Due to the current guidance for events and the “no earlier than” dates, the organisers of the Milton Summer Fayre have had to make the hard decision to postpone the Milton Summer Fayre to 2022. However, they are hoping to organise some activities in the village in July so keep your eye out for updates.
Author: Sarah Holmes
Police appeal for information 25 years on from the murder of Russel Marsom
The Cambridgeshire Constabulary are appealing for fresh leads for the murder of 29-year old Russel Marsom, whose body was sadly found in a water-filled ditch on the A10 at Milton on 31st March 1996. Officers are particularly keen to speak to people from the LGBTQ+ community who may not have felt able to come forward […]
Milton Councillor Hazel Smith is retiring after 17 years service
Cllr Hazel Smith, longstanding Liberal Democrat District Councillor for Milton and Waterbeach, has announced her retirement from the Council, triggering a by-election for the seat in May. For more information, please see the post on the South Cambridgeshire Liberal Democrats website: https://www.sclibdems.org.uk/hazelsmith?fbclid=IwAR0ZAku75ewbOKTV9m71ruXQw8L6ysQwS4Ov3-8Ydf-wXIk9BzjTRCopODI.
NHS support and services available over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend
Milton Surgery have asked us to share the following information for if you require medical support over the upcoming bank holiday: “If you need urgent medical support, please think 111 first who will direct you to right service for your illness or injury. If you need urgent care, NHS 111 can book you in to […]
Upcoming changes to Milton Park & Ride and other Stagecoach services
On April 11th and 18th, Stagecoach will be making some changes to their services in Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire and Peterborough to coincide with the return of non-essential retail. These services include the buses from Milton Park & Ride. Please see their website for more information: https://www.stagecoachbus.com/promos-and-offers/east/east-covid19-services
Local tabby cat Harry is still missing
Short-haired tabby cat Harry has unfortunately been missing from The Rowans, Milton since the 8th March. He is about 18 months old, medium build and was wearing a white/grey reflective collar with a small bell at the time of his disappearance but may not be wearing this anymore. He is quite nervous and shy but […]
New Milton Gardening Group on Facebook
A new Facebook group has been created for gardeners of all levels in the village, called ‘Milton Gardening Club’: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1345479592483057. If you are a keen amateur gardener who is willing to share some gardening knowledge or an enthusiastic garden newbie who wants some guidance or questions answered, then this group is for you.
Easter plans at All Saints Church
On Easter Sunday, All Saints Milton are holding services in the church at 8am and 10.30am. You can book your place via their website www.allsaintsmilton.org.uk/tickets or by phone on 01223 667368. They will also have online services at www.allsaintsmilton.org.uk/youtube on Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Sunday. The wooden cross outside the church will be […]
Another permanent Little Library to be hosted by The Lion & Lamb
Due to the huge popularity and support of the current Little Libraries in the village, Milton Parish Council has kindly agreed to fund a second, permanent branch which will be hosted in the carpark of the The Lion & Lamb pub. As with the other Little Libraries and the village’s Plant Swap, the structure will […]
New ‘Milton’s Got Talent’ on Saturday 17th April with Ekisa UK
Milton-based charity Ekisa UK, which supports a children’s home and school for children with special needs in Uganda, are holding a talent show on Saturday 17th April, from 7pm to 9pm. ‘Milton’s Got Talent’ will be held via Zoom and the charity is calling for budding singers, dancers, magicians, musicians, comedians and all other entertainers […]