Downing College in Cambridge is opening up its 20-acre site to gardening enthusiasts from March to October 2026.Exclusive gardens tourGuided by Jack Sharp, Head Gardener, stroll through the College grounds, including some areas which are not normally open to the public, such as Fellows’, Master’s and Rose gardens. Maximum 20 people on each tour. Propagation […]
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Copyright Clive Porter The Royston and District Model Railway Club exhibition will open at Bassingbourn Village College on Saturday 28th March, 10.30am-4pm.21 layouts, many from East Anglian clubs, will be laid out. These will include three of the most popular gauges of ‘OO’ ‘N’ and narrow gauge ‘OO9’. Also examples of other larger and smaller
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Caring Together Charity Great Shelford Carers’ HubA monthly Great Shelford carers’ hub is a terrific place to meet other unpaid carers, share stories and advice, and have a coffee and a chat, as well as hearing from interesting speakers on topics relevant to your situation. Best of all, it’s free! So please come along.The Hub
One of Hertfordshire’s popular country shows, Barkway Market returns on Saturday 9th May.The event dates back to medieval times and was re-established in 1977 as a ‘Street Market’ when residents wanted to raise money for a village party to celebrate the Queen’s Silver Jubilee.Nowadays, the annual Market is organised by a team of volunteers on
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© Echo Worlds, Anglia Ruskin University The Cambridge Festival is a mixture of online, on-demand and in-person events covering all aspects of the world-leading research happening at Cambridge. More than 350 events – the majority of which are free – spanning talks, debates, performances, exhibitions, hands-on activities, and immersive experiences will bring together leading academics,
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Thriplow Daffodil Weekend and Country Fair 21st & 22nd March 2026, 10am-5pmFun and fresh air for all the familyJoin our local charity fund raising event with fun activities throughout the village. We have blacksmiths in the Smithy, dray rides, petting animals, a fun dog show, vintage vehicles, flower displays, bell ringing, children’s entertainment, and over
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© My Linh Le Photography Explore Cambridge museums after hours 16th-22nd February.Expect fun-filled evenings of torchlit trails, hands-on activities, crafts, storytelling, and more.All events are free or low-cost.The full programme launches on 14th Jan.Follow the University of Cambridge Museums on FB and Insta or visit:www.museums.cam.ac.uk/theme/twilight
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Thanks to the generosity of the owner, Great Chishill Windmill Trust is again pleased to offer the chance to view snowdrops at a private, 12-acre, estate, planted with thousands of snowdrops. Free parking and refreshments. Donations welcome. For details: info@greatchishillwindmill.com The estate located off the A10 between Foxton and Harston, postcode CB22 7NJ. what3words///livelong.rivals.issuesEnter via
By David Peacock The shops are telling us in no uncertain terms that Christmas is once again on its way.We might be fortunate if only for moments each day we can to step back from involvement in the struggle of buying presents, planning meals, arranging to accommodate visiting family and friends or travel to be
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Celebrating its 5th year! For one night only, over 100 tractors adorned with Christmas decorations will hit the roads in aid of Garden House Hospice Care. It’s the biggest free, family-friendly event of its kind in Hertfordshire and is certain to put a smile on the faces of anyone who stops to watch. Approximate timings:6pm,
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Be sure to visit Bury Lane on Friday 5th December from 12 noon until 5pm for their annual A Taste of Christmas event. With a hand picked selection of fabulous artisan suppliers, including Bramble Foods, Buntingford Brewery, Cambridge Juice, Cottage Delight, Cambridge Distillery, Rennet & Rind Cheesemongers, Sarunds Chocolates, Cook Frozen Food and Savoursmiths Crisps,
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Grand Arcade’s Grand Discoveries culminated on Thursday 25 September with a thought-provoking panel discussion featuring AstraZeneca, Legal & General, and Kern Venture Group at Grand Arcade’s Everyman Cinema, in association with Cambridge Applied Research. Hosted by Emil Hewage, Founder and CEO of BIOS Health and Managing Director of Cambridge Applied Research, the event brought together
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