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VILLAGE NEWS
Buckden Over Sixties Club
CANCELLATION OF BINGO NIGHT ON FRI-
DAY 28 NOVEMBER. Sorry, due to various rea-
sons, amongst them lack of people to man the
venue we have regretfully had to cancel the Bin-
go night.
Outing to Sheffield on Wednesday 5 November,
departing Methodists, Glebe Lane, Cranfield
Way & Southoe at 9am. Cost to members £15.
Non-members £24. This outing is open to every-
body, you do not have to be 60+ to come. Book-
ings on 811054 with me Pat Wright. This is a
very enjoyable venue, those not wishing to shop
at Meadowhall can catch a tram from just out-
side to take you into Sheffield itself, this is a
very beautiful city and worth the visit.
MEMBERS ONLY CHRISTMAS DINNER AT
THE LION ON FRIDAY 12 DECEMBER 6.30PM
FOR 7PM. COST £15. This is heavily subsi-
dised. Bookings now please on 811054. Menu
Beef or Turkey. Christmas Pudding or Roulade.
The outing to Woburn was very good. Unfortu-
nately only 13 members & friends attended, but
the weather was kind and enjoyed by all.
That’s all for now folks, keep warm & God Bless
you. Pat Wright, Chair. 01480 811054
Timebanking Evening
Wednesday 19
th
November 2014 at 7.30 p.m.
What is Timebanking? Would it work in Buckden?
Timebanking is a way for people to come together and help each other by exchanging
knowledge, help and skills.
Timebanking works by
People helping others in a community. This could include helping someone with their shopping if they are
housebound or helping a community group with an event.
By giving your time, you can then deposit your help as a ‘time credit’.
You can store further credits and withdraw them by asking for help yourself. This could be asking for help with
computing, minor DIY or help with cutting the grass.
Most Timebanks have a co-ordinator who matches people’s skills and arranges time exchanges. They keep a rec-
ord of all the members ‘banked’ hours. Timebanking has been found to have positive health and social benefits for
communities. Currently, there are Timebanks operating locally in Cambridge, Cambourne, Littleport, St Ives, St
Neots and Somersham.
The Parish Council will hold a Timebanking evening on
Wednesday 19
th
November 2014 at 7.30 p.m. in the
Lincoln Room of the Village Hall.
This evening will give more information about Timebanking and will discuss
whether this is a suitable venture for Buckden. Georgina Corley, who established the busy St Neots Timebank,
will be there to give us the benefit of her experience.
We would very much welcome both representatives of Buckden groups and societies, as well as interest-
ed individuals, to this evening.
Light refreshments will be available.
Fiona Shirley, Chair, Buckden Parish Council