October 2021

7 Buckden Roundabout October 2021 For Your Diary Buckden Gardeners Association Buckden Village Hall at 8.00pm Refreshments served at 7.45pm 19 th October Gardeners Question Time 16 th November Wreath Making 14 th December Christmas Party Guests welcome £2.00 extra For further information go to our website: http://www.buckdengardeners.info/ or call Pam on 01480 811680 Friends of Buckden Towers Coffee Morning The Friends of Buckden Towers are holding a Coffee Morning on Friday 8th October 2021 from 10am to 11.30am in the Methodist Schoolroom, Buckden. There will be cakes for sale. Admission only £3.00 including coffee and biscuits. Operation Christmas Child Shoe Box Appeal 2021 Buckden Community will be taking part in the above ap- peal and shoe boxes will be collected in November. Op- eration Christmas Child is a worthwhile charity making a difference at Christmas, by giving shoe boxes containing small gifts to children in poor countries. Gift filled shoe- boxes demonstrate God ’ s love in a tangible way and for many children, are their first gift ever. LEAFLETS – are available in Saint Mary ’ s Church, Meth- odist Church, the Library and Village Hall. Shoeboxes will be collected in November. PLEASE NOTE SWEETS AND TOOTHPASTE CANNOT BE PUT INTO SHOEBOXES DUE TO CUSTOMS REGULA- TIONS BUT THIS YEAR PLAYING CARDS CAN BE INCLUD- ED. Gift suggestions: Toiletries: Toothbrush, hairbrush, comb, hair clips, bar of soap, flannel, etc. No Bottles or liquid items please, thank you. Educational Supplies: Felt pens, pens, pencils, pencil sharpener, eraser, colouring book, notepad, picture or puzzle book, chalk, pencil case, stickers, solar calcula- tors, etc. Toys: Cuddly toy with CE LABEL please, doll, toy truck, skipping rope, yo - yo, ball, small puzzle, etc. Handmade toys may be included, with the correct stuffing. Other items: Hat, scarf, gloves, sunglasses, hair accesso- ries, wind up torch, jewellery set. Are you able to knit a puppet, teddy bear, hat, scarf, gloves for a Christmas shoebox please? Patterns are available. Or perhaps, make a bag, pencil case or puppet using your sewing skills. 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 it costs £5 to transport each box. Also, empty shoe- boxes are useful as well. If you would like more information, contact Carol Swep- stone 810053 VOLUNTEER REQUIRED MONDAY CLUB Monday Club is a group of ladies who meet regularly in Buckden Village Hall to socialise, with various activities, presentations, and the occasional outing. We are looking for someone who could spare a couple of hours, 2.15 to 4.15pm, every other Monday after- noon in term time to assist in the smooth running of the Club. No preparation time is required, and no long - term commitment is needed. Please contact Jane Scott 01480 811468 if you feel you could Children ’ s Society Box Holders It was unfortunate that we were unable to collect the boxes this February due to Covid - 19. We have decided to wait now until February 2022. If anyone needs an extra box, or would like one to col- lect for the Society, please phone Jo McGregor on 810518.