May 2020

15 Buckden Roundabout May 2020 For Your Diary Were you a pupil at Buckden CE Primary School BEFORE September 1960? If so, this event is especially for YOU! Diamond Reunion Thursday June 18 th 2020 at Buckden CE Primary School 2pm - 4pm To include refreshments, memorabilia, dis- plays etc. Tickets £3 Available from the School Office during school hours 9am to 3:45pm From Tuesday April 21 st More information available from Angie (07702 350952) or amaryb@gmx.com Go on make loads of bunting and decorate your houses and give us all something to smile about then let the whole village celebrate with street parties once we get through this awful time. Friends of Buckden Towers Plant Sale Our annual Plant Sale was due to take place on 16 th May 2020. However, due to restrictions put in place to tackle the Covid - 19 outbreak, we have decided to cancel this year ’ s Plant Sale. Many apol- ogies to our loyal supporters. We will be back, better than ever, in 2021 on Saturday 15th May. Buckden bites Did you know …? In 1886, Buckden had five blacksmith ’ s forges, the one adja- cent to The George also shod oxen and even geese (by driv- ing them through warm tar and then sand) for their journey to the Christmas market in London. Other industries included brick making, pottery, hide curing, rope making, saddle making, malting, basket - weaving and boot and legging making. Many people worked on farms 6 am – 6 pm six days per week for 10/ - per week. However, after their hard labours they could retire to one of 18 public houses and buy for less than sixpence a pint of beer, an ounce of tobacco, a box of matches and receive a free clay pipe. Beer was brewed in the Lion and the Vine and most smaller beer houses. A nine gallon barrel cost 7/6. From Buckden C.E. School 1871 – 1971 Centenary Year, FWR Claxton, 1971