December 2024

9 Buckden Roundabout December 2024 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. 9th December: Christmas meeting Why not come and join us? You'd be most welcome! We wish you a Happy Christmas and look forward to seeing you all again in the New Year If you require a lift or any further information, please con- tact Jane Scott on 811468 or Betty Millard on 810087 Wellbeing Walks Huntingdon December 2024 The Huntingdon - area walks are on Wednesdays at 2pm and Fridays at 10am. As always the six walks in December will be led by volunteer trained leaders, with whom walkers must reg- ister 5 - 10 minutes before the starts. Each risk - assessed, exercise - paced, walk is planned to take about an hour. Walkers should be sure that their footwear and clothing will cope with the day's weather and ground condi- tions. Also, carrying a bottle of drinking water is recommended, in case of dehydration. There are only six walks in the Huntingdon area this month as we have a break over the Christmas period. On Friday 20 th at 10.00am the Hardwick Circular walk starts from Buckden Vil- lage Hall. This walk gives some lovely views over the village. To ensure that you always have current information about the walks, please pick up a full information leaflet from the May- field Surgery or the Library. Also available from walk leader. If you have not yet picked up the current leaflet they are now available in all the usual places. Contact information: - Website:: www.huntingdonshire.gov.uk/wellbeingwalks Email : activelifestyles@huntingdonshire.gov.uk Phone : 01480 388111 Buckden Local History Society December 4th The Princes in the Tower by Barry Jobling Barry tells us about one of England's greatest murder mys- teries and with some interesting new research on the sub- ject. 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 NEW MEMBERS ARE WELCOME to join a lively sociable group where help and advice on wine and beer making are freely given. Our December meeting is on Thursday 19th at the Scout Hut in Lucks Lane from 8pm. Would Members please contact Ann and confirm attendance to assist in catering. Bring a bottle to share as usual. For further information contact Ann Elliott 01480 810346 Hall for hire Planning an event? Come and check out what the Methodist Hall has to offer. There is a fully equipped kitchen, adjacent toilets and plenty of tables and chairs. This is all available for as little as £11 per hour. If you want more details please contact the booking clerk on 07974 184106. 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 Making Memories Thursdays 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Village Hall The Trust has also been working with Buckden Parish Coun- cil, the local NHS and the County Council to further increase the activities available in the village for people with memory concerns and their carers. Further details about the meetings are available on the Par- ish Council Facebook page and on posters at the Village Hall and around the village. Pat & Brian King invite all to a FUN Christmas Quiz on Wednesday 11th December Holding it in the afternoon. 1.30 to 3pm in the Methodist Hall All very welcome. Bring friends or come alone and we will find you a team. £5 entry includes Cuppa and Cake. In Aid of Methodist building fund. The Hall will be warm and welcoming. A social afternoon for all Pat 01480811010 patking@writeme.com