July 2023

9 Buckden Roundabout July 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! 03 July Linda Upham talking about being an author and Poetry Reading with Claire Senior 17 July Ghost Stories with Malcolm Busby 31 July Strawberry Tea at 23 Bishops Way If you require a lift or any further information, please con- tact Jane Scott on 811468 or Betty Millard on 810087 Wellbeing Walks Huntingdon July 2023 Four Wednesday and four Friday walks are planned this month, one of which – the Buckden Ramble – assembles outside the Village Hall (post code PE19 5UY) on Wednesday the 26th at 2pm. The other walks are detailed on a leaflet obtainable from the Mayfield Surgery and the library. These walks, once known as “ health ” walks, are led at a steady exercise pace for about an hour and are safety - checked assum- ing average weather underfoot; the leaders are trained volun- teers who carry first - aid kits if required. Walkers need to be in appropriately weather - proof gear, and are also recommended to carry a bottle of drinking water to avoid dehydration. If joining a walk, please register your presence with the leader up to 10 minutes before it is due to start, please. Thank you. More information, if needed, is available from/by the website www.huntingdonshire.gov.uk/wellbeingwalks emailing activelifestyles@huntingdonshire.gov.uk or 'phoning 01480 388111 Buckden Local History Society July & August We do not hold meetings in July and August. Our next meeting will be on the 5th September in the 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 https://www.buckdenhistory.co.uk 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 Buckden Wine & Beermakers Society We will be enjoying a BBQ at our next meeting in July. Please contact Ann for further details. Starting from 8pm at the Scout Hut in Lucks Lane . 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. Buckden Community Litter Pick Sunday 30 th July, 9.30 – 11.30 am Meet at corner of George Lane and High Street, Buckden Email tasha.marsh2@gmail.com or text 07913 657836 for more details. Litter pickers, sacks, gloves, hi - vis jackets provided courtesy of Hunts DC. Let ’ s de - pollute our village! The Aragon Singers of Buckden Present a Concert at St. Mary's Church, Buckden at 7.30 pm on Saturday 8th July. Tickets available on the door: £10, Concessions £8 All proceeds towards Church Funds Contact: 01480 812777