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Buckden Roundabout
October 2019
For Your Diary
Buckden Local History Society
October 2
nd
The Royal Observer Corps above and Below Ground
by John Shere
For 70 years the Observer Corps/Royal Observer Corps (ROC)
had an important role in the defence of the country, includ-
ing being the 'Eyes and Ears of the RAF'. John Shere will ex-
plain what the ROC did above and below the ground. Learn
more about the connections with Buckden and Brampton
and see some of the unique equipment that was used.
7.30 pm at The Claret Centre, Buckden Towers
Visitors always welcome
For further information please contact
blhschairman@btinternet.com
Operation Christmas Child Shoe Box Appeal, 2019
Buckden Community will be taking part in the above appeal
and shoe boxes will be collected in November. Operation
Christmas Child is a worthwhile charity making a difference
at Christmas, by giving shoe boxes containing small gifts to
children in poor countries.
Leaflets
are available in Saint Mary’s Church, Methodist
Church, Saint Hugh’s Church, the library and the Village hall.
Gift suggestions:
Toiletries:
Toothbrush, toothpaste, hairbrush, comb, hair
clips, bar of soap, flannel, etc. No bottles or liquid items
please, thank you.
Educational Supplies:
Felt pens, pens, pencils, pencil sharp-
ener, eraser, colouring book, notepad, picture or puzzle
book, chalk, pencil case, stickers, solar calculators, etc.
Toys:
Cuddly toy with
CE LABEL
please, doll, toy truck, skipping
rope, yo-yo, ball, small puzzle, etc.
Other items:
Hat, scarf, gloves, sunglasses, hair accessories, wind up
torch, jewellery set, etc.
Are you able to knit a puppet, hat, scarf, gloves for a Christ-
mas shoebox please? Thank you. Patterns are available.
Of course, you may like to do your own shoebox and, this
would be very welcome, as well. Donations of money always
welcome for transportation, as this year it will cost £5 to
transport each box. Thank you.
If you would like more information, contact Carol Swepstone
810053 Thank you.