Buntingford

Logs for Winter

C-Logs is part of the Chaldean Estate in Much Hadham. Our trees are harvested solely to be processed into firewood logs for fuel. Renowned for their low moisture content and environmental production, the hardwood logs ensure efficient burning and a long-lasting fuel option. The logs are allowed to dry naturally so that once split the […]

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Get Your Walking Boots On!

Hertfordshire’s much-loved fundraising event, the Great Big Walk for Herts, is back on Saturday 27th September. Organised by Herts based charity Helping Herts, the walk invites residents across the county to take on a 13-mile countryside loop in support of a cause that matters to them. With 12 unique routes to choose from – each

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The Hundred Parishes Society

By Ken McDonald, Secretary Since the launch of the Society in 2014, its website www.hundredparishes.org.uk has continued to evolve and expand as a resource for the local area. It is hoped that this article may help people make the most of www.hundredparishes.org.uk . You are encouraged to step through the menu to get a feel

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Heritage Open Days

Heritage Open Days are England’s largest festival of history and culture. Every September thousands of volunteers across England organise events to celebrate our fantastic history and culture. It’s your chance to see hidden places and try out new experiences – all of which are FREE to explore. The event runs from 12th-21st September, here are

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Open Eco Homes: Winter Special

This year’s Open Eco Homes: Winter Special brings a special opportunity to experience the real-world impact of home energy improvement retrofit across Cambridgeshire.Between 18th October and 23rd November seven homeowners across Cambridge City, Trumpington and Milton will welcome visitors to take tours of their retrofitted homes, equipped with heat pumps and other low carbon technologies.

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Gardening in September

Harvest, pick, prune and prepare your garden this September. September is a busy month in the garden as you harvest crops, prune and divide, and prepare for autumn and beyond. Harvest timeBecause the month of September is a transitional month for the weather and the seasons, it is a busy month for gardeners, especially as

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get involved at Home-Start

At the heart of Royston, Buntingford & South Cambridgeshire lies a small but mighty charity: Home-Start RBSC. For 42 years, we’ve been a trusted source of support for families with young children who are struggling to cope, whether due to mental health challenges, financial hardship, disability, isolation, or just the everyday pressures of parenthood. As

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The Hundred Parishes Society

By Tricia Moxey, Trustee The topography, geology and fertile soils of the Hundred Parishes have combined to provide suitable conditions for farming.Currently, cereals cover about two-thirds of our arable fields with crops of winter or spring-sown barley, oats and wheat. 20% of fields have been planted with oil seed rape or vegetables. Grasslands make up

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Creating a Wildlife Friendly Garden

By Rob Bullock robbullockauthor.blogspot.com Welcoming wildlife into our gardens can be rewarding for many reasons, need not cost the Earth and can help the planet.Starting your wildlife friendly garden plan begins by researching and monitoring what is currently visiting your garden and what you might expect with a few changes. Starting small can make a

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The Hundred Parishes Society

By Ken McDonald, Secretary A barn is essential for a working farm, to store produce, tools and machinery and to house livestock. The Hundred Parishes has many fine examples of ancient barns which are still in use today, albeit sometimes for a purpose not envisaged when they were built. Some have been converted into homes

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