Sarah Harris writes: Dear All, With last month’s grant application approved we’re starting to put plans in place for the community orchard at Milton Country Park next year. Fencing should be taking place over February – if any of you have experience in fencing it would be great to hear from you (likewise if you […]
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Zombies in the Country Park
Another themed race is taking place in this Saturday (25/10). This time it’s a Zombie Evacuation Race called Contagion in Cambridge, a 5K theatrical fun run with ‘waves’ of racers setting off between 11am and approximately 4pm. Spectators are welcome at the event. The format is a ‘theatrical race’ whereby participants race through a number […]
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 […]
Free Orienteering Sessions at the Country Park
Young people across South Cambridgeshire are mapping out a new way to have fun, stretch their legs and their minds with the launch of free orienteering sessions at . The all new Xplorer sessions, launched by in partnership with , offer an outdoor activity and navigation challenge that is both educational and fun. Sessions will […]
Paddleboarding in the Park
All new Ready to Ride paddleboarding sessions are set to propel local interest in the sport for those looking to hone their skills. The new sessions, organised by in partnership with , follow a wave of successful taster sessions earlier this summer. The course builds on the skills and knowledge gained in the taster sessions […]
Spartan Event at the Country Park
Last Sunday’s Spartan Event in was a great success for the Park but did cause some problems for the village, as you’ll know if you read milton-chat or you live in the Fen Road area or the high street as the queue stretched back that far resulting in people parking in all the streets around […]
Milton Country Park Produce Show
A reminder that the Milton Country Park Produce Show will take place on Sunday, 21st September at the Park, as part of the Autumn Festival event. The categories include; fruit, vegetables, houseplant, home baking, handicraft and photography. See the www.milton.org.uk/produceshow for full details and entry forms. The cost per entry is 50p (except those in […]
Milton Country Park Autumn Festival
This Sunday (21/9) from 11am to 4pm will be hosting its first annual Autumn Festival. They will be welcoming in the new season with a celebration of local food, craft and family fun. You will be able to enjoy beer supplied by Milton Brewery, sample food from some of our most popular independent street food […]
Spartan Event at the Country Park
This Sunday (7/9) the Cambridge heat of the Spartan Race is being held in . According to their web site Spartan Race is the world’s leading obstacle race series that challenges entrants to “discover their inner warrior”. More than 500,000 have taken part in Spartan races to date. In 2013, over 60 races will be […]
Spartan Event at the Country Park
write: We have been fortunate to secure a significant event to the Country Park on Sunday 7th September. The Spartan Race is a large scale obstacle course based event. The Race will be taking in most, but not all, of the main paths and areas throughout the park. During the week leading up to the […]