October 2022

9 Buckden Roundabout October 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. 03 October Buckden Scouts ’ trip to Switzerland 17 October ‘ What ’ s in the bag? ’ and ‘ Who is it? ’ 31 October Memories 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 Wellbeing Walks Huntingdon October 2022 You are welcome to join any Wellbeing Walks, which take aver- age of about an hour to complete at a comfortable pace. Routes have been carefully chosen, have been safety - checked, the leaders are trained, and your companions friendly! Suita- ble clothing and footwear are key to good walking, to match our oft - unpredictable climate and ground conditions. A small bottle of drinking water is also strongly recommended, to avoid dehydration. As far as October, is concerned, there is only one walk from the village – it is on Friday the 21st at 10 o'clock, from the car park at Buckden Marina. Details of the other seven walks appears in the new programme leaflet, copies of which have just been delivered to the Library and the Mayfield Surgery. Please let the walk leaders know of your attendance at the venues of your choice. If you would like further information, please choose from the following: - PC: www.huntingdonshire.gov.uk/wellbeingwalks E: activelifestyles@huntingdonshire.gov.uk T: 01480 388111 Happy, healthy walking! Buckden Local History Society 5th October Religion in 18th Century England By Simon Clemmow By analysing 18th - century Church of England visitation returns, Simon explains whether the C of E ’ s pastoral provision was meeting the population ’ s needs at that time and how people responded, revealing interesting patterns of Anglicanism and nonconformity. Millard Suite, Village Hall, 7.30pm. New members and visitors very welcome. The annual mem- bership fee for this year will revert to our pre - Covid charge of £16; visitors remain at £4. For more information please contact the Secretary at buckdenhistory@gmail.com or see our website at https://www.buckdenhistory.co.uk 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 Wine & Beermakers Society Members and guests are invited to join us at Buckden Scout Hut on Thursday 27th October at 8pm when we will be enjoy- ing our annual Beetle Drive and tasting some wines. 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 Buckden Community Litter Pick Sunday 23 rd October, 9.30 – 11.30 am Meet at corner of George Lane and High Street, Buckden Email tasha.marsh2@gmail.com or text 07913 657836 for more details. Litter pickers, sacks, gloves, hi - vis jackets provided courtesy of Hunts DC. Before there is more rubbish than fish in our seas and rivers! Christmas Market & light switch - on A quick update from the Christmas Com- mittee …. Our road closure application is in, whilst we are waiting for the confirmation we are busy planning our grand comeback after a 2 year hiatus! Please keep Sunday 27th November in your diary, more information to follow. Anyone who would like a stall at our market please contact us via our Facebook page!