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Buckingham Old Goal Events 15th-27th September 2025

Local Events

Buckingham Old Goal are holding a special exhibition of clocks and watches made around Buckingham from c1680-1900, which runs from 15th to 27th September 2025, in the exercise yard. There is also an evening talk by Tim Marshall (on Saturday 20th), who will give some interesting details about the items on display.  For more information see their website.

Buckingham Twinning Association – Boules Court Proposal

Local Organisations

Buckingham Twinning Association are proposing a a permanent Boules court for Buckingham.  This would of course be for all of Buckingham, including its clubs and societies, as well as for individuals.

The Twinning Association has identified 2 shortlisted sites which may be suitable, one is at Embleton Way (under control of Buckinghamshire Council) and the other is the Church Green (under control of Buckingham Town Council).  Buckingham Town Council are currently in contact with the County Council on BTA’s behalf.

The BTA feel that an important part of the background work is to identify local interest in using a Boules Court, and I am therefore asking whether anyone would like to make any comments or express their interest in the project.

Please address any comments and observations on this matter to the BTA representative Udo Dolz who is also a BU3A member.  He can be contacted via email or 01280 815536.

Buckingham Community Centre – Trustees Wanted

Local Organisations

The Buckingham Community centre is asking for people to come forward and volunteer to help them continue offering the great service they provide for all the people of Buckingham.  Many local organisations make frequent use of their meeting rooms and facilities which are available to hire. They are a registered Charity and rely on their trustees for their help in running the Centre.  Some of the Trustees are due to step down and will need to be replaced soon. If you are interested in finding out more about how to support them please contact the Chairman for more information.

Florence Nightingale Hospice – Volunteers Needed

Local Events

Florence Nightingale Hospice, who provide care for Buckinghamshire patients in the community and in the Hospice in Aylesbury, are seeking more volunteers to help either in their shops or in other ways. Their Buckingham shop is about to move location to Cornwalls Meadow, from Bridge Street, and they have one in Winslow as well..

Details of roles available and how to apply can be found on their website: .

Shadows Wanted for Committee

Committee

No musical ability required!  Over the next few months some of our Committee members will be looking for volunteers to shadow, or assist them in their roles.  This will include the Newsletter Editor.

We will also be looking for people who are interested in using computers and would like to know more about how our back room systems work, with a view to assisting our webmaster at a later stage.

If you have any knowledge or experience in those areas please get in touch for further information.

2025 – a New Year – time to Learn, Laugh, and Live!

Membership

Hello all and welcome to 2025, the start of a New Year, with new opportunities for you to explore.  If you are planning to retire or semi retire do come and join us for new activities, a chance to make new friends, and enjoy yourself!  If joining on your own or with a partner you should find something new and interesting to do.  If you have any ideas for new groups or want to start one yourself, please get in touch following the details on the New Groups page.

Our first Open Meeting of the year will be on Wednesday 22nd January at the Community Centre, doors open at 2.15 with a speaker at 2.30 followed by refreshments.  We look forward to welcoming you there.