May 2022

9 Buckden Roundabout May 2022 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. 09 May Making the Most of Your Golden Years 23 May Alan Peasgood ‘ Who Would a Pilgrim Be ’ Why not come and join us? You'd be most welcome! If you have any questions or concerns, please do ring Jane Scott on 811468 or Betty Millard on 810087 Buckden Local History Society 4th May Travels with My Grandmother by Rita Bates Rita reads from her mother ’ s memoir of her emigration to Tasmania as a young child in 1913. Millard Suite, Village Hall, 7.30pm. For more information please contact the Secretary at buckdenhistory@gmail.com or see our website including fees and COVID restrictions at https://www.buckdenhistory.co.uk/programme Huntingdonshire Wellbeing Walk Scheme May 2022 The “ Health ” Walk Scheme has been renamed as above, alt- hough it remains under the same management. It will continue to be most helpful to book your place on a walk (no more than 7 days before it) by telephoning 01480 388111 or via the One Leisure app, although, as this is no longer essen- tial, walkers will be welcome simply to turn up and register with the day's Walk Leader. So, welcome to the May 2022 `programme of 8x Wellbeing Walks for the Huntingdon Group; the details are: - (a) WEDNESDAYS at 2pm: - 4th: “ GrafhamLakeside ”, from the Cinnamon Indian Restau- rant, Breach Rd, Grafham, PE28 0BA 11 th : “ Meadow Meander ”, from the Community Nursery, off Park Lane, Godm'c'r, PE29 2AG 18 th : “ Houghton Meadows ”, from Houghton Mill Car Park, Mill Lane, Houghton, PE28 2AZ 25 th : “ Grafham Perry ”, from the Wheatsheaf Pub, West Perry, PE28 0BX. (b) FRIDAYS at 10am: - 6th: “ Buckden Marina ”, from Buckden Marina, Mill Road, Buckden, PE19 5QS 13th: “ Racecourse Ramble ” (££), from the Cafe, Hinchingbrooke Country Park, PE29 6DB 20th: “ Hartford Marina ”, from The Barley Mow Pub, 42a Main Street, Hartford, PE29 1XU 27 th : “ Buckden Village ” (^^) from the Village Hall, Burberry Road, Buckden, PE19 5UY (££)= Car park charge (^^) = No dogs Please wear suitable weather - proof clothing and footwear; also, carrying a small bottle of drinking water will avoid dehy- dration. Further information will appear on the www.huntingdonshire.gov.uk/wellbeingwalks website. May you find many colourful May flowers along the walks! 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 Gardeners Association 24th May Trip to Coton Manor Gardens 10 acre garden plus Stableyard Café and plant nursery . Meet at Methodist Church at 11am; self - drive/car share Entrance fee £9 per adult 21st June Picnic at Paxton Pits. Meet at Methodist church 11.00am with your picnic; self - drive/care share 19th July Invite to Pat & Brian ’ s Garden Party at May- field bring a glass and a plate of food /drink to share The Garden shed is stocked and open by appointment for members to buy quality compost etc. Phone Jim 01480 810843 For further information go to our website: www.buckdengardeners.info or call Pam on 01480 811680 Buckden Wine & Beermakers Society At our 26th May meeting we will be tasting a variety of Red , White and Rose wines made by our members. It ’ s for you to guess the ingredients , not always easy. All welcome , if you make wine bring a bottle along! 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