We hope this website will be of use and interest to you, if you:

• live in the Offords
• are new to the area
• used to live here and want to keep in touch, or
• intend to visit or live here soon!

Information on 'The Granny' wanted... request from Sharon in Arizona

At one time ancestors of my husband lived in Offord Cluny in a house called The Granny. I was wondering if it is still in existence and who resides in it today. My husband is related to the Candlin family and I believe a Thomas Candlin was writing a history of the village. Do you know if it was ever published?

Please respond back to Sharon Rauworth, Mesa, Arizona, E-Mail: slr1137@cableaz.com

The Offords Revisited Published

A new book about Offord called 'The Offords Revisited'has now been published and is available for sale at £5.50 from Michael Barimore on 01480 812299. It is a hard back book, A4 size with over 200 pages and about the same number of photographs.

Bogus 'Charity' Collections:

You may recently have received a leaflet entitled 'Third World Clothing Collection' that requests donations of unwanted clothes and other items.

Please be aware that the collection is being organised by a commercial company called Lunetex and not a charity as might appear from first sight of the leaflet.

Now we are not saying that you shouldn't leave your unwanted items out for Lunetex to collect if you so wish, but please be aware of their status. (Earlier this year Olonex targeted us in a similar manner. A quick search on Google will result in some interesting facts about the company.)

Offord Car Share Scheme

Is any one interested in being part of a Car Share Scheme that takes people to and from St Neots Station? This is a facility that is available in Buckden and works pretty well. We have received the following mail:

Firstly wanted to thank you for your web site. My wife, son and I are moving to Offord Cluny in the very near future and the information provided has been very useful. We visited the area the weekend just gone and found the people very friendly. We're really excited to be moving to such a nice environment.

On a different note, I wanted to ask you whether a car sharing scheme runs in the area. I commute to London during the week and would prefer not to buy a second car unless absolutely necessary. If there is - would you kindly provide me with contact details?

Please use the feedback form on the site to let us know if you are interested and we will put you in touch with Daniel

Ouse Valley Dial-a-Ride

This is a scheduled, accessible, door-to-door minibus service, which will collect you from your door and take you into the town centre or other selected shopping centres. They deliver you back to your door and even help you to carry your shopping from their bus. The cost of Dial-a-Ride is comparable to the normal bus fares; members holding senior citizen bus passes or who are registered as visually impaired will be are entitled to concessionary rates. For more information please click on the following:

The HELP (Hunts E-Learning Points) project aims to provide new IT learning opportunities for people who live in rural areas. Facilities are free to use and we have an Access Point Organiser who is able to provide free training on a one to one basis, and provide support and guidance. Try out the recently opened access point in The Horseshoe Country Inn, Offord D'Arcy. Please click the link to find out more information on the project - www.huntsdc.gov.uk/help

If you are a club or society and wish to update the site yourself, in English, via a simple login and password please contact us via the feedback form. The service is free and we want to hear from you.

Please check out the letters page. We are starting to receive letters from abroad. We have recent letters from Texas and Victoria, Australia.

We have received the following request from Mary Barnes:

If you are interested in helping Mary with her quest, please contact her on 01223 566522, or send an e-mail to Mary.Barnes@opp-links.org.uk.

Our website is supported by our two Parish Councils and is part of a group of sites - www.big-village.co.uk - created by Martin Hassall and David Duncan of Buckden. Perhaps you have visited their site www.buckden-village.co.uk, which is also part of the Big Village community and has won national acclaim in a review by the Sunday Times? Our grateful thanks go to Martin and Dave for their invaluable support and advice, and for providing web space for the Offords site.

Remember, you can find out about, and publicise your own, forthcoming events in the village, and nearby, on the 'Events' page. (If you wish to advertise an event, all you need is a valid e-mail address - there is no charge for the service! See the Events page for more details.)