On a happier note Sally and Lawrence of the Lion & Lamb pub have organised the village carol singers to come and sing from 6:30pm on Friday (6/12) under their Christmas tree. They would like to send an open invitation to all in the village to come and join them for this event from 6:30pm. […]
Author: Paul Oldham
Cats Shot with Air Rifle
Readers of milton-chat will already be aware that someone in the village is taking pot shots at cats in the Willow Crescent area with an air rifle. Sadly they have now succeeded in killing one cat. A reminder from the RSPCA that: Whoever carries out these attacks needs to understand that they are illegal and […]
Milton Photographic Club
The next meeting of the club is a trip to Ely to photograph the Christmas lights. Meet at the Forehill car park at 7:30pm on Wednesday (11/12). If you need a lift or can offer one, please let Duncan know. If the earlier start is a problem for you please also let Duncan know and […]
Carol Singing
Everyone is welcome to sing traditional carols and have fun by joining the Milton Carollers (a friendly, informal bunch of revellers) this Friday (20/12). You do not have to be able to read music. Children should be accompanied by an adult. Instruments welcome! They will be starting at Edmund House, Cambridge Road at 7pm and […]
Parish Council
Your parish council meets on Monday night (2/12) at the Bowls Pavilion starting at 7:30pm. The full agenda can be found on their web site. Items to be discussed include: need to fill vacant posts on the council and a proposal to distribute a flyer around the village cleaning the war memorial issues relating to […]
111 Now Live in Cambridgeshire
A new medical telephone service for people living in Cambridgeshire is now live across the county, including Peterborough. 111 will connect the caller to a team located in Cambridgeshire of fully trained call advisers, who are supported by experienced nurses and paramedics.
Santa’s Grotto at Milton Country Park
Santa’s Grotto returns to the Wild Place at on Sunday, 15th December from 10am to 4pm. Tickets must be purchased in advance from Café Diem at the Park. £6 per child. Contact Ruth on 07521 905448 for more information. Funds raised this year are going towards You Can Bike Too, the all ability cycling project […]
Charity Quiz
The is holding a charity quiz (Christmas special) in aid of Papworth Trust this Thursday (19/12) starting at 21:00. Just a pound per head to enter plus they will be holding a raffle. Prize: six free drinks at the bar for the winning team.
Late Night Bus
A reminder that from Monday to Saturday, the last Citi 2 bus, leaving St Andrews Street, Stop S1 (just outside the Grand Arcade entrance) at 23:03, comes all the way to Milton before returning to the depot (You can find the full timetable here.). This was a concession agreed by Andy Campbell of Stagecoach after […]
Nominations open for Community Pride Awards
The hunt has begun to find village heroes who make a big difference in small South Cambridgeshire communities. Nominations for ‘s annual Community Pride Awards have now opened, and residents are being asked to put forward names of contenders. The awards celebrate the achievements of local people who have made a significant and voluntary contribution […]