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Church Organ Celebration Concert

It’s good news for everyone interested in organs and organ music that the organ in St Andrew’s Church, Orwell, has been rebuilt as new with up to date aids maximising the potential of its 1,000 pipes, 24 stops, 2 keyboards and pedalboard.Its pipes can produce a great variety of sounds with notes covering the full […]

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National Garden Scheme

Pictured, The Old Rectory, Cottered open in September The National Garden Scheme gives visitors unique access to over 3,300 exceptional private gardens in England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands, and raises impressive amounts of money for some of the UK’s best-loved nursing and health charities through admissions, teas and cake. Thanks to the

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Barkway Village Market

Barkway Market will take place from 10am until 4pm on Saturday 10th May in Barkway, Hertfordshire, and is expected to attract over 4,000 visitors.One of Hertfordshire’s popular country shows, Barkway Market is held within the beautiful grounds of Manor Farm, one of the village’s oldest houses, alongside a craft fair in the neighbouring Church.The event,

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Great Chishill Windmill Open Days

April sees the start of Great Chishill Windmill’s popular programme of Open Days.Twice a month on the second and fourth Sunday, the mill’s friendly volunteer guides will open up the mill and provide guided tours of the historic structure. With three picnic tables and wonderful views, it’s a great place for a family visit. Opening

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LitFest 2025

LitFest features a diverse array of acts, ranging from energetic rock to heartfelt indie, and a refreshing blend of folk and flamenco and much, much more, promising to deliver an unforgettable experience for festival-goers.Featured Artists:Headliner THE KID AND I: Led by multi-talented actor-musician Jacob Powell, international bass player Ma’lek, and London underground legend Minky Très-vain,

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Buntingford Chamber of Commerce

The Buntingford Chamber of Commerce is a membership organisation made up of businesses in Buntingford and the surrounding areas.The next meeting takes place on Friday 22nd May 6-7pm at The Cheese Plate, 26 High St, Buntingford SG9 9AQ.Membership is £30 per year, with meetings free to attend as part of the membership. The group hosts

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Swifts, Masters of the Sky

Join the Royston Wildlife Group for a talk, ‘Swifts, Masters of the Sky’ on Tuesday 25th February For many, the return of the swifts in May heralds the start of summer. However, these much-loved birds have declined by approximately 62% since the mid-1990s and are now on the red list of birds, indicating the highest

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Thriplow Daffodil Weekend

With fun activities for all the family, plus 41,000 new daffodil bulbs planted last autumn, Thriplow Daffodil Weekend is guaranteed to be a golden feast for the eyes. Set in the South Cambs village of Thriplow, just 15 miles from Buntingford, this charity fundraising event is run entirely by local volunteers. Thriplow Daffodil Weekend started

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st matthew passion – js bach concert

Royston Choral Society (RCS) is a friendly choir of around 80 singers from a wide range of backgrounds and singing abilities united by enjoying singing together to produce memorable concerts. This April, they are performing a musical masterpiece, Bach’s Saint Matthew Passion, in Royston.As rehearsals began for one of the biggest performances in the choir’s

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Twilight at the Museums

Go on an after-hours museum adventure!This half term, from Monday 17th – Sunday 23rd February, museums across Cambridge will be opening their doors as the sun sets for illuminated adventures this February half term. Organised by the University of Cambridge Museums, ‘Twilight at the Museums’ is a popular and long-running programme, offering families the chance

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the chatty cafe

Christmas might be a time of celebration and spending time with family and friends, but it can also be the time of year when lonliness and social isolation can feel all the more acute. The Chatty Cafe scheme aims to combat this, simply by encouraging people to chat more. Often people will venture into a

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