Probably the best village in the world
Resourceful Bucklesham Villagers didn't let the little inconvenience of a World Wide Lock down stop them from participating in their favourite pastimes and hobbies. See below all the online clubs and societies started up during the Coronavirus Pandemic of 2020 and are still going strong.
To ask for your details to be passed onto the relevant group, please contact the Parish Council Clerk at clerk@buckleshamparishcouncil.gov.uk
Many residents (and a few non-residents!) contribute to Bucklesham Friends Group. It started during the lockdown in 2020 and it was a delight to see all the contributions and just how well individuals in a community can come together to support each other when the going gets tough.
Also, many residents contributed to our community Tree of Hearts. We had over 220 hearts, either knitted crocheted or sewn and it looked fabulous! The tree was a symbol of "LOVE BUCKLESHAM” and the ongoing expressions of loving kindness, friendship and care within our community, which has continued to grow during the pandemic in 2020.
Once we all met together again in the summer, we had tea and cake in the church and invited all to see the tree and the community quilted wall-hanging. Following this, we delivered one of the hearts to every household in Bucklesham.
We now have eight groups listed under ‘Events’ on the Facebook Group that are still going strong. Here is a quick summary of how things are going in each group:
We have seen through the posts and photographs on the BFG just how many wonderful gardeners there are in Bucklesham. It is lovely to share in other people's gardens which we know from our own experience are the result of a lot of hard work. It is an inspiration to see what can be done.
Bucklesham Knitters are always busy making cannula covers for neo-natal babies, hats for The Seamen’s Mission and knitted squares for the community Christmas tree. Those who crochet have also been joining in with making lots of green squares. Sharing photographs of our creations on BFG Facebook page is always a great way of connecting those with similar interests.
Villagers are always out spotting a selection of common birds each week and summarised on a graph to compare popularity of different species. The joys are also the photos people have taken at close range and anecdotes about the behaviour they witnessed. We have some keen and knowledgeable people who contribute and give us information about bird habits and behaviour, so thank you and please keep the stats and informative comments rolling in.
Bucklesham Singing Group was set up for all who love music and find it helpful in so many ways. It is not just for singers, this group is for sharing music; something that inspires you, cheers you and helps you in your time of need. You can add a link to a YouTube video, add lyrics to a song, or simply suggest a song or a piece of music that you enjoy for others to discover.
Many residents contributed to the Bucklesham Community Wall hanging, created to commentate the unusual time of COVID 19 in 2020. It is on permanent display in St Mary's Church. Please take a look when you can. We all hope you like it, and we think it’s an amazing addition to Bucklesham social history.
Bucklesham Walkers have met over the last few years and put the world to rights whilst having a ramble on Monday mornings. We post pictures of our own walks and those who are not able to leave their home are still able to see the changing views around Bucklesham throughout the seasons.
Most of us love to eat and many Bucklesham residents love to cook. Photographs of a variety of creations from biscuits and scones to elaborate celebration cakes are all shared. Bucklesham Friends Group Facebook page is a great place to find inspiration and to share information about food websites/deliveries recipes etc.
Bucklesham Wildlife includes anything from bugs to bats that we see around the village. It is great to see how people show an interest. It allows us to connect with people that we did not know and a welcome distraction from the difficulties of daily life. We have stories and pictures of spiders, voles, rabbits, deer, butterflies, moths and a host of bugs. It is nice to think that we might be encouraging the next generation of nature lovers. Maybe the next David Attenborough might come from Bucklesham.
