Sadly the above Zoom event being run for Ekisa UK, the Milton-based charity that supports a school and children’s home for children with special needs in Uganda, has had to be postponed till it can be performed live. The new date has not yet been confirmed
Baby Group Re-starting
We are delighted to be re-starting baby group again on 15th April. It will be held inside in the church hall on Thursdays from 2-4pm (drop in any time between these times). Note that there will be no baby group on 6th May when the hall is being used as a polling station. Please bring […]
EACH looking for volunteers
We need YOU to help us keep our shops open and raise vital funds! With many of our shop volunteers currently unable to lend a hand due to the pandemic, the number of hours’ support we normally receive is down more than 50%. We are facing a financial deficit over the next 12 months, following […]
Farmland Museum and Denny Abbey re-opening
The Farmland Museum and Denny Abbey will re-open as an outdoor attraction on Thursday, 15th April. You can now reserve your ticket to visit the museum via our website: https://www.dennyfarmlandmuseum.org.uk We look forward to seeing you soon!
Commemoration for HRH Prince Philip
Following the death of HRH Prince Philip, some residents may be seeking a focus for personal commemoration. We currenly have a wooden cross decorated for Easter in the churchyard, and I would be happy for people to leave floral or other appropriate tributes to the Duke there if they wish. In accordance with national guidelines, […]
Long Lost Friend – Lindsay Jeevar
Hello – I’m writing from Ontario, Canada but grew up in Girton, Cambridge. I attended the Cambridge Grammar School for Girls from 1964-1968. One of my friends was called Catherine/Katherine Evenett (can’t remember if a C or a K) and she lived in Milton. I visited her house many times – was v. fond of […]
Consultation on Fen Road level crossing closes Sunday
The ongoing consultations by the Network Railway for its proposed upgrade of seven level crossings, including Fen Road in Milton, closes on 11 April. The proposals include upgrading to full barrier operated crossing, installation of obstacle detection (OD) or CCTV systems and acquiring of some adjacent land. The proposed work is part of its C3R […]
Milton Summer Fayre has been postponed to 2022
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.
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.