Villager Heather Coleman wrote an interesting article in the latest Cambridge Cycle Campaign newsletter about taking her parents, both in their 70s and cyclists from a small town near Bath, around the Cambridge area on their bikes. It’s an interesting read. Highlights include: I could write an entire article about the fact that the residents […]
Author: Paul Oldham
MCP Community Orchard Project
Sarah Harris writes: As some of you may know, has an orchard situated on the Southern edge of the site. The trees were mainly planted in 2006 when the park was managed by South Cambridgeshire Council. Since Cambridge Sports Lakes Trust took over the park they have continued to maintain the orchard in its original […]
Bright and Light Party
As an antidote to Halloween All Saints’ Church in partnership with New Life Church, Cambridge are holding a Bright and Light Party at All Saints’ church on Halloween (Friday, 31/10) from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. See invite below for details.
Grants to Develop Future Sports Stars
South Cambridgeshire sports stars of the future can now apply for a share of £16,700 of funding to help them reach their full potential. The funding has been announced by in a continuation of its Elite Athlete Grant Scheme. Since 2009, over 80 young talented sports performers have been awarded more than £56,000 to support […]
Police Surgery
PCSO John Mason is holding a Police drop in surgery at All Saints’ church hall on Friday (31/10) between 3pm and 4pm. The purpose of the surgery is to give the villagers the opportunity to meet him and raise any issues or concerns they may have regarding local policing matters. If you have any concerns/questions […]
Police Neighbourhood Panel
The next meeting of the Histon (We now seem to have gone back to our previous panel size, losing Swavesay which we gained back in January – not entirely clearly why.) Neighbourhood Panel is on Wednesday, 15th October at Orchard Park Community Primary School, Ring Fort Road, Cambridge where they be reporting on the results […]
Village Litter Pick
There will be a Village Litter Pick on Sunday (19/10) starting from the Parish Office at 2pm. It’s an opportunity to meet people from Milton and to help out our regular village cleaner. Litter picking sticks, gloves and bags will be provided. Wear clothing suitable for the weather and stout shoes, boots or wellingtons. Children […]
Milton Photographic Club
The next meeting of the club will be on Wednesday (15/10) at 7:45pm in the church hall and will be a show and tell. Please bring along up to four images on the night or send in advance to submit@miltonphotographicclub.org.uk. The subject is open so covers anything that takes your fancy. If you can’t attend, […]
Half Term Camps for Young Sports Enthusiasts
Young residents can beat back the winter blues and hone their sporting skills this half term with a programme of activities lined up by . A junior netball camp for 7 to 15 year olds will offer participants the opportunity to benefit from training with England Netball qualified coaches before putting their skills into practice […]
Charity Quiz Night
The White Horse are holding a charity quiz night this Thursday (13/11) in aid of , who run the children’s hospice in the village. 9:00pm start. £2 per head to play. Free chips!