We are delighted to announce that the Mayor of Buckingham, Jon Harvey has named BACAB as one his named charities of the year, so we took a few moments to ask Jon about why he chose BACAB: In terms of why I chose BACAB – it’s because the theme for my second year as Mayor […]
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The annual Town versus Gown Quiz takes place at the Royal Latin School on 16 November 2018. The winning team will be awarded The Bercow Bowl and each team member will be presented with an engraved glass tankard. As usual the Quizmaster will be John Bercow, who brings much humour and levity to the event.
The Rt. Hon. John Bercow (Speaker of the House of Commons, MP) and The Countess of Buckinghamshire (President, BACAB), have pleasure in inviting you to a reception for local business leaders. The Changing Face of Community Support From 2.00pm to 3.30pm on Friday, 18th May 2018, Buckingham Community Centre, Cornwalls Meadow, Buckingham, MK18 1RP Keynote
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Over one hundred guests turned out on Friday 17th November to see BACAB’s second Town vs Gown quiz, which was held this year in the Lillingstone Trust Community Laboratory in the Royal Latin School’s new Discovery Centre. And what a night! After last year’s hugely successful inaugural event, which included a celebration of BBC Mastermind
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Lasts year’s quiz was so popular that we have decided to do it all again. This year, to ring the changes, the format is slightly different; we are also holding an auction – with lots of fantastic prizes. This will be hosted by local auctioneer Jonathan Humbert which should prove to be extremely entertaining. As
This event proved a tremendous success, raising over £3,500 as well as being an enjoyable day. Guests not only had a tutorial session in the morning and a competition in the afternoon, but visited the Discovery Centre and the Egyptian room and the Temple room. Morning coffee, lunch and afternoon tea was included and prizes
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This event is to be held at the Discovery Centre at the Royal Latin School. There will be two teams; one representing the town, including the school, and the other from the University. John Bercow has agreed to be the quizmaster and Alan Heath, this year’s Mastermind champion and Buckingham resident, will set the questions
This event was a wonderful opportunity for everyone to don their finery and have an elegant dinner in the exclusive British Racing Drivers Club. The food and wine were impeccable, as was the service considering the number of guests. Paddy Hopkirk’s talk was interesting and amusing judging by the laughter that rippled round the room.
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Much fun was had at the Claydon House campagne reception and piano recital. On a glowing summer’s evening last July, with a glass of champagne in one hand and a canapé in the other, 120 elegant guests strolled in the private gardens of Claydon House. Thanks to the generosity of Sir Edmund and Lady Verney,
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Our next fundraising event is at Tingewick Hall on Friday 10th June. It’s a rare opportunity to visit this private house and its special gardens. There will be drinks and delicious canapés, and hopefully, lovely weather! All funds will go to support our local Citizens Advice that helps so many families and people living on
