A Beginners’ Tai Chi class is starting this Tuesday (7/10) from 7:40pm to 9:10pm at . Traditional Yang style Tai Chi is a form of exercise of patterns of slow movements described as swimming in air. It is suitable for all ages and can help maintain health and reduce stress. For more information please call […]
Author: Paul Oldham
Hazard in Fen Road
Heather Davies reported via FixMyStreet this week that as a result of the potato harvesting there is now serious subsidence on the north side of Fen Road just before the level crossing. She writes: Since they harvested the potatoes in the fields beyond the railway, there has been a new very deep bit of subsidence […]
Parish Council
Your parish council meets this Monday night (6/10) at the Bowls Pavilion starting at 7:30pm. The agenda can be found on their web site. The following planning applications are being considered relating to properties in Milton village: – 22 Fromont Way, Milton – Erection of a two storey extension to front of dwelling. – 40 […]
Got a Watercourse?
If you own land adjoining, above or with a watercourse running through it, you have certain rights and responsibilities. In legal terms you are a ‘riparian owner’. A surprisingly large number of homes Milton fall into this category with either a ditch or a culvert running through, under, or along the edge of the property. […]
Paying for Parking at the P&R Site
Many villagers walk or cycle to Milton’s P&R site but if you have to drive for any reason then you might be interested in the option to pay online. You can use this on a one-off basis, to purchase a season ticket, or to set up a regular payment to cover your parking charge. And […]
Arthur Conder junior’s Story
Thanks to Jonathan Conder we now have a copy of Arthur Conder junior’s life story on the village web site. Arthur’s father ran the village shop between the wars and Arthur junior gives a fascinating account of village life then.
Macmillan World’s Biggest Coffee Morning
Last weekend both the on Friday and the on Saturday held World’s Biggest Coffee Morning events in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support. The events raised £1103.50 and £335.10 respectively which we make a total of £1438.60. Well done to all involved.
Diwali
This Thursday (23/10) is Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights and, if previous years are anything to go by, then we may have one of more quite big firework displays in Milton. We mention it here as villagers may want to keep their pets indoors that night.
Charity bike ride completed
Jason Butcher from Knights Way has just returned from completing the Ride Across Britain where he cycled 969 miles from Lands End to John O’Groats in 9 days. In the process he has so far raised around £3,500 to support children suffering with HIV/AIDS in Lesotho Africa. Around 41,000 children (23%) live with HIV/AIDS, and […]
Help With Funding for Broadband
Small companies, sole traders and charities are being urged to apply for connection vouchers worth up to £3,000 to get superfast broadband to their offices before the funding runs out. Connection Vouchers are only available until March 2015 and can provide £100-£3,000 free Government funding for small businesses and charities based in South Cambridgeshire. The […]
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