October 2022

10 Buckden Roundabout October 2022 For Your Diary Operation Christmas Child Shoe Box Appeal 2022 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 chil- dren in poor countries. Gift filled shoeboxes demonstrate God ’ s love in a tangible way and for many children, are their first gift ever. PLEASE NOTE SWEETS AND TOOTHPASTE CANNOT BE PUT INTO SHOEBOXES THIS YEAR DUE TO INCREASING CUSTOMS REGULATIONS. 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 sharpen- er, 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. Are you able to knit a puppet, hat, scarf, gloves, soft toy 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. LEAFLETS – are now available in Saint Mary ’ s Church, Method- ist Church, the Library and Village Hall. If you would like more information, contact Carol Swepstone 810053. Gardening with Wildlife in Mind The next meeting of the Huntingdonshire Local Group of the Wildlife Trust will be on Wednesday 12th October when we will be welcoming Iain Webb. Iain has been working with the Wildlife Trust in South Cam- bridgeshire, as both volunteer and employee, for over 25 years. He enjoys nothing more than sharing his love of local wildlife, and how to nurture it, with others. Iain ’ s talk will highlight how incredibly important gardens of any size are for local wildlife. He will also offer guidance on what steps can be taken to enhance the value of gardens even further. Everyone is most welcome to attend. Talks start at 7.30pm at Brampton Memorial Hall, Thrapston Road, Brampton, PE28 4TB. Admission charge £3.50. For more information please contact George on 01480 450809 or george.cottam@virginmedia.com. Part of the Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire. Registered Charity No: 1000412