Local Activities & Groups

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

Buckden Art Group

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 

Contacts:

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

Exhibition Dates for 2009:

29th August until 6th September
Open daily from 10.00 a.m. to 5.30 p.m.
The exhibition is held in the Village Institute

Buckden Village Whist Drives  

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 entry cost is £2; a raffle is held on alternate evenings.  

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.  

Dates for the 20010/11 season are as follows:

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

 Help … assured.  Confidence … hoped for.  Fun…guaranteed.                                                                        

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

Buckden Village Charity Quiz Nights

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 .

This Seasons dates are:

                2010                                                             2011
        September 5th                                                 January 9th (second Sunday)
        October 3rd                                                     February 6th
        November 7th                                                  March 6th
        December 5th                                                  April 3rd
                                                                              May 1st

Entrance costs £2.00 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 whereby a Team (not necessarily the evening’s Winners) will be
selected at random (scientifically, via a numbered golf ball from a bag) to set the questions for the
following month.

For further information please contact either:

        David Lusted …….. on (01756) 760 877 – or email info@dalegarth.co.uk

Or    Megan Lightfoot …. on (01756) 760 399

Other social events

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 and the bonfire and fireworks on the Village Green. Other events this year have included a "Bring something Simple", a talk about the Antarctic, a Treasure Hunt, a Table Top & Book Sale, and  Games evenings.

Home Group

Community First Responders

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: annehelen.newman@btinternet.com

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

Buckden Singers

The  singing group rehearses on Thursday until the end of April and then on Mondays. Rehearsals are from 7.30 - 9.15 pm , 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  in Hubberholme church in July and in Threshfield in October is now preparing for Christmas.

This group currently has 36 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

Upper Wharfedale National Trust Volunteer Group

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. 

For more information email  Peter Katic at: Peter.Katic@nationaltrust.org.uk