Community Groups
There are a number of community groups that operate out of the Village Hall, they all have different ways of raising funds, if you would like to donate to one of these groups you can do so through Buxton Village Hall which is a registered Charity, donations will be subject to a small admin charge, Please contact the Treasurer for more information. This will mean your donation to your community group or legacy in your Will, can help your favourite community group and offset any self assessment tax, corporation tax and inheritance tax.
Buxton Bowls Club
The Buxton Bowls Club was established in 1929 and provides a sporting and social opportunity for the community of Buxton with Lammas and the surrounding area. You’ll find the Clubhouse and green hidden away on the far side of the car park behind the Village Hall!
The bowls season usually starts in early May and goes through to mid September. We play in three afternoon leagues, one evening league, and have friendly matches with neighbouring clubs throughout North Norfolk and Broadland, additionally we have frequent informal practice sessions, (roll ups), where anyone interested is welcome to participate.
You’ll find us a friendly crowd and everyone is welcome to come along to watch, chat and have a cup of tea! Dates and locations of all our matches are displayed on the Notice Board outside the Clubhouse.
The Buxton Bowls Club invites anyone that would like to play a game of lawn bowls (no experience necessary) to join us for any of our roll ups (fun games)…coaching is available too! Contact either Derek or Fiona.
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Buxton Football Club
Buxton Football Club, Norfolk is an England Football Accredited Club that has been at the heart of our village community since 1946.
Our Senior Teams are based at the Village Hall Playing Field, and our Youth Teams play at Balay Park, Aylsham Road, Buxton NR10 5EF.
The First Team competes in the Anglian Combination League Division 2. The Reserve team competes in the North East Norfolk Leage Division 2. Our Veterans Team competes in the Norfolk Veterans League Division 2 (East).
More information can be obtained from the Secretary; secretary.
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Jubilee Café
This is an informal group that meets every 2nd Tuesday of the month. People come and meet up for company and a chat. There is no membership fee, just make a donation to cover expenses. There are often talks and presentations that are advertised in the Round or on posters around the Village.
You are all welcome.
Preschool Play Group
We operate from Buxton Village Hall, five days a week during term time. Within the preschool team we have three Keyperson groups which are: Butterflies, Ladybirds and Bumblebees.
Each group provides your child with a designated Keyperson to tailor their individual learning and development. At Buxton Preschool Playgroup we pride ourselves in providing a safe, secure and stimulating environment for children to flourish. Children and parents are given time to enable the child to settle with flexible sessions to suit, meeting the needs of both child and parents.
We are a charity registered organisation, run by a committee of pre-school parents. For more information see their website below. The manager is Sonja White.
Registered Charity Number: 1044583
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Photography Club
Buxton Photographic Club was formed back in September 1990 after some chance remarks in the local village shop. At the inaugural meeting nearly 60 people packed into the very small classroom in the local primary school, and today it’s still going strong.
Buxton Photographic Club (BPC) is affiliated to the East Anglian Federation of Photographic Societies (EAF) and the Photographic Alliance of Great Britain (PAGB). BPC’s home is based in the village hall;
it meets on the 1st and 3rd Monday at 7.30pm each month (with the exception of August).
We are a small local camera club, where we aim to provide a warm, social and welcoming approach to photography. Every one from a total novice to experienced photographer, whether you have a phone camera, a point and shoot camera, or a SLR. It’s the person behind the camera that’s the important element in photography.
Our members represent a broad spectrum of abilities from beginners to seasoned photographers, with members specialising in all types of photography, from Wild life, Landscape, Architectural, Still Life, Studio, the list goes on. Members with these skills are more than happy to pass on their skills learnt, through events, tutorials, and external speakers, to members wishing to explore the world of photography. Our aim is to enable all members to achieve their goals in whatever form through our very friendly club activities, which also includes, competitions and outings to various venues, and locations of interest.
You are more than welcome to along to a couple of meetings at no cost to test the water and see if the club is for you
We aim to have at least three location shoots every year. These are normally in the summer to get the greatest daylight hours but may also be night shoots in the winter. The start time of these outings may be earlier than the usual start time so check the programme and keep an eye on your emails.
For more information press the link/button below. The Chairman is John Nield and the gallery shows some photographic examples of their members.
Women's Institute
Buxton & District Women’s Institute was founded on 29th September 1927. They meet on the second Thursday of the month (except August) at 7 p.m. in Buxton Village Hall. There is disabled access and facilities. It is open to all ladies over the age of 18. Come and visit our friendly group for free and see what we do.
There is an annual fee paid in April that covers 11 meetings during the year. Most meetings have a speaker or demonstrator, refreshments with social time, a raffle, a "fun" competitiion (optional), and sometimes a trading stall. We also have a book club, lunch club, craft club, walking group and ten pin bowling group, most of which meet monthly. You will also receive copies of the National magazine, WI Life, and the Norfolk Federation magazine for your subscription.
For further information and the programme for this year please visit our website via the link/button below. The secretary is Vereen Marcer
Registered Charity: 1030133
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Parish Council
Buxton with Lamas Parish Council meet regularly at the Village Hall every second Monday of the month.
Parish Clerk is
Mrs Laura Apps-Green
Email: council@buxtonwithlamas.co.uk
Telephone: 01603 319696
Their website can be accessed below. We have a local newsletter called the Round which is accessed below. If you want to make contributions or advertise then contact the editor by 14th of each month.
Picto Trust
The Picto Trust was set up by Sir John Picto after his death in 1498. Sir john Picto was appointed as the Vicor of Buxton Church In 1455. He was a man of good family and fortune and became a great benefactor to this church and parish.
He purchased land in Buxton & Hautbois, and settled it on Trustees, or Feoffees, who were to use the rent from this land to pay taxes for the inhabitants of Buxton, with anything left over to be used for the poor of Buxton.
This was the origin of the Picto charity, but it has been added to over the years by a number of other benfactors such as; Roger Docking, George Rogers, John Kemp and others.
In order to increase their income the Trustees at the time built on part of the land they owned, the eight cottages now known as the Feoffee Yard, or in other words the Trustees cottages. These are still managed by the Picto Trustees who select the tenants from people with Buxton connections.
John Picto also rebuilt the north aisle of the church and his effigy in his priest's habit was put in one of the windows. He died in 1498 and was buried before the High Altar in the church.
The purpose of the Picto Trust as a charity is to maintain, administer property and land in the ownership of the charity. It aims to relieve either generally or individually, those residents in the Parish of Buxton with Lamas who are in conditions of need or hardship or distress. For further information contact the Picto Trust.