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15 Buckden Roundabout
February 2019
February 2019
Regular activities
Knit Lit
Do you enjoy knitting and a good book? Our friendly group
meets on alternate Fridays. In January Knit Lit meetings are
on Friday 4th and 18th from 8pm. Knitters of all ages and abili-
ties welcome!
Researching your family history? Come along to the library
where you can access Ancestry for free and if you need some
help, we can book you an appointment with one of our vol-
unteers.
Concessionary bus pass
Applying for or renewing your bus pass? We can help you at
the library, no appointment necessary.
E-books and e-magazines:
Did you know that library members can download a wide
range of e-books, e-audio books and e-magazines for free at
www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/libraries?
Come along to the library to find out more.
Village Hall, Burberry Road, Buckden
Tel: 0345 045 5225
www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/library
Tuesday 10.00 am to 1.00 pm
2.00 pm to 5.00 pm
Thursday 2.00 pm to 5.00 pm
Friday 5.00 pm to 8.00 pm
Saturday 10.00 am to 1.00 pm
Closed Monday and Wednesday
Village News
Buckden Bites
Did you know…?
...Cranfield Way and Cranfield Close were named after Mr
WW Cranfield and his sister, who gave the village a rifle range
which they owned. He was a farmer, generous benefactor
and sports enthusiast.
...York Yard was named after a family of butchers who lived
here in the early 19th century.
...Wolsey Gardens was named after Thomas Wolsey, who
visited Buckden when he was the Dean of Lincoln in 1503 and
Bishop of Lincoln in 1514.
From Buckden A Huntingdonshire Village, Mike Storey (Ed.),
2010