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30/05/08 Buckden Gala - Latest - Buckden Gala will be held on Saturday, 21 June, starting at 12.30pm with the Sheep Show.   Admission is free. Help to set up the field on the previous afternoon would be appreciated and also to clear and tidy the field after the Gala.  Help is also needed on the day to man (or woman) the stalls and activities. The Fell Race will start at about 14.30hrs.  There will be races and activities for the children and the young at heart. Contributions for the teas and help with the preparation will be welcomed at the Village Institute on the previous evening, Friday. Books for the Book stall may be left with Anne Vetch during the previous week or on the field on the day. Donations for the Cake and Plant stalls may be left at the Village Institute on Friday evening or on the field on Gala day. Items for White Elephant stall may be left with Charmian or any member of the Committee during the previous week.  May we ask for small items please but, please, no clothes. Prizes for the Tombola and Raffle would also be much appreciated. Do not forget the Photo Competition. This year, there will not be a Gala Dance in the evening.  It is hoped to have a Dance later in the Summer
30/05/08 Buckden walkers - June Sunday Walk - Sunday 15th June 2008 - West Burton & Morpeth Gate. Click here for details
26/05/08 Buckden Resident goes undercover - Click here for exclusive picture of well known resident in cunning disguise
26/05/08 Buckden Walkers June Walks - click here details of the first two walks for June
08/05/08 Quiz Date for your diary - Following a very successful quiz on Sunday evening (record attendance - click here for picture)by popular request it has been decided that there will be a Gala Quiz during the usual summer break period. The quiz will be on Sunday 6th July at 7.30 with Jacob's Join as usual. make sure to put the date in your diary. Proceeds on this occasion will go towards the Institute Improvement programme.
08/05/08 May Evening of Old Time Dancing - Another chance to learn or practice Old Time dances like the Dinky One-Step, the Buttered Peas, the Imperial Waltz, the Huntsman’s Chorus and the Gay Gordon… Suitable for all ages. First timers, regulars and clumsy people all welcome! Tuesday 20th May 2008, 7.30pm -9.30pm, Buckden Village Institute, £3. Music and tuition provided by Tim and Rosemary Boothman. Further details from Lynn Thornborrow on 01756
760883 or at lynn@westwindsinyorkshire.co.uk
04/05/08 Buckden Walkers - Details of May walks - click here & pictures of Rylstone Cross walk - Click here
04/05/08 Buckden Gala - Buckden Gala will be held this year on Saturday, 21st June. Once again, there will be a Photography Competition, open to everyone. The competition will be judged in two classes: under 12 years of age on Gala. Day, the subject to be “Animals” and over 12 years of age, the title to be “A Dales Stream”. There will be an entry fee of 50 p. Photographs of any reasonable size, colour or black and white, unmounted, may be entered on the field, on the day, by 12.30 hr, please. Judging will begin at 13.30 hr. Prizes will be awarded for the children  - kudos for the adults!
04/05/08 Buckden Gala - Kevin Roe has kindly volunteered to take e over the running of the raffle from Jimmy Sayer. He will no doubt be looking for prizes to be donated!
04/05/08 (Kein) Vorsprung durch Pünktüren - Unfall in Deepdale. Klicken sie hier für Detailen und Piktur.
04/05/08 Buckden Singers - For latest rehearsal dates & venues, please click here
01/04/08 Beast of Buckden - Dramatic pictures - click here for details
31/03/08 Buckden Walkers - Season restarts on Monday 7th April with a circular walk from Linton Church via Thorpe & Burnsall Click here for details of this and the walk on Sunday 20th April
31/03/08 Rescue Hens - pictures from Buckden Barn - Click here
31/03/08 Buckden Singers Dinner - Report & pictures - click here
31/03/08 Happy Birthday Margaret - Click here for Photo
31/03/08 Craven Advocacy - report by Tim Berry on the talk given by Gillian Schofield at The Electors Meeting - click here
31/03/08 Buckden Singers - Changed Rehearsal Dates - click here
23/03/08 Letters to the Editor - click here to read the latest correspondence
23/03/08

Lynn and Steve - would like to apologise for the size of their new tearoom signs. This is a genuine mistake on our part and we’ve tried our best to make them look a bit less obtrusive by sawing off part of the legs. We really hope people – including other businesses in the village – won’t find them too much of a nuisance and apologise if they do. We only plan to put the signs out when we are open and they will be brought in every night at 6pm. Next time we’ll be more careful.
19/03/08 URGENT - VOLUNTEER NEEDED - After many, many years of doing it, Jimmy Sayer has asked to be replaced as the organiser of the Gala Raffle. This involves getting the prizes (in the past mainly meals for two at the local pubs, topped up by other bits and pieces), organising the printing of tickets (normally arranged through Keith of Keith and Linda) and then getting the tickets into circulation (mainly through the committee).

A volunteer is urgently needed to take on this key role in the Gala activities. Jimmy is happy to offer advice. Anyone who is interested should contact Christine Budd  on 01943 817681.

19/03/08 Richard's Birthday - Photos from the celebrations - Click here
07/03/08

Electors Meeting - The annual Electors Meeting will be held on 10th March. The guest speaker will be Gillian Schofield from Craven Advocacy who will be outlining the scope of their work and covering the range of support they are able to provide.The meeting will be in the Institute at 8.00 p.m. All residents of Buckden Parish are invited to attend. Click here for minutes of last meeting and agenda
07/03/08 West Winds Yorkshire Team Rooms - New West Winds website at www.westwindsinyorkshire.co.uk including information about old characters and famous people associated with Buckden and also a timeline of dates for the coming year.
07/03/08 Keeeeeeeeeeeeep dancing!
Another chance to learn or practice Old Time dances like the Dinky One-Step, the Buttered Peas, the Imperial Waltz, the Huntsman’s Chorus and the Gay Gordon… Suitable for all ages. First timers, regulars and clumsy people all welcome! Tuesday 18 March 2008, 7.30pm-9.30pm, Buckden Village Institute, £3. Music and tuition provided by Tim and Rosemary Boothman. Further details from Lynn Thornborrow on 01756
760883 or at lynn@westwindsinyorkshire.co.uk
10/02/08 Parish Council - 11th February - Click here for Agenda & Minutes
07/02/08 Ted On-Line - Regular visitors to the site will be delighted to hear that Buckden celebrity Ted Salmon has at last joined the Information Super Highway. Click here to see Ted's unique PC.
07/02/08 Home Farm Trust - The Coffee Morning and sale of cards at West Winds raised £700 for the Home Farm Trust
07/02/08 Pictures of Buckden - Click here to see a new collection of Buckden pictures from West Winds on Flickr.
25/01/08 Mother's Day - Why not treat yourself as well as your Mother this Mother's Day to a 4 course Meal at The Buck Inn in our beautiful Courtyard Restaurant at just £15.95 per person. Book early to avoid disappointment. Ring Julie on 01756 760228  - 2nd March 2008
25/01/08 Valentines Day - Special Menu at the Buck Inn - click here for details
13/01/08 ALOHA! - New Year Edition published. Click here to see what's been going on in Buckden in the last month
13/01/08 Buckden Singers - Rehearsal Dates  - Click here
13/01/08 Whist & Quiz dates - For Whist dates click here; Quiz dates - see What's On
13/01/08 Christmas Show - raised £244 for Institute funds. Thanks to all who participated or supported in any way
13/01/08 Christmas Eve - Carol Singing raised £230 for St Gemma's Hospice in Leeds
29/12/07 STOP PRESS - Christmas Lights Competition - Amid tense scenes in the Buck Inn  last night, the Buckden Christmas Lights Strategy Committee (B.C.L.S.C.) finally selected the winners in this hotly-fought competition. The Buck Inn took the Supreme Champion Award, while Gordon & Sandra Kilvington won the newly instituted "Best Small Domestic" category. For details of winners in all the categories please click here. A full report and photographs will appear in this months ALOHA! which will be published as soon as I get round to it!
22/12/07 Return of the YouTube heroes - latest (sadly silent) videos from The Christmas Show. Click here to see the Cygnets. Click here to see the Ageing Fairy.
15/12/07 Christmas Lights Competition - Entries are flooding in - don't forget to send yours! Click here to download an entry form.
15/12/07 Staaaaaaaaart dancing! - Come strictly Old Time Dancing in Buckden and learn the secrets of classic favourites like the Huntsman’s Chorus, the Military Two-Step and the Gay Gordon… Suitable for all ages. Absolute beginners welcome! Tuesday 22 January 2008, 7.30pm-9.30pm, Buckden Village Institute, only £3! Music and tuition provided by bandsman Tim Boothman and Rosemary Boothman. Further details from Lynn Thornborrow on 01756 760883 or at lynn@westwindsinyorkshire.co.uk Join the dancing revival and lose those two left feet once and for all!
15/12/07 January - Dates for the diary - Quiz Night (with a  performance by Penny Plain Theatre Company & Jacob's Join Supper) 6th Jan - Doors open 7.00 p.m. - Whist Weds 9th & 23rd. 6.30 for 7.00 p.m.
15/12/07 Christmas Entertainment - last few tickets for Thursday night only - call 760882
8/12/07 Parish Council - December Meeting - Mon 10th December. Click here for Agenda & Minutes.
3/12/07 Dates for the Diary - Lots on this month - click here for details
3/12/07 Christmas Lights Competition 2007 - It's back - bigger and better than ever! By popular demand, the famous Buckden Christmas Lights Competition is back. Click here to download your entry form now! Rules can be viewed here
3/12/07 Christmas Entertainment - A few tickets are left for the Thursday performance (20th Dec). Friday is now sold out. Call Peter on 760882 or email tickets@buckden.org .
3/12/07 Twenty Days of Christmas - Special menu at West Winds Yorkshire Tearooms in Buckden. Click here for details
3/12/07 ALOHA! - December Edition published. Click here to see what's been going on in Buckden in the last month
15/11/07 Ted and Margaret would like to thank everyone for their cards and good wishes after Ted's recent stay in hospital. It's lovely to be back in Buckden!
10/11/07 Buckden Ramblers - Previously undiscovered footage of another unforgettable (apart from the words, of course) performance by the Ramblers has come to light. Click here to see Buckden's very own YouTube phenomenon in another remarkable display of vocal and terpsichorean virtuosity.
9/11/07 Parish Council - November: Meeting on Monday 12th November at 8.00 p.m. Click here for agenda and minutes
9/11/07

Concert of Traditional Scottish & Irish Music, Songs & humour. Saturday 10th November 2007. Buckden Village Institute - 7.00 p.m. Tickets: £8.00 & £6.50. Phone: 01535 631166. Click here for details
4/11/07 H***O! Magazine - It has been pointed out by m'learned friends that there may be some confusion between www.buckden.org's "H***O! magazine feature and another celebrity magazine with a similar title and graphic design - an eventuality which strikes me as being distinctly implausible. Any similarity is, of course, entirely coincidental; however to eliminate any possibility of such confusion arising in future, the H***O! feature will now be called "ALOHA!" and our trademark red colour scheme will be replaced by royal blue. Regular readers will be reassured to hear that the copy will will be the same old nonsense as usual. Click here for this month's edition
03/11/07 Christmas Entertainment - Buckden Singers and friends invite you to a Christmas Entertainment on Thursday 20th & Friday 21st December. Christmas Carols and Readings in the first half, followed by Christmas songs, dance and recitation in the second half.  Tickets - £4 (adults) £2 (children) to include mince pies and mulled wine – are available from Peter Vetch (760882) or email tickets@buckden.org Book early to avoid disappointment!
03/11/07 Bonfire Night - The Bonfire on the village green will be lit on Monday 5th November at 6.00 p.m.
03/11/07 Aloha! Back in Buckden - Special Autumn edition featuring the Village Show, a variety of walks, a presentation in Buckden car park, the Harvest Supper, and a dramatic parking incident at Hubberholme. Click here
03/11/07 Welcome back - to Ted, now making a good recovery after his operation
03/11/07 Buckden Singers - Updated rehearsal details - Click here
29/10/07 The Village Show - Many thanks to all who made the Village Show such a great success, either by taking part, helping behind the scenes or as a member of the audience. Over £520 has been raised for Institute funds. It is intended to feature the show in more detail on the site, but in the meantime, as a taster, click here to watch one of the many memorable performances - and yes, it really is as astonishing the second time around!
29/10/07 A New Lusted - Many congratulations to Sue & David on the birth of another grandchild. Click here to read David's thoughts on Saturday evening and for a picture of the new arrival
17/10/07 Buckden Walkers - 21st October. Circular walk - Grassington & Grass Wood. Meet at the Buck - 10.30. More details Bernard & Jane Way (761333) or click here
6/10/07 Buckden Village Show - 26th & 27th October - Please note that this event is now sold out. There will unfortunately not be any tickets available on the door.
6/10/07 Buckden Art Group - The 17th Annual Exhibition was a great success with 21 members taking part and 48 pictures sold.  £300 was raised for the Air Ambulance
6/10/07 What's On this month - Click here for details of the many events and activities planned for this month
22/09/07 Buckden Walkers - Monday 1st October - Tor Dyke (Hunter's Sleets) to Buckden via Starbotton & Dalesway. This walk was originally planned for 16th September but was postponed due to poor visibility. Leave Buckden at 10.30 a.m.. Bring picnic. Transport provided. Details: Peter Vetch, or click here
02/09/07 Aloha! magazine - The September edition is now published now with features on Frank's birthday surprise and the opening of the new Piano as well as exclusive pictures of night-time goings in in the Beck. Click here 
31/08/07 Frank & Barbara - would like to thank all those who helped to celebrate and brought gifts to Frank's 60th Birthday. Pictures of this glittering event will be in next month's Aloha!
31/08/07 Buckden Singers - please click here for updated rehearsal dates/times
31/08/07 Buckden Walkers - Colsterdale. Leave Buckden at 10.30 a.m.. Bring picnic. Transport provided. Details: Alison Sayer
14/08/07 Buckden Walkers - Grimwith Reservoir to Skyreholme Beck and  back via Trollers Gill & Knot Head. Leave Buckden at 10.00 a.m. Click here for details
12/08/07 More letters - A view of Buckden (and a generous offer) from one of international visitors, and Natur(ist) Notes from Richard Barlow. Click here
12/08/07 Parish Council - Monday 13th August - Click here for agenda and minutes
12/08/07 Buckden Singers - a reminder that the rehearsal this week (13th August) will be at the Old Sawmill, and not in the Institute
02/08/07 Buckden's answer to "HELLO!" magazine? - In an interesting development, a number of local amateur paparazzi have submitted photos of Buckden social life. Click here to see pictures of local people as you've never seen them before
02/08/07 MG Owner's Club - "MGOC Northern National" meeting. Sunday 5th August. Pately Bridge Show Ground. Click here for details
02/08/07 Letter from David Lusted - click here
02/08/07 Buckden Walkers - Mon 6th August - Circular Walk - (Buckden) - Starbotton - Kettlewell - click here for details
02/08/07 Dates for the diary - the annual Art Exhibition opens on 26th August in the Institute, while both the Quiz and the Whist seasons re-start in September. Click here for details
02/08/07 Congratulations to Avril Harrison who, assisted by Ric Halsall, won the prize for the Champion Fleece at the Great Yorkshire Show. The winning fleece was a White Faced Woodland selected from a field of some 160 entrants
15/07/07 Many Congratulations to David & Susan who celebrate their 40th wedding Anniversary today
15/07/07 Happy Birthday Ted - Belated many happy returns to Buckden's very own celebrity - Mr Ted Salmon. Being the shy retiring type that he is, Ted had hoped to keep secret the fact that he has now qualified for his bus pass, as can be seen in this picture
11/07/07 Concert - Hubberholme - A reminder that this Saturday evening (14th July) there will be a concert by Bradford-based choir Chordiality in Hubberholme Church. Click for details
05/07/07 Buckden Parish Council - Council meeting: 9th July - 8.00 p.m.- Buckden Village Institute - Agenda & Minutes
03/07/07 Walking Group - 15th July. Circular walk starting at Keld – Corpse Road – Muker – Kisdon Force – Keld. Around 6 miles, an initial climb for 20 minutes and back along the river. Lunch at the Farmers Arms, Muker or bring packed lunch. Meet at 10.00am outside Buck Inn to start walk from Keld car park at 10.45am.  Transport provided. More  information - Jeanne or Peter. Tel: 760817
03/07/07 Buckden Gala 2007 - Photographic Competition. Full report
28/06/07 Buckden Gala 2007 - Report and pictures - click here
28/06/07 Letter from Karen Jones - click here
09/06/07

Christian Aid - This year we can send £2114.47 to Christian Aid and we can rely on that organisation to use the money effectively; projects that multiply resources and provide benefits for years to come will help people to improve their own lives in some of the world’s poorest communities, whatever their race or religion.

A big ‘thank you’ to all who supported this work by giving their time or their money or both!

09/06/07 Village walk - Sun 24th June - Crackpots Mosaic Trail (near Pateley Bridge). Meet outside the Buck. 10.00 a.m. - Bring packed Lunch. Car share available. Click for more details
09/06/07 Aysgarth, Bolton Castle Walk - Pictures - Monday 4th June - Click Here
02/06/07 Sharp Haw Walk - Pictures - 21st May. Click here
17/05/07 September Quiz - Please note that the September quiz will now be held on 9th September and not 2nd September as previously advertised.
05/05/07 Christian Aid Week 13th - 19th May. Look out for the red envelopes. Click here for details
05/05/07 Bank Holiday activities - Don't forget the Quiz this Sunday evening & the village walk (details below) on Monday morning
05/05/07 More Musical Dates for your diary - Click here for details of forthcoming performances in the area. Click here for Buckden Singers rehearsal schedule for 2007.
05/05/07 Whist Champions - congratulations to Pat Jowsie (Hubberholme) & Richard Sayer (Bishopdale) who were respectively Lady and Gentleman Champion for the 2006/7 Buckden Whist Season.
22/04/07 Walks Programme - 2007 - Third walk: Monday 7th May (Bank Holiday). Meeting at The Buck Inn car park at 10:30 am (transport provided). Location: Conistone Dib to Kettlewell (and beyond?). Lunch: The Bluebell Inn, Kettlewell. Further Info: Sue (Lusted) 760 877. Please come and join us - Everyone is welcome.
22/04/07 Planning for the Gala is proceeding well - Please click here for further information
19/04/07 Buckden Garth was opened by weatherman Paul Hudson from BBC Look North on Wednesday 18th April 2007 at 11.30 and then handed over to The National Trust. Click here for report & pictures
07/04/04 Please note that due to the second Monday of the month being Easter Monday the Parish Council meeting will be held on Monday 16th April instead
07/04/07 Pictures of the Easter flowers at Hubberholme. Click here
02/04/07
Walks Programme - 2007 - Second walk: Sunday 15th April meeting outside The Buck Inn at 10.30 am (transport provided). Walk location: Bishopdale. From the Causeway above Cray to Thoralby via the Stake Road.  
02/04/07 Walks Programme - 2007 - Pictures from today's first walk. Click here
18/03/07 FREE - Fire Safety Checks & Smoke Detectors  with 10 year battery life. Craven Community Fire Safety Officer - Andy Hiscox made this offer at the Electors Meeting on Monday 12th March. To take advantage of this offer, contact Andy on (01756) 692560. For commercial properties (e.g. B&Bs) ask for Andy Tipling.
10/03/07 Old Photos - 21 more old photos added of Buckden and surrounding area added. Click here to view
9/03/07 NT News - BBC's Paul Hudson to open The Garth; NT Volunteers win National Award. Click here for details
9/03/07 Parish Council - Electors Meeting - Click here for Agenda & Minutes
8/03/07 Stop Press - Buckden Parish Council - Electors Meeting.  Andy Hiscox from the Fire Brigade is coming and offering FREE fire surveys & FREE Smoke Detectors with 10 year batteries. Monday 12th March 8.00 p.m. in The Institute
8/03/07 Quiz Night etc.... Following a vote at the Quiz night on Sunday, it was decided to continue with the Jacob's Joins supper at future Quizzes. For more info and for an insider's report of the Winter Workout, click here
7/03/07 Very many happy returns for today to Megan, from all your friends in Buckden
4/03/07 Buckden Parish Council - Electors Meeting. Monday 12th March 8.00 p.m. in The Institute. All residents of Buckden Parish welcome
4/03/07 Ted's Winter Workout - First Pictures - Click here
4/03/07 St Michael & All Angels AGM - Tuesday 13th March, 7.00 p.m. Buckden School Room
26/02/07 Congratulations to Buckden Art Group member Fiona Clark of Nethergill Farm, who won first prize at the Skipton Town Hall Art Exhibition.  Fiona received most votes from the general public for her painting of a ram in mixed media entitled "Hill Farmer's Friend". Fiona wins £100 worth of art materials.
19/02/07 Millennium Photos -  A small number of prints of the photograph of Buckden villagers taken to commemorate the Millennium have come to light. If you would like one , please click here.
10/02/07 Pictures from this week's Art Group - Click here
10/02/07 Lifebelt Appeal - new logo launched - Click here; New image of the Beck incident - Click here
09/02/07 Ted's Keep-Fit - Starts Tuesday 13th - Click here for details
09/02/07 Pool evenings - Start Tuesday 13th - Click here for details
09/02/07 Walks programme - Dates for your diary - Click here
04/02/07 Lifebelt Appeal - Click here for details of dramatic developments developments in the appeal
04/02/07 Buckden Art Group - are exhibiting their work at Craven Museum & Gallery until 17th February - Click here for details
03/02/07 Happy Birthday, Debbie!
27/01/07 Singing Group - has now met twice. First report & pictures
24/01/07 The Return of the Buck - Some 40 villagers met in the Buck on Sunday evening to celebrate the return of the Buck & meet the new landlords. Anne Newman even composed a poem to celebrate the occasion. Click here for details
18/01/07 The Buck Inn is at last under new management. Click here for details
13/01/07 The historic Hubberholme Land Letting held on 8th January was won by Willie Bowdin of Oughtershaw who paid £500 for the rights to the Poor Pasture.
12/01/07 A new page has been added to the site on which reader contributions (where printable) will be published. Select menu option Letters to the Editor or click here.
12/01/07 First meeting of the singing group - Thurs 18th January. Click here for details
08/01/07 Stop Press - Christmas Lights Contest results - click here for details
03/01/07 There will be a meeting in the Institute on Thursday 11th January at 7.30 p.m. to discuss the programme of social activities for 2007. All welcome
03/01/07 Whist 10th & 24th Jan - 7.00 p.m. - Please note changed start time 
31/12/2006 New Year Quiz Night - Sun 7th Jan - Please note changed arrangements & start time. Click here for details
27/12/06 Buckden Christmas Party took place on Wednesday December 27th at the Village Institute, and was much enjoyed by all
14/12/06 Christmas Whist was held in the Institute on Wednesday and included mulled wine and a special Christmas supper. Click here for details and photos
7/12/06 "Hardcastle's Christmas Punch" - Dr Andrew Jackson's Penny Plain Theatre Company comes to Buckden. Click here for more details
06/12/06 This months Quiz was held on Sunday 3rd December; it was a special  Christmas Quiz with Jacob's Join supper & festive attire. Click here for details and photos.
19/11/06 Games Night - Saturday 18th November in the Institute. was a great success. Click here for details & photos
03/10/06 Harvest Supper - A very successful event enjoyed by all. the auction of produce  raised £152 for St Georges Crypt