Local activities

There are a variety of social and community activities/groups within the parish. These include:

The Art Group was originally formed by a few local people who enjoyed painting and they met in the Schoolroom at Buckden. They were asked to exhibit their paintings at an event at Hubberholme Church and they have gone on from strength to strength. Members now total about 30 folk from nearby in the dale and some who travel quite a distance.

They meet in the Village Institute on Monday evenings from 7.30 p.m. to 9.30 p.m.,
between Harvest and lambing time (September to March). New members are
always welcome and demonstrations are arranged each year to encourage new
members and the more experienced alike. Each year an exhibition is held at the
end of August. Click here for pictures

Chairman: Angela Falshaw (01756) 760259
Secretary: Patricia Francis (01274) 546032
Treasurer: Margaret Salmon (01756) 760456

Saturday August 25th to Sunday September 2nd
Open daily from 10.00 a.m. to 5.30 p.m.
The exhibition is held in the Village Institute

A seasonal activity, running between late September and the following April, held fortnightly on Wednesday evenings in the Village Institute. Doors open at 6.30 pm and playing commences at 7:00 pm, with a mid-evening break for a light supper.

The emphasis is on ‘playing without pressure’ – the only rule is ‘No inquests’! We hope the mental challenge goes hand in hand with a totally friendly atmosphere. All are welcome and absolute beginners* can be assured of a sympathetic reception.

2007		2008
September	19^th Introductory Evening	January	9^th & 23^rd
October	3rd , 17^th & 31st	February	6^th & 20^th
November	14^th & 28^th	March	5^th & 19th
December	12^th	April	2nd - Special Event Evening

* Anyone contemplating joining, but feeling ever so slightly anxious/nervous can contact
David Lusted on (01756) 760 877 or email: info@dalegarth.co.uk.

The Ladies Champion's Trophy won in great style
by Mrs. Pat Jowsie in the 2006/7 season

A Quiz is held usually on the first Sunday of each month at the Village Hall. Doors open
at 7.00 pm; the first Question is read at 7.30 pm .

Because of a clash with a certain Mr. Guy Fawkes, the November Quiz Night will be on
Sunday 12^th November, followed by Sunday 3^rd December and Sunday 7^th January 2007 .

For future dates in 2007, please consult the What's On page.

Entrance costs £1:50 per person, of which at least £1 is donated to the Yorkshire Air Ambulance Service charity. To date, this season, participant’s generosity has raised just over £400.

There is a Jacob's Join supper, and since we do not have an alcohol license, why not ‘bring your own’?

Fun is paramount; argue vociferously by all means – but the Judge’s decision is FINAL!

A tradition has become established such that the winning team one month has the privilege of setting the questions for the following month. There is much enthusiasm for coming an honourable ‘Second!’

In addition to the above a number of other social events take place throughout the year. Traditional events include the Christmas and Gala dances in the Institute, the Harvest Supper & Auction in the Schoolroom and the bonfire and fireworks on the Village Green. Other events this year have included a Cheese and Wine, a Treasure Hunt, a Table Top sale, a Pie & Peas supper and a Games evening.

The Home Group meets on the 1st & 3rd Monday each month from September to March
ending with a 4 week Lent Course in preparation for Easter.

It takes place at Romany Cottage in Buckden and welcomes anyone interested in studying and discussing relevant
passages from the Bible. it is totally ecumenical and accepting of all creeds, new members will be happily accepted
at any meeting. Details of the dates and times are in the Link or contact the Vicar, Sue Nelson or Gwen Berry.

The Yorkshire Ambulance Service is committed to the highest standards
of pre-hospital care. However, given the location of Buckden, it is not
always possible to get an emergency vehicle to a patient with a potentially
life-threatening condition within the vital first few minutes.

Community First Schemes have therefore been established under which,
local volunteers are trained and equipped by the ambulance service, to provide
emergency care before an emergency vehicle arrives. This care includes oxygen, and defibrillation
where necessary.

There is a duty rota whereby there is a responder on call at all times who has access to the emergency equipment
held in a central location in the village. The responders are called out to an incident by the Ambulance Service once
the emergency vehicle has been dispatched following a 999 call.

For more information about the scheme, please contact Anne Newman on (01756) 760487 or email: newman@clara.net

Volunteers are always welcome - full training is provided by Yorkshire Ambulance Service

The singing group rehearses on Thursday until the end of April and then on Mondays. Rehearsals are from 7.30- 9.00pm , usually in the Institute. Click here for rehearsal & performance dates

The group is conducted by Anne Vetch, and John Cowpe is the accompanist.

The group sings different types of music and following two successful concerts at in late 2007 is now prparing for a Summer Concet in Hubberholme church on 12th July.

This group currently has 32 members and the accent is on enjoyment. More members would be very welcome so please do come along and see what sort of sound we can make!!! The only qualification is enthusiasm!

If you would like any further information please ring Anne Vetch on (01756 760882) or email anne@vetch.co.uk

This group came into being in 2001 although some members had worked for the Trust previously. They meet on Wednesdays throughout the year and undertake a variety of tasks on the National Trust land. Usually it is repairing dry-stone walls, or “gapping”, but they also repair footpaths, plant trees, lead walks and help with open days. Recently they raised well over £20,000 to build the outdoor classroom/shelter in the small Garth next to Buckden car park. The Garth was opened on 18th April by BBC Weatherman Paul Hudson. Click here for pictures of this event

Recently the group won The National Trust’s Marsh Heritage Award as the most innovative and enterprising volunteer group in the country.