A Community Chest grant fund, that has helped support community groups across South Cambridgeshire, has been topped up with another £10,000. Local groups are being encouraged to hurry if they wish to apply for this funding. It’s allocated on a first come, first served basis and the next meeting to decide where the next round […]
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Report your Missed Bin Collection Online
If fail to collect your bin, which can happen sometimes as most villagers who’ve lived in Milton for a while will know, then they now have a new way of reporting this online using this form on their web site. It also offers advice of how to ensure your bin is collected (they now collect […]
Monthly Green Bin Collections
As previously telegraphed are moving to monthly green bin collections for the next three months (they have a page here explaining their reasons for doing this). So the next green bin collection is this Tuesday (9/12) as normal but then the next one after that won’t be until 13th January and then again on 10th […]
Looking for Village Heroes
Council bosses are calling on people to nominate their village heroes who deserve recognition for ‘amazing’ voluntary work they carry out in communities. Nominations for ‘s fifth annual Community awards are now open with five gongs up for grabs. The awards celebrate the achievements of local people who have made a significant and voluntary contribution […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Give Netball a Shot
South Cambridgeshire’s adult friendly netball league is back by popular demand and registrations are now open to all groups and individuals wanting to give it a shot. The league is aimed at groups of friends, work colleagues or individuals who want to play recreational netball to get fit and have fun in a social but […]
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 […]
SCDC Funding Community Projects
Projects by eight community groups have shared almost £14,000 of funding from to help them continue their valuable work … but not ones in Milton. The money will support initiatives from the purchase of outdoor play equipment for Eltisley Park and improving facilities at Comberton Tennis Club, to the re-carpeting of Cottenham United Sports and […]