Great Chishill Windmill photo Laura McKenzie Great Chishill Windmill is inviting budding photographers to submit their photos of the iconic South Cambs windmill. Entry is open to all ages, along with a donation of £5 (adults) or £1 (under 16s), with an adults first prize of a voucher for two to dine at The Pheasant
Pumpkin picking has grown in popularity in recent years, and it’s easy to see why!Local farms and venues are opening their fields for you to choose your own pumpkin, ready for carving over the half term holidays for Halloween. Remember to dress appropriately for the weather and the fields, and check each venue’s website for
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Chimney Formal Menswear, on the High Street in Bassingbourn, is celebrating 10 Years of styling their customers for weddings and events.Sharon Cousans, Chimney Menswear business owner says, “We are delighted to help our customers to look and feel amazing for their special day and are looking forward to the next 10 Years”. “Over 10 years
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Buntingford’s late night shopping and Christmas market event makes a welcome return on Friday 28th November from 4-8pm. The annual event combines the Lights of Love ceremony in aid of the Isabel Hospice, with the lighting of the Lights of Love Tree, and traditional carols sung in this special ceremony. This year, the event will
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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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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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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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Foxton Singers – Come and join us on Thursday evenings! Thinking of joining a choir this autumn? Come along to Foxton Singers! We are a very friendly group of about 20 singers and meet on Thursday evenings 7.30 – 9.30pm in Foxton Pavilion during term time from 4th September. You are welcome to join
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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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
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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
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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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