The Parishes of the North Leightonstone Benefice are The Alconburys, Buckworth, The Giddings, Hamerton, The Riptons, The Stukeleys, Upton and Winwick.

Website: www.norleigh.org.uk

All Saints Church Buckworth has one Sunday service a month.

See the village notice board, or the Benefice website, for the times and dates of the monthly service. The village notice board and Benefice website will also announce any changes, extra or special services.

Contacting the Clergy

Rector

• Rev Cannon Fiona Brampton
• Tel: 01480 538726
• Mobile: 07305 658032

Churchwarden

• Margaret Warrener
• Address: Holly Lodge Bungalow, Upton
• Phone: 01480 890228

 

• Steve Caldwell
• Phone:07813 251559

Church Secretary

• Sharon Ward
• Email: buckworth.sec@northleigh.org.uk
• Phone: 07825 250243

Church Access

The church is open every day from 8amuntil dusk for you to enjoy. The church is a space for all – a space for worship and prayer, for quiet reflection, to discover our heritage, to connect with others or simply to enjoy the space.

Fundraising

Like many small rural churches, in addition to the collections and fund-raising events, they also survive on donations. If you are able to make a single or regular donation please go to: www.justgiving.com/fundraising/allsaintsbuckworth or contact the Church Secretary for further information.

Introducing: THE 1086 GUILD
Since its first mention in the Domesday Book of 1086, All Saints Church has stood as the very heart of Buckworth in Cambridgeshire – a witness to nearly a millennium of village life, celebrations, and shared history. To ensure this legacy continues for the
next thousand years, we are delighted to announce the formation of The 1086 Guild.

This newly formed committee takes its name from our earliest roots, but its focus is firmly on the future. The Guild’s mission is twofold: to host vibrant social events that bring our community together and to lead fundraising efforts that protect and enhance our beautiful church.

Whether you have a knack for planning a summer fete, a passion for local history, or simply want to help keep our village heritage alive, there is a place for you in The 1086 Guild. We are not just a committee; we are the modern stewards of a 940-year-old story. We invite you to join us, share your ideas, and help make our next chapter the most social and successful one yet. To get involved, please contact Sharon Ward on 07825 250243.

Do visit, come and join in; a warm welcome awaits you in this beautiful church.

Events

An important part of the fundraising for All Saints are the events organised by the 1086 guild – you can see the upcoming events here.

History of All Saints Church, Buckworth

All Saints Church is mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086. The earliest parts of the present church are 12^th century eastern angles of an aisle-less nave. The south arcades and south aisle were built towards the end of the 13^th century. The tower and spire were added around 1300, followed by the chancel, north arcade and north aisle about 1310. The south aisle and the north aisle were re-built around 1400. The clerestory and porch were added about the same time. The church was re-roofed in 1862 and the spire restored in 1884. The tower was repaired in 1908 and the spire rebuilt in 1925, after being struck by lightning.

Today the Church of All Saints, Buckworth consists of a chancel, nave, north aisle, south aisle, west tower with a spire and a porch. The walls are of rubble with stone dressings and the roofs are covered with tiles and lead. Little was done to the church until the 1980’s when a programme of repairs was started following a storm, which severely damaged the roof and destroyed the internal mechanism of the organ. In 1989, serious fund-raising began and continues to be vital for maintaining the church. The re-leading of the roof, extensive re-decoration of the interior and repair of the windows have all been completed. The bells were made safe – with one still available to ring – and by 2010 the tower windows were fitted with louvers and grills to prevent weather and bird damage. More recently, an electrical supply has been installed and overall lighting has replaced the oil lamps. A large grant from English Heritage in 2013 – 15 funded a major restoration of the tower, porch, and wall bases, as well as providing effective rain water drainage.

Churchyard restoration began in 2001 following a professional tree survey. This led to the regular pollarding of the 250 year-old lime trees around the edges of the churchyard, and some clearance of dangerous trees. We are currently in the process of developing a churchyard biodiversity and maintenance plan to welcome wildlife to this precious place. Our churchyard is managed for people, wildlife and heritage. To find out more about why churchyards are great places for wildlife please visit: www.caringforgodsacre.org.uk  Everyone is welcome to explore the churchyard and sit within the space to enjoy the peace and tranquility it offers.

All Saints Church occupies a prominent position in the centre of the village and is a historic, visual and spiritual treasure for the community. The Funding Details can help you ensure these diverse functions are retained for the village.