drop in to the Community Café which we run on the 2nd
Wednesday of each month in the Living Stones Room at St
Mary’s Church Buckden. You will be very welcome.
If you do need help or if you would like to join us in providing
help to others, please call our co-ordinator, Angie, on 07810
006598.
For transport requests, please call 07914 669967. Leave a
message and we will call you back. We are still seeking a new
transport co-ordinator. If you think you might be interested in
this role or want to know more, please call the transport num-
ber and we will call you back for a chat.
An Evening with Mike Dilger
The Huntingdonshire Local Group of the Wildlife Trust invites
you to come along for an entertaining evening with Mike
Dilger on Wednesday 11
th
December 2019 at 7.30pm.
Mike is a well-known face as a wildlife presenter, making reg-
ular appearances on the BBC’s One Show and Inside Out. He
is the author of numerous books, including Nightingales in
November, Natures Calendar and Natures Babies.
Mike has a passion for both British and tropical wildlife and
tonight he will share his tales of his extensive travels in the
tropics. Meetings are held at Brampton Memorial Hall, Thrap-
ston Road, Brampton, PE28 4TB, starting at 7.30pm.
We are expecting this to be a very popular talk and would ask
people to book in advance to ensure that they get a seat on
the night. Bookings should be confirmed either at one of our
autumn meetings or by contacting Alistair Grant on
alistairr-
grant@hotmail.com
or 07775365507.
Part of the Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire. Registered Charity No: 1000412
Roundabout: early copy deadline in December
Note that the copy deadline in December for the January edition will be at
close of business on Friday 6th December 2019
Buckden Learning Group
The inaugural course run by the new Buckden Learning Group
(BLG) got off to a positive start with 44 enrolments. Liz Carter
is providing a series of enlightening lectures on ‘Victorian
Crime & Punishment’ that provoke stimulating discussions
during the refreshment breaks. The term concludes on 3rd
December with a lunch. Subject to demand, the course will be
followed up by a trip in the spring to Lincoln to visit the Victo-
rian prison (now a tourist attraction).
Starting on January 14th, Marina Burrell will regale us with
tales of ‘Famous Russian Women in World History & Culture’.
Various women (e.g. a princess, a diplomat, a ballerina, an
opera singer and a terrorist) will be considered; with lives full
of hardships and pleasures, excitement and
bewildering twists. How were they affected
by diverse historical and political contexts?
Find out what was extraordinary about these
women.
In April a Study Day will be run entitled ‘The
Light Ages’, telling the story of the transfer of
scientific knowledge from ancient Greece to Medieval Europe
via Islamic (Arabic) philosophers.
Look out for adverts (see page 13 of this issue) and village
posters for full details of these and other future events. Hav-
ing made a good start, the BLG Committee is now planning a
range of courses from September 2020 onwards.