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. […]
Open Eco Homes: Winter Special Read More »
If you’re looking for something fun to do this September, don’t forget the Rail and Ale trail which South Cambridgeshire District Council published last May, alongside the Meldreth, Shepreth and Foxton Community Rail Partnership. The Trail takes you on different walks from local train stations to village pubs within a 35-minute walk showcasing beautiful locations
Rail and Ale Trail Read More »
Pictured, Finch’s Close, Stapleford, open in June 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 generosity
National Garden Scheme Read More »
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
National Garden Scheme Read More »
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
Buntingford Chamber of Commerce Read More »
Walk to support Hospice CareArthur Rank Hospice Charity’s Star Shine Night Walk is back for 2026 and you can book two unforgettable sunset walks on Saturday 16th May in Wisbech and Saturday 20th June in Cambridge.Whether you’re walking in memory of someone special, joining with friends and family, or simply wanting to support local hospice
Charity Star Shine Night Walk 2026 Read More »
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
Swifts, Masters of the Sky Read More »
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
Thriplow Daffodil Weekend Read More »
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
st matthew passion – js bach concert Read More »
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
Twilight at the Museums Read More »
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
Cambridge Carbon Footprint are once again delighted to offer to residents, and organisations, across Cambridge and South Cambs the opportunity to borrow and learn how to use a thermal imaging camera for free, to help create cosier and more efficient homes. Learn how to interpret thermal images, to identify draughts, gaps in insulation and heating
Thermal Imaging for a Cosier Home Read More »
