Societies
Chess Club
This small but enthusiastic club meets regularly each week and welcomes new members no matter what age or ability. If you are interested in playing, please visit Buckden Chess Club's web page.
Choral SocietyThe Aragon Singers are a small group singers who sing for pleasure, to entertain others and raise money for local charities. For more information on the Aragon Singers please see their website at www.aragonsingersbuckden.co.uk
Cubs and ScoutsThe 1st Southoe and Buckden Scout Group has existed in one form or another since the 1930's. It has it's own Scout Hut in Lucks Lane. It has a newly formed Beaver Colony (6 to 8 year olds), a Cub Pack (for 8 to 10 and a half year olds) and a Scout Troop (for 10 and a half to 16 year olds). It is open to both boys and girls who like fun and outdoor adventure and who wish to learn scouting skills.
Diabetes Voluntary Support Group
The Huntingdonshire Voluntary Support Group of Diabetes UK (formerly the British Diabetic Association) meets regularly in the Buckden Millennium Community Centre. More information and contact details can be found on their web page.
Friends of Buckden TowersThe Friends of Buckden Towers (FOBT) is a registered charity that assists in the preservation of the historic buildings collectively known as Buckden Towers or Buckden Palace. The Friends of Buckden Towers' website can be found at www.fobt.fsnet.co.uk. If you wish to contact us, please send an e-mail to webmaster@fobt.fsnet.co.uk.
Gardening Association
Are you an avid gardener? Or maybe you just need some help in growing those runner beans! Perhaps the Gardenering Association can help? Find out more on our web page.
Handbell Ringers
The Buckden Handbell Ringers are a popular local group that often play at village events. For information about the group, please see the Buckden Handbell Ringers web page.
Huntingdon and Grafham Water Lions Club
We are a group of like minded individuals who over the years have derived a great deal of fun and satisfaction (not self-satisfaction I hasten to add!!) by helping others through community activities and fund raising events. We also have a social program for members and friends.For more information on the club and for a list of forthcoming events, please visit the Huntingdon and Grafham Water Lions web page.
Local History Society
Although called the Buckden Local History Society, the society does not confine itself to topics of purely local (village) interest. Some of the organised talks cover subject areas much further afield and have a national, or even an international, flavour. For more information on the society and for a list of forthcoming events, please visit the Buckden Local History Society's web page.
Wine and Beermakers Society
Buckden has a thriving wine and beer making society and is always looking to expand its membership. They meet regularly and have a busy programme and social calendar. More information and contact details can be found on the Buckden Wine and Beermakers Society's web page.
Women's Institute
Buckden has a very active branch of the Women's Institute that meets regularly and organises a wide variety of events and activities for the women of the village. If you would like to find out more, then please visit the Buckden WI's web page.
Workers' Educational Association
The Buckden Workers' Educational Association is a group of people who meet regularly in Buckden Towers to study a variety of subjects.
To find out more about the association, please visit the WEA's web page.
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