In a message dated 03/07/2006 14:36:35 GMT Daylight Time, mbriscoe@ writes: Do they require any connection with Manchester? That is the good thing about Bedfordshire but might apply to other libraries. None, you can apply online at _http://www.manchester.gov.uk/libraries/online/join.htm_ (http://www.manchester.gov.uk/libraries/online/join.htm) Derek Crompton London South- East